Features
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South Georgia PRSA Chapter Luncheon Features Stephanie Stuckey
November 11, 2021
The South Georgia Chapter of Public Relations Society of American welcomes Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, the nostalgic family roadside stop that became synonymous with its famous Pecan Log Rolls. Stuckey will share her journey to revive the family business and revitalize family road trips that explore backroads and small-town America.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Presidential Search Committees Named
November 08, 2021
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) has named the two committees to conduct a national search for the next president of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). President David Bridges has announced his retirement after 17 years.
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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.
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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.
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ABAC, PCOM South Georgia Join to Educate Future Doctors
November 03, 2021
A new partnership between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) gives ABAC students majoring in biology an opportunity to complete medical school a year early.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings
October 25, 2021
Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state. The first two are not because of a newfound love of drivers and warehouse workers, however, nor because of a winning streak.
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Georgia Sets Record-low Unemployment Rate Achieving Highest Number of Employed Georgians Since Pandemic
October 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2 percent in September, an all-time low for Georgia dipping below the rate of 3.3 percent in January 2020.
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History Room at ABAC to be Named for Mike Chason
October 21, 2021
A man who has made some history at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will be in the spotlight on Nov. 5 when ABAC dedicates the History Room in Tift Hall in honor of longtime Director of Public Relations Mike Chason.
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Colquitt County Rolls Out New Community Brand Identity: Where Life Grows
October 21, 2021
Growth. That’s the mindset behind a new brand identity for Colquitt County. The brand and tagline, “Where Life Grows,” reflect the area’s agricultural roots and quality of life. They were borne out of an 18-month process facilitated by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Archway Partnership.
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Jobs Available for ABAC Writing & Communication Graduates
October 20, 2021
The demand for employees with good media and communication skills will grow faster than average during this decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, produced by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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USG Foundation Raises More than $625,000 for Need-Based Scholarships
October 15, 2021
The 17th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Wednesday evening raised more than $625,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
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CEO Confidence Retreated in Q3, but CEOs Remain Optimistic
October 14, 2021
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the third quarter of 2021, after hitting an all-time high in Q2. The measure now stands at 67, down from 82.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony
October 13, 2021
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.
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Small Businesses Hit By Supply Chain Woes Spending More To Overcome Issues
October 12, 2021
In the midst of having to navigate waves of COVID-19 and lockdowns, 87% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have maintained, or spent more, on transportation, logistics, and expediting to overcome shortages -- this according to the "Logistics: Heads Up" study from Cargo.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Challenge Accepted: Solving Georgia's Labor Crisis
October 11, 2021
Across our state, workforce shortages persist, impacting every industry and size of business. And though we have witnessed an unprecedented global pandemic, this war for talent existed long before 2020 as employers began to experience mismatched skill sets in their job candidates. Notwithstanding, COVID-19 accelerated this trend.