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  • AB&T Announces Plans to Convert to a State Charter

    September 01, 2016

    Luke Flatt, President and CEO of AB&T National Bank, a subsidiary of Community Capital Bancshares, Inc., has announced that the bank plans to file an application to convert from a national bank charter to a state bank charter.

  • Mediacom Business Extends High-Capacity Broadband to Commercial Properties in Albany Area Communities

    August 22, 2016

    Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced an initiative to extend its scalable, high-capacity broadband network to hundreds of commercial properties in Albany and surrounding communities. Dubbed Project Open Road, this effort to put gigabit internet speeds within immediate reach of more local businesses is part of Mediacom’s broader plan to invest $1 billion over the next 3 years to, among other projects, upgrade and expand its national broadband network.

  • AT&T Supports Industrial Operations Technician Program at Albany Technical College

    August 19, 2016

    As part of the company’s continuing commitment to supporting workforce development efforts and strong local economies, AT&T is contributing $5,000 to the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission for workforce development initiatives. The ADEDC will utilize this contribution in support of the recently announced Industrial Operations Technician certificate of credit at Albany Technical College.

  • Locate South GeorgiaLEADS Announces Inaugural Class

    August 15, 2016

    The inaugural class of Locate South GeorgiaLEADS presented by Electric Cities of Georgia will kick off this week in Sylvester-Worth County. With 33 participants representing 21 counties across South Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is an eight-month leadership experience that will develop individual leadership skills while engaging participants in discussions of regional importance around economic development, identify and influence, workforce development, and community growth that are both unique and relevant to South Georgia.

  • Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation

    August 09, 2016

    Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.

  • Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography

    August 04, 2016

    Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.

  • ASU and DSC Presidents Announce Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Decrease

    August 02, 2016

    Art Dunning, president of Albany State University, and Richard Carvajal, interim president of Darton State College, announced plans to reduce operating expenses for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget in response to a significant decrease in enrollment since 2011. As a direct result of these enrollment declines, revenue from state funding and tuition has decreased. Measures to right-size both institutions and create cost savings will include the reduction of faculty and staff positions, the restructuring of departments and elimination of low-producing academic programs.

  • 15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely

    August 02, 2016

    When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.

  • How to Spend 3 Days Outdoors in Albany

    July 22, 2016

    Albany charms visitors with Southern hospitality, a sense for adventure, and down-to-earth family fun. This three-day trip highlights the city’s connection with nature and activities you can enjoy outdoors in Albany.

  • MillerCoors Takes Majority Stake in Athen's Terrapin Beer

    July 21, 2016

    Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, announced an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Company. Tenth and Blake had previously purchased a minority interest in Terrapin in early 2012.

  • University of Georgia Offers Accelerated JD and MBA Program 

    July 20, 2016

    To help meet the growing demand for lawyers with business acumen, the University of Georgia now provides an opportunity for students to graduate with both a law degree (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in only three years.

  • 4 Ways to Capitalize on Consumers’ Desire to Support Local Business

    July 18, 2016

    Good news for small retailers (and, indeed, for all small businesses): Consumers prefer local businesses to national chains, according to a new study by GoDigital. How can you capitalize on this preference, and more effectively market your retail store to local customers in a way that appeals to their natural preference for shopping local? Here’s what the report had to say.

  • Chehaw: Nature’s Playground in Albany

    July 11, 2016

    Get outside and enjoy nature’s playground in Albany. Dedicated to affordable family adventure, Chehaw is a rare gem among today’s modern attractions, and it truly ranks high among Georgia’s “can’t-miss-this” list. The main event is an amazing zoo experience, but Chehaw’s adventure doesn’t end there. The park also features overnight accommodations, an 18-basket disc golf course, and over 10 miles of mountain biking trails.

  • Aaron Johnson: Georgia Must Brace Itself for Brexit

    July 07, 2016

    On Thursday, June 23rd, the United Kingdom voted to rescind their membership to the European Union. News media has commonly referred to this as Brexit, meaning that the UK will be exiting the EU. Predictably, global markets reacted unfavorably as this act will create uncertainty that will impact the flow of goods and services throughout Europe. However, should Georgia economic officials be concerned?

  • Sheriff Kevin Sproul: Educate Rather Than Incarcerate

    July 06, 2016

    My law enforcement career spans over more than three decades. During that time, I have witnessed many people turn their lives around. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed many people who seem to be stuck in a dreadful cycle of bad choices, followed by jail and prison. In fact, the last recidivism study conducted at the jail showed that over 76% of the inmates had been in jail at least three times. We needed to find out why.

  • Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions

    June 30, 2016

    Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.

  • Luke Flatt Installed as Board Member of the Georgia Bankers Association

    June 28, 2016

    James L. (Luke) Flatt, president and CEO of AB&T National Bank, Albany, has been elected by his peers to serve a two year term as an At Large member on the board of directors of the Georgia Bankers Association.

  • Colony Bank Opens Unique Office in Historic Tifton Location

    June 22, 2016

    Tifton is known in most circles as a rural South Georgia town, but Bill Marsh, Market President for the Tifton-based Colony Bank office, says the town sees a lot of activity. “Tifton is a great community,” he adds. “We have the advantage of having two major highways, US 82 and I-75, running through the town so it brings a lot of activity nearby, but it still has that small town feel. We’re known as a friendly city with a very diverse community and economy.”

  • 10 Tips for Better Internal and External Business Communication

    June 22, 2016

    Communication is an essential part of running a business. You need to be able to communicate effectively with members of your own team and those outside of your business. Members of the small business community have plenty of knowledge to share about effective communication. Check out some of their top tips below.

  • Growth of Family Residency Programs Benefits the Health of SWGA

    June 21, 2016

    On July 1st, three new physician residents will be the first to train with both Phoebe Family Medicine Residency and Colquitt Regional Medical Center in a collaborative effort to fulfill a critical need to bring more physicians to Southwest Georgia.

  • Self-Quiz: What Kind of Business Risk Taker Are You?

    June 16, 2016

    Few endeavors — scaling Mt. Everest or swimming with sharks might qualify — demand greater courage than the act of starting (or running) a small business. And with courage comes the willingness to take risks. Whether borrowing money to grow your business, launching a new product or hiring more employees — accepting risk and protecting yourself with liability insurance is critical to business success.

  • Regional Leadership Application Process Open for Locate South GeorgiaLEADS

    June 14, 2016

    Locate South Georgia announces the launch of its 21-county regional leadership development program for South Georgia with applications for participation going out June 4. A partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is the result of an 18-month strategic planning process looking at challenges, priorities and gaps in leadership across the region.

  • Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions (SECONDARY)

    June 13, 2016

    There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

  • SunTrust Survey Indicates Growth in Small and Middle-Market Businesses

    June 09, 2016

    A recent national survey indicated a significant shift in how middle market and small businesses view expansion in the next five years. The Business Pulse Survey, which is conducted annually by SunTrust Bank, states that 36 percent of middle market companies with annual revenues of $10 – 150 million are exploring mergers and acquisitions, up from 25 percent in 2015.

  • Watson Spence: U.S. Department of Labor Makes Major Modification to the FLSA "White Collar Exemption"

    June 08, 2016

    "In the first year, the Department estimates that 4.6 million workers exempt under the current regulations who earn at least the current weekly salary level of $455 but less than the proposed salary level of $921 would, without some intervening action by their employers, become newly entitled to overtime protection under the FLSA."

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