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• Georgia Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time Low Amid Strong Job Growth

  November 18, 2021

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in October, the lowest rate in Georgia’s recorded history.

• TCSG Celebrates 2021 National Apprenticeship Week

  November 18, 2021

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs to growing Georgia’s skilled workforce.

• The GEDA Recognizes Top Deals of the Year and Outstanding Individuals at Luncheon

  November 17, 2021

  At its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence and Committee Chair and Member of the Year.

• Synovus Joins Iconic Companies in Georgia with Business History Initiative Historical Marker

  November 16, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society recognized Synovus as the latest honoree in the Georgia Business History Initiative with the dedication of a new historical marker in downtown Columbus. The marker recognizes the broad impact of Synovus and its evolution from a Columbus-based institution to a financial leader in the Southeast.

• Georgia Ports Mark Mega Rail Milestone

  November 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega Rail Terminal. The expansion immediately increases intermodal capacity to and from the Port of Savannah by more than 30 percent.

• One Year In: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Driving Opportunities Across the State

  November 12, 2021

  As COVID raged across Georgia last Fall, a team of corporate heavyweights, academics and politicians teamed up with one goal: to help Georgia become the technology capital of the East Coast.

• Norfolk Southern Opens New Headquarters Building in Atlanta

  November 11, 2021

  Norfolk Southern Corporation formally opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured Governor Brian P. Kemp, Senator Raphael Warnock, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Norfolk Southern employees, and civic and business leaders from across Atlanta.

• New Columbus State, Columbus Tech Partnership to Enhance Transfer Student Success

  November 10, 2021

  Columbus State University and Columbus Technical College have announced joint participation in a one-year initiative designed to support transfer student success.

• The USG Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2022

  November 10, 2021

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today elected Regent Harold Reynolds to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Erin Hames to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

• Small Teams Driving Integration of Sustainability into Business

  November 10, 2021

  As leaders at COP26 tackle climate change, a new report sheds light on how companies can organize themselves to integrate sustainability into their businesses. Produced by The Conference Board, the report covers issues including where sustainability sits within companies, the size of sustainability departments, and key priorities of sustainability teams.

• Remington Firearms to Locate Global Headquarters, Manufacturing & Research Facility in LaGrange

  November 09, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and development center in LaGrange. RemArms will invest $100 million and create 856 jobs over a five-year period.

• US Lifts Historic International Travel Ban, Welcoming Back Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries

  November 09, 2021

  After nearly two years, today, the US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers arriving via air from the 26 Schengen countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil.

• Southern Company Participates in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow

  November 08, 2021

  Southern Company executives are participating in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, Scotland. Southern Company was one of the first companies in its industry to set a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, as well as an interim goal of reducing GHG emissions 50% by 2030, as compared to 2007 levels.

• Columbus State University Unveiled New TSYS Center for Cybersecurity

  November 05, 2021

  Columbus State University unveiled on Thursday its new TSYS Center for Cybersecurity, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enrich students’ academic experiences, broaden industry partnerships and meet workforce demands for high-tech cyber warriors. The range is the first-of-its kind in Georgia — designed for and available to train both industry professionals and college students.

• Emerging Leaders United Presents the Great Chatt

  November 04, 2021

  Emerging Leaders United (ELU) of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley brings you our first signature event – The Great Chatt. This event will take place Thursday, December 2nd starting at 6:00 PM at Hotel Indigo.

• SBA Announces $44.8 Billion in Signature Lending Programs

  November 04, 2021

  Under Administrator Guzman’s leadership, the SBA has made it a priority to increase access to capital for business owners across the nation, particularly from traditionally underserved communities.

• Communities Named for 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

  November 03, 2021

  The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation recently announced that the cities of Woodbury and Concord, along with Pike and Spalding Counties, were selected to participate in its 2021 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, which allows localities across the state to apply for research assistance that empowers them to envision, explore and plan for a “smart” future.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Launches New Website Following Record Year

  November 02, 2021

  Following a year of record impact on Georgia businesses, the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has refined its branding through the launch of new website assets to ensure that Georgia businesses of all sizes understand the Center’s services and benefits

• BETTER WORK Network Hosts Event Nov. 4th Announcing New Partnership With Jobs for Life

  November 01, 2021

  The BETTER Work Network is hosting an event Nov. 4 that will feature Ryan Ray, president and CEO of Jobs for Life, in a discussion on how our communities can come together to address regional challenges, create employment solutions, and take critical first steps toward healing our nation through the power of work.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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