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• Georgia Ports Grows March Container Trade 22.5%

  April 08, 2025

  In its busiest March ever, the Port of Savannah’s container trade increased by 22.5 percent or 98,000 TEUs compared to the same month last year. In intermodal cargo, the Port of Savannah set an all-time record of 52,645 containers moved by rail, an increase of 17 percent over the same month last year.

• Strong Series of Pro-Business Legislation Secures Full Passage During 2025 Legislative Session

  April 07, 2025

  Following Sine Die, the final day of the Legislative Session, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce highlighted the strong series of pro-business legislation that secured full passage during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session.

• The Georgia Power Foundation Marks Milestone, Awards New Grants through Workforce for Georgia Program

  April 07, 2025

  The Georgia Power Foundation announced today that it has reached a milestone, awarding over $2.25 million through 65 grants to support workforce development needs through educational programs across the state since 2020.

• SCORE in Georgia - for the Health of Your Business

  April 03, 2025

  SCORE, formerly the Service Corps of Retired Executives, plays a vital role in fostering small business success across Georgia. As a nonprofit organization and partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE provides free mentoring and educational services to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.

• Federal Judge Sides with Georgia in ‘Water Wars’ with Alabama

  April 02, 2025

  The state of Georgia has won another legal case in its long-running “water wars” with Florida and Alabama.

• Georgia Power Implements New Strategies to Help Drive Business Customer Satisfaction

  April 01, 2025

  Georgia Power, continues to focus on improving and enhancing the customer experience throughout its business that serves 2.8 million customers across the state.

• Georgia and Canada: More Than Friends—Family

  March 31, 2025

  While national headlines may focus on the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, Georgia’s connection with Canada is distinct, deep-rooted, and thriving. Years ago, a U.S. Consul General in Toronto referred to Canadians as “Georgians of the North”—a sentiment that still holds true today.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Selected as Blue Star Families Outpost, Strengthening Support for Military Families in Southwest Georgia

  March 28, 2025

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected as a Blue Star Families Outpost, a designation that deepens the Chamber’s commitment to the military-connected families of Southwest Georgia.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgia

  March 28, 2025

  Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs

  March 28, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Shaunae Motley Announces Departure as President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Georgia

  March 27, 2025

  After six years of dedicated service, Shaunae Motley will step down as President & CEO of United Way of Southwest Georgia.

• Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Leaders in Education and Business for 2025

  March 27, 2025

  A visionary leader in agricultural education and research and a stalwart agricultural industry supporter and business leader were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on March 21st.

• Georgia Lawmakers Focusing on Artificial Intelligence

  March 26, 2025

  By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

• Albany Area Chamber Names Matt Reed as Interim President & CEO: Local Business Leader to Guide Chamber Through Transition

  March 25, 2025

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Matt Reed, a respected business leader and dedicated community advocate, Interim President & CEO. His appointment follows the recent announcement that Bárbara Rivera Holmes has been appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor.

• 4C Academy to Launch Student-Driven Fresh Market in Downtown Albany

  March 24, 2025

  The Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy has plans to launch "4C on Front," a student-driven fresh market located on Front Street in downtown Albany later this year. The market will feature produce from the school's garden as well as entrepreneurial goods created by student entrepreneurs.

• Tort Reform Gains Final Passage in General Assembly

  March 24, 2025

  A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday.

• 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda

  March 21, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Atlanta, April 23, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, has announced its keynote speakers and agenda.

• One in Eight Jobs Across State Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 21, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to FY21.

• 2025 Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair Set for April 17th

  March 20, 2025

  The 2025 Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair is set to take place on Thursday, April 17th, at the Albany Civic Center, bringing together employers and job seekers for one of the region’s largest hiring events.

• Tort Reform Passes Another Hurdle In General Assembly

  March 20, 2025

  Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session cleared a committee in the Georgia House of Representatives.

• Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.

• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes Announces Resignation

  March 18, 2025

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors announced that President & CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes will step down from her position effective March 28th. Holmes has served the Chamber and the Albany Area community with distinction for nearly a decade.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

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