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• Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

  April 17, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.

• Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  April 16, 2026

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will retire, capping more than four decades in public service that began in Houston County and grew to include roles in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as governor and as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards

  April 16, 2026

  The 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Annual Conference. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across Georgia’s tourism industry, celebrating the individuals and organizations setting new standards in marketing, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

• Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds

  April 16, 2026

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, interest in franchise ownership continues to grow as more professionals explore structured paths to entrepreneurship. Advisors at The Perfect Franchise say shifting workforce dynamics, combined with a desire for greater control over income and career direction, are driving sustained demand for franchise opportunities across a range of industries.

• Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation to Host 2026 Piedmont Classic

  April 15, 2026

  The Piedmont Columbus Regional Foundation announces the 2026 Piedmont Classic- Driven by Mercedes-Benz of Columbus will be held on April 20 (golf) and April 21 (tennis and pickleball) at the Country Club of Columbus.

• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• Championship-Caliber Giving to Columbus State Puts ‘CSU Gives’ Fundraising Campaign 250% Over Goal

  April 13, 2026

  Columbus State University was barely into its annual CSU Gives 24-hour online giving campaign on April 6th, when donors surpassed its 250-donor goal. Twelve hours later, the campaign surpassed 500 donors.

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.

• AG Chris Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 10, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s regional food banks.

• Georgia's Highway System Earns #2 Ranking in National Report

  April 09, 2026

  Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation.

• SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta

  April 08, 2026

  SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta in June. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

• Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

  April 07, 2026

  As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.

• Kason Industries Partners with Cherry Street Energy to Power Operations with Solar Energy

  April 06, 2026

  Cherry Street Energy, the Southeast’s leading provider of on-site solar power for commercial and institutional customers, announced a new energy partnership with Kason Industries, Inc.

• Georgia Republicans Push Through Last Minute Income & Property Tax Cuts

  April 03, 2026

  Georgia House and Senate Republicans with competing agendas managed to push through income and property tax cuts as the curtain closed on the 2026 Georgia legislation session after midnight today.

• General Assembly Passes Budget that Spends on Early Literacy & Pensions

  April 03, 2026

  The youngest and oldest people in Georgia to whom the state owes a financial responsibility got something extra in the 2027 fiscal year budget that lawmakers sent to Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday night.

• Sean Knox of Knox Pest Control Introduces the "Home Protection Standard" to Help Families Prevent Costly Damage and Health Risks

  April 02, 2026

  Sean Knox, fourth-generation leader of Knox Pest Control, is encouraging families to adopt what he calls the "Home Protection Standard" - a simple, proactive monthly routine designed to prevent pest infestations, reduce property damage, and protect household health.

• Georgia Hits Record Highs in Labor Force & Employment as Job Growth Continues

  April 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate for January 2026 was 3.5%, holding steady from a revised 3.5% in December. January’s unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Leadership Columbus Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 Class

  April 01, 2026

  Leadership Columbus, a program of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, will begin accepting applications today for its 2026–2027 class.

• Registration Now Open as Georgia Logistics Summit Returns to Savannah in 2026

  April 01, 2026

  Registration is now open for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, set to take place April 17th, at the Savannah Convention Center. The annual event will bring together leaders from across the logistics and supply chain industry for a day of insights, innovation, and connection.

• Augusta's Papa Mountain Wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Grand Prize

  March 31, 2026

  Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

• Georgia Communities Honored for Innovative Programs

  March 30, 2026

  The Georgia City-County Management Association recently honored four communities with a 2026 Community Program Award for their innovative programs.

• AT&T Georgia President Riley Blount: Celebrating Two Million Fiber Locations in Georgia

  March 27, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount talks about this announcement and waking up every day with the mission to connect more Georgians to greater possibility.

• More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

  March 26, 2026

  Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Georgia 811 and its utility partners are reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are.

• Georgia Strengthens Career Pathways to Support Students and State Economy

  March 24, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is updating how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a modernized, streamlined structure of 14 Career Clusters aligned with today’s workforce needs.

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