January 2026 News

January 30, 2026

• Metro Albany Sees December Drop in Unemployment Rate

• Colony Bank Posts Strong Q4 Results, Raises Dividend

• Home Depot Cuts 800 Jobs, Ends Remote Work

• CDC Foundation Builds Partnerships to Prevent Overdoses in Rural Georgia

• Give a One-of-a-Kind Gift from Georgia Artists

• Taxpayers in Georgia Will Now Be Able to Get More Money Back for Contributions to K-12 Private School Scholarships

• State Farm Reports Frozen Pipes Costly in Georgia

• Launching a Think Tank to Advance Maternal Vitality in Georgia

• S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Reports Annual Gain In November 2025

• Endear Reveals How Retailers Can Retain 70% of Holiday Shoppers

• New VirtuousAI Research: Mid-Market CEOs See AI's Value, But Most Remain Stuck in Pilot Mode

January 29, 2026

• Courtyard by Marriott in Albany Sold

• AB&T Closes 2025 with Continued Success Fueling Positive Community Outcomes

• Albany State University Appoints Dr. Annice Yarber-Allen as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

• These Georgia Cities Have the Best Job Markets in America

• Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Georgia Election Takeover and Photography Ban Laws

• Former Utility Commissioner Tim Echols Reflects On Georgia's New Power Politics

• Proposed Georgia Bill Aims To Cap Ambulance Costs For Some Residents

• HunterMaclean Welcomes Attorney Jessica Wright to Litigation Practice Group

• JAMES Magazine Online: Debate Flares Over Replacing Georgia’s Ballot QR Codes

• Empowering Early Literacy: The Archway Partnership’s Impact In Colquitt County

• PWC: CEO Confidence in Revenue Outlook Hits Five-Year Low as AI Becomes a Defining Divide

• What's Driving Travel in 2026: Travelers' Top Motivations This Year

• Home Affordability Remains Strained Nationwide, With Modest Fourth Quarter Improvement

January 28, 2026

• PPMH Earns Platinum Recognition for Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Advocacy