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• 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,

• ADEDC Announces Georgia Grown Resource Center Partnership & Appoints Kirsten Hayes as Business Resource Coordinator

  March 19, 2026

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Kirsten Hayes has joined the organization as Georgia Grown Business Resource Coordinator, a new role that will support the launch and operations of the Georgia Grown Resource Center in Albany, developed in partnership with the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

• New Proposal Keeps Georgia's Voting System in Place till '28, Despite QR Codes

  March 19, 2026

  Georgia representatives abandoned a deadline to change the state’s voting technology before this November’s election, advancing a bill Tuesday that delays a switch to hand-marked paper ballots until the 2028 election year.

• Middle Market Business Optimism Surges to Near-Historic Levels as Companies See Big Boost in Productivity from Improvements in Tech, Ops, & AI

  March 18, 2026

  Middle market businesses are entering 2026 with surging confidence, with 77% expressing positive outlooks for company performance over the next 12 months—approaching historic highs—even as only half view the broader U.S. economy positively, according to a Sentiment Survey of 750 financial decision-makers at companies with $10M-$1B in revenue.

• Georgia Film Week Connects Industry, Lawmakers, and Student

  March 17, 2026

  Georgia Film Week this week to unify policymakers, industry professionals, educators, and students for a dynamic, statewide celebration of Georgia’s film and television industry.  On Wednesday, Film Day will kick off at the State Capitol, where industry leaders and public officials will gather under the Gold Dome to recognize the economic and cultural impact of film and television across the state.

• TCSG Secures $5M to Power Workforce Training in High-Demand Industries

  March 16, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia and its Office of Workforce Development/WorkSource Georgia are expanding efforts to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline through a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

• Scott Steiner: Next Generation 911 is Critical to Rural Communities

  March 13, 2026

  Phoebe Putney Health System CEO Scott Steiner outlines why modernizing Georgia’s emergency communication system through Next Generation 911 is essential to ensuring every Georgian can receive lifesaving care when every second counts.

• GeorgiaForward Announces New Young Gamechangers Cohort

  March 13, 2026

  GeorgiaForward has announced the newest class of participants for its nationally recognized Young Gamechangers program, continuing a tradition of cultivating Georgia’s next generation of civic and community leaders.

• TCSG Announces 2026 Adult Education Student & Teacher of the Year Award Winners

  March 12, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide adult education honors, recognizing a student and instructor whose dedication reflects the life-changing impact of adult learning programs across Georgia.

• Albany State University Completes Executive Cabinet, Launching New Era of Growth & Leadership

  March 11, 2026

  Albany State University, Georgia’s largest public HBCU, has completed its executive cabinet under President Dr. Robert Scott, marking a defining milestone in the University’s continued evolution and institutional growth.

• Taxes, Electricity Cost, & Elections Emerge as Top Topics for Final Weeks of Georgia General Assembly

  March 11, 2026

  Georgia legislators are preparing for fierce debates on tax cuts, data centers, and voting during the final sprint of lawmaking this year. After last week’s deadline for bills to pass either the House or Senate, the General Assembly’s priorities have come into focus.

• GeorgiaForward Announces 2026 Youth Forum to Empower Youth and Tomorrow’s Civic Leaders

  March 11, 2026

  GeorgiaForward, in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, is pleased to announce the 2026 Youth Forum, a transformative leadership and civic engagement event designed for youth councils and young leaders from across the state.

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