September 2024 Features
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Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing
September 19, 2024
A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.
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Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year
September 18, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.
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USG Foundation Raises $1.85M, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy & Reveals $10M Partnership for Foster Youth
September 17, 2024
The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state. The USG Foundation also announced a $10 million partnership with Fostering Success Act, Inc., to establish a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund within the system for foster youth in Georgia.
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Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
September 16, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.
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Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs
September 13, 2024
Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.
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Gov. Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues
September 13, 2024
Joined by other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia's healthcare industry today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's healthcare providers and affordability for hardworking Georgians.
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2024's Georgia Grown Conference Highlights Networking & Collaboration Among Georgia's Ag Community
September 12, 2024
On August 28-29, 2024, the Georgia Grown program held the "Growing Together: A Georgia Grown Conference" at the Columbus Convention Center. The event brought together Georgia Grown members from across the state.
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Consultants Rank the “Top States for Doing Business” — Georgia Ranks #1
September 11, 2024
Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2024 Top States for Doing Business survey of location consultants. Georgia retains the #1 spot overall, dominating several key categories, including business incentives programs, logistics and infrastructure, and workforce training programs.
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Georgia Downtown Association Wraps Up a Dynamic 2024 Conference
September 10, 2024
The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state. This year’s conference resulted in an engaging, insightful conference concluding with an awards ceremony.
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GMSDC Announces the 2024 Spirit of Alliance Award Winners
September 10, 2024
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council hosted the 42nd Spirit of Alliance Awards on August 28th at the World Headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company in midtown Atlanta. The event celebrates the corporations, Minority Business Enterprise firms and supplier diversity professionals that are setting the standard for minority small business development in Georgia.
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How is the Economic Impact of the Childcare & Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia Affecting Your Business?
September 06, 2024
By investing in expanded maternal health services and childcare support, Georgia companies can not only improve employee well-being but also boost their bottom line.
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Southwell Encourages Area Residents to Schedule Appointments and Procedures before Deductibles Reset to Zero in January
September 04, 2024
Fall has arrived and Southwell is encouraging the community to schedule a doctor’s visit, test, or elective procedure before health insurance deductibles reset to zero in January.
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Hyundai Reveals First Look at the Hyundai IONIQ 5, First Vehicle to Be Produced at Metaplant Site
September 04, 2024
Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility in Georgia.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th
September 04, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.