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State Lawmaker Wants to Create Cyberforce in Georgia
May 20, 2021
While the gas shortage seems to be easing in most areas across the state following the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, the concern about future attacks is still on the minds of many state officials. In fact, the incident has driven one state lawmaker to look into ways to address this in Georgia.
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Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Awards Grant to First-of-its-Kind, Statewide Farm Ownership Program
May 18, 2021
Today, the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation announced a $250,000 grant for The Conservation Fund’s Georgia Working Farms Fund program – the first and only program in the U.S. to offer end-to-end support for next-generation farmers, including a path to farm ownership and access to established markets to sell their products.
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goBeyondProfit Invites Business Executives to CEO Conversation: Navigating Rising Expectations in Georgia
May 17, 2021
goBeyondProfit will host a CEO Conversation via Zoom this Thursday, May 20th at 2pm featuring a panel of prominent business executives discussing the recently released corporate generosity report: Navigating Rising Expectations in Georgia.
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Governor Kemp, State Labor Commissioner Announce Economic Recovery Plan
May 14, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp & Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Georgia’s plan for reemployment and economic recovery. To address workforce shortages and boost a full economic recovery, state labor officials plan to end Georgia’s participation in federal pandemic unemployment programs, effective Saturday, June 26th.
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Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
May 13, 2021
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation will enjoy various games and activities with residents and staff all week, as part of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), which runs from May 9th to 15th.
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NFIB: Optimism High but Job Openings at Record Highs
May 13, 2021
Seeming to confirm concerns about workers being reluctant to re-enter the workforce, the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8% in April, up 1.6% from March. The index has increased nearly five points since the beginning of the year but nearly half of business owners report job openings going unfilled.
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Amazon Fulfillment Center Coming to Savannah With 1,000 Jobs
May 10, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Amazon will expand its significant presence in Georgia with a new fulfillment center planned in Savannah, Georgia. The new facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and create 1,000 full-time jobs.
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Chris Clark & Santiago Marquez: Georgia Needs Dreamers for a Robust Economic Recovery
May 07, 2021
It has been clear from the start of the pandemic that this is not simply a public health crisis. Businesses of all sizes were negatively impacted and, much like the rest of the country, Georgia’s economy took a hit. Fortunately, Georgia has already begun economic recovery efforts due to our state’s earlier re-opening leading to a 4.8% unemployment rate as opposed to the national rate of 6.2%.
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How Tech will Smooth the Return to Global Travel: A Q&A with Delta’s Innovation Leader
May 07, 2021
With summer ahead and more customers taking steps to return to the skies, Delta has continued to find new ways to welcome customers back with less guesswork.
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Explore Georgia Launches Marketing Campaign & Travel Guide To Support Tourism Recovery
May 05, 2021
To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase visitation and support tourism recovery in the state.
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Georgia Celebrates State’s 2021 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’
May 04, 2021
The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of this week's Georgia Small Business Week.
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Speakers Announced: U.S. Chamber Global Forum on Economic Recovery
May 03, 2021
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for our inaugural Global Forum on May 18th and 19th.Led by U.S. Chamber CEO and President Suzanne Clark, this year's Global Forum on Economic Recovery will bring together leaders from business and government to discuss the opportunities and impediments to a dynamic global recovery.
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Herring Family Donates Portrait to ABAC
April 30, 2021
Descendants of John Lewis Herring recently gathered to present his portrait to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College where it will occupy a distinguished position in the building named in his honor. To honor their family’s connection to ABAC, Jim and Martha Moore donated the re-creation of their treasured family oil painting of John Lewis Herring.
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New Filing Illustrates Atlanta Gas Light’s Plans to Enhance Its System, Support Growth in Georgia
April 30, 2021
Atlanta Gas Light submitted its first-ever Integrated Capacity Development Plan, a filing newly required by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The document, referred to as the i-CDP, provides insight into the company’s long-range plans for initiatives that will enable it to meet increased demand and deliver superior customer service while continuing to serve the state safely and reliably.
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goBeyondProfit Research Clarifies Georgians’ Heightened Expectations and Offers Road Map for Business Response
April 29, 2021
Georgia-specific research confirms employee and consumer rising expectations – and propensity to act – based on how businesses speak out about issues and care for employees, community and environment. Business executive input reveals increasing business value and commitment to corporate character efforts, according to goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance of CEOs which conducted the survey in March 2021.
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Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Donates Spreader to ABAC Farm
April 28, 2021
The J.G. Woodroof Farm at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College continues to offer ABAC students the opportunities to operate top of the line equipment.
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US Consumer Confidence Up Sharply Again in April
April 28, 2021
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose sharply again in April, following a substantial gain in March.
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South GeorgiaLEADS Announces 2020-2021 Graduates & New Board Leadership
April 27, 2021
South Georgia recognized 32 committed leaders who are dedicated to the economic success and welfare of the region last week with the graduation of the most recent class of South GeorgiaLEADS. The 2020-2021 class represents 14 counties of the 21-county region and are united in a shared desire to the future growth of Southwest Georgia.
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Georgia Ports Authority Details Capacity, Operations Expansion
April 27, 2021
At the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, the Georgia Ports Authority released fiscal year to date numbers (July -March) showing record volumes of 3.9 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, an increase of 15 percent, and detailed a plan that expedites completion of more than 1.4 million additional TEUs of annual capacity.
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What to Expect in the Housing Market After the Pandemic
April 26, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the housing market, opening up new opportunities for many, pushing some to move back home and causing others to reevaluate how they want their home to look. With vaccines being widely distributed, new Zillow surveys reveal what's likely to change and what's expected to remain when the pandemic ends.
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Colony Bankcorp & SouthCrest Financial Group to Combine in Transformational Merger
April 23, 2021
Colony Bankcorp, Inc., the holding company for Colony Bank, and SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for SouthCrest Bank, N.A., jointly announced the signing of an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which Colony has agreed to acquire 100% of the common stock of SouthCrest in a combined stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $84.0 million.
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Jobs Increase Over the Month in Every Georgia MSA
April 23, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that the number of jobs and employment numbers were up in every metropolitan statistical area (MSA) from February to March of 2021. The unemployment rate was down over the month in every MSA. For March, the unemployment rate was down and the labor force and employment numbers were up in every reported regional commission.
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New Report Reveals Cox Enterprises Has Invested Nearly $1 Billion in Sustainability and Cleantech
April 23, 2021
Cox Enterprises released Making Our Mark, its collective impact report, which details the company's investment of nearly $1 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies, and more than $191 million donated to or invested in communities.
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Ameris Bank Makes Contribution to Tift Regional
April 21, 2021
Ameris Bank recently made a contribution to Tift Regional Medical Center through the Georgia Heart Program.
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Melody Cowart Named Chamber President
April 20, 2021
Melody Cowart is the new president of the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce.