Features
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
June 30, 2023
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.
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Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary
June 29, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.
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Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President
June 28, 2023
Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.
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AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards
June 27, 2023
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.
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Leadership Columbus Is Now Accepting Applications
June 26, 2023
Leadership Columbus is an official program of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The program's goal is to provide involved and committed community leaders. Leadership Columbus has been building leaders in this community for over 40 years. Participants will be given the chance to develop an understanding of the challenges that face the Columbus region.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges
June 23, 2023
Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.
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Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah
June 23, 2023
The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.
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New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives
June 22, 2023
Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
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Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow
June 22, 2023
The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.
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Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight
June 21, 2023
As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.
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Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia
June 21, 2023
Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.
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Pratt & Whitney Columbus Expansion Takes Off at Paris Air Show
June 20, 2023
While attending the 2023 Paris Air Show in France, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pratt & Whitney - an RTX business specializing in aircraft and helicopter engines - will expand their operations in Columbus. This project will create nearly 400 new jobs and bring $206 million in investment to Muscogee County.
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Digital Divide Heightens Impact on Health Care in Rural Georgia & South
June 16, 2023
Telehealth has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a recent study published by in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health shows there is a large divide between rural and underserved communities and other parts of the country in access to high-speed internet.
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Survey: CFO's Say Their CEOs Want Them to Focus on Cost Reduction
June 16, 2023
Each quarter, CFO Signals tracks the thinking and actions of leading CFOs representing some of North America's largest and most influential companies. Since 2010, the survey has provided key insights into the business environment, company priorities and expectations, finance priorities, and CFOs' priorities.
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Georgia Sees All-Time High Job Numbers in May
June 15, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. For the sixth consecutive month, the number of employed was up by 10,452 to 5,120,834, an all-time high.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2023 Award Recipients
June 14, 2023
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The organization will honor seven Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shape communities and the state.
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New Report Reinforces Statewide Impact of Georgia's Entertainment Industries
June 14, 2023
New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.
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Georgia Maintains AAA Bond Rating from Credit Rating Agencies
June 14, 2023
While beginning an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Kemp today announced that the state has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies.
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Georgia Ports Griff Lynch: Future of US Container Trade Starts in Savannah
June 13, 2023
Domestic and international factors are lining up for the Port of Savannah to set the pace for growth in the nation’s global container trade. That was the message of Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch Monday to the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.
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Governor & First Lady Kemp to Visit the Countries of Georgia & France
June 13, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S. governor has visited the Country of Georgia, as Governor Kemp demonstrates the state's commitment to this ally.
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A Brighter Future: Opportunities Abound for esports' Growth at CSU, Nationally
June 12, 2023
The explosion of high school-based esports teams like those at local Northside High School where Columbus State University student-gamers serve as coaches and mentors illustrates the sport's growth potential.