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Technology Association of Georgia Unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
April 15, 2022
Each year, the Technology Association of Georgia unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. This year, there are actually 41, as two companies tied for a spot on this prestigious list.
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Georgia Marks Lowest Unemployment Rate Ever as Wages Increase Statewide
April 14, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s wages across the state are rising and the March unemployment rate dropped to an all-time low of 3.1 percent from February’s revised rate of 3.2 percent.
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New Georgia-Made 2023 Telluride Arrives at New York Auto Show with Refreshed Styling
April 14, 2022
Three years after bursting onto the scene as one of the most in-demand and award-winning three-row eight-passenger SUVs in the U.S., the Kia Telluride returns for 2023 with an array of enhancements that build upon the success of the original.
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Aflac Announces Retirement of Aflac U.S. President Teresa White
April 13, 2022
Aflac Incorporated today announced that Teresa L. White, president, Aflac U.S., will retire effective March 31, 2023. A veteran in the financial services industry with more than two decades of experience leading operations and driving revenue growth, Teresa has created a vision for Aflac U.S. and has been a steady force in the execution of the company's long-term strategy.
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32 Finalists to Compete in Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
April 13, 2022
Judges have selected 32 finalists to compete in the second and final round of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ annual Flavor of Georgia food product contest.
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Small Business Concerns Around Inflation Grow as Prices Soar and Economic Instability Continues
April 13, 2022
Nearly one in three (30.5%) business owners report feeling extremely worried about inflation and rank it as a top business concern and another 62.5% say they are generally concerned about inflation and are keeping an eye on rising prices, 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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United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Celebrates 2021 Campaign
April 12, 2022
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley celebrated the end of the 2021 campaign on Friday, April 8, at the Uptown Columbus Concert Series. United Way revealed that $7,291,369 was raised with the community's help.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Named the World’s Busiest Airport
April 12, 2022
Airports Council International (ACI) World announced the top 10 busiest airports worldwide, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) again has landed at No. 1. In 2021, ATL served more passengers and conducted more aircraft movements than any other airport in the world.
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#ChildrensHospitalsWeek Presented by Hall Booth Smith, P.C. Begins Today
April 11, 2022
To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it, The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional is pleased to participate in the sixth annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for April 11th-15th.
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Explore Georgia Promotes Value, Importance of Professional Meetings on Global Meetings Industry Day
April 11, 2022
In support of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) today and this year’s theme, “Meet Safe,” Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to showcase how the state is successfully hosting in-person meetings safely.
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Calvin Smyre, Dean of Georgia’s House, Retires After 48 Years In Office
April 08, 2022
It was January of 1975. Wheel of Fortune made its television premier. The Atlanta Falcons used the first pick of the NFL draft to add Steve Bartkowski from UCLA to their roster. And down at the Georgia capitol, 27-year-old Calvin Smyre of Columbus was sworn in for the first time as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
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New Georgia Economic Development Records Set for Jobs, Investment in Just Nine Months
April 08, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that through the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, job creation and investments resulting from economic development projects have already surpassed fiscal year 2021 year-end totals.
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Kubota Announces Grand Opening of R&D Center, Expanding North America-Based Innovation
April 08, 2022
Kubota North America Corporation, the parent company for Kubota Tractor Corporation and Kubota Manufacturing of America, and Kubota Canada Ltd. celebrated today the grand opening of the new 280-acre, Research and Development Center in the state of Georgia
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Mercer University School of Medicine Columbus Facility to Receive 2022 AGC Build Georgia Award
April 07, 2022
Mercer University School of Medicine’s new Columbus campus facility earned first-place honors in the 2022 AGC Build Georgia Awards.
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Georgia Chamber Celebrates Pro-Business Legislative Session for 2022
April 07, 2022
With the close of Monday's business at the Capitol the Georgia Chamber of Commerce thanks House and Senate-leadership for their economic growth and mobility focus. These bills represent a wide range of topics spanning the range of the Chamber's influence in the areas of economic development, education and workforce, health and wellness and transportation.
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Salt Life Announces Partnership With Sport Fishing Championship
April 06, 2022
Salt Life, the performance and lifestyle brand for saltwater pursuits of all kinds, is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC), a premier offshore fishing series, consisting of twelve points-based tournaments, culminating in one grand champion angling team.
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Creating a World Without Waste: The Coca-Cola Company Teams Up with Bill Nye to Demystify Recycling in Striking Animation
April 06, 2022
As science educator Bill Nye always says, “It’s not magic, it’s science!” And now he’s helping to show the magic – and the science – behind recycling. The Coca-Cola Company teams up with Bill Nye to unveil an animated, stop-motion short film that illustrates the holistic recycling process.
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Top 10 Ways the Film Industry Benefits Georgia
April 01, 2022
What does it mean to have four of the top six domestic-grossing movies filmed in Georgia? With big titles like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” as well as television series runs like “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead” on its filmography, the benefits of Georgia’s booming film and TV production industries extend well beyond the box office.
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Delta Brings on First Airbus A321neo, Latest in Sleeker, More Fuel-Efficient Fleet
March 30, 2022
Delta Air Lines marked the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts with the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo, on Wednesday of last week.
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Georgia Chamber CEO: Georgia General Assembly Focused on Winning the Battle For Talent
March 29, 2022
For over 8 years, Georgia has been named the best state to do business because of our low unemployment and record economic growth. Our robust economy owes much to the pro-business and pro-job creation partnership between Governor Kemp, Speaker Ralston, Lt. Governor Duncan, the Georgia General Assembly, state leadership, educators, and the business community.
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Georgia Recognized as One of the Best States for Taxpayer ROI and Infrastructure
March 28, 2022
Personal finance outlet WalletHub released a study titled “2022’s States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI,” ranking taxpayer return on investment based on the quality of services state residents received compared to their total state and local taxes. Georgia was recognized as one of the top five for "Best State for Taxpayer Return On Investment" and the state with the second best Roads and Bridges.
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Port of Savannah Marks Milestone: Harbor Deepening Complete
March 28, 2022
The Georgia Ports Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Transportation and dignitaries joined Friday to mark completion of the Savannah Harbor deepening. The project expedites the flow of cargo to and from global destinations by reducing tidal restrictions for mega-ships transiting the Savannah River.
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GDOL Announces Highest Number of Georgians Ever Employed
March 25, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia registered a new all-time high number of employed Georgians of 5,068,389, up 21,102 in February. The labor force also recorded an all-time high of 5,234,620, up 18,994 over the month, while job numbers continued to rise 24,700 from January to February, to 4,724,400, another all-time high for the state.
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Delta Asks Biden Administration to End COVID-Era Travel Restrictions
March 24, 2022
Delta CEO Ed Bastian and other airline CEOs sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging the elimination of COVID-era transportation mandates, such as the federal mask requirement on airplanes and in airports.. The CEOs are also asking the White House to remove the international pre-departure testing requirement for U.S. inbound customers.
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Grand Opening of the Turner Center for Servant Leadership at CSU
March 23, 2022
Columbus State University today officially opened the William B. Turner Center for Servant Leadership inside the Schuster Student Success Center on CSU’s Main Campus. Turner was instrumental in initiating CSU's focus on Servant Leadership, and launched the first discussions about a Servant Leadership program and offered significant financial support of early Servant Leadership initiatives.