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• 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit Brings Nearly 300 Industry Leaders Together for Education, Connections and Business

  September 21, 2026

  Nearly 300 manufacturing leaders, suppliers and industry professionals came together September 15 for the 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit, hosted by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $145 Billion in Statewide Economic Impact

  September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest economic impact report, showing that Georgia hospitals generate $145 billion in economic activity across the state. The report, compiled using independent third-party modeling and based on 2024 data, reflects an $8 billion, or 5.8%, increase over the previous year.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment as Unemployment Falls to 3.2%

  September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,490,319) and employment (5,314,822) in August, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.2%.

• Former Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning Named Sole Finalist for USG Chancellor

  September 17, 2026

  Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted today to name TomFanning as the sole finalist for chancellor of the University System of Georgia.

• ​​​​Albany Area Chamber Welcomes Zondria Wilson as Director of Operations & Workforce Development

  September 16, 2026

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Zondria Wilson as Director of Operations & Workforce Development. Wilson brings 24 years of professional experience spanning human resources, operations, workforce development, event planning, and community engagement.

• Albany Technical College and Powerhouse Automotive Group Sign Work-Based Learning Agreement

  September 16, 2026

  Albany Technical College and Powerhouse Automotive Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a three-year partnership that will expand work-based learning opportunities for students while strengthening connections between classroom instruction and the workplace.

• The Coca-Cola System: A 140-Year Legacy that Continues to Deliver for America

  September 16, 2026

  For 140 years, as consumer tastes have evolved, The Coca-Cola Company has expanded from one iconic beverage into a portfolio of approximately 200 brands across sparkling soft drinks, waters and hydration, coffee and tea, juices, dairy and plant-based drinks for every taste, occasion and generation.

• Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance Launches Statewide Campaign Highlighting Benefits of Responsible Data Center Development

  September 15, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber’s Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance announced the launch of a six-figure statewide advertising campaign aimed at educating Georgians about the benefits that responsible data center development can bring to communities across the state.

• Growth in Income and Sales Taxes Boosts State Coffers in August

  September 14, 2026

  Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the overall year-over-year gains recorded in July.

• Albany Area Chamber Biz Expo Returns September 23rd, Open to the Public

  September 11, 2026

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of its annual Biz Expo, taking place Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Albany Civic Center.

• Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants

  September 11, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies.

• Jason Shepherd: I Read the Deal. Georgia Should Back the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Rail Merger

  September 11, 2026

  As an attorney, I always read the fine print before signing off.  And as a political practitioner, I know how often promises pass through Washington without making it home to Georgia.  So, when Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern agreed to merge into America’s first coast-to-coast railroad, my instinct was one that I’ve drilled into my students at Kennesaw State: read the deal before you decide.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rick Jackson for Georgia Governor

  September 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Free Enterprise Fund announced today its endorsement of Rick Jackson for the next Governor of Georgia, citing his extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’s strong economic momentum.

• Southern AG Carriers Expands Regional Operations with New Terminal Facility in Albany

  September 09, 2026

  Southern AG is expanding its regional operations with the opening of a new terminal facility in Albany. To celebrate this milestone, the company will host a formal Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 15th, beginning at 11:00 AM at 705 McCollum Drive.

• Mayors Across Georgia Sharpen Leadership Skills at Mayors Leadership Academy

  September 09, 2026

  More than 50 mayors gathered on the University of Georgia’s campus last month for the second offering of the immersive Mayors Leadership Academy, presented by the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, operated in partnership between GMA and UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

• Governor Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments

  September 08, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments.

• Local Georgia Power Investment Strengthens Regional Education & Industry Partnerships

  September 02, 2026

  Albany Technical College, South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Power gathered Tuesday, at Albany Technical College to announce a regional workforce partnership designed to expand access to electrical lineworker training in the Albany area and to recognize Georgia Power's donation of two vans supporting the effort.

• Georgia DOT Earns Top Honors in 2026 America’s Transportation Awards

  September 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Transportation won two awards in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual conference.

• Georgia Ports Generates $181B in Economic Impact Annually, Supports 605,000 Jobs

  September 01, 2026

  Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs at Peach State businesses, yielding $44 billion in annual income, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• UPS Invests More Than $2B to Give Customers Even Faster Service, More Control & More Resilient Global Supply Chains

  August 31, 2026

  UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions businesses. The investments, which began in 2024 and will continue through 2028, help businesses move faster and navigate shifting trade routes, evolving regulations and supply chain uncertainty with greater flexibility and connectivity across key global markets.

• Metro Albany’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9% as Jobs, Employment & Labor Force Rise

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area saw increases in jobs, employment and the labor force in July, while the unemployment rate fell five-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 3.9%. A year ago, the rate was 4.3%.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.

• Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia

  August 27, 2026

  The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve health outcomes for Georgians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

• Georgia Power’s Contract with OpenAI Approved; Latest Approval Will Have $950M in Annual Savings

  August 27, 2026

  Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power customers are expected to see savings of at least $15 per month beginning in 2029 for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

• USG Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Student Scholarships at 22nd Annual Gala

  August 26, 2026

  The University System of Georgia, through the USG Foundation, raised more than $2.4 million to support student success, an effort that culminated this weekend at the 22nd annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala.

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