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• DCSS Finding Success With Expanded Robotics/STEM Opportunities for Students

  January 27, 2022

  Hovering among the large, table-top robotics courses, eagerly watching groups of elementary students prepare for their chance to navigate a robot around the miniature obstacles is Dr. Michelle Bergozza.

• Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It

  January 27, 2022

  Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.

• Albany State University Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

  January 26, 2022

  Albany State University (ASU) celebrated the life and legacy of Nobel Peace Prize recipient the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting a week-long series of activities from January 17-21. The theme for the event was Fulfilling the Dream: The Pursuit of Justice Continues.

• Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021

  January 26, 2022

  The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.

• CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty

  January 25, 2022

  175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.

• South Georgia Film Festival Returns For 6th Year

  January 24, 2022

  Back again, the sixth Annual South Georgia Film Festival returns in-person, online, and outside! Featuring some amazing guests and attending filmmakers, the area’s top event for the film industry is back March 4th-7th to celebrate the art and industry in South Georgia.

• Robert Bunch Named President, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Georgia

  January 24, 2022

  Anthem announced that Robert Bunch has been named President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.

• Georgia Resources Fire Up Shooting Sports Industry

  January 21, 2022

  In a state that treasures individual freedoms, the right to bear arms is highly honored by an ever-increasing number of Georgia citizens. This avid consumer base, coupled with a pro-business environment and gun-friendly legislation, has attracted many advanced manufacturers in the defense, law enforcement, firearms, and shooting sports industries.

• Georgia’s Economic Recovery Leads to One of the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates

  January 20, 2022

  Today, Commissioner Butler announced an all-time low unemployment rate for December 2021 of 2.6 percent, dropping two tenths of a point from November’s rate of 2.8 percent. The national December 2021 unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 3.9 percent.

• CEO Optimism Hits 10-Year High: Three-Quarters Expect a Stronger Global Economy in 2022

  January 19, 2022

  CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' in parts of the world. Despite the array of shifting headwinds, the CEOs that we surveyed are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a stronger economy in the coming year.

• TAG President: Four Megatrends Shaping the Market for Tech Jobs in 2022

  January 18, 2022

  The technology ecosystem is moving into 2022 with momentum and a job market hungry for skilled talent. According to Microsoft, the U.S. is estimated to have 13 million new tech jobs by 2025. While this is good news for people with tech skills, it’s a risk for the innovation economy.

• Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Earns State Accreditation

  January 14, 2022

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded reaccreditation through the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) “Georgia Certified Chamber” program.

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month

  January 12, 2022

  Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Office of the Attorney General will share information and resources to help support victims and to ultimately raise awareness of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Georgia.

• FEMA Grant to Create Economic Recovery Training Program for U.S. Businesses

  January 11, 2022

  As the nation’s communities have grown in complexity through innovation and technological advances, the potential for massive economic damage in the wake of disasters has increased.

• AMA Art Ball: Metamorphosis Set for Saturday, Feb. 26th

  January 10, 2022

  The signature annual event for the Albany Museum of Art, AMA Art Ball, returns on Saturday, Feb 26 as a celebration of art with a glimpse into the future of the museum.

• Hourly Earnings Growth Ends the Year at a New High; Job Growth Also Continues at U.S. Small Businesses

  January 05, 2022

  Workers saw record hourly earnings growth and employment levels continued to rise as 2021 drew to a close.

• Charlene Lake Shares AT&T’s Commitment to Closing the Digital Divide

  January 04, 2022

  At AT&T, we believe it’s our responsibility to create connections people need now and in the future and stand ready to work with leaders across the state to leverage our resources, financial capital, skilled workforce and expertise to maximize outcomes for Georgians.

• Phoebe Putney Looking Towards Expansion

  January 03, 2022

  Phoebe is planning to embark on the largest set of construction projects on its main campus in 14 years.

• Gov. Kemp Proposes Program to Support Georgia Farmers and Food Banks

  January 03, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp joined a number of statewide stakeholders to announce a proposal which will benefit Georgia farmers and food banks.

• goBeyondProfit’s Top 2021 CEO Insights Curated for You

  December 30, 2021

  We blinked and the year is over. In an ever-changing business climate, goBeyondProfit shared candid insights from peers and ideas for leading with generosity. Below you’ll find a curated selection of the most relevant, talked about resources.

• Rivian to Build $5B Electric Truck Plant in Georgia, Largest Economic Development Project in State History

  December 17, 2021

  At an event with company leaders, Governor Brian Kemp announced yesterday that Rivian will invest $5 billion in a carbon-conscious campus in Georgia for its electric adventure vehicles. Across operations, Rivian will create approximately 7,500 jobs in the state.

• 'Tis the Season: More than 109 Million Americans to Travel for the Holidays; 34% More Georgians than 2020

  December 17, 2021

  Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2.

• Georgia Employs Highest Number of Georgians Ever

  December 16, 2021

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that the state now employs the highest number of Georgians ever, surpassing the number of employed prior to the pandemic by over 3,000.

• Georgia Ranks First in New Election Integrity Scorecard

  December 15, 2021

  Georgia has ranked first on the Heritage Foundation’s new Election Integrity Scorecard. After passage of Georgia’s new election law, SB202, Georgia received 83 out of a total possible 100 points, and top marks in voter ID implementation, voter list accuracy, and citizenship verification. Georgia was ranked as the top state in the country for Election Integrity.

• Georgia’s Economy Well On its Way ‘Back to Normal’ by End of 2022

  December 14, 2021

  Consumer spending, housing, business investment and local governments fuel growth. The Georgia economy is on track to exceed its pre-pandemic peak and make a full recovery by the end of 2022, recovering faster than the national economy.

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