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• Early Voting in Georgia Off to Brisk Start

  October 16, 2024

  Early voting is off to a record-breaking start in Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported Tuesday. By 3:30 p.m., about 234,000 Georgians had cast their ballots on the first day of the early voting period.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Cook’s Appliance Service Joins MG Home, a Modern Gas Company, Expanding Service and Product Offerings

  October 10, 2024

  Cook’s Appliance Service, a trusted name in appliance repair in the Albany area, has joined MG Home, a Modern Gas Company. This new chapter allows Cook’s to contribute to MG Home’s mission of delivering exceptional service, furthering the company’s 70-year legacy of dedicated service to the community.

• Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Leads Successful Relief Efforts for Hurricane Helene Survivors

  October 10, 2024

  The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, along with industry partners and local community members, has spearheaded a remarkable relief initiative to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Final Roundtable on Litigation Reform

  October 10, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia businesses and policymakers for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation and its impact on the state's economic wellbeing. This was the final of three roundtable events announced by Governor Kemp for this Fall.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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