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Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit
Features, December 13, 2023
Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought.
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Over Forty High School Students Complete Colony Bank's Leadership Academy
Features, December 12, 2023
Over 40 high school students in Georgia recently graduated from the Colony Leadership Academy, the graduation ceremony took place on November 18th in Savannah and upon completion of the program, each student received up to a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.
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U.S. Soccer Selects Fayette County for New HQ and National Training Center
News, December 08, 2023
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Gov. Kemp Announces Increased Funding for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant
News, December 07, 2023
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Georgia has Seen 7.6% Decline in Brick-and-Mortar Retail
News, December 05, 2023
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Cities Connect: Meaningful Engagement with the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
News, December 05, 2023
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States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most – WalletHub Study
News, December 05, 2023
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Cities Connect: Advancing Civic Engagement with the National Civic League
News, December 01, 2023
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Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases War for Talent Economic Report
Features, November 28, 2023
Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the release of its Fourth Quarter Economic Report highlighting the strength of Georgia’s position in the global War for Talent.
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GEDA Hosts Annual Awards to Recognize Exceptional Individual Achievements & the Top Deals of the Year
Features, November 27, 2023
At its Annual Awards luncheon, the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Committee Chair and Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence.
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Georgia-based Startup Awarded $1M Top Prize at 2023 Grow-NY Global Competition
News, November 17, 2023
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Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2024
News, November 17, 2023
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Report Shows Georgia has 2nd Biggest Feral Hog Problem in U.S.
News, November 17, 2023
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New Awkward Family Photos Exhibition Opening at The Columbus Museum
Features, November 16, 2023
The Columbus Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest lighthearted and family-friendly exhibition, Awkward Family Photos, opened this week. This unique show promises to bring laughter, nostalgia, and a celebration of the wonderfully imperfect moments that define family life.
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TCSG Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Announcement of 2024 Apprenticeship Awards to Georgia Businesses
Features, November 16, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia today announced the awards of the second year of the High Demand Career Initiative Program supporting Georgia businesses with the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships.
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Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Gordon State College
News, November 16, 2023
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AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Columbus
Features, November 15, 2023
Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across the Columbus community.
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University System of Georgia Enrollment Hits Record High of 344,392
News, November 15, 2023
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Georgia Power Highlights New Tech Scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day
News, November 15, 2023
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2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges
Features, November 15, 2023
As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.
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The Columbus Museum Events This Week
News, November 13, 2023
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Four Local Mediacom Employees Earn Company’s Top Service Awards
Features, November 13, 2023
Mediacom Communications recognized four Columbus employees who achieved the company’s top performance rankings and earned national and regional awards for outstanding customer service in 2023.
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IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024
News, November 10, 2023
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Call for 2024 Municipal Projects
News, November 10, 2023
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Atlanta's Shepherd Center Announces CEO's Retirement; Hospital Names Successor
News, November 08, 2023
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Jackson Healthcare Launches “Generosity at Work” Podcast
News, November 08, 2023
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New Study Confirms Georgia’s Film Industry is a Blockbuster Success for the State
News, November 07, 2023
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United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report
Features, November 07, 2023
United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.
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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts November Events
News, November 03, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit
News, November 02, 2023
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Hyundai, Kia Supplier to Invest in Manufacturing Facility in Coweta
News, November 02, 2023
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Auto Parts Supplier Hwashin to Bring 460 Jobs to Middle Georgia
News, November 01, 2023
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15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced
Features, November 01, 2023
The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.
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Georgia Ports Authority CEO: Brunswick on Track to be Top U.S. Auto and RoRo Port
News, October 31, 2023
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Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association
News, October 31, 2023
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PCOM Georgia Pharmacy Student Shares his Success with First Generation Students
News, October 30, 2023
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$12.5 Million CHIP Grant Funding Available from Georgia DCA
News, October 26, 2023
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Georgia Construction Workers Earn the 8th Least in the U.S.
News, October 26, 2023
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3.7% Of Georgia Homebuyers Are Under 25
News, October 25, 2023
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Cities Connect: Broadband Permitting: Best Practices and More
News, October 23, 2023
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Unemployment Rate Changes by State – WalletHub Study
News, October 23, 2023
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AT&T & the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Collaborate to Address the Digital Divide Within Latino & Hispanic Communities
News, October 16, 2023
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Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains
Features, October 13, 2023
Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.
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Delta Air Lines Profit Jumps Almost 60% After Strong Summer
News, October 13, 2023
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Cities Connect: Financial Assistance Programs through GEFA
News, October 13, 2023
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Suniva Upgrades Manufacturing and Restarts Operations in Georgia
News, October 12, 2023
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Medical Spanish Course Readies Med Students for Outreach and Rotations
News, October 12, 2023
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities to Give Public Impact Research Award to Partnership for Inclusive Innovation
News, October 11, 2023
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Study: States with the Biggest Decreases in Unemployment Claims
News, October 11, 2023
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Igniting Innovation at Venture Atlanta 2023: Conference Highlights
News, October 10, 2023
From September 27 – 28, the bustling energy of Atlanta became even more electrifying as we kicked off the 16th annual Venture Atlanta conference at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.
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Gov. Kemp Announces 94 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
News, October 10, 2023
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Georgia Residents Shop the 11th Latest for Halloween
News, October 10, 2023
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Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases Rural Georgia Economic Report
Features, October 05, 2023
On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s most influential economic research organization, announced the release of its Third Quarter Economic Report at the Rural Prosperity Summit in Athens, GA. The report contains a collection of data on the status of the rural Georgia economy and projections for the growth of the state’s 122 rural counties.
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Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year
Features, October 04, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.
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ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses
Features, October 04, 2023
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia.
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Cities Connect: Funding Through the OneGeorgia Authority
News, October 02, 2023
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Pending Sales Hold Steady Despite Sustained Rates Above 7%
News, October 02, 2023
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2023 Georgia Government Communicators Conference
News, September 29, 2023
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October 5th: Columbus Hosts Georgia Entertainment 100 and Georgia Unscripted Roadshow Event
Features, September 28, 2023
The Georgia Entertainment 100 and the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow events are coming together in Columbus on October 5th. The event showcases Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry and will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Valley Hospitality’s Bibb Mill Event Center (3715 1st Ave, Columbus).
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2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Highlights the Power of Giving Back with #GAgivesThanks
Features, September 28, 2023
With schools well into their new academic year and the lingering heat of summer still in the air, Georgia nonprofits find themselves gearing up for the upcoming season of giving. This year, the importance of this season is magnified due to a challenging landscape: a nationwide drop in donations juxtaposed with a significant surge in the demand for their vital services.
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Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials
News, September 28, 2023
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Georgia Is Attracting Wealthy Millennials
News, September 27, 2023
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LaGrange College Signs Agreement with PCOM Georgia to Benefit Students Seeking Degrees in Medicine and Pharmacy
News, September 25, 2023
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2023’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, WalletHub Study
News, September 25, 2023
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Carol Tomé & Dr. Louis Sullivan Named 2024 Georgia Trustees
Features, September 22, 2023
The Georgia Historical Society announced that Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis Sullivan, founding Dean and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine and the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees.
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Gov. Kemp Accepts James A. Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society
News, September 21, 2023
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New Agreement Provides a Pathway for Young Harris College Students to Enter PCOM Georgia's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
News, September 21, 2023
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These 6 US Airports Named Best in the WORLD for Restaurant Choices
News, September 21, 2023
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USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships
Features, September 18, 2023
The 19th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 8, raised $827,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
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Survey: Employers, Employees Finds U.S. Business Productivity is Unexpected Casualty of Inflation
News, September 18, 2023
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Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community
News, September 15, 2023
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PIN 2023 Cleantech Community Research Grant Winners Announced
News, September 14, 2023
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35.1% Of Georgia Households Are Without Credit Cards, 10th Most in the U.S.
News, September 14, 2023
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Georgia Tech’s GaMEP is Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Across Georgia
Features, September 12, 2023
“A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group helping with the stitch in time was the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), a Georgia Tech program that — for more than 60 years — has been helping small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Georgia stay competitive and grow, boosting economic development across the state.
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Colony Bank Opens Nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy
News, September 07, 2023
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4.4% of Georgia Workers Are Union Members, 8th Lowest in the U.S.
News, September 06, 2023
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Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities
News, September 06, 2023
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Inaugural Graduate Cohort Demonstrates Strengths, Versatility of a Columbus State Robotics Degree
News, September 05, 2023
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Columbus State Unveils New Headquarters, Upgraded Services for Military-Connected Students
Features, August 31, 2023
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance services for its current and future military-connected students, Columbus State University has unveiled the new headquarters — and a new name — for its Military-Connected Student Services programs.
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Automotive Supplier Daesol Ausys Georgia to Invest $72M in Harris County
Features, August 30, 2023
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Daesol Ausys Georgia will establish a new manufacturing facility in West Point. The facility will create more than 140 new jobs and $72 million in investment in Harris County.
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Travelers Mark Unofficial End of Summer over Labor Day Weekend
News, August 30, 2023
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Georgia Millennials Took Out 56.7% of Home Purchase Loans
News, August 29, 2023
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Port of Savannah Receives Four New Electric Ship-to-Shore Cranes
News, August 28, 2023
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Zaxby’s Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Zax Sauce to Celebrate ‘Saucetember’
News, August 28, 2023
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Southern Company & PGA TOUR Partner to Power TOUR Championship with 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year
News, August 25, 2023
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Cities Connect: New EPD Grant - Tire Products
News, August 25, 2023
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Atlanta #7 in 2023’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers
News, August 25, 2023
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Subway Sold to Roark Capital, Private Equity Firm
News, August 25, 2023
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Real Estate Alert Reports That Smaller Investment Sales Declined 29% at Midyear, But Outpace Institutional Sales
News, August 25, 2023
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New CheapAir.com Study Reveals Holiday Airfare Prediction
News, August 25, 2023
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Redaptive Secures $125M Financing from Deutsche Bank to Deploy Energy-As-A-Service Solutions for Sustainability Programs
News, August 24, 2023
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76.4% Of Georgia Residents Still Use Brick-And-Mortar Banks, Lowest in the U.S.
News, August 24, 2023
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Georgia Gas Price Average Down 2 Cents
News, August 22, 2023
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SBA Georgia Upcoming Training Events
News, August 21, 2023
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Report Reveals Georgia's Fatal Car Accidents
News, August 21, 2023
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Study Reveals Columbus State’s FY22 Economic Impact Grew by 2.5% to $290M
Features, August 18, 2023
A recent study commissioned by the University System of Georgia and released on June 27th estimates the regional economic impact of Columbus State University’s institutional spending as $290.2 million for Fiscal Year 2022. This represents a 2.5% increase over the university’s FY21 computed regional economic impact.
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Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury
Features, August 16, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.
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The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID
Features, August 15, 2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Thanks Governor Brian Kemp for Position on Civil Justice Reform
News, August 11, 2023
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia
Features, August 11, 2023
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.