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UGA Extension, Mercer University Partner to Recruit Future Doctors for Rural Georgia
February 13, 2018
Jean Sumner is a third-generation rural doctor. As a child, she watched her grandfather and father care for the residents of Washington County, Georgia. She followed in their footsteps and became a “small-town doctor,” the kind who knows your mother, sits behind you in church and roots for the local football team.
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Secretary of State Brian Kemp Announces Record-Breaking Month of Annual Business Registrations
February 12, 2018
Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced a record-breaking month of annual business registrations. In the month of January, the Corporations Division processed over 216,000 annual business registrations – more registrations in one month’s time than ever before.
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Georgia Quail Hunt Celebrates 30 Years in Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2018
Area leaders were on hand this week to welcome 27 site selection professionals to Southwest Georgia, not only for the world-class quail hunting but more importantly to learn about the potential for doing business in the region. It’s all part of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s 30th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany.
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Phoebe Retains Outstanding Credit Ratings
February 09, 2018
Two of the top global bond rating agencies have affirmed Phoebe’s strong financial foundation and positive outlook. Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed the hospital’s A1 status on bonds issued through the Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County. S&P Global Ratings also recently reaffirmed its A+ long-term rating with a stable outlook for Phoebe.
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Exporting Provides Opportunity for Growth for Rural Companies in Georgia
February 08, 2018
Even the basics of international commerce felt foreign to Bruce Roberts. He knew how to ship something via UPS but didn’t have a clue how international ocean freight worked. He didn’t know how helpful a Skype account or making a website friendly to international customers could be in attracting overseas clients.
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The Georgia Ports Authority Wants to More Than Double Container Capacity by 2028
February 06, 2018
At the 50th annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch reviewed the strategic plan for Georgia's ports that will allow for 10 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, 1 million rail lifts, and more than 1 million auto and machinery units per year.
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Phoebe to Host Community Tree Planting Day at Tift Park February 17th
February 02, 2018
In January 2017, two storms hit the Albany area leaving beautiful scenic landscapes, like Tift Park and Radium Springs, in ruin. In response to these damaging storms, Grow Albany was established to replant and distribute trees to these affected areas. A year following their commitment to replant trees in the area, Grow Albany announced the second Community Planting Day.
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Hartsfield-Jackson World’s Busiest Airport for 20th Consecutive Year
January 31, 2018
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport served more passengers and conducted more aircraft movements than any other airport in the world in 2017.
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Art Dunning: Albany State University is Poised for Success
January 29, 2018
At the end of this month, I will retire as president of Albany State University, a position I’ve held for nearly five years. I came to Albany after holding various roles in the University System of Georgia, and have witnessed the resilience of this university to rebuild after a natural disaster and grow from a college to a university.
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Metro Albany Ends 2017 with Job Growth and Work Force Gains
January 26, 2018
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that metro Albany ended 2017 with modest job growth, an increase in employment and work force, and a decline in unemployment.
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Georgia Tourism Industry Generates Record $60.8B Economic Impact
January 24, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal was joined by professionals from Georgia’s tourism industry for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the $60.8 billion impact of tourism on Georgia’s economy. Industry representatives presented Deal with a check representing the $3.1 billion in state and local tax revenue generated by tourism-related expenditures.
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Inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class Announced
January 24, 2018
Miller Institute Foundation CEO Bryan Miller announced today the inaugural Miller Leadership Academy Class of 2018. The Academy is based on a leadership class taught by former Governor Zell Miller.
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Groupe PSA Chooses Georgia for New North American Headquarters
January 23, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today announced that Groupe PSA, a French multinational manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, will locate its new North American headquarters in Fulton County.
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Cancer Coalition to Honor Cancer Survivor Dr. David “Butch” Mosely for Fifth Annual Night for Hope Gala February 24th
January 22, 2018
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will host its fifth annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany. The 2018 gala proudly honors cancer survivor, Dr. David “Butch” Mosely. The elegant celebration includes a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and live musical entertainment.
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Georgia Sets Records in Employment During 2017
January 19, 2018
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that 2017 was a banner year for job creation, employment and work force gains in Georgia.
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Georgia Forestry Foundation Launches New Brand
January 18, 2018
The Georgia Forestry Foundation is launching a new logo and brand identity to accurately reflect the growth of the foundation since 1990, when the previous logo was introduced. The Foundation has as its primary goal connecting 10 million Georgians to 22 million acres of working forests by promoting the abundant natural resource in Georgia’s backyard.
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Young Albany Native Expands Landscaping Business with Merry Acres Landscape & Lawn Maintenance Acquisition
January 17, 2018
Mike Gonzalez isn’t someone to let the grass grow under his feet. The 26-year old Albany native started his own landscaping business in 2010. He says when started “cutting grass for a living” he couldn’t even legally drive yet. And now this ambitious self-made business owner is growing his expanding his Pro Outdoor LLC. Gonzalez recently acquired Merry Acres Landscape & Lawn Maintenance.
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Leadership Development Helping Build a Stronger, More United South Georgia
January 17, 2018
Melissa Dark and Elena Carné own small businesses more than 75 miles apart in rural south Georgia. Through a regional program, led by the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia, the two have shared information that has resulted in better business practices.
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Governor Deal: Budget Prioritizes Workforce Development, Education, Transportation Infrastructure
January 12, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal released his budget recommendations to the General Assembly for the amended current and upcoming fiscal years. Budget priorities include building an educated workforce capable of meeting future job demands, expanding and improving services for Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens, and continuing to invest in transportation infrastructure and economic development.
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Georgia Chamber’s “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Attendees Hear Governor Deal, Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston Address Successes, Visions and Challenges
January 11, 2018
Over 2,000 state and local Chamber of Commerce members, public officials and other attendees at the 2018 Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” heard Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston repeat the mantra that Georgia has the No. 1 business climate in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive time. Yet, each cautioned that the 2018 General Assembly opening this week has its work cut out for them during what will eventually become an historic election year.
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50 Young Gamechangers Start New Year with Project in Albany
January 10, 2018
Some people start a diet or new hobby at the beginning of the year, but 50 of the state’s brightest young professionals will celebrate the beginning of 2018 by kicking off an ambitious new project in Albany, GA. As part of the Young Gamechangers program they’ll research the area’s industries, explore historical landmarks, learn about natural resources, and meet with business and community leaders. Over the next eight months these Young Gamechangers will create a comprehensive plan with ideas and innovative solutions for some of the area’s most persistent challenges.
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NCR Officially Opens New Global Headquarters in Atlanta
January 09, 2018
NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, opened its new global headquarters campus in Midtown Atlanta. The two-tower campus will provide the space needed to prepare for future growth and create innovations that will help power the digitally-connected economy.
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Chamber-CVB Structure Benefits Albany, Taxpayers
January 08, 2018
Structure matters. It matters in art, it matters in engineering, and it matters in organizations. The discussion around the governance structure of the Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau is an important one for the city of Albany, for its tax-paying citizens and tax-paying businesses, and for its dollars-spending visitors.
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Amazon’s Best of Prime 2017 Reveals the Year’s Biggest Trends —More than 5 Billion Items Shipped with Prime in 2017
January 08, 2018
Amazon announced its Best of Prime 2017 – revealing some of the Prime member favorites of the year. Built on a foundation of fast, free delivery, more than five billion items worldwide shipped with Prime in 2017, including free same-day, one-day, and two-day shipping.
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Georgia Public Service Commission Approves Continued Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Vogtle Project
December 22, 2017
The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved the continued construction of Georgia Power Company’s Plant Vogtle Construction project but with conditions that will reduce the Company’s revenue requirement by $1.7 billion over the construction and operation of the plant.