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• Albany Under 40 Awards Celebrate Young Leaders Shaping Albany’s Future

  November 12, 2024

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Albany Under 40 Awards, a prestigious program recognizing the achievements of young professionals who are making a significant impact in our community.

• Join Barbara Dooley in Supporting Georgia’s Foster Youth and Our Future Workforce

  November 12, 2024

  Barbara Dooley – a beloved Georgia philanthropist, community leader, and passionate advocate for foster youth – believes that education and confidence are the keys to unlocking the potential of these young adults.

• A Slice of History and Tradition Served Up for 249th Birthday Celebration

  November 11, 2024

  Community members, civilians and area school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs were invited to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for the historical uniform pageant and birthday cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday, Nov. 8.

• Georgia Power’s First Battery Energy Storage System Reaches Commercial Operation

  November 11, 2024

  Georgia Power leaders joined elected officials from the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia legislature, and Talbot and Muscogee counties on Thursday to mark commercial operation of the company’s first “grid-connected” battery energy storage system.

• Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright Returns

  November 08, 2024

  Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta announced its annual holiday event is making a return adding new attractions to the largest Christmas celebration in the region.

• Young GameChangers Conclude Program with Final Presentations in Valdosta

  November 07, 2024

  The GeorgiaForward Young GameChangers Program held its final presentations on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort by participants committed to enhancing Valdosta’s growth and community impact.

• Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State

  November 06, 2024

  Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

• Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories

  November 06, 2024

  Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.

• Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections

  November 06, 2024

  The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.

• Albany Technical College Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony with Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow as Keynote Speaker

  November 05, 2024

  Albany Technical College is proud to announce its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the Logistics Education Center Auditorium. This year’s event will feature Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, Commanding General of the Marine Corps Logistics Command, as the keynote speaker.

• Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia

  November 05, 2024

  The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.

• Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

  November 04, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  November 04, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• ASU Breaks Ground on Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields Early Learning Center and 64 Bed Residence Hall

  October 31, 2024

  Albany State University held ground-breaking ceremonies on Wednesday, October 16 for two new buildings on campus. The university is excited to announce the construction of the Dr. Portia Holmes-Shields Early Learning Center and separately, a 64 Bed Residence Hall to be built on the East Campus.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Public Affairs & Foundation Initiatives

  October 31, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of three dedicated team members who exemplify the values and principles of the “Georgia Chamber Way.” As the Georgia Chamber works to strengthen our mission of advocating for free enterprise, fostering economic resilience, and supporting the future of Georgia’s business community, these servant-hearted leaders will play essential roles in driving forward our agenda and strategic vision.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Apply for a Complimentary Georgia Chamber Membership | Small Diverse Businesses

  October 30, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Fiserv are proud to offer complimentary Chamber memberships to small, diverse businesses based in Georgia.

• GMA's Larry Hanson: Public Safety - Serving and Protecting Georgia’s Cities, Citizens and Visitors

  October 29, 2024

  As I travel across Georgia throughout the year and currently for our fall district meetings, one issue that consistently rises to the top in many conversations is public safety. Public safety is a fundamental part of what makes Georgia’s cities great places to live.

• From Global to Local: International Businesses Grow Globally in Georgia

  October 25, 2024

  With more than 5,000 participants representing 96 global markets, the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit was an opportune moment for Georgia to demonstrate why it has been the No. 1 state for business for over a decade to companies entering the U.S.

• Technical College System of Georgia Recognizes 23 Alumni as 2024 Alumni of the Year

  October 25, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical education in Georgia.

• Augusta University Expert Talks Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Supply Chain

  October 25, 2024

  According to Rick Franza, PhD, professor in the James M. Hull College of Business and an expert on operations and supply chain management, said lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore incident earlier this year can help with mitigation of risk and recovering during these problematic times

• New Committee to Explore Impacts of AI on Georgia Courts

  October 24, 2024

  Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs Tuesday announced the formation of an ad hoc committee that will assess the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in the state’s court system.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Surplus Tax Relief Rebates

  October 23, 2024

  For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

  October 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

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