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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston: A Call to Action for “Building a Stronger America”
March 14, 2018
From the world’s busiest airport to the fastest growing container port in America, Georgia leads the nation in moving people and goods. That didn’t happen by accident. On the contrary, for generations, Georgians have invested in the infrastructure necessary to facilitate our forward momentum.
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Governor Signs $25.4B Amended FY 2018 Budget
March 12, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the Amended FY 2018 budget at a signing ceremony in Polk County, authorizing $25.4 billion in spending for the current fiscal year. The state appropriations within HB 683 are based upon a 2.7 percent growth in general fund revenues over FY 2017 collections. This additional funding will address growth needs in education and human services, provide additional funding to local governments and school systems, and support statewide economic development efforts.
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TAG Announces Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
March 09, 2018
The Technology Association of Georgia announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. These companies were selected from the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies for showing the highest degree of innovation, the broadest scope and financial impact of their innovations, and the greatest effect of such innovation in promoting Georgia's technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally.
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New Sponsorship Pairs Aflac and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to Help Defeat Childhood Cancer
March 08, 2018
Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States and a committed corporate ally for families facing childhood cancer, announced an agreement with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) to sponsor several key CMN Hospitals events throughout the year, including the second annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, which is this week.
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Facebook to Invest $750M in Stanton Springs Data Center
March 08, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Facebook will create at least 100 full-time jobs and invest $750 million in a new data center in Stanton Springs over the next five years. New jobs will include positions in engineering and management, as well as opportunities for data center technicians.
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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off 7th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
March 06, 2018
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that registration is open for the 7th Annual Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide food and fund drive competition among Georgia’s lawyers to help end hunger. The 2018 competition will take place April 16 – April 27, 2018 and is done in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia and the Georgia Food Bank Association.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO: Can the Government Nationalize a Business?
March 05, 2018
Is the federal government allowed to take over and run a private business in an emergency? That is the fundamental question at the heart of a case brought by Starr International Company against the federal government.
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Columbus Regional Health Becomes Piedmont Columbus Regional
March 02, 2018
Columbus Regional Health is officially Piedmont Columbus Regional, growing Piedmont Healthcare to a 10-hospital system. In May 2017, Piedmont announced it signed a letter of intent with Columbus Regional Health that proposed an affiliation between the two health systems.
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Experts Think Amazon Will Choose Atlanta or Northern Virginia as its Second Headquarters
March 02, 2018
Experts expect Amazon to choose either Northern Virginia or Atlanta for its new headquarters, according to the 2018 Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey. Austin and Denver were also commonly cited by experts as strong contenders.
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Savannah Harbor Expansion Project on Schedule, Reaches Crucial Milestone
March 01, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed outer harbor dredging at the Port of Savannah, marking the midpoint of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project.
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Georgia Banks Earn $3.4B During 2017
February 28, 2018
Georgia’s 177 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $3.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 13.7 percent over the previous year. Total deposits, loans and assets all increased during the year.
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Film Day at the Capitol Celebrates Georgia’s Film and Television Industry
February 28, 2018
The Georgia Film Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, celebrated Film Day at the Capitol to recognize the state’s past, present and future in the film industry. “No other film production center has seen more growth in infrastructure than Georgia has over the last eight years,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Governor Deal’s leadership and unwavering support has ensured Georgia’s place as a top destination for film and television activity.”
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GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives Award for Engineering Influence
February 27, 2018
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. received ACEC Georgia’s Engineering Influence Award “in recognition of his exceptional leadership and management of the department’s response to the Interstate 85 fire and bridge collapse” last year.
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Senators Johnny Isakson & David Perdue: Tax Cuts Are Helping Georgians
February 26, 2018
The tax cuts passed by the U.S. Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump are already having a positive impact across the country. Businesses are investing in our economy again. More than 3 million Americans have received bonuses. Wages are rising at their highest rate in eight years. Here in Georgia, we are seeing this positive impact firsthand.
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Technology Association of Georgia Unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 23, 2018
The Technology Association of Georgia announced the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Hollywood South: Entertainment Industry Brings $9.5B to Georgia
February 22, 2018
Still thinking about which films to check off on the Oscar ballot before awards season wraps up March 4 with the 90th Academy Awards? Consider “Baby Driver,” “I, Tonya,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “DeKalb Elementary.” They all were filmed in Georgia and contributed to the $9.5 billion the film industry brought to the state last year.
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Columbus State University Partners with WRBL and PMB Broadcasting to host 2018 Political Forum and Debate Series
February 21, 2018
Columbus State University is partnering with WRBL-TV and PMB Broadcasting to host, televise and simulcast a series of political forums and debates in 2018. Up to six events are being scheduled to host candidates vying for the Governor’s office, as well as those taking part in the Columbus mayoral election. The events will focus on the critical issues facing both the state of Georgia and the city of Columbus.
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Georgia Power Continue Building the Future of Energy with Innovative Smart Neighborhood Projects
February 21, 2018
Southern Company and its Alabama Power and Georgia Power subsidiaries have officially announced Smart Neighborhood initiatives that will provide customers with state-of-the-art home construction, distributed energy resources – including solar and battery energy storage – and smart home appliances and technologies.
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Record-breaking Year for Georgia’s International Trade
February 20, 2018
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2017 international trade numbers, which indicate another record breaking year. In 2017, total trade between Georgia and the world reached 225 unique countries and territories, exceeding $128.6 billion.
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City Leaders Gain Critical Knowledge through UGA Partnership
February 20, 2018
More than 250 first-time mayors and city council members from Georgia cities gathered in Athens last week for the two-day Newly Elected Officials Institute, held every February to teach new leaders the basics of effective governance.
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United Way Exceeds Campaign Goal, Raises $6,939,736
February 19, 2018
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley celebrated the end of its 2017 campaign Tuesday evening at the Martin-Idle Hour Park Community Center in Phenix City, and revealed their 2017 campaign total - $6,939,736. More than 170 guests attended the celebration.
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University System Saves Students More Than $18M a Year in Free Textbooks
February 19, 2018
The University System of Georgia is saving students more than $18 million a year with its free online textbook initiative called Affordable Learning Georgia.
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Former Director of Defense Intelligence Agency to Speak on Cyber Threats February 22nd
February 16, 2018
Ronald L. Burgess, Jr., a leading expert in U.S. Intelligence, will speak at Columbus State University on Feb. 22 at the Cunningham Center. A retired Lt. General in the U.S. Army and inductee into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame, Burgess will speak on “The Cyber Threat and the Way Ahead” as part of the Col. Richard R. Hallock Lecture Series.
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Chairman Jason Shaw Introduces Legislation to Create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation
February 16, 2018
State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) introduced legislation that would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.
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TSYS Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Top Tech Leader
February 15, 2018
TSYS continues to receive global recognition in 2018, as TSYS was named by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies in the payment services category and also recently recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of the Top 100 Global Technology Leaders. TSYS is the only payments provider in the industry to be recognized by both of these prestigious organizations this year.