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South GeorgiaLEADS Opens Recruitment for Sixth Year
June 06, 2022
South GeorgiaLEADS opens recruitment for the 2022-2023 cohort of its 21-county leadership development initiative. Dedicated to investing in the communities of South Georgia and strengthening the leadership capacity of the region, South GeorgiaLEADS seeks participants from diverse perspectives and backgrounds who share a common vision of improving the economic vitality of the region.
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Where Georgia Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Economies
June 03, 2022
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In the spring of 2020, many observers feared massive job loss and economic hardship, but robust federal stimulus helped stem the worst effects.
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Phoebe Announces Plans for Long-Term Acute Care Hospital at Phoebe North
June 02, 2022
Phoebe plans to transform part of its Phoebe North campus into a long-term acute care hospital, filling a significant healthcare need in the community.
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Georgia Sees 9th Most Employment Growth in the U.S.
June 02, 2022
At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. Out of all states, Georgia experienced the 9th most employment growth between March 2021 and March 2022.
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Chick-fil-A to Test Autonomous Delivery Robots
June 02, 2022
Refraction AI, a last-mile, autonomous robot delivery company, announced today it has deployed a fleet of its self-driving vehicles to provide energy-efficient meal deliveries at two Chick-fil-A restaurants located in downtown Austin, Texas.
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Georgia Resources Put Businesses on the Map Worldwide
June 01, 2022
It’s incredible to consider that Georgia-made products and services are available in nearly every country in the world. Georgia products reached 215 unique countries and territories in 2021, thanks to a large number of diverse and innovative companies across the state.
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Jud Savelle Joins Advanced Technology Development Center as it Expands into Albany
May 31, 2022
Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, the internationally recognized, state-funded technology business incubator, has expanded its reach into Southwest Georgia with the hiring of Albany native Jud Savelle as the new catalyst for ATDC@Albany.
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Phoebe Launches Community Health Needs Survey
May 31, 2022
As not-for-profit hospitals, each of Phoebe’s hospitals undertake a community health needs assessment every three years to identify health needs Phoebe should take an active leadership role in trying to solve.
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AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average
May 31, 2022
Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.
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MCLB Albany Becomes First Installation in the DOD to Become Net Zero
May 26, 2022
This day is more than a decade in the making, and involved the efforts of dozens at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. It has been on the minds of officials from throughout the Department of Defense for some time.
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Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update
May 26, 2022
On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.
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Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended
May 26, 2022
Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,
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VSU’s Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive
May 25, 2022
With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.
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Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021
May 24, 2022
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.
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Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings
May 24, 2022
Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.
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Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility
May 23, 2022
At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.
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Dougherty County and United Way of Southwest Georgia Team Up In Recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
May 20, 2022
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dougherty County Board of Commissioners and United Way of Southwest Georgia are teaming up to change the color of the Gortatowsky Water Fountain (Government Center Plaza Fountain) to green and placing ribbons in certains areas throughout the downtown area. This week, Dougherty County placed green ribbons at both entrances of the Government Center.
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Albany Area Chamber Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament Celebrates Spring Event
May 19, 2022
Hosted by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and its Military Affairs Committee, the Spring 2022 edition of the Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament was held on May 18 at Doublegate Country Club in Albany.
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Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation
May 19, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.
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Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards
May 19, 2022
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.
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Georgia to Host Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Trade, Investment Conference in Savannah
May 17, 2022
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah in June.
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Governor Signs Budget to Strengthen Public Safety, Invest in Education & Healthcare, Further No. 1 Business Environment
May 16, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
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TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June
May 13, 2022
Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage.
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Thronateeska Debuts New Full-Scale Prehistoric Whale Exhibit
May 12, 2022
It has been 34 million years since the prehistoric whale Cynthiacetus swam the sea that once covered modern South Georgia.
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First Lady Marty Kemp Leads Fight Against Human Trafficking
May 12, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 461, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia.