Features
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Strongly Supports SPLOST and E-SPLOST Referendum
November 03, 2016
On Election Day, November 8th, Albany voters will not only cast ballots for the Presidency, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and several local races, but also for two other key elements critical to the future of thee community: SPLOST and E-SPLOST.
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ASU President Art Dunning: Homecoming Big Step in Making Albany True ‘College Town’
November 02, 2016
This past weekend, thousands of alumni, family and friends from all over the country converged on Albany for the annual Albany State University homecoming celebration. Homecoming could not happen without the support of this entire community, from our elected and appointed officials to the residents who tolerate the extra traffic and crowds. ASU’s homecoming produces the largest economic impact of any event that takes place in Albany each year.
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ADEDC Features Mars Chocolate North America in '#MadeInAlbanyGA' Campaign
October 27, 2016
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission continues the 2016-2017 “#MadeInAlbanyGA” campaign, featuring Mars Chocolate North America.
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Southeast Cotton Breeding Gets $4.4M Boost from Bayer for Dawson Facility
October 24, 2016
Growers across the Southeast region will reap the benefit of a $4.4 million, 150-acre cotton breeding facility built by Bayer in Dawson, Georgia.
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CTSI Acquires TDC Technologies
October 21, 2016
ComNet Technical Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of TDC Technologies. TDC is a leading provider of IT and Helpdesk Services in the Medical and Financial Markets.
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Watson Spence: Georgia Supreme Court Addresses the Measure of the Value of a Family Pet
October 19, 2016
Most people, including yours truly, consider their pets to be integral members of the family. Georgia law, however, treats family pets as "personal property." In a case reported as Barking Hound Village v. Monyak, S15G1184, the Supreme Court of Georgia recently tackled an issue that Chief Justice Hugh Thompson described as "near and dear to the heart of many a Georgian in that it involved the untimely death of a beloved family pet." The Georgia Supreme Court had the difficult task of determining the "proper measure of damages" available to the owners of a pet injured or killed through the negligence of another.
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
October 18, 2016
We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.
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ASU to Celebrate Homecoming Celebration This Week
October 17, 2016
Albany State University and Albany community members are eagerly awaiting alumni as they return to their alma mater, in celebration of the 2016 Homecoming, Oct. 17 - 22. This year’s Homecoming theme, “We’re All In” celebrates the students, alumni, community members and university partners and friends that continuously support Albany State University.
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Albany-Dougherty EDC Launches '#MadeInAlbanyGA' Campaign
September 29, 2016
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission launched the 2016 “#MadeInAlbanyGA” campaign, which is designed to increase community awareness on the operations of existing industries and the products produced by real people in Albany-Dougherty County to be used all over the world.
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Albany State University Presidential Investiture of Arthur Dunning Set
September 22, 2016
Arthur Dunning will be officially installed as the 9th president of Albany State University at the Presidential Investiture Ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.
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Deerfield-Windsor Recognizes Three Outstanding Alumni
September 20, 2016
Bridges Sinyard, President of the Deerfield-Windsor School Alumni Association announces the 2016 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards. Created in 2012 by the Alumni Association Board, these awards were recently presented at Homecoming.
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Transitioning Service Members Trade Boots for Business Entrepreneur Options
September 15, 2016
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” was the first of several questions posed to transitioning service members attending the Boots-2-Business Workshop held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Lifelong Learning Center, recently.
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Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker
September 08, 2016
Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.
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Interactive Video: The Key to Real Customer Connections
September 07, 2016
In today’s cluttered media space, research shows that video stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. However, a perfect, polished video alone doesn’t automatically generate leads or sales.
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5 Things You Need for Your Small Business Infrastructure
September 02, 2016
When you first start a business, you have your work cut out for you. Not only do you have to figure out if you have a viable product that people will actually pay you for, but you have to also find your customers, manage administrative tasks and deal with your staff, if you have one. Get started by building your infrastructure with this important checklist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.