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PCOM Georgia Holds Body Donor Memorial Service
News, October 01, 2021
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Celebrate Manufacturing Month By Registering for These SBA Events
News, September 30, 2021
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Revealed: Georgia’s Most Caffeinated City
News, September 30, 2021
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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.
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Georgia Gas Prices Up 2 Cents
News, September 28, 2021
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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.
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Colony Bank Promotes Mike Davis to President of Community Banking
News, September 27, 2021
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J.D. Power Ranks AT&T #1 in Customer Satisfaction
News, September 24, 2021
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Fall Fun at the Columbus Botanical Garden
News, September 23, 2021
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Colony Bank Names Kristen Kennedy Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Engineer Lead
News, September 23, 2021
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Chick-fil-A CFO to Speak in Atlanta at The Executive Forum, Presented by Truist
News, September 23, 2021
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American Business Women's Day: The Rise of Female Billionaires by 268% in the Past Decade
News, September 22, 2021
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Georgia Gas Price Average Remain Steady
News, September 21, 2021
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Georgia Public Broadcasting to Premiere New Positive Mental Health Series Nationwide
News, September 21, 2021
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Georgia’s Sole Baby Supply Bank Receives $90,000 to Help Families in Need
News, September 21, 2021
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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.
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Atlanta Named One of 2021’s Best Cities for Country Music Fans
News, September 16, 2021
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Study: Corporate Tax Rate Report
News, September 16, 2021
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Small Businesses Show Growing Signs of Caution About the Future
News, September 16, 2021
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ABAC President David Bridges Announces Retirement
News, September 15, 2021
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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.
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Georgia Gas Prices Relatively Unchanged From Last Week
News, September 14, 2021
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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.
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Study: States Experiencing the Fastest Unemployment Claims Recovery
News, September 13, 2021
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Forecaster Says Virus Variant Will Delay but Not Diminish U.S. Economic Growth Prospects
News, September 13, 2021
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CSU to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks with Public Lecture, Upcoming Forum with Ft. Benning
News, September 10, 2021
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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.
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AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Coverage at Sanford Stadium Ahead of 2021 University of Georgia Football Schedule
News, September 10, 2021
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Study Reveals Georgia has 6th Most Residents Behind on Mortgage Payments
News, September 10, 2021
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NANTRenewables to Build New Bioplastics Manufacturing Plant at SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex in Savannah
News, September 09, 2021
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Delta’s Pre-Flight Testing Significantly Decreases Rate of Active COVID-19 Infections on Board
News, September 09, 2021
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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.
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Georgia Gas Prices See Modest Increase
News, September 08, 2021
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CSU’s Owings Appointed to Society of American Archivists’ Leadership Role
News, September 07, 2021
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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.
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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.
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Colony Bank Acquires Three Allstate Agencies to Further Grow Colony Insurance
News, September 02, 2021
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National Small Business Week and Other SBA Events You Should Register For Today
News, September 02, 2021
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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.
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Report Finds 13.3% of Georgia Residents Live in Poverty, 14th Most in U.S.
News, September 01, 2021
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Two Cities Selected for 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge
News, August 31, 2021
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Keeping an Eye on Telehealth
News, August 31, 2021
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Georgia Gas Prices Continue Slight Downward Trend Heading into Labor Day Weekend
News, August 31, 2021
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September Presentations at the Georgia Archives
News, August 31, 2021
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Applications Now Open for ‘GEAR Awards’ Recognizing 2021 Automotive, Mobility Leaders in Georgia
News, August 30, 2021
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PCOM Georgia PA and Physical Therapy Students Don White Coats
News, August 30, 2021
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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.
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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.
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Study: Georgia’s Business Landscape Before COVID-19
News, August 26, 2021
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Jacoby Development to Reclaim South Georgia Brownfield Site
News, August 26, 2021
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Study Highlights Wisdom of Georgia’s Measured COVID Response
News, August 26, 2021
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States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Fastest
News, August 26, 2021
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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.
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Savannah Makes 2021’s List of Cities for Dog Lovers
News, August 24, 2021
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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.
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Georgia Residents Have 11th Most Credit Card Debt in U.S.
News, August 19, 2021
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The Home Depot Announces Q2 Results
News, August 18, 2021
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Hundreds of Georgia Teachers Selected to Participate in the Governor’s School Leadership Academy
News, August 17, 2021
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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.
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Cathy Cox Named Sole Finalist for the Georgia College & State University Presidency
News, August 13, 2021
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Thomas & Hutton Celebrates 75 Years of Business
News, August 12, 2021
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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.
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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.
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Cricket Wireless and Acorns Announce Collaboration to Invest in Customers with Every Bill
News, August 10, 2021
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Analysis Shows Georgia has Smaller-Than-Average Renter Wage Gap
News, August 09, 2021
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DNR State Parks Division to Offer New Opportunities at George T. Bagby State Park in Southwest Georgia
News, August 05, 2021
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Georgia is the 3rd BEST State to Get a Job Right Now
News, August 04, 2021
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Minimal Price Changes at the Pump in Georgia
News, August 03, 2021
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Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
News, July 29, 2021
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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.
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Upcoming ExportGA 2021 Series
News, July 28, 2021
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Troy Offers New Classes Combining Online, In-Class Experience
News, July 27, 2021
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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.
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CHROs Are at Least Partially Responsible for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Just Over Half of Employers
News, July 27, 2021
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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.
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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.
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Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
News, July 23, 2021
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Gov. Kemp Announces Coastal Electric Cooperative and Darien Communications to Expand Broadband in Southeast Georgia
News, July 23, 2021
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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.
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Colonial Group Unveils Historical Marker in Savannah Celebrating 100 Years in Business
News, July 22, 2021
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Georgia is Spending 7th Most on Construction Per Construction Worker
News, July 22, 2021
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Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Forms Colony Insurance, Agrees to Acquire The Barnes Agency in Macon
News, July 21, 2021
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Governor Announces Six Judicial Appointments, Including Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court
News, July 21, 2021
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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.
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Synovus Announces Earnings for the Second Quarter 2021
News, July 20, 2021
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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.
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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.
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PCOM's Bryan Ginn Receives Rotary Ethics Award
News, July 16, 2021
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Delta Air Lines Reports its First Quarterly Profit Post-Pandemic
News, July 15, 2021
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AT&T & Facebook Partner to Bring 5G-Powered AR Experiences to Consumers
News, July 15, 2021
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Delta to Add Airbus, Boeing Aircraft to Fleet Amid Travel Demand Recovery
Features, July 14, 2021
Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability.
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Deana Perry Named Vice President of State Government Affairs in Georgia for Kinetic
News, July 13, 2021
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The Georgia Median Home Price Is Below the U.S. Median Price
News, July 12, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Slightly Increase as Demand Grows
News, July 12, 2021
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $2M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Throughout Georgia
Features, July 08, 2021
The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 266 grants were awarded that will provide more than $2 million in funding towards arts initiatives throughout the state.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney, Mark Burns, & Robert Jepson to Board of Curators
Features, July 08, 2021
The Georgia Historical Society has announced that David Abney (Atlanta) and Mark Burns (Savannah) have recently been elected to the GHS Board of Curators and that Chairman Emeritus Robert S. Jepson, Jr. (Savannah) will be returning to the Board.
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Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Coming to Savannah September 12th - 14th
News, July 07, 2021
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Online Fashion, Beauty Retailer ASOS to Invest More Than $100M in Expanding Union City Operations
News, July 07, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Unchanged as National Average Increases
News, July 07, 2021
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President Markwood Receives Award Honoring Partnership Between CSU, Fort Benning
Features, July 06, 2021
The impact of the decades-long partnership between Columbus State University and Fort Benning was recently highlighted at the State of Fort Benning program. The Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce presented the community event on Friday, June 25th.
