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Georgia Ports Set All-time Trade Record in May
June 16, 2022
The Georgia Ports Authority moved an all-time high 519,390 twenty-foot equivalent container units in May, breaking the previous record of 504,350 TEUs set in October 2021.
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New Research Finds One in Three Georgia Workers Would Quit Job for Mental Health Reasons
June 14, 2022
Georgia employed adults say that burnout and mental health issues – not just compensation – are the top reason they would leave a job in 2022, according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
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Georgia Secures AAA Bond Rating in 2022
June 14, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings.
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Things You Need to Know About Georgia Life Sciences
June 13, 2022
Most people might not be aware that the state is home to over 2,000 life science companies including global industry leaders Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, and Takeda, as well as headquarters of American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, and the CDC just to name a few.
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United Way Announces Pace Halter as 2022 Campaign Chair
June 10, 2022
United Way announced Pace Halter as their 2022 Campaign Chair. Pace is the President and COO of the Real Estate division of W.C. Bradley Co. He has a long career in real estate and finance but also dedicates much of his time to serving the community.
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Lt. Governor Duncan, Mayor Dickens & Business Leaders Partner to Increase Tech Investment in Georgia
June 10, 2022
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, along with key Georgia business leaders, traveled to California this week to promote Atlanta’s strong partnership with state leaders and attract potential investors to the Peach State. The trip coincided with the 2022 RSA Conference in San Francisco, the premier event for cybersecurity industry leaders.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Changing Love from a 4-Letter Word to a Core Business Strategy
June 10, 2022
Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew and learned how he credits seventy years of success to love as the core business strategy.
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College & Troy University Form New Partnership
June 09, 2022
Students will have the opportunity to work toward a bachelor’s degree from Troy University’s Phenix City Campus or online while earning an associate degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) thanks to a new partnership.
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Gov. Kemp, DNR Leaders Honor 2022 Forestry for Wildlife Partners
June 09, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners Monday for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust are the agency’s 2022 Forestry for Wildlife partners.
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Small Businesses Fight Back & Adopt New Strategies as Inflation Squeezes Profits
June 08, 2022
Most small business owners report lower profits than expected over the past six months due to declining sales and higher expenses as inflationary pressures rise, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Georgia Legal Community Provides Over 3.5 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks
June 07, 2022
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $880,248.08 during the 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,520,992 meals for the state’s regional food banks to then distribute to Georgia children, seniors and families in need.
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Where Georgia Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Economies
June 03, 2022
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In the spring of 2020, many observers feared massive job loss and economic hardship, but robust federal stimulus helped stem the worst effects.
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Georgia Sees 9th Most Employment Growth in the U.S.
June 02, 2022
At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. Out of all states, Georgia experienced the 9th most employment growth between March 2021 and March 2022.
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Chick-fil-A to Test Autonomous Delivery Robots
June 02, 2022
Refraction AI, a last-mile, autonomous robot delivery company, announced today it has deployed a fleet of its self-driving vehicles to provide energy-efficient meal deliveries at two Chick-fil-A restaurants located in downtown Austin, Texas.
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Georgia Resources Put Businesses on the Map Worldwide
June 01, 2022
It’s incredible to consider that Georgia-made products and services are available in nearly every country in the world. Georgia products reached 215 unique countries and territories in 2021, thanks to a large number of diverse and innovative companies across the state.
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AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average
May 31, 2022
Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.
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Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update
May 26, 2022
On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.
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Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended
May 26, 2022
Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,
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Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive
May 25, 2022
With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.
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Major Renovation Plans Revealed, Over $20M Raised - Marks a Transformative New Era for The Columbus Museum
May 24, 2022
Major changes are on the way for The Columbus Museum as the Chattahoochee Valley’s hub for art and history today announced dramatic renovation plans that will transform both the building and the grounds.
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Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021
May 24, 2022
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.
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Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings
May 24, 2022
Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.
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Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility
May 23, 2022
At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.
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Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation
May 19, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.
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Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards
May 19, 2022
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.