June 2017 Features

• Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard Elected President of GMA

  June 29, 2017

  Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association’s annual meeting in Savannah on June 25. She is the first official from the city of Albany to serve as president of the association in 72 years.

• Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Program Graduates Five

  June 28, 2017

  The Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Program celebrated the graduation of five resident physicians on Saturday evening during a ceremony at Doublegate Country Club in Albany.

• Albany State University, Georgia Tech Partner to Equip Students, Professionals from Haiti

  June 27, 2017

  With a passion for social programs and a background in finance and human resources, Haiti resident Vraldiejge Valcin looked for ways to make a difference in her community and the island nation. She soon discovered the B.E.L. initiative.

• ADEDC '#MadeInAlbanyGA' Campaign Continues with SASCO Chemical

  June 26, 2017

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission today continued the 2016-2017 “#MadeInAlbanyGA” campaign with chemical manufacturer, SASCO Chemical.

• Albany Area Chamber & Dougherty County School System Host “Summer School: An Evening with Ron Clark” July 20th

  June 23, 2017

  The Albany Area Chamber is proud to partner with the Dougherty County School System in presenting to Albany and Southwest Georgia Ron Clark through a program that focuses on leadership development and emphasizes the important relationship between business, education and community.

• Gov. Deal Breaks Ground on the New Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University

  June 20, 2017

  Governor Nathan Deal broke ground on the much-anticipated, new Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center at Augusta University Monday.

• 3 Business Benefits of Connected Devices

  June 13, 2017

  As you’re well aware, the Internet of Things is growing and we’re seeing incredible expansion in terms of business applications. But what are the specific benefits of connected devices in business organizations?

• Georgia Construction Outlook Survey: 86% of Respondents Project Revenue Increase

  June 09, 2017

  The Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that 86 percent of the state’s privately held construction companies project a revenue increase over the prior year. The survey, released on Tuesday, was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Construction Management Department in cooperation with Bennett Thrasher, one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms.

• Sheriff Kevin Sproul: Securing Your Home for Summer

  June 05, 2017

  Summer is upon us! Schools have conducted their graduations and students are breathing sighs of relief as they look forward to a much-needed summer break. Along with all of the pleasant attributes of summer, there are certain concerns.

• Albany Technical College Industrial Operations Technician Program included in HOPE Career Grant

  June 02, 2017

  Albany Technical College’s Industrial Operations Technician program has been added to the Governor’s HOPE Career Grant. The grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, enables certain technical education students in Georgia to receive free tuition.

• Plant Vogtle Marks 30 Years of Reliable Energy and Community Impact

  June 02, 2017

  This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the start of operations of the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Plant Vogtle). Plant Vogtle Units 1 & 2, which began operation in 1987 and 1989 respectively, are capable of generating a total of 2,430 megawatts – enough energy to reliably power more than 500,000 Georgia homes and businesses simultaneously.