May 2022 Features

• Jud Savelle Joins Advanced Technology Development Center as it Expands into Albany

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, the internationally recognized, state-funded technology business incubator, has expanded its reach into Southwest Georgia with the hiring of Albany native Jud Savelle as the new catalyst for ATDC@Albany.

• Phoebe Launches Community Health Needs Survey

  May 31, 2022

  As not-for-profit hospitals, each of Phoebe’s hospitals undertake a community health needs assessment every three years to identify health needs Phoebe should take an active leadership role in trying to solve.

• AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.

• MCLB Albany Becomes First Installation in the DOD to Become Net Zero

  May 26, 2022

  This day is more than a decade in the making, and involved the efforts of dozens at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. It has been on the minds of officials from throughout the Department of Defense for some time.

• Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update

  May 26, 2022

  On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.

• Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended

  May 26, 2022

  Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,

• VSU’s Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive

  May 25, 2022

  With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.

• Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021

  May 24, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.

• Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings

  May 24, 2022

  Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.

• Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility

  May 23, 2022

  At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.

• Dougherty County and United Way of Southwest Georgia Team Up In Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month

  May 20, 2022

  In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dougherty County Board of Commissioners and United Way of Southwest Georgia are teaming up to change the color of the Gortatowsky Water Fountain (Government Center Plaza Fountain) to green and placing ribbons in certains areas throughout the downtown area. This week, Dougherty County placed green ribbons at both entrances of the Government Center.

• Albany Area Chamber Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament Celebrates Spring Event

  May 19, 2022

  Hosted by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and its Military Affairs Committee, the Spring 2022 edition of the Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament was held on May 18 at Doublegate Country Club in Albany.

• Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation

  May 19, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.

• Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards

  May 19, 2022

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.

• Georgia to Host Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Trade, Investment Conference in Savannah

  May 17, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah in June.

• Governor Signs Budget to Strengthen Public Safety, Invest in Education & Healthcare, Further No. 1 Business Environment

  May 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

• TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June

  May 13, 2022

  Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage.

• Thronateeska Debuts New Full-Scale Prehistoric Whale Exhibit

  May 12, 2022

  It has been 34 million years since the prehistoric whale Cynthiacetus swam the sea that once covered modern South Georgia.

• First Lady Marty Kemp Leads Fight Against Human Trafficking

  May 12, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 461, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia.

• Greater Women’s Business Council to Co-Host One of the Largest Conferences of its Kind for Women Business Owners

  May 12, 2022

  The Greater Women’s Business Council is excited to announce that it is co-hosting the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 2022 National Conference on June 7 - 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, along with the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council.

• Albany Area Executives Say Covid-19 Has Sparked New Era of Corporate Flexibility

  May 11, 2022

  Albany businesses have emerged stronger, more flexible and have discovered new ways to be generous to the community and their employees thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, executives from a host of Albany-area companies said at a joint goBeyondProfit-Georgia CEO forum hosted in Albany this past week.

• South GeorgiaLEADS Capstone Alumni Experience a Success for South Georgia

  May 11, 2022

  South GeorgiaLEADS celebrated a milestone event in March with the completion of its SGL 2.0 experience for alumni. With 14 alumni from across the previous five years of regional leadership programming, participants were tasked with creating regional action plans around three, self-selected priority and challenge areas facing South Georgia.

• Young Gamechangers Kick Off Program in Dalton

  May 11, 2022

  In April, Young Gamechangers kicked off its program in Dalton, Georgia. The Georgia Forward program brings up-and-coming leaders from within the host community as well as from all over Georgia to take a deep dive into the challenges of a single community.

• Small Business Spending Increases 16% Year-Over-Year in April

  May 11, 2022

  The Bank of America Institute released its findings from its first Small Business Checkpoint, a new publication which aims to provide a holistic and real-time estimate of Small Business financial activity, spending and financial well-being, leveraging the breadth and depth of Bank of America proprietary data from its approximately three million small business households.

• Albany to Host New Georgia Economy Tour in Partnership with Georgia Chamber Thursday

  May 10, 2022

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forecasting seminar in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce as part of the statewide organization’s 2022 New Georgia Economy Tour.