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• Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Online in Georgia

  News, April 27, 2020

• Habitat for Humanity International Reduces Staff and Other Expenses in Face of COVID-19 Economic Impacts

  News, April 27, 2020

• Colquitt County Stronger Together

  News, April 27, 2020

• Morehouse Partners with Microsoft in Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide

  News, April 27, 2020

• Governor, Walmart, eTrueNorth Announce Mobile COVID-19 Testing Initiative

  News, April 27, 2020

• Employer Filed Claims Dominate Record-Setting Claims Numbers

  Features, April 24, 2020

  Last week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) processed 247,003 initial claims with employer filed claims accounting for 94%. In the past month, GDOL has processed 1,090,536 claims, more than the combined total for the previous three years. Unemployment initial claims throughout the United States decreased 810,000 last week to 4.4 million.

• Delta Air Lines Seeking to Raise $3M

  News, April 24, 2020

• Kia Motors Delivers 15,000 Medical Use Face Shields To The Georgia Emergency Management Agency

  News, April 24, 2020

• The UPS Foundation Allocates $15M to U.S. Community Organizations and Worldwide Non-profits

  News, April 24, 2020

• PSC Sets Rules on How EMCs Will Offer Rural Broadband

  Features, April 23, 2020

  The Georgia Public Service Commission has released a final order directing Electric Membership Cooperatives that want to provide broadband Internet service in rural parts of the state to develop a cost allocation manual. The PSC must approve that manual before the EMC can start to provide Internet service.

• Georgia Power Encourages Customers To Celebrate Earth Day At Home During COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 23, 2020

• A Proper Honor for Hog Hammock/Sapelo Island Native Son Allen Bailey of the Atlanta Falcons

  News, April 23, 2020

• Georgia Farm Bureau Announces $50,000 Donation To Georgia Food Bank Association

  News, April 23, 2020

• Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

  Features, April 23, 2020

  In response to the Governor’s decision Monday to initiate a gradual return to work, the Georgia Department of Labor and Governor Kemp are partnering to make sure Georgians understand their unemployment options.

• The Value of Georgia’s Cities 2020

  News, April 23, 2020

• Commissioner King Commends Georgia Auto Insurers For COVID-19 Rebates

  News, April 23, 2020

• Thomas University Discounts Tuition for Students Impacted by COVID-19

  News, April 22, 2020

• South Georgia JDA Launches Workforce Pipeline Project

  News, April 22, 2020

• Senate Passes Additional Relief For Small Businesses

  News, April 22, 2020

• Chick-fil-A Announces Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Community Relief Effort

  Features, April 22, 2020

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced a relief effort dedicated to helping local franchisees continue their support of those impacted by COVID-19 in the communities they serve.

• Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Launches Auto Premium Return Program

  News, April 22, 2020

• Phoebe Foundation Receives $1M Donation from Sen. Kelly Loeffler & Husband Jeff Sprecher

  News, April 22, 2020

• Georgia Credit Unions Lead the Way Toward Local Economic Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 22, 2020

• Georgia Power Recognized Nationally as a Utility That is "Easiest to Do Business With"

  Features, April 22, 2020

  For the second year in a row, residential customers rated Georgia Power as a utility that's "Easiest to Do Business With" according to a study by industry-leading analysts in the energy sector. The company was ranked among top utilities based on company reputation and outreach, communication, and customer and field service satisfaction.

• National Independent Venue Association Created To Fight For Venue Survival Amid Extended Shutdown

  News, April 22, 2020

• GeorgiaALIVE to Showcase COVID-19 Innovation and Resources Across State

  News, April 22, 2020

• Kia Motors Begins Producing Face Shields at US Plant

  Features, April 21, 2020

  In response to a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kia Motors today announced that production of face shields has begun at its manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Initial donations of medical use face shields assembled at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) will be made in Georgia, Alabama, New York and California.

• UPS Donating Respirator Masks to Georgia Hospitals

  News, April 21, 2020

• Governor Kemp Updates Georgians on COVID-19, Begins Reopening Economy

  Features, April 21, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp provided the following update on COVID-19 in Georgia. Governor Kemp was joined by Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, Georgia National Guard Adjutant General Tom Carden, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Kathleen Toomey, and GEMA/HS Director Homer Bryson, and announced Phase I for the prudent reopening of the state’s economy which continues to prioritize the health and safety of Georgia citizens.

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation Welcomes Kemp Plan to Reopen Georgia Businesses

  News, April 21, 2020

• Southern Company Increases Dividend for 19th Consecutive Year

  News, April 21, 2020

• AG Carr & Partners Kick Off 9th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

  Features, April 21, 2020

  The 9th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is a two-week virtual fundraising drive fueled by Georgia’s legal community.

• Georgia Department of Transportation Extends REBC Grant Program Deadline to May 15th

  News, April 21, 2020

• Cisco Donates 330,000 N-95 Masks to Georgia's Fight Against COVID-19

  News, April 20, 2020

• Georgia State Researchers Find Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Is Effective Against Coronavirus

  News, April 20, 2020

• Rep. Dollar and Sen. Beach Secure 100,000 Medical Face Masks for State’s COVID-19 Response Efforts

  News, April 20, 2020

• Marsy's Law for Georgia Encourages Georgians to Support National Crime Victims' Rights Week

  News, April 20, 2020

• GDOL Issues Over Half a Billion Dollars in State and Federal Benefits Since March

  News, April 17, 2020

• Senators Perdue & Loeffler To Serve On President’s Economic Task Force

  News, April 17, 2020

• Georgia Historical Society Launches Project to Collect the Stories of Georgians during the Pandemic of 2020

  News, April 17, 2020

• Georgia Southeastern Credit Unions Committing to “People Helping People” During This Crisis

  News, April 17, 2020

• Dublin Highway 257 Rail Property Certified As ‘Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development’ Site

  News, April 17, 2020

• Commissioner King Announces First Quarter Administrative Actions

  News, April 17, 2020

• Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Makes $20,000 Donation to TCSG Emergency Response Fund

  News, April 16, 2020

• Aflac Incorporated Donates $5M as Part of Company's Overall COVID-19 Pandemic Response

  News, April 16, 2020

• University System of Georgia Upgrades Access to Online Degree Programs

  News, April 16, 2020

• Perdue For Senate Announces Senior Staff Team

  News, April 16, 2020

• AG Chris Carr Surveys Needs of Georgia Food Banks, Reinforces Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

  Features, April 16, 2020

  Attorney General Chris Carr visited the Atlanta Community Food Bank to survey the needs of Georgia’s regional food banks, honor our Georgia National Guard soldiers who are on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic and reinforce the Georgia legal community’s commitment to supporting our food banks.

• Atlanta Gas Light and Southern Company Gas Develops New, Digital Arcade for Kids to Stay Engaged from Home during National Safe Digging Month

  News, April 16, 2020

• Georgia Announces Increased Staffing in Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19

  News, April 15, 2020

• Governor Kemp Delivers Update on COVID-19

  News, April 15, 2020

• Sen. Brandon Beach Announces Georgia Economic Rebound Act

  News, April 15, 2020

• Severe Damage, Multiple Fatalities Caused by This Weekend's Tornadoes

  News, April 15, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Designates Auxiliary Emergency Management Workers, Emergency Management Activities

  News, April 15, 2020

• Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Seek Temporary Suspension of Practice Restrictions

  News, April 15, 2020

• Dr. Craver Assumes Role as PCOM South Georgia Dean

  News, April 14, 2020

• Thomas University Offers Residence Hall Rooms to First Responders Exposed to COVID-19

  News, April 14, 2020

• Governor Kemp Issues Statewide State of Emergency for Severe Weather Damage

  News, April 14, 2020

• Georgia Receives More Than $522M In Federal Funds To Address Impact Of Coronavirus

  Features, April 14, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, announced the availability of $522,237,467 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds for Georgia’s transit operators which is made available by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The CARES Act was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020.

• Charlie Harper: For Those Dealing With Economic Issues Amid Covid Crisis

  News, April 14, 2020

• Room for Improvement: 2020 Census Self-Response Rates in Georgia's Cities

  News, April 14, 2020

• April is National Safe Digging Month

  News, April 14, 2020

• DCA Announces Annual CDBG Competition

  Features, April 14, 2020

  The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) provides funding to assist a wide range of eligible activities, including housing improvement projects, public facilities such as water and sewer lines, buildings such as local health centers or head start centers, and economic development projects. All projects must substantially benefit low and moderate income persons.

• Georgia Hospitals To Receive Nearly $800M To Aid COVID-19 Fight

  Features, April 13, 2020

  U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) announced $792 million in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Georgia hospitals and health care providers enrolled in Medicare. These funds, authorized through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act, will be used to treat coronavirus patients and aid in the fight against COVID-19.

• Georgia Bread-Maker Gives $5.6M in 'Appreciation Bonuses'

  News, April 13, 2020

• Health Connect South Launches Online Portal to Facilitate COVID-19 Donations to Southeast-based Organizations

  News, April 13, 2020

• GDOL Announces Updates to CARES Act

  News, April 13, 2020

• Georgia DOT Awards nearly $109.4M in Construction Contracts for March

  Features, April 13, 2020

  Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 15 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $109,380,895.

• Georgia Natural Gas and Foundation to Donate $200K to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts

  News, April 13, 2020

• Ameris Bank Donates $2 Million to Support 19 Rural Georgia Hospitals

  News, April 10, 2020

• Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Announces Postponement Of Primary Election Until June 9th

  Features, April 10, 2020

  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that, pursuant to the authority vested in him by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-50.1, he is postponing the Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election until June 9th, 2020.

• Gas South Commits Over $1M to Support COVID-19 Relief

  News, April 10, 2020

• Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Partner on Getting Funds to Georgians

  News, April 10, 2020

• University System of Georgia Announces No Tuition Increase for 2020-2021 Academic Year

  Features, April 10, 2020

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) will meet Tuesday, April 14th, and will be asked to approve a recommendation of no tuition increase for the 2020-2021 academic year.

• PeopleForBikes Community Announces Grant Program

  News, April 10, 2020

• FEMA’S ‘Project Airbridge’ Takes Flight With 25 UPS Charter Flights, Dedicated FEMA Distribution Center

  News, April 10, 2020

• PCOM South Georgia Donates PPE to Local Hospitals

  News, April 09, 2020

• Federal Unemployment Aid Coming to Georgians Not Eligible for State Benefits

  Features, April 09, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing relief to many Georgians currently not eligible for state unemployment benefits.

• Georgia Electric Providers Urge Public to Maintain Proper Social Distance from Utility Workers

  News, April 09, 2020

• GeorgiaALIVE - Business and Community Leaders Connect to Fight COVID-19

  Features, April 09, 2020

  GeorgiaALIVE Inc., a leadership initiative for a vital economy, announces its formation and first order of business. The Georgia corporation with pending nonprofit status, created and driven by business and community leaders, is placing immediate focus on protecting Georgia’s personal and economic health during the coronavirus pandemic.

• TCSG Foundation Establishes Emergency Response Fund

  News, April 09, 2020

• USG Encourages Medical and Public Health Professionals to Join Medical Reserve Corps

  News, April 09, 2020

• Carr Warns Georgians of Fake COVID-19 Websites, Texts and Emails

  News, April 09, 2020

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis

  News, April 09, 2020

• Georgia Chamber Endorses Incumbent Justices Bethel and Warren

  News, April 09, 2020

• March State Net Tax Revenues Up 9.8%

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Senators Announce Additional $9.2M For Georgia to Fight COVID-19

  News, April 08, 2020

• Second Century Ag Receives Hemp Processing License

  News, April 08, 2020

• GMA Message to Congress: Support for Cities in 4th Supplemental Aid Package

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Department of Education Receives Federal Assessment Waiver

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Power's Suspension of Disconnects to Continue during COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 08, 2020

• AAA: COVID-19 Continues to Impact Georgia Pump Prices

  News, April 07, 2020

• 2020 Masters Targeting November 9th-15th

  Features, April 07, 2020

  In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters.

• Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key Campaign Reminds Us of the Importance of Home in Uncertain Times

  News, April 07, 2020

• Technical College System of Georgia Providing Assistance to the State to Combat Coronavirus

  Features, April 07, 2020

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is responding to the needs of communities impacted by the effects of the Coronavirus through its network of 22 colleges all across Georgia. TCSG colleges are helping Georgia’s healthcare system combat the spread of the Coronavirus by donating medical supplies, transporting essential items, and providing much-needed services for frontline workers and the community.

• Gov. Kemp Issues Guidance for Retailers, Consumers Amid COVID-19

  News, April 07, 2020

• The First Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation

  Features, April 06, 2020

  The First Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for The First, A National Banking Association, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Southwest Georgia Financial Corporation.

• Delta Extends Medallion Status, Club Memberships and More to Support SkyMiles Members’ Future Travel

  News, April 06, 2020

• Georgia Coronavirus Task Force Add 296 Hospital Beds for COVID-19 Patient Surge

  News, April 06, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Names New Coronavirus Task Force Committee

  News, April 06, 2020

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