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• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.

• AG Chris Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 10, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s regional food banks.

• Georgia's Highway System Earns #2 Ranking in National Report

  April 09, 2026

  Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation.

• SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta

  April 08, 2026

  SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta in June. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

• Albany's Thrush Aircraft Acquired by Air Tractor Holdings

  April 07, 2026

  Air Tractor Holdings announced it has acquired the stock of Thrush Aircraft. The transaction, which closed April 3rd, creates a unified powerhouse in the aerial application industry while maintaining the independent operations of both brands.

• Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

  April 07, 2026

  As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.

• Kason Industries Partners with Cherry Street Energy to Power Operations with Solar Energy

  April 06, 2026

  Cherry Street Energy, the Southeast’s leading provider of on-site solar power for commercial and institutional customers, announced a new energy partnership with Kason Industries, Inc.

• Georgia Republicans Push Through Last Minute Income & Property Tax Cuts

  April 03, 2026

  Georgia House and Senate Republicans with competing agendas managed to push through income and property tax cuts as the curtain closed on the 2026 Georgia legislation session after midnight today.

• General Assembly Passes Budget that Spends on Early Literacy & Pensions

  April 03, 2026

  The youngest and oldest people in Georgia to whom the state owes a financial responsibility got something extra in the 2027 fiscal year budget that lawmakers sent to Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday night.

• ASU Will Host 2026 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala to Raise $1.5M for Student Success & Workforce Innovation

  April 02, 2026

  Albany State University, Georgia’s largest public Historically Black College and University, will welcome corporate leaders, alumni, and community partners from across the Southeast to the 2026 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala on Saturday, April 11th, at 6 p.m. in the ASU West Campus Arena.

• Georgia Hits Record Highs in Labor Force & Employment as Job Growth Continues

  April 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate for January 2026 was 3.5%, holding steady from a revised 3.5% in December. January’s unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Horizons Announces Jennifer Johnston as New CEO

  April 01, 2026

  The Board of Directors of Horizons is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Johnston to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

• Registration Now Open as Georgia Logistics Summit Returns to Savannah in 2026

  April 01, 2026

  Registration is now open for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, set to take place April 17th, at the Savannah Convention Center. The annual event will bring together leaders from across the logistics and supply chain industry for a day of insights, innovation, and connection.

• Augusta's Papa Mountain Wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Grand Prize

  March 31, 2026

  Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany Announces Baseball Hall of Famer Fred McGriff as Featured Speaker for 38th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner

  March 30, 2026

  Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany is proud to announce that Baseball Hall of Famer and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame inductee Fred “Crime Dog” McGriff will serve as the featured speaker for the 38th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner.

• Georgia Communities Honored for Innovative Programs

  March 30, 2026

  The Georgia City-County Management Association recently honored four communities with a 2026 Community Program Award for their innovative programs.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to More Than Two Million Customer Locations in Georgia

  March 27, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount talks about this announcement and waking up every day with the mission to connect more Georgians to greater possibility.

• City of Albany Launches COA Youth Work Program as Part of Albany 100 Summer Initiative

  March 26, 2026

  The City of Albany (CoA) is proud to launch the CoA Youth Work Program. This workforce development initiative provides local high school students with meaningful work experience and essential job-readiness skills.

• More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

  March 26, 2026

  Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Georgia 811 and its utility partners are reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are.

• Georgia Strengthens Career Pathways to Support Students and State Economy

  March 24, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is updating how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a modernized, streamlined structure of 14 Career Clusters aligned with today’s workforce needs.

• Google Announces Initiative to Scale Energy Affordability Programs for Georgia Communities Statewide

  March 23, 2026

  Google announced an Energy Impact Fund in partnership with Georgia Power to support programs that expand access for families to energy-saving technologies that will lead to lower electric bills and stronger local energy systems across Georgia.

• Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper Announces March 23–29 as Georgia Ag Week

  March 23, 2026

  Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia Ag Week will be celebrated March 23–29, 2026. The annual statewide celebration recognizes Georgia’s No. 1 industry and honors the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who drive the state’s economy and sustain communities in every corner of Georgia.

• Governor Kemp & Commissioner Wilson Featured at Georgia Chamber’s First State of Economic Development

  March 20, 2026

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, hosted the State of Economic Development. The inaugural event was met with over 400 attendees and is part of the Chamber’s “State of” series,

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