Features
-
Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings
October 25, 2021
Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state. The first two are not because of a newfound love of drivers and warehouse workers, however, nor because of a winning streak.
-
GaDOE Names Office of Rural Education and Innovation after Dr. Butch Mosely
October 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Education's new office to support rural schools and districts will now be known as the Dr. David “Butch" Mosely Office of Rural Education and Innovation, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced.
-
Lee County to Become Home to New $220M Solar Farm
October 22, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today during a groundbreaking ceremony that Silicon Ranch Corporation, the U.S. solar platform for Shell and one of the nation’s largest independent producers of solar power, has committed to invest more than $220 million in Lee County, Georgia to construct the 250-megawatt (MWAC) DeSoto Solar Farm.
-
Georgia Sets Record-low Unemployment Rate Achieving Highest Number of Employed Georgians Since Pandemic
October 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020.
-
Colquitt County Rolls Out New Community Brand Identity: Where Life Grows
October 21, 2021
Growth. That’s the mindset behind a new brand identity for Colquitt County. The brand and tagline, “Where Life Grows,” reflect the area’s agricultural roots and quality of life. They were borne out of an 18-month process facilitated by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Archway Partnership.
-
SBDC Food Entrepreneur Class Coming Up in Albany
October 18, 2021
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is bringing food experts to Southwest Georgia for an Oct. 21-22 workshop that helps food entrepreneurs bring their products to market.
-
USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships
October 15, 2021
The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
-
Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair to Connect Employers and Job Seekers Throughout Region
October 14, 2021
To connect Southwest Georgia residents with career opportunities throughout the region, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Albany Area Chamber of Commerce are joining forces with the Flint River Entertainment Complex to lead a regional career placement initiative by hosting the Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair on November 9 at the Albany Civic Center from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
-
CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic
October 14, 2021
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.
-
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony
October 13, 2021
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.
-
Southwest Georgia Kicks Off 2021 Toys for Tots Campaign
October 12, 2021
Staff Sgt. Luis Fernandez and HM1 Alexander Collins, coordinators, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, commanding officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 74th annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 7th.
-
Small Businesses Hit By Supply Chain Woes Spending More To Overcome Issues
October 12, 2021
In the midst of having to navigate waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, 87% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have maintained, or spent more, on transportation, logistics, and expediting to overcome shortages -- this according to the "Logistics: Heads Up" study from Cargo.
-
Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Challenge Accepted: Solving Georgia's Labor Crisis
October 11, 2021
Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend.
-
Georgia Power to Launch First Battery Energy Storage System on State’s Transmission Grid
October 11, 2021
Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mossy Branch Battery Facility, the grid-charging battery system is located on 2.5-acres in Talbot County, near Columbus.
-
Albany State University Sees Fundraising Success
October 08, 2021
Albany State University has seen fundraising success by raising $1.1 million in fiscal year 2021, making it the third year of consecutive growth. This resulted in awarding $256,976 in scholarships to 409 students.
-
October's Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo are Headline Events for Ag Community
October 08, 2021
With the harvest season in full swing, October brings the welcome return of two of the largest events of the year for the agricultural and environmental science communities: the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo.
-
Resilient Georgia Makes Mental Wellness More Accessible in Georgia by Expanding to 12 Statewide Regions
October 08, 2021
Resilient Georgia, a statewide coalition of organizations building a more resilient, trauma-informed Georgia, now reaches more than half of all Georgia counties with 12 regional coalitions ensuring urban and rural communities statewide have access to behavioral health resources.
-
4C Academy Selected as College and Career Academy of the Year
October 07, 2021
The Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy (4C Academy) has been selected as the 2021 College and Career Academy of the Year. The announcement was made at the Lt. Governor’s Annual Business and Education Summit where the 4C Academy was recognized for its strong community partnerships, its growing internship program, and its innovative project-based learning initiatives.
-
GMA Annual Convention: Esteemed Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame
October 07, 2021
On Aug. 9th, five city leaders were inducted into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992 to recognize current and past municipal officials who exemplify the very best in public service and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to municipal government, and have been strong supporters of GMA.
-
Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees
October 06, 2021
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO of Chick-fil-A, and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta and civic leader, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
-
Businesses are Emerging from Pandemic Better Equipped to Handle Advanced Customer Expectations
October 06, 2021
The pandemic forced brands to accelerate their digital transformation, leading to vast improvements in brand experiences that are streamlined and connected across in-person and digital touchpoints.
-
Mission Alignment & Shared Goals for South Georgia Drive New Class of South GeorgiaLEADS 2.0
October 05, 2021
South GeorgiaLEADS 2.0 kicks off on October 13-14 in Moultrie with fourteen participants from across the region who have committed to investing in the future vitality of the region by participating in the first SGL2 class. This call to action for South Georgia is designed to bring together SGL alumni from years past to address real issues facing South Georgia in an action-oriented approach—a first of its kind for leadership development and alumni engagement in Georgia.
-
Nominations Now Open for 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS
October 05, 2021
Each year the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards honor a handful of exceptional and impactful small businesses in Georgia. This year, The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team is calling on our state and community partners to help gather nominations from all corners of the state!
-
Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets
October 05, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, introduced two all-new aircraft, further expanding its ultramodern, high-technology family of aircraft: the Gulfstream G800, the longest-range aircraft in Gulfstream history, and the Gulfstream G400, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class in more than a decade.
-
Mobile Communications America Acquires CooperCraft
October 04, 2021
Mobile Communications America, the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today, announces the acquisition of CooperCraft Communications, Inc., a full-service provider of security solutions, network cabling infrastructures, and integrated communication systems headquartered in Tifton, Georgia.