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• Dr. Michelle Johnston to be Inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 12th and First Female President

  March 13, 2025

  Georgia Southwestern State University will formally inaugurate Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., as its 12th – and first female president – during a special Investiture Ceremony on Friday, Mar. 28 at 10 a.m. in GSW’s Convocation Hall in the Student Success Center. The public is invited to attend this historic occasion.

• Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year

  March 13, 2025

  In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.

• Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism

  March 07, 2025

  The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.

• 2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

  March 06, 2025

  The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

• Wild Adventures Announces 2025 Season Opening

  March 05, 2025

  Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, launches its 2025 season on March 15th with exciting new rides, live entertainment and immersive experiences, offering unforgettable family adventures through December.

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University President

  March 04, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted Monday to name Dr. Robert Scott as the sole finalist for president of Albany State University. Dr. Scott currently serves as president of research and development at The Kraft Heinz Co.

• Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy

  March 04, 2025

  PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.

• UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction

  March 03, 2025

  Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024

  February 28, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

• U.S. Manufacturing Picked Up in January Driven By Growing Demand

  February 28, 2025

  The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — posted -0.21 at the start of the year. This indicates that global supply chains are effectively at full capacity.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2025 List of State's 10 Places in Peril

  February 27, 2025

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

• SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Issues Memo on Day One Priorities

  February 27, 2025

  Following her confirmation and swearing-in as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler issued a Day One memo outlining her top priorities for the agency.

• 19th Annual Combos Marathon & Half Marathon Welcomes Runners From Around Globe This Weekend

  February 26, 2025

  Area residents will notice several temporary, partial lane closings in the area on Saturday, March st as Albany welcomes nearly 1,000 participants in the 19th Annual Combos Marathon and Half Marathon.

• Chief Justice Michael Boggs Announces Resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia

  February 26, 2025

  Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31st, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.

• Bridging the Literacy Gap: Georgia Leaders Unite to Tackle Literacy Crisis and Celebrate the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award Winners

  February 25, 2025

  According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Georgia ranks 28th in the nation in 4th grade reading proficiency. To bring attention to Georgia’s literacy crisis and in celebration of Georgia Reads Day, leaders in government and education gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to recognize the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award winners and READBowl Champions.

• State Senate Panel Approves $40.5B Mid-Year Budget

  February 25, 2025

  The state Senate is upping the ante on funding to help victims of Hurricane Helene recover from the massive storm that marched through South Georgia and east Georgia from Valdosta to Augusta last September.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2025 Future of Talent Summit

  February 24, 2025

  On February 19th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Future of Talent Summit, with the theme “Reimagining Education and Talent Development.” The 2025 Future of Talent Summit was cohosted with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

• Educators and Groups Want to Address Teacher Shortage

  February 21, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage. The move is necessary as a generation of teachers nears retirement after two decades and more in the classroom, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

• CEO Confidence Increased Sharply in Q1 2025

  February 21, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council increased by 9 points, the highest level in three years. For the first time since early 2022, the Measure was well above 50 in Q1 2025, indicating that CEOs have shifted from the cautious optimism that prevailed in 2024 to a more confident optimism

• goBeyondProfit Founder Rick Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship

  February 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, is proud to celebrate its founder, Rick Jackson, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

• GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference

  February 19, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.

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