August 2016 Features

  • Mediacom Business Extends High-Capacity Broadband to Commercial Properties in Albany Area Communities

    August 22, 2016

    Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced an initiative to extend its scalable, high-capacity broadband network to hundreds of commercial properties in Albany and surrounding communities. Dubbed Project Open Road, this effort to put gigabit internet speeds within immediate reach of more local businesses is part of Mediacom’s broader plan to invest $1 billion over the next 3 years to, among other projects, upgrade and expand its national broadband network.

  • AT&T Supports Industrial Operations Technician Program at Albany Technical College

    August 19, 2016

    As part of the company’s continuing commitment to supporting workforce development efforts and strong local economies, AT&T is contributing $5,000 to the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission for workforce development initiatives. The ADEDC will utilize this contribution in support of the recently announced Industrial Operations Technician certificate of credit at Albany Technical College.

  • Locate South GeorgiaLEADS Announces Inaugural Class

    August 15, 2016

    The inaugural class of Locate South GeorgiaLEADS presented by Electric Cities of Georgia will kick off this week in Sylvester-Worth County. With 33 participants representing 21 counties across South Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is an eight-month leadership experience that will develop individual leadership skills while engaging participants in discussions of regional importance around economic development, identify and influence, workforce development, and community growth that are both unique and relevant to South Georgia.

  • Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation

    August 09, 2016

    Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.

  • Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography

    August 04, 2016

    Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.

  • ASU and DSC Presidents Announce Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Decrease

    August 02, 2016

    Art Dunning, president of Albany State University, and Richard Carvajal, interim president of Darton State College, announced plans to reduce operating expenses for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget in response to a significant decrease in enrollment since 2011. As a direct result of these enrollment declines, revenue from state funding and tuition has decreased. Measures to right-size both institutions and create cost savings will include the reduction of faculty and staff positions, the restructuring of departments and elimination of low-producing academic programs.

  • 15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely

    August 02, 2016

    When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.