Features
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Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference
July 12, 2023
The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.
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Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard
July 12, 2023
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.
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AB&T CEO Perry Revell Named Albany Area Chamber Board Chair
July 11, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce appointed Perry Revell, CEO of AB&T, to serve as 2023 chairman of the board. The move follows the unexpected death in late June of Chandu Kuntawala, who took the helm of the board on January 1st.
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New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business
July 11, 2023
In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.
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Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom
July 10, 2023
New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.
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Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles
July 07, 2023
Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy
July 06, 2023
Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
June 30, 2023
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.
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Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary
June 29, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.
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MCLB Albany Receives Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence
June 28, 2023
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin announced Friday the 2023 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, or CINC Award. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was named this year’s U.S. Marine Corps recipient.
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Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President
June 28, 2023
Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.
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AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards
June 27, 2023
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.
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Albany-Dougherty EDC Announces Partnership with Faithstep Films for Next Movie
June 26, 2023
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, the Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Faithstep Films are proud to announce a partnership with the Kendrick Brothers to film their next movie in Dougherty County. The Kendrick Brothers have a longtime career in movie production, producing movies such as Flywheel, Fireproof, Facing the Giants, and War Room and have decided to keep the production for their upcoming film here at home.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges
June 23, 2023
Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.
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Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah
June 23, 2023
The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.
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Phoebe Welcomes New Class of Residents
June 22, 2023
Seven new physician residents are now members of the Phoebe Family. Phoebe and community leaders welcomed the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Class of 2026 to southwest Georgia at an annual ceremony on the health system’s main campus Wednesday morning.
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New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives
June 22, 2023
Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
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Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow
June 22, 2023
The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.
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Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight
June 21, 2023
As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.
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Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia
June 21, 2023
Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.
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Digital Divide Heightens Impact on Health Care in Rural Georgia & South
June 16, 2023
Telehealth has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a recent study published by in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health shows there is a large divide between rural and underserved communities and other parts of the country in access to high-speed internet.