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• USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships

  Features, October 15, 2021

  The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.

• Delta Posts Profitable Quarter, Touts Holiday Bookings

  News, October 14, 2021

• Upcoming SBA Georgia District Events

  News, October 13, 2021

• Delta's Exclusive Partnership with TSA Streamlines Check-in, Security in Atlanta

  News, October 11, 2021

• Katherine Weislogel and Liz Wolverton Named Women to Watch by American Banker

  News, October 07, 2021

• Lt. Governor Duncan Recognizes Significance of College and Career Academies at 14th Annual Business & Education Summit

  News, October 07, 2021

• Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees

  Features, October 06, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO of Chick-fil-A, and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta and civic leader, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• Georgia Pump Prices Largely Unchanged

  News, October 05, 2021

• Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets

  Features, October 05, 2021

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, introduced two all-new aircraft, further expanding its ultramodern, high-technology family of aircraft: the Gulfstream G800, the longest-range aircraft in Gulfstream history, and the Gulfstream G400, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class in more than a decade.

• Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Monthly Meeting

  News, October 05, 2021

• SBA Events in Georgia This Week

  News, October 04, 2021

• PCOM Georgia Holds Body Donor Memorial Service

  News, October 01, 2021

• Celebrate Manufacturing Month By Registering for These SBA Events

  News, September 30, 2021

• Revealed: Georgia’s Most Caffeinated City

  News, September 30, 2021

• Leadership Georgia Announces Class of 2022

  Features, September 28, 2021

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2022 Class of Leadership Georgia, while celebrating its 50th year in 2022.

• Georgia Gas Prices Up 2 Cents

  News, September 28, 2021

• Georgia State Senate Draft of Georgia Congressional Maps Releases

  Features, September 28, 2021

  Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional Districts. The proposed maps, thoughtfully drawn in accordance with longstanding principles of redistricting, are being provided to the public for further review and discussion.

• Colony Bank Promotes Mike Davis to President of Community Banking

  News, September 27, 2021

• J.D. Power Ranks AT&T #1 in Customer Satisfaction

  News, September 24, 2021

• Fall Fun at the Columbus Botanical Garden

  News, September 23, 2021

• Colony Bank Names Kristen Kennedy Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Engineer Lead

  News, September 23, 2021

• Chick-fil-A CFO to Speak in Atlanta at The Executive Forum, Presented by Truist

  News, September 23, 2021

• American Business Women's Day: The Rise of Female Billionaires by 268% in the Past Decade

  News, September 22, 2021

• Georgia Gas Price Average Remain Steady

  News, September 21, 2021

• Georgia Public Broadcasting to Premiere New Positive Mental Health Series Nationwide

  News, September 21, 2021

• Georgia’s Sole Baby Supply Bank Receives $90,000 to Help Families in Need

  News, September 21, 2021

• GMSDC to Release Groundbreaking State of Minority Business Studies

  Features, September 21, 2021

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council will issue an update to its landmark study – The State of Minority Business – A National Discussion – during the Minority Business Opportunity Week (MBOW) celebration on September 20th – 24th.

• Atlanta Named One of 2021’s Best Cities for Country Music Fans

  News, September 16, 2021

• Study: Corporate Tax Rate Report

  News, September 16, 2021

• Small Businesses Show Growing Signs of Caution About the Future

  News, September 16, 2021

• ABAC President David Bridges Announces Retirement

  News, September 15, 2021

• New Report Shows Georgia Small Businesses Recovering from Pandemic

  Features, September 14, 2021

  A new report shows many Georgia small businesses are recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic, but many still see challenges, including declining demand and cash flow issues. These and other findings are part of Facebook’s latest “Global State of Small Business Report,” released during National Small Business Week this week.

• Georgia Gas Prices Relatively Unchanged From Last Week

  News, September 14, 2021

• Intuit to Acquire Georgia-Based Mailchimp

  Features, September 14, 2021

  Intuit, the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Mailchimp, a world-class, global customer engagement and marketing platform for growing small and mid-market businesses.

• Study: States Experiencing the Fastest Unemployment Claims Recovery

  News, September 13, 2021

• Forecaster Says Virus Variant Will Delay but Not Diminish U.S. Economic Growth Prospects

  News, September 13, 2021

• CSU to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks with Public Lecture, Upcoming Forum with Ft. Benning

  News, September 10, 2021

• Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class

  Features, September 10, 2021

  The Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia’s technology incubator, announced today that 10 startups will graduate from the program’s top-tier Signature portfolio. The 2021 class marks four significant milestones for Georgia Tech’s ATDC. The 10 startups constitute the largest graduating class in ATDC’s 41-year history. They also bring the total number of graduating startups to more than 200 companies.

• AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage at Sanford Stadium Ahead of 2021 University of Georgia Football Schedule

  News, September 10, 2021

• Study Reveals Georgia has 6th Most Residents Behind on Mortgage Payments

  News, September 10, 2021

• NANTRenewables to Build New Bioplastics Manufacturing Plant at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah

  News, September 09, 2021

• Delta’s Pre-Flight Testing Significantly Decreases Rate of Active COVID-19 Infections on Board

  News, September 09, 2021

• Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid Second Quarter

  Features, September 09, 2021

  The 156 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through June 30th reported strong second quarter performance.

• Georgia Gas Prices See Modest Increase

  News, September 08, 2021

• CSU’s Owings Appointed to Society of American Archivists’ Leadership Role

  News, September 07, 2021

• CSU SGA President, Former Georgia Power CEO Honored with Awards at The Forum

  Features, September 07, 2021

  Columbus State University recently announced that current Student Government Association president and Columbus native Curtis Walker Jr. is this year’s recipient of the ED Helton Servant Leadership Scholarship.

• Georgia’s Recovery Outpaces U.S. But Is Not Immune to Global Supply Chain Disruptions

  Features, September 07, 2021

  Georgia’s recovery from the 2020 pandemic shutdown remains ahead of the nation’s, but further disruptions of the global supply chain could be felt from the port of Savannah to the boardrooms of Atlanta, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

• Colony Bank Acquires Three Allstate Agencies to Further Grow Colony Insurance

  News, September 02, 2021

• National Small Business Week and Other SBA Events You Should Register For Today

  News, September 02, 2021

• Gov. Kemp Suspends Restrictions on Hours of Service, Truck Weight

  Features, September 01, 2021

  Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended enforcement of federal limits on hours of service for commercial vehicle operators in Georgia. He also loosened weight restrictions for trucks on Georgia highways.

• Report Finds 13.3% of Georgia Residents Live in Poverty, 14th Most in U.S.

  News, September 01, 2021

• Two Cities Selected for 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

  News, August 31, 2021

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Keeping an Eye on Telehealth

  News, August 31, 2021

• Georgia Gas Prices Continue Slight Downward Trend Heading into Labor Day Weekend

  News, August 31, 2021

• September Presentations at the Georgia Archives

  News, August 31, 2021

• Applications Now Open for ‘GEAR Awards’ Recognizing 2021 Automotive, Mobility Leaders in Georgia

  News, August 30, 2021

• PCOM Georgia PA and Physical Therapy Students Don White Coats

  News, August 30, 2021

• United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Kicks Off 2021 Fundraising Campaign

  Features, August 27, 2021

  United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley kicked off its annual fundraising campaign on Thursday, August 26th at the Phenix City Amphitheater. Approximately 600 people were present at United Way’s biggest event of the year. This year’s campaign theme is “Recover. Reimagine. Rebuild.” The kickoff was a pep rally to get the community excited for the year ahead.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2020-21 Award Recipients

  Features, August 27, 2021

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.

• Study: Georgia’s Business Landscape Before COVID-19

  News, August 26, 2021

• Jacoby Development to Reclaim South Georgia Brownfield Site

  News, August 26, 2021

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Study Highlights Wisdom of Georgia’s Measured COVID Response

  News, August 26, 2021

• States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Fastest

  News, August 26, 2021

• Upcoming SBA Georgia Virtual Events

  Features, August 25, 2021

  The Georgia Office of the Small Business Administration recently announced a number of different virtual events and resources to help you start, grow, expand or recover your business.

• Savannah Makes 2021’s List of Cities for Dog Lovers

  News, August 24, 2021

• Mercer University’s Executive Forum to Kick Off 42nd Year with Presentation by Sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.

  News, August 19, 2021

  Mercer University’s Executive Forum, presented by Truist, will kick of its 42nd year on Sept. 7th with a presentation by beloved, Emmy-winning sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr. in Macon.

• Georgia Residents Have 11th Most Credit Card Debt in U.S.

  News, August 19, 2021

• The Home Depot Announces Q2 Results

  News, August 18, 2021

• Hundreds of Georgia Teachers Selected to Participate in the Governor’s School Leadership Academy

  News, August 17, 2021

• American Airlines Inaugural Celebration at the Columbus Airport on Tuesday, August 17th

  Features, August 13, 2021

  The Columbus Airport will celebrate the return of American Airlines to the Columbus Georgia market with nonstop service from Charlotte Douglas International to Columbus Airport and a second route with nonstop service from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbus Airport with an Inaugural Celebration on Tuesday, August 17th at 1pm.

• Cathy Cox Named Sole Finalist for the Georgia College & State University Presidency

  News, August 13, 2021

• Thomas & Hutton Celebrates 75 Years of Business

  News, August 12, 2021

• University System of Georgia Reports Another Record in Degrees Awarded

  Features, August 11, 2021

  The University System of Georgia awarded an all-time high of 72,929 degrees in fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30. The 3% annual increase over fiscal year 2020 represented 2,050 more degrees awarded than the previous year, and sets another record for the most degrees awarded in the system’s 90-year history.

• GeorgiaForward Announces Dalton as Host of 2022 Young Gamechangers Program

  Features, August 10, 2021

  GeorgiaForward is proud to announce the return of its Young Gamechangers program in 2022, with Dalton serving as the Host Community.

• Cricket Wireless and Acorns Announce Collaboration to Invest in Customers with Every Bill

  News, August 10, 2021

• Analysis Shows Georgia has Smaller-Than-Average Renter Wage Gap

  News, August 09, 2021

• DNR State Parks Division to Offer New Opportunities 
at George T. Bagby State Park in Southwest Georgia

  News, August 05, 2021

• Georgia is the 3rd BEST State to Get a Job Right Now

  News, August 04, 2021

• Minimal Price Changes at the Pump in Georgia

  News, August 03, 2021

• Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors

  News, July 29, 2021

• Port of Savannah Moves 5M TEUs in FY2021

  Features, July 28, 2021

  For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.

• Upcoming ExportGA 2021 Series

  News, July 28, 2021

• Troy Offers New Classes Combining Online, In-Class Experience

  News, July 27, 2021

• Delta Fuels Georgia's Post-Pandemic Economic Growth

  Features, July 27, 2021

  With travel on the rebound, Delta has announced the hiring of 2,216 Georgians since January 1 to join the ranks of the now nearly 30,000 who work for Delta in the state of Georgia. These talented professionals have been hired to work in career jobs across Delta's business in Reservations and Customer Care, Airport Customer Service and Cargo, Flight Operations and Tech Ops.

• CHROs Are at Least Partially Responsible for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Just Over Half of Employers

  News, July 27, 2021

• Chamber Executive Named CEO of Regional Non-Profit

  Features, July 26, 2021

  The Board Directors of the Lower Chattahoochee Direct Service Corp (Direct Services) is pleased to announce the confirmation of Amy Bryan as the new Chief Executive Officer of Direct Services. Bryan comes from the position as Executive Vice President of Leadership & Community Development.

• Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission Closer to Helping Patients in Need

  Features, July 26, 2021

  The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced during their public hearing on Saturday, the Notice of Intent to Award six Class 1 and Class 2 Production Licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia. Sixty-nine applicants submitted competitive proposals and have undergone a fair and rigorous selection process.

• Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

  News, July 23, 2021

• Gov. Kemp Announces Coastal Electric Cooperative and Darien Communications to Expand Broadband in Southeast Georgia

  News, July 23, 2021

• Georgia Film Records Blockbuster Year

  Features, July 22, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state.

• Colonial Group Unveils Historical Marker in Savannah Celebrating 100 Years in Business

  News, July 22, 2021

• Georgia is Spending 7th Most on Construction Per Construction Worker

  News, July 22, 2021

• Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Forms Colony Insurance, Agrees to Acquire The Barnes Agency in Macon

  News, July 21, 2021

• Governor Announces Six Judicial Appointments, Including Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court

  News, July 21, 2021

• University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.6 Billion

  Features, July 21, 2021

  In fiscal year 2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) served as a significant source of stability and played a critical role in the state’s recovery with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. USG’s impact grew 0.6 percent over fiscal year 2019. The system directly and indirectly generated 155,010 jobs.

• Synovus Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter 2021

  News, July 20, 2021

• Study Reveals Columbus State’s Latest Economic Impact Exceeds $272 Million

  Features, July 20, 2021

  A recent economic impact study commissioned by the University System of Georgia and released in July estimates Columbus State University’s regional economic impact as $272.7 million for fiscal year 2020.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Soar to a Record $1.54B

  Features, July 20, 2021

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced its most successful year ever with historic profits generated for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs. The Georgia Lottery raised a record $1,544,954,000 in profits for fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $23.8 billion.

• PCOM's Bryan Ginn Receives Rotary Ethics Award

  News, July 16, 2021

• Delta Air Lines Reports its First Quarterly Profit Post-Pandemic

  News, July 15, 2021

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