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University System of Georgia Announces Creation of Georgia FinTech Academy
September 12, 2018
Chancellor Steve Wrigley and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced the formation of the Georgia FinTech Academy. The academy is a statewide initiative to create a talent pipeline for Georgia’s fast-growing financial technology (fintech) business sector.
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Attorney General Pledges to Work Toward Health Care Options That Protect Georgians’ Interests
September 12, 2018
As Attorney General, I am committed to upholding the rule of law with each decision I make in order to protect the basic principles upon which our nation is founded. It is in keeping with this commitment that I have joined a multi-state coalition challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, a terribly flawed law that has left Georgians with skyrocketing insurance premiums and dwindling access to health care.
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Delta Flew a Record Number of Customers This Summer. Here's How.
September 10, 2018
Saying this summer was a busy one would be a significant understatement. No matter how you slice the data — number of customers carried, flights flown, destinations served, irregular operation days handled — there were records made and broken during the all-important period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Courageous Conversations is Friday at Albany Museum of Art
September 06, 2018
In today’s socially turbulent times, race and racism are particularly sensitive topics. At a workshop Friday at the Albany Museum of Art, about 60 students from the Dougherty County School System and Deerfield-Windsor School will engage in Courageous Conversations About Race.
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WALB's Jim Wilcox Announces Retirement
September 06, 2018
Raycom Media announced that Jim Wilcox, Vice President and General Manager of WALB, will retire at the end of 2018, marking 26 years at WALB, the Raycom Media-owned ABC/NBC affiliate in Albany, Georgia.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2018 Award Winners
September 06, 2018
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce recipients of three coveted awards to be presented at this year’s annual gala. Leadership Georgia’s Annual Gala and Awards Presentation has become a signature event for honoring and celebrating the outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have been made by alumni and others to Leadership Georgia, our communities and the state as a whole
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Recap: Lt. Governor Touts Educational Partnerships during Business and Education Summit
September 05, 2018
After hearing presentations from national economists, state and local workforce developers and educational officials and sitting on a panel with students at the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle was a bit overwhelmed.
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Student Entrepreneurship Continues with the Georgia InVenture Prize
September 05, 2018
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the Georgia InVenture Prize, which is open to students attending public and private colleges across the state. The contest aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up creation.
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Georgia Power Updates Ash Pond Closure Plans for Plants Branch & Bowen
September 04, 2018
Georgia Power announced updated, site-specific closure plans for ash ponds at Plants Branch and Bowen as part of its efforts to safely and permanently close 29 ash ponds at 11 current and former coal-fired power plants across the state.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Establish Partnership
August 30, 2018
On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber and Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of their strategic partnership as their newest initiative to promote inclusive economic growth and development.
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Georgia Tourism Industry Professionals Honored at Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference
August 30, 2018
Several of the state’s top tourism professionals were recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Atlanta. Hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, the annual industry event brought together more than 400 tourism industry professionals from across the state.
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LG Casey Cagle Names Georgia’s College & Career Academy of the Year, Business Partner of the Year
August 28, 2018
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle concluded his Eleventh Annual Business and Education Summit, uniting education and business leaders from across the state. Recognizing the successful partnership between the school system, local industry, and community leaders, Cagle named Golden Isles CCA as the 2018 College and Career Academy of the Year. In recognition of the company’s innovative partnerships with more than 20 College and Career Academies across our state, Lt. Governor Cagle named Georgia Power as Business Partner of the Year for 2018.
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SBDC GrowSmart Gives Business Owners Opportunity to Strategically Plan for Growth
August 27, 2018
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is bringing one of its signature programs to Albany this fall to meet the needs of growing businesses.
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Governor Deal Announces More Than $40M in Development Awards to 60 Communities
August 27, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that 60 Georgia communities will receive a total of more than $40 million in federal assistance to help grow their local economies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated the funding to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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CSU’s Leadership Institute to Bring 2018 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum to Columbus August 27th-28th
August 24, 2018
For the 13th year, the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus. This year’s event, themed “Art of Leadership” features leaders in various sectors, including business, education, technology, art, music, film and military.
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Georgia Banks Earn $2.1B during First Half of 2018
August 24, 2018
The 175 banks based in Georgia earned $2.1 billion in the first six months of 2018, according to data released by the FDIC Thursday. Net income for the period was up 31 percent over the same time in 2017.
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Phoebe Launches New Center of Learning and Innovation
August 23, 2018
Phoebe is excited to announce the development of the new Center for Learning and Innovation. The Center, a joint initiative between Human Resources and Nursing services, will focus on creating strong programs for organizational and talent development, strengthening academic partnerships, and implementing best practices in education.
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Mercer University, President and Mrs. Carter Celebrate Grand Opening of Mercer Medicine Plains
August 23, 2018
Representatives from Mercer University and the city of Plains gathered with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of Mercer Medicine Plains.
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Georgia State Transportation Board Elects New Leadership
August 20, 2018
The State Transportation Board elected its new executive leadership team during its monthly meeting on August 16th. Ann R. Purcell was elected unanimously as chairman; Tim Golden was elected vice chairman; and Rudy Bowen was elected secretary. The new positions are effective immediately. Board elections are held annually to ensure that all regions of the state are represented at the executive leadership level.
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11th Annual Southern Automotive Conference Makes Georgia Debut, October 3rd–5th
August 17, 2018
The Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association is proud to host the Southern Automotive Conference at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Oct. 3 – 5, 2018. The internationally-recognized event brings together thought leaders, Original Equipment Manufacturers, suppliers and service providers to discuss the latest innovations driving the industry forward.
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Albany Mayor’s Coalition for Economic Development to Host Workplace Readiness Forum August 29th
August 16, 2018
Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and her Coalition for Economic Development will host a public forum on workplace readiness on Wednesday, August 29th, focusing in on soft skills training and employer expectations.
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Nonprofit Network Launched in South Georgia
August 16, 2018
A year-long effort to form a network of nonprofits that serve south Georgia is about to become a reality. The South Georgia Nonprofit Network, a regional organization that brings together nonprofits of all sizes and missions that serve communities across the southern part of the state, has begun operations.
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Marion Fedrick Named President of Albany State University
August 15, 2018
The Board of Regents named Marion Fedrick as president of Albany State University. Fedrick has been serving as the interim president of ASU since Jan. 12,th. Prior to that appointment, Fedrick served as ASU’s interim executive vice president beginning Oct. 16th 2017.
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Speaker Ralston & House Rural Development Council Leadership Announce Creation of Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation
August 15, 2018
House Speaker David Ralston and the leadership of the House Rural Development Council announced the creation of the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation. The RDC is co-chaired by State Representatives Terry England (R-Auburn) and Jay Powell (R-Camilla). State Representative Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) serves as vice chair of the council.
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Southwest Georgia Alliance Works to Expand Healthcare Career Opportunities
August 14, 2018
A regional healthcare coalition is partnering with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to develop a strategy that enhances career opportunities in rural southwest Georgia. The Southwest Georgia Healthcare Sector Partnership unites employers, educators and government leaders to better integrate job training, recruitment and retention efforts in a 14-county region serving Albany and the largely rural communities nearby.