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Census 2020: VSU Partners with South Georgia Communities to Help Shape the Future
March 17, 2020
With democracy and hundreds of billions of dollars at stake, Valdosta State University has partnered with the people of South Georgia to help shape the future by encouraging a successful and accurate Census 2020 count.
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Georgia Film Office Launches New Website, Celebrates Record-breaking Results at State Capitol
March 12, 2020
The Georgia Film Office, a division of the Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), yesterday celebrated with legislators and industry partners the positive impact and record-breaking year the film industry had in the state at the annual Film Day at the Capitol. Georgia is one of the top film production centers in the world, and the industry posted a record $2.9 billion in direct investment during the last fiscal year.
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Former EDC President Justin Strickland Joins OmniTRAX
March 11, 2020
OmniTRAX, one of the fastest growing railroads in North America and an affiliate of The Broe Group, announces Justin Strickland is joining the company as Director, Economic Development. Strickland will support all phases of business growth and act as a liaison with economic development partners in the southeast United States.
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U.S. Entrepreneurship Levels Continue On An Upward Trend
March 11, 2020
Indicating strong health of entrepreneurship, both entrepreneurial activity and established business ownership in the United States have trended upward over the past 19 years, according to the 2019–2020 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Global Report, released March 3rd at the GEM Annual Meeting.
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Phoebe Opens New Helipad
March 09, 2020
A new helipad is now in use on Phoebe’s main campus to provide more efficient and effective transport of emergency patients. Members of Phoebe’s emergency center team joined health system leaders and representatives from Air Evac Lifeteam to cut the ribbon on the helipad Friday.
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SBDC Helps Grow Businesses Through International Trade
March 09, 2020
Pain Care Labs, based in Atlanta, introduced its first product, Buzzy, a bee-themed device that uses ice and vibration to ease the pain from injections, in 2009. A year later, the company began to export its drug free pain relief products to the U.K. and Australia.
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Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance Program at Albany Technical College Set to Make a Difference in Southwest Georgia
March 06, 2020
The need for qualified industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance technicians is on the rise in the country and right here in Southwest Georgia. Starting in the summer at Albany Technical College, opportunities will open up to get started on a new career for many adults in the community.
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Georgia Reports Highest Number of Employed on Record
March 06, 2020
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that the number of employed Georgians was up 12,060 to almost 5 million, an all-time high.
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64,000 Georgians Successfully Voted Early on New Voting Machines
March 06, 2020
In just three days of early voting, more than 64,000 Georgians have voted in person on the Peach State’s secure and verifiable paper-ballot voting system. In the two early voting days since Monday, the number of Georgians who have voted early on the new system has increased more than 3.5 times.
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Lawmakers Make Changes to State’s Dual Enrollment Program
March 05, 2020
Georgia lawmakers went into the 2020 legislative session looking for ways to ensure the sustainability of the state’s popular dual enrollment program. Tuesday, members of the Georgia House of Representatives approved House Bill 444 which will reduce the number of classes high school students can take on college campuses.
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AT&T 5G Goes Live in Albany & Athens
March 04, 2020
5G is the future of wireless technology and is poised to jumpstart the next wave of unforeseen mobile innovation. As the first to introduce the U.S. to mobile 5G, we’ve seen its power and are excited to continue to unlock new experiences for more customers.
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Albany State University and Albany Technical College Announce Partnership
March 04, 2020
Albany State University (ASU) and Albany Technical College (ATC) announced the establishment of a cooperative relationship on March 3rd. The agreement formally recognizes that ASU and ATC are active educational partners in providing educational opportunities for currently enrolled and potential students of both institutions.
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AG Chris Carr Announces the 9th Annual Legal Food Frenzy
March 04, 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that registration is open for the 9th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide food and fundraising competition among Georgia’s lawyers to help end hunger across the state.
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Albany Area Chamber Announces 2020 Dougherty County STAR Student
February 28, 2020
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce announced Deerfield-Windsor School senior Jonathan Porter Hill as the Dougherty County 2020 PAGE STAR Student, earning the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT. Hill recognized Jake Clawson of Deerfield-Windsor as his STAR teacher. Hill will represent Dougherty County at the March 17th regional competition in Thomasville.
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Lawmakers Take No Action on Bill Regarding Daylight Savings
February 28, 2020
Health, safety and consistency were mentioned over and over Tuesday as Legislators listened to testimony on House Bill 709 which would direct the state to hold a non-binding referendum asking Georgia residents if they would like to do away with daylight saving time. A non-binding referendum is a ballot question used to inform the state government about potential future action.
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Gov. Kemp, Department of Agriculture Announce Georgia Farm Recovery Program
February 27, 2020
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USG Foundation Raise More Than $908,000 for Need-based Scholarships
February 27, 2020
The 16th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, raised more than $908,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for students at USG institutions across the state.
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Technology Association of Georgia Announces Will McIntosh of NBC Sports Group to Keynote at The Summit
February 26, 2020
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced that Will McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Digital and Sports Consumer Business, NBC Sports Group, will headline at TAG's premier annual showcase, The Summit March 3-4, 2020 at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.
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USDA Invests $5M in Broadband for Rural Georgia Communities
February 24, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a $5 million investment in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 1,221 rural households, 32 pre-subscribed businesses and 20 pre-subscribed farms in McIntosh and Evans counties in Georgia.
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Senator David Perdue Tours 4C Academy
February 21, 2020
U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) toured Commodore Conyers College & Career (4C) Academy and got an up-close look at the school’s innovative job training and career development programs.
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Albany-area Leaders, CVIOG Launch Workforce Development Strategy
February 20, 2020
Albany-area employers, educators and government leaders are implementing an Albany-Dougherty County workforce development strategy to better align educational and job readiness efforts with the community’s workforce needs.
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OPB Director Walks Lawmakers Through Proposal
February 13, 2020
State legislators took an unexpected recess this week to dig deep into the state’s budget — and Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director spent time walking lawmakers through the proposed plans for the Amended FY 20 and FY 21 budgets.
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Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 12, 2020
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has unveiled the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia winners. TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Creature Comforts Honored With the goBeyondProfit Champion Award
February 11, 2020
Today Creature Comforts Brewing Co. CEO Chris Herron and staff were presented with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award. They earned this rare honor for their strategic efforts to benefit their community and company by cultivating company culture, deploying company resources and focusing on community empowerment.
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2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
February 11, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state’s diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia tallied $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3 billion in overall international trade.