Features
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University System of Georgia Enrollment Increases to Record High
November 13, 2019
The headcount enrollment for the 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia in Fall 2019 was 333,507, representing an increase of 1.5 percent (4,795 students) over the Fall 2018 enrollment of 328,712, according to USG’s Fall 2019 Semester Enrollment Report.
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President Jimmy Carter Honored as 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at 26th Annual ecoBenefête
November 11, 2019
The Georgia Conservancy honored Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as its 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at the Atlanta History Center on November 7th. The Distinguished Conservationist Award, bestowed at that Conservancy’s annual gala, ecoBenefête, recognizes President Carter’s profound and lasting impact on the conservation and protection of Georgia’s natural resources.
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Phoebe Strengthens its Commitment to Cancer Care
November 11, 2019
“Cancer is the enemy.” That’s what Troy Kimsey, MD, Phoebe Surgical Oncologist, told Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) Board of Directors members at their monthly meeting Wednesday.
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Phoebe Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
November 08, 2019
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is listed among the best hospitals in the country in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.
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Horizons Receives $50,000 Georgia Breast Cancer License Tag Grant
November 08, 2019
Thanks to Georgia residents who purchased Breast Cancer License Tags, Horizons Community Solutions will receive $50,000 for its Breast Cancer Outreach and Education Program.
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Georgia Receives Top Business Ranking for Record-Breaking Seventh Straight Year
November 07, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been named No. 1 in the nation by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, for the seventh year in a row. Georgia is the only state that has received the distinction seven consecutive times in the history of Site Selection’s rankings.
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Bill Would Eliminate Taxes from Military Retirements
November 07, 2019
A group of Georgia state representatives are hoping to remove income tax from military retirements. One of the co-signers of HB-7 is newcomer Rep. Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg) who was sworn in as the newest state representative for Newnan’s District 71 less than a month ago. At his swearing in ceremony he announced his plans to form the House Veteran Caucus.
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For S&P 500 CEOs, Stock Awards Now Comprise More Than 50% of Total Compensation
November 06, 2019
A new report reveals that stock awards, which include restricted stock and performance-based shares, represented a record portion of CEO compensation in 2018. For S&P 500 CEOs, stock awards alone exceeded 50 percent for the first time. Moreover, they climbed to a record of nearly 40 percent for those in the Russell 3000.
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Delta Increases Service between Atlanta, Key Regional Airports throughout Georgia
November 05, 2019
Delta is deepening its investment in communities throughout its hometown state of Georgia with more flying from Albany, Brunswick, Columbus and Valdosta to the airline's Atlanta hub. Each market will see one additional daily frequency to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning next spring, increasing seat capacity to and from these Georgia communities by 35 percent in 2020.
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Sen. Isakson Highlights Georgia Projects in Senate-Passed Federal Funding Measure
November 04, 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., applauded the Senate passage of H.R.3055, which includes important funding for agriculture, transportation and other Georgia priorities, while urging colleagues to end obstruction tactics to advance funding for other measures including for veterans, health care, water projects and national security.
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Governor Kemp Announces "Georgia Access" Health Waiver
November 01, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp joined members of the General Assembly and business leaders to unveil Georgia Access - a Section 1332 state relief and empowerment waiver to the Affordable Care Act.
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Albany-Dougherty EDC Wins “Best of Class” in Southern Economic Development Council’s Annual Communication Awards
October 31, 2019
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) received top honors in the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC)’s Communication Awards for its #MadeInAlbanyGA industry marketing campaign, which was named “Best of Class” at the annual awards.
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Small Business Wage Growth Gains Momentum, Job Growth Holds Steady in October
October 31, 2019
The tight labor market positively impacted wage growth in October, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings are on the rise, reaching 3.00 percent ($0.80) growth in October.
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DCSS Schools Show Improved Student Content Mastery, Progress and Readiness
October 30, 2019
The latest data on the state’s comprehensive measure of schools showed that most Dougherty County School System schools improved in student content mastery, progress and overall readiness but struggled with meeting closing gap targets for some subgroups.
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UGA SBDC & Albany Chamber Partner on “Holiday Marketing Strategy” Lunch & Learn Tomorrow
October 29, 2019
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide training to the community on developing and finalizing marketing strategy for the upcoming holiday season. Holiday Marketing Strategy will be in Albany on Wednesday, October 30.
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Albany Adds Jobs in September
October 25, 2019
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Albany added more jobs in September. According to preliminary data, Albany also saw its labor force and employed residents grow across the five-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
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Deloitte: Retailers Can Expect Jolly Holiday Shopping Season
October 24, 2019
For the 34th year, Deloitte commissioned a national survey of 4,410 consumers to better understand spending for the upcoming holiday season. Conducted online, Sept. 6-13, by an independent research company, the survey provides key insights into consumer behavior and what retailers can expect from shoppers as they tackle their holiday shopping.
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Modern Gas Company Announces 2019 Rib Showdown Competition
October 23, 2019
Modern Gas Company announces the 2019 Rib Showdown competition will take place on Saturday, October 26, where teams of backyard bar-be-que rib masters are invited to put their rib cooking skills to the test as they compete for the first, second and third place category titles.
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Zell Miller Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Class Of 2020
October 23, 2019
The Zell Miller Foundation has announced the members of the Zell Miller Leadership Institute Class of 2020. The Leadership Institute is a year-long leadership development program designed to explore the life, legacy, and core values Zell Miller believed were essential to becoming a more effective leader.
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Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Casinos and Gambling
October 21, 2019
For the past two days, members of the House Special Committee on Economic Growth have listened to a long trail of speakers that included casino executives, sports betting operators and other key stakeholders — some speaking in favor of legalizing gambling in Georgia and others against the idea. The committee is charged with looking at the economic benefits of allowing gambling in the state.
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Facing Some Economic Uncertainty, US Executives Focus on Building Resiliency
October 21, 2019
US executives are taking action to futureproof their organizations amid economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Supported by stable pipelines and deal-closing intentions, 83% of US executives say they expect the domestic M&A market to improve, though only 46% plan to actively pursue M&A in the next year, according to the EY 21st Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB).
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Georgia Sets Jobs Record in September
October 18, 2019
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that Georgia set a record again in September for total employed residents. The record came as Georgia continued to show improvement in other key measures like initial unemployment claims, labor force and the unemployment rate, according to preliminary numbers.
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Georgia Lottery Celebrates Record First Quarter Transfer; $291.6M Raised for HOPE and Pre-K
October 17, 2019
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced record profits for education for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Profits transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account will amount to $291.61 million, surpassing last year’s record first quarter transfer by $6.32 million.
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Georgia’s Rural Center Aims To Improve Health Outcomes For Rural Georgians
October 16, 2019
Well before sunrise on a crisp spring morning in rural Indiana, a small hospital receives an alert that an ambulance is in route, carrying a pregnant woman whose pre-term baby will need to be delivered by and receive critical neonatal care from a skeleton night-shift crew. In a county with no practicing pediatrician, obstetrician or neonatal specialist, the outlook for mother and child does not seem promising.
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New Research Finds Public Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking Infrastructure Delivers Potential Economic Benefits of $138.5B Annually
October 16, 2019
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy released findings from "Active Transportation Transforms America," the nation's most comprehensive analysis of the quantifiable impact of trails, walking and biking on the places we live.