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Alfreda Sheppard Selected As United States Magistrate Judge
October 09, 2024
Watson Spence proudly announces the selection of partner Alfreda Sheppard as the new United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Georgia, Albany Division, succeeding the retiring Magistrate Judge, the Honorable Thomas Q. Langstaff.
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How Aflac Found Its Voice and Changed Insurance Advertising
October 09, 2024
The insurance business is all about taking calculated risks, so Aflac CEO Dan Amos always makes sure his numbers line up before he makes a big decision. Still, on New Year’s Day 2000 — the day the now-famous Aflac Duck quacked its way into the world for the first time — he was anxious.
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Meet John Solberg: Doing Life and Working with Former Foster Youth
October 08, 2024
John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth.
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GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Entering Second Year
October 08, 2024
More than 137,000 Georgia high school seniors will receive a personalized direct college admissions letter this month, as the GEORGIA MATCH program begins its second year.
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What does Business Generosity Mean to Millennials? Gen Z?
October 04, 2024
Whether you are looking to support your managers who fall into the Millennial generation or recruit the future of your business with Gen Z, the 2024 Business Generosity Report revealed significant differences between the specific needs and wishes of each generation.
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Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 04, 2024
This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
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Horizons, South Georgia’s Cancer Coalition Annual Pink Your Pumpkin Campaign
October 03, 2024
Horizons, South Georgia’s Cancer Coalition announces the return of its annual Pink Your Pumpkin campaign in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Georgia Lands $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband
October 03, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department last week gave initial approval to more than $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia.
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Dr. Anthony Parker Annual Golf Tournament Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Parker
October 02, 2024
The River Pointe Golf Club will be the place to be as the Dr. Anthony O. Parker Annual Golf Tournament tees off on Tuesday, October 8th. This tournament honors the memory of Dr. Anthony O. Parker, the late president of Albany Technical College.
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President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
October 02, 2024
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Building a Brighter Future: How DCSS is Transforming Early Literacy, One Reader at a Time
October 01, 2024
Jarvis Wimbush, a vibrant kindergartener at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, sits flipping through pages of his favorite book. Remarkably, Jarvis had already mastered the fundamentals of reading by the time he left Pre-K, a testament to both his natural curiosity and the Dougherty County School System’s dedicated push to improve early literacy outcomes.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open
October 01, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief
October 01, 2024
The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $2 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Sowega Council on Aging Celebrates Active Aging Week with Free Events
September 30, 2024
The Sowega Council on Aging is excited to announce a week of fun, free activities in celebration of Active Aging Week, Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 4. Active Aging Week is an annual event that promotes the benefits of leading an active, healthy lifestyle regardless of age.
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AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.
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Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads
September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.
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Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues
September 30, 2024
Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.
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Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit
September 30, 2024
Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.
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Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches
September 26, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.
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Women-Driven Leadership in South Georgia Expands Impact
September 25, 2024
Women-driven leadership took center stage this week in Thomasville as the second cohort of the South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative (SGWLI) began their journey together with 16 women from eight different communities across the region engaged in a powerful Opening Retreat.
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Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Announces Grand Opening of Its New Girl Scout DreamLab, the First in the Country to Open Inside a Walmart
September 24, 2024
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is proud to announce the grand opening of its latest Girl Scout DreamLab, located inside the Walmart Supercenter at 2825 Ledo Road in Albany. This marks the first time a Girl Scout DreamLab has been integrated within a retail environment, bringing the Girl Scout experience to a new, centralized location that is open and welcoming to all.
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Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season
September 24, 2024
Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.
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Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants
September 23, 2024
The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.
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Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work
September 23, 2024
Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.
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Today’s Employees Value Quality of Life More Than Compensation
September 20, 2024
A new study by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO finds that 51% of employees left a job due to a lack of generosity to employees, in large part to seek out a better quality of life. So, we asked employees about their pursuit of quality of life, including what, if any, sacrifices they were willing to make regarding compensation to achieve it.