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• Local Georgia Power Investment Strengthens Regional Education & Industry Partnerships

  September 02, 2026

  Albany Technical College, South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Power gathered Tuesday, at Albany Technical College to announce a regional workforce partnership designed to expand access to electrical lineworker training in the Albany area and to recognize Georgia Power's donation of two vans supporting the effort.

• Georgia DOT Earns Top Honors in 2026 America’s Transportation Awards

  September 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Transportation won two awards in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual conference.

• Georgia Ports Generates $181B in Economic Impact Annually, Supports 605,000 Jobs

  September 01, 2026

  Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs at Peach State businesses, yielding $44 billion in annual income, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• UPS Invests More Than $2B to Give Customers Even Faster Service, More Control & More Resilient Global Supply Chains

  August 31, 2026

  UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions businesses. The investments, which began in 2024 and will continue through 2028, help businesses move faster and navigate shifting trade routes, evolving regulations and supply chain uncertainty with greater flexibility and connectivity across key global markets.

• Metro Albany’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9% as Jobs, Employment & Labor Force Rise

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area saw increases in jobs, employment and the labor force in July, while the unemployment rate fell five-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.9%. A year ago, the rate was 4.3%.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.

• Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia

  August 27, 2026

  The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve health outcomes for Georgians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

• Georgia Power’s Contract with OpenAI Approved; Latest Approval Will Have $950M in Annual Savings

  August 27, 2026

  Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power customers are expected to see savings of at least $15 per month beginning in 2029 for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

• USG Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Student Scholarships at 22nd Annual Gala

  August 26, 2026

  The University System of Georgia, through the USG Foundation, raised more than $2.4 million to support student success, an effort that culminated this weekend at the 22nd annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala.

• Georgia Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network

  August 26, 2026

  Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.

• Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

  August 25, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.

• Georgia Power's Learning Power Program Marks 15 Years and 1.5M Georgia Students Reached

  August 24, 2026

  Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July

  August 21, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%.

• Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Announces 2026 SWGA Career Expo

  August 19, 2026

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission has announced the 2026 SWGA Career Expo, scheduled for September 24th, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Albany Civic Center. The expanded initiative will connect employers and job seekers across Southwest Georgia through both an in-person Career Expo and an ongoing online career resource.

• Albany State University Generates $328 Million Economic Impact, Highest Percentage Increase in University System of Georgia

  August 18, 2026

  Albany State University generated an estimated $327,974,095 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025, representing a 16.2% increase over the previous year and the highest percentage increase among institutions in the University System of Georgia, according to the latest USG economic impact report.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Walter & Leslie Kurtz

  August 18, 2026

  For Leslie and Walter Kurtz, the challenges facing youth who age out of Georgia’s foster care system aren’t abstract. They’re personal.

• UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; $5B Economic Impact & 330 Permanent Jobs

  August 18, 2026

  UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient.

• New Georgia Chamber Foundation Guide Addresses Georgia’s Housing Needs

  August 17, 2026

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation released its 2026 Keys to Housing: A Community Resource Guide, a new resource designed to help local leaders across Georgia better understand housing challenges and develop community-specific strategies to increase housing options.

• University System of Georgia Drives Record $25.1B Economic Impact

  August 14, 2026

  The University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2025 – an 8.9% increase over last year, according to a new economic impact report. At the same time, a companion study shows a USG degree continues to pay off for students, adding more than $1.4 million to a graduate’s lifetime earnings.

• Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward

  August 14, 2026

  Leadership often reveals itself in moments of action—when leaders step forward to solve problems, bring people together and create opportunities for others to succeed. Throughout her term as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has embraced that responsibility.

• All-Day Cravings, Answered: Chick-fil-A Debuts New Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches

  August 13, 2026

  This fall, Chick-fil-A is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24th, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings.

• Georgia Housing Market Shows Stability at Midyear

  August 12, 2026

  Georgia’s housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new listings and pending sales edging higher while closed sales stayed close to last year’s pace, according to the Georgia REALTORS’ June 2026 Monthly Market Indicators report.

• CEO Confidence Increased at Start of Q3

  August 12, 2026

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council rose to 52 in Q3 2026, up from 47 in Q2. Despite a partial rebound from last quarter's sharp drop, confidence among leaders of large firms remained well below the level of 59 recorded in Q1 2026.

• Take GMA’s City Hall Selfie Challenge: Help Georgia Reclaim the Top Spot!

  August 11, 2026

  City Hall Selfie Day returns today - August 11th, and GMA is challenging Georgia’s cities to help us reclaim the top spot for statewide participation! In 2025, Georgia tied with Alabama for the most City Hall Selfie Day posts in the nation. This year, we’re aiming to come out on top—and we need your help to make this happen.

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