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• Governor & DNR Leaders Honor 2018 Forestry for Wildlife Partners

  February 20, 2019

  Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust were honored as 2018 partners in the Forestry for Wildlife Partnership.

• State's Top Food Products Make the Final Round of University of Georgia's 2019 Flavor of Georgia Contest

  February 18, 2019

  Judges selected 33 products to compete in the final round of the University of Georgia’s 2019 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest set for March 19th in Atlanta.

• Sen. Isakson: Budgeting Could Prevent Shutdowns

  February 18, 2019

  Our nation’s annual budget process is broken, a reality we recently experienced firsthand during a budget disagreement that shut down operations for several federal agencies. A government shutdown does not solve our nation’s problems, and the constant threat of stopping our government’s operations unnecessarily harms our economy at a time when we’re experiencing record economic growth.

• Georgia Employers’ Association 2019 Leadership Series to Commence

  February 15, 2019

  Georgia Employers’ Association provides an abundance of educational and leadership training for the business community across Georgia. An annual offering, the Leadership Series provides practical skills and tools that lead personnel, team leaders, supervisors and future front-runners need to succeed in our ever-evolving business climate.

• New Survey Report Highlights the State of Georgia's Manufacturing Industry

  February 14, 2019

  Aprio, LLP, a nationally-recognized CPA-led business advisory firm, Georgia Tech's Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Kennesaw State University released a report today on the state of the manufacturing industry based on the results of the 2018 Georgia Manufacturing Survey.

• Gov. Kemp Names Members of Georgians First Commission

  February 13, 2019

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced eighteen (18) appointments to the Georgians First Commission, a task force created by executive order on his first day in office. The commission will review state regulations, policies, and procedures to streamline government, remove inefficiencies, and secure Georgia’s place as the top state for small business in the country.

• AT&T Expands Ultra-Fast Internet Speeds to 1 Million Georgia Locations

  February 13, 2019

  To continue to improve how our customers connect, AT&T is investing to expand and enhance its 100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber and deliver our fastest internet speeds to more customers. Ultra-fast internet speeds are now available to more than 1 million locations across the state of Georgia, including in parts of more than 31 counties and 73 cities.

• Charlie Harper: Kia Puts West Point On World Stage

  February 12, 2019

  One of the unexpected highlights of Atlanta’s Super Bowl was an ad by Kia announcing its new full size Telluride SUV. While the vehicle was shown, it was the people of West Point Georgia that were featured, and the divide between rural and urban America highlighted.

• Senator Isakson to Receive ‘John McCain Service to Country Award’ for Support of National Service

  February 12, 2019

  In recognition of his strong support for national service, Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will receive the inaugural John S. McCain Service to Country Award from Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions who work to ensure Americans of all ages can serve and volunteer in their community.

• TAG Unveils the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

  February 11, 2019

  The Technology Association of Georgia has announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

• Georgia Chamber Welcomes Guests for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 07, 2019

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 31st annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany as 22 business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined economic development officials to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• BB&T and SunTrust to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create Premier Financial Institution

  February 07, 2019

  SunTrust Banks, Inc. and BB&T Corporation announced today that both companies' boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $66 billion. The combined company will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits.

• Georgia-Pacific Breaks Ground in Albany

  February 06, 2019

  Georgia-Pacific recently broke ground at the site of their new, state-of-the-art lumber production facility in Albany, Georgia with Georgia-Pacific executives and local leaders from the City of Albany and Dougherty County. The event took place on Tuesday at the Albany-Dougherty Industrial Park located on Sylvester Road.

• Conger LP Gas, Short & Paulk to Host South Georgia Home Showcase

  February 06, 2019

  Conger LP Gas and Short & Paulk Supply Company will host the second annual South Georgia Home Showcase on February 11th and 12th in Tifton, Georgia at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. The event will feature over 100 home improvement and propane manufacturers.

• Governor Kemp Celebrates Georgia Tourism Industry, Unveils 2019 Travel Guide

  February 06, 2019

  Governor Brian Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the importance of the tourism industry in Georgia.

• Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Enters 33rd Year of Continuous Service to Georgia Businesses

  February 05, 2019

  February marks an important milestone for the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) as it enters its 33rd year of continuous operation in aiding Georgia businesses that are pursuing government contracts.

• Equifax to Provide Free Credit Report Service to Consumers Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown

  February 05, 2019

  Equifax Inc., a global information solutions company, announced that it will provide a free credit report service to consumers employed by the federal government who were impacted by the partial shutdown.

• Kia Motors Reveals New Brand Personality in 90 Second Super Bowl Ad

  February 04, 2019

  Kia’s Longest-Ever Super Bowl Ad Showcases the “Give It Everything” Spirit of the Brand and its West Point, GA Manufacturing Facility, home of the all-new 2020 Telluride SUV.

• Georgia Power Files 20-year Plan to Meet Georgia's Future Energy Needs

  February 01, 2019

  Georgia Power filed its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). The company files an IRP every three years to outline how it will continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its 2.5 million customers over the next 20 years.

• Rick Jackson Shares Why He Founded goBeyondProfit

  January 31, 2019

  Rick Jackson, the CEO and Chairman of Jackson Healthcare shares why he launched goBeyondProfit – a fully funded venture for his peers and their companies. He believes that goBeyondProfit offers a tremendous opportunity for business leaders to learn from each other and make an even bigger impact in the communities where they live, work and serve.

• 2019 Kicks Off with a Slight Increase in Small Business Hiring and Wage Growth

  January 31, 2019

  The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch started the new year with slight gains in small business job and hourly earnings growth. The Small Business Jobs Index increased 0.04 percent in January to 98.92, though it remains down 0.96 year-over-year.

• Glassdoor Reveals The 50 Best Jobs In America For 2019

  January 30, 2019

  With millions of U.S. workers looking for new jobs in the new year, Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, announced its annual jobs report identifying the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2019.

• Paula Williams Announces Retirement as Executive Director of Albany Museum of Art

  January 29, 2019

  Paula Bacon Williams, who led the Albany Museum of Art through its restoration after the devastating January 2017 storm damage that forced the museum to close for nearly nine months, has announced her retirement as executive director of the museum effective June 30, 2019.

• Georgia Public Service Commission Faces Busy and Challenging Case Load in 2019

  January 29, 2019

  The Georgia Public Service Commission will face an unprecedented number of major proceedings and rate cases in 2019, beginning with the filing of Georgia Power Company’s Integrated Resource Plan on January 31st.

• Georgia Historical Society Set to Kickoff Free Public Events of the 2019 Georgia History Festival

  January 28, 2019

  With the Georgia Day Parade only one week away the Georgia Historical Society is set to kick off the 2019 Georgia History Festival with a full slate of free public events.

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