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USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees
August 10, 2023
The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.
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Albany State University Prepares for Academic Year After 2023 Summer Enrollment Increase
August 09, 2023
Albany State University is preparing for a successful academic year after experiencing an enrollment increase during summer 2023 totaling over 3,200 students. This is an estimated increase based on the 2,896 students that were enrolled during the summer of 2022.
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Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row
August 09, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.
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New Survey Finds Employees Ask for Community Outreach Reboot
August 08, 2023
In the 2023 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, Georgia employees clearly indicated their shifting priorities regarding the most important demonstrations of generosity to the community.
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Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts Successful 2023 Georgia AgTech Summit
August 07, 2023
On June 7th, the Georgia Center of Innovation hosted the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University. Similar to the first Georgia AgTech Summit held in 2022, this goal of this year’s Summit’s was to bring together industry, academia, and government partners who are players in the Georgia AgTech ecosystem to collaborate and share ideas.
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Charlie Harper: Debt Downgrade A Too Subtle Warning Of What Is To Come
August 07, 2023
The research firm Fitch Ratings downgraded the quality of the United States debt last week. They’re arguably the lesser known of the three main agencies that assign letter grades to denote the likelihood a bond issuer will repay their debt.
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Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses
August 04, 2023
Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.
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CEO Confidence Improves in Q3
August 04, 2023
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.
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City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference
August 03, 2023
City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.
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Albany Named First Expansion Market of 2024 Announced by NISL
August 02, 2023
The National Indoor Soccer League announced Albany as its first expansion market for the 2024 season. The new team, yet to be named, will play in the Albany Civic Center, part of the Flint River Entertainment Complex.
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ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities
August 02, 2023
Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.
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Steel Manufacturer to Bring 25 New Jobs and Invest Over $5M in Albany
August 01, 2023
Diamond Door Products, a Texas commercial and industrial steel manufacturer, has chosen Albany to expand its operation. The new location, expected to be fully operational early in the New Year 2024, is actively moving equipment in and working on the setup. Diamond’s Albany facility will create 25 new jobs and house more than 100 manufacturing units within their first two years.
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New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support
August 01, 2023
goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.
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Vogtle Unit 3 Goes into Operation
July 31, 2023
Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.
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Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country
July 31, 2023
A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.
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AT&T and Human I-T Provide 50 Laptops to Strive2Thrive
July 28, 2023
Fifty refurbished laptops were given to Albany students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide yesterday. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Human I-T, were given to Albany area residents in need as part of the Strive2Thrive Program.
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B
July 28, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.
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Doherty, Duggan, Hart & Tiernan Insurors in Georgia Becomes a Higginbotham Partner
July 27, 2023
Higginbotham, one of the nation's largest independent insurance, financial and HR services firms, announced that it joined forces with Doherty, Duggan, Hart & Tiernan Insurors (DDHT) headquartered in Albany.
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Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Receives Grant to Develop Virtual Agricultural Game
July 26, 2023
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is receiving a $200,000 grant from The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation over the next two years to develop an immersive game to teach students about agriculture. Using a virtual, 3D-based platform, the game is intended to ignite students' interest in farming. Students will play the game on tablets or computers.
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The Majority of CEOs Surveyed Believe Generative AI will Increase Their Organizations' Efficiencies
July 26, 2023
Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today's CEOs demonstrate incredible resilience through their ability to navigate external factors and continue to explore and invest in emerging technologies.
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New Research Explores a Penalty For Loyalty and The Gender Pay Gap In Georgia
July 25, 2023
goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction.
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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit
July 24, 2023
The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.
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All ITAACs Have been Submitted for Vogtle Unit 4
July 24, 2023
Georgia Power announced completion of another important step in the startup and operation of the new nuclear units at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion site near Waynesboro. The company shared that Southern Nuclear has submitted documentation that all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria have been met.
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South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative Recruiting Inaugural Class
July 21, 2023
Women across South Georgia are being offered a first-ever chance to participate in a women’s leadership initiative focused specifically on the needs, challenges and opportunities facing women in thirty-two counties throughout the region.
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Nominations Open for Albany Area Chamber’s Business Awards
July 20, 2023
Nominations are open for the Albany Area Chamber Business Awards, a prestigious annual event which celebrates businesses and organizations in the region that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation and best business practices.