October 2021 Features
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Columbus Sees an All-Time Low Unemployment Rate
October 29, 2021
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Columbus recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 3.1 percent, down seven-tenths of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 6.8 percent.
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The Supply Chain is Broken. Here’s Why.
October 29, 2021
Whether it’s because of COVID cancellations, labor shortages or increased demand, America’s supply chain system is choking. As we approach the busiest shopping season of the year, containers are piling up at the nation’s ports, and many consumers worry their gift purchases will be backlogged or unavailable.
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Congressman Bishop Highlights More than $1 Million in Federal Funds to Help Columbus Area Youth
October 28, 2021
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) is pleased to announce a grant awarded to Beginning New Outreach, a Columbus, Georgia non-profit, to help provide mentoring for youth affected by the opioid crisis and drug abuse.
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2022’s Best States to Live Off the Grid
October 28, 2021
Whether you feel overconnected or want to save the planet, moving off the grid can help you both unplug and live more sustainably.
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LifePoint Health to Transition Ownership Shares in St. Francis-Emory Healthcare Joint Venture to New Health System, ScionHealth
October 27, 2021
LifePoint Health today announced that it intends to transition its stake in ownership of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, a joint venture with Emory Healthcare, to a new national health system called ScionHealth. As part of this transition, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare will remain a joint venture with Emory Healthcare and also become a flagship hospital for the new system.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 67 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding
October 27, 2021
Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards for fiscal year 2022.
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings
October 25, 2021
Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state. The first two are not because of a newfound love of drivers and warehouse workers, however, nor because of a winning streak.
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Georgia Sets Record-low Unemployment Rate Achieving Highest Number of Employed Georgians Since Pandemic
October 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020.
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New Terminal Party in Celebration of the Completion of the Terminal Renovation amidst COVID-19 at the Columbus Airport
October 20, 2021
Thursday, October 21st, the airport will celebrate the completion of its new terminal modernization and infrastructure improvements that began in March 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic keeping essential workers employed.
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Colony Bank Acquires Three Allstate Agencies
October 19, 2021
Colony Bank today announced that it has acquired three Allstate agencies that have merged into Colony Insurance, the Bank’s consumer insurance subsidiary. Colony also announced the addition of Scott Martin as an insurance agent in the Eastman banking center.
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USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships
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.
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CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic
October 14, 2021
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony
October 13, 2021
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.
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Small Businesses Hit By Supply Chain Woes Spending More To Overcome Issues
October 12, 2021
In the midst of having to navigate waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, 87% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have maintained, or spent more, on transportation, logistics, and expediting to overcome shortages -- this according to the "Logistics: Heads Up" study from Cargo.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Challenge Accepted: Solving Georgia's Labor Crisis
October 11, 2021
Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend.
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Georgia Power to Launch First Battery Energy Storage System on State’s Transmission Grid
October 11, 2021
Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to build, own, and operate a new battery energy storage system. Known as the Mossy Branch Battery Facility, the grid-charging battery system is located on 2.5-acres in Talbot County, near Columbus.
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2021 CSU Alumni Recognition Awards to Honor Seven
October 08, 2021
Every year during Homecoming, the CSU Alumni Association recognizes several alumni in five areas with its Alumni Recognition Awards. This year, seven alumni are being honored for their service and contributions to their respective fields and to Columbus State University.
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October's Georgia National Fair & Sunbelt Ag Expo are Headline Events for Ag Community
October 08, 2021
With the harvest season in full swing, October brings the welcome return of two of the largest events of the year for the agricultural and environmental science communities: the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo.
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Resilient Georgia Makes Mental Wellness More Accessible in Georgia by Expanding to 12 Statewide Regions
October 08, 2021
Resilient Georgia, a statewide coalition of organizations building a more resilient, trauma-informed Georgia, now reaches more than half of all Georgia counties with 12 regional coalitions ensuring urban and rural communities statewide have access to behavioral health resources.
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GMA Annual Convention: Esteemed Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame
October 07, 2021
On Aug. 9th, five city leaders were inducted into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992 to recognize current and past municipal officials who exemplify the very best in public service and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to municipal government, and have been strong supporters of GMA.
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Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees
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.
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Businesses are Emerging from Pandemic Better Equipped to Handle Advanced Customer Expectations
October 06, 2021
The pandemic forced brands to accelerate their digital transformation, leading to vast improvements in brand experiences that are streamlined and connected across in-person and digital touchpoints.
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Nominations Now Open for 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS
October 05, 2021
Each year the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards honor a handful of exceptional and impactful small businesses in Georgia. This year, The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team is calling on our state and community partners to help gather nominations from all corners of the state!
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Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets
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.
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Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year
October 04, 2021
At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development.