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Governor Kemp Signs Dual Enrollment Bill Aimed at Keeping the Program Sustainable
May 08, 2020
Late last week, Governor Brian Kemp signed the House Bill 444 into law and Representative Bert Reeves (R-Marietta), sponsor of the bill, believes this is the best way to keep dual enrollment sustainable.
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Business Leadership Insights for Georgia from Fortune CEO Alan Murray
May 07, 2020
“I hear a very different tone among leaders than I did during the last recession,” said Alan Murray, CEO of Fortune Magazine. This and a range of business insights were offered during the May 5th goBeyondProfit CEO Forum featuring Murray in conversation with Frank Blake, retired CEO and Chairman of The Home Depot and current Chair of both Delta Air Lines and Grady Health.
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April State Tax Revenues Fall -35.9%
May 07, 2020
The State of Georgia’s April net tax collections totaled nearly $1.84 billion for a decrease of $1.03 billion, or -35.9 percent, compared to April 2019 when net tax collections totaled $2.87 billion.
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Technical College System of Georgia Expanding Online Education and Training Opportunities Due to Impact of Coronavirus
May 06, 2020
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is expanding its online program opportunities as well as offering free, professional development and online training courses to provide more Georgians the flexibility to enhance their skills during this time.
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Governor Kemp Visits Phoebe
May 06, 2020
Phoebe hosted Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday morning for a tour of the modular COVID-19 unit the state constructed on the Phoebe North campus.
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Southwell/Tift Regional Health System Chief Nursing Executive on National Nurses Week
May 05, 2020
In 2019, the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse” to celebrate the 200th year anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. At that time, no one could have predicted a world pandemic due to an unknown virus and the contributions front line nurses would play in caring for the millions of people affected.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Announces CARES Act Funding to Support Georgia Arts Organizations
May 05, 2020
The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts released guidelines and opened applications for the Resiliency Grant, a one-time grant funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Charlie Harper: Short Term Budget Pain Can Still Lead To State’s Gain
May 05, 2020
We’re almost two months into Georgia’s State of Emergency to address the issues brought to us by the Covid-19 virus. Our crisis is now one of public health and one of economics. As leaders attempt to simultaneously deal with both problem sets, it often appears we are still in search of answers. We need to make sure we are asking the right questions.
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Sarah Riggs Amico: Investing in Working People Will Lead America Through Crisis
May 05, 2020
We’ve seen the numbers. More than 30 million workers have filed for unemployment. Nearly 20 percent of the US workforce is jobless. One in six Americans has lost their source of income. Half a billion people around the world could be pushed into poverty. All in the last six weeks.
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$14.1 Billion Approved for Georgia Small Businesses
May 04, 2020
More than 113,000 Georgia small businesses have been approved for $14.1 billion in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the last 30 days.
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Georgia's Reopening Approach Holds Lesson for Other States
May 04, 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that some businesses closed because of COVID-19 would be allowed to begin reopening on Friday, April 24, with appropriate precautions, was welcomed as a timely first step for those financially impacted by the pause in Georgia’s economy.
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SK Innovation Increases Planned Investment in U.S. EV Battery Business to $2.5B
May 04, 2020
SK Innovation announced that it plans for additional investment in its U.S. battery business, following approval by the SK Innovation Board of Directors to fund the start of construction of a second electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia.
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For Georgia to Get Back to Work, Healthcare Must Lead the Way
May 01, 2020
There is much debate about when and how businesses should re-open their doors. Whatever you think that timetable should be, there is one thing every business owner should realize: For businesses to be healthy, our healthcare system must be functioning.
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COVID Consortium Launches to Help Firms Navigate Testing
May 01, 2020
Augusta-based CopernicusMD, a leader in medical, laboratory and billing analytics, yesterday announced the launch of The COVID Consortium, a council of physicians, business leaders, clinical laboratory executives and retired military brass to provide testing resources and guidance to businesses across the country preparing to re-open in the COVID-19 environment.
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Georgia Department of Education Awards $21M in Digital Learning Grants
April 30, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding digital learning grants totaling $21,578,236 to 55 school districts. The grants are intended to help districts shore up their digital/distance learning infrastructure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Free Enterprise Responds
April 30, 2020
Over the last few weeks, the power of free enterprise has been on full display as companies around the world have shifted, planned, reprogrammed and adjusted to protect employees and customers across a very different economic landscape.
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Georgia Power Launches Learning Power Mobile App
April 29, 2020
While parents, teachers and students alike are managing new ways of learning during school closures and "stay-at-home" orders, the Georgia Power Learning Power app includes interactive lessons for students, offering fun, educational activities with real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), energy and energy efficiency content.
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Georgia Chamber Mobilizes Resiliency and Recovery Initiative
April 29, 2020
The Georgia Chamber announces the formation of its Resiliency and Recovery Task Force led by top businesses from across Georgia. The task force is leading the charge for economic recovery in the state, leveraging partners in the private and public sector to develop strategies, provide insights and bolster growth and sustainability of the New Georgia Economy (NGE), post COVID-19.
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ABAC Provides Inspiration to Southwell and Colquitt Regional
April 28, 2020
After a long day of fighting the pandemic, all the healthcare employees at Southwell and Colquitt Regional Medical Center recently enjoyed a soothing melody and a tasty sugar cookie thanks to the Office of College Advancement at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
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Anthem Foundation Directs $200,000+ to Address Food Insecurity in Georgia Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic
April 28, 2020
The Anthem Foundation is directing more than $200,000 to several organizations in Georgia on the frontlines in the fight against food insecurity as Georgians continue struggle with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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ABAC Virtual Commencement Ceremony Set for May 7th
April 27, 2020
Graduates of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will hear their names called on their cell phones, iPads, and computers on May 7 when ABAC presents its first ever virtual commencement ceremony.
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GMSDC Announces Fund to Support Minority Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
April 27, 2020
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Georgia’s leading small business development and supplier diversity advocacy organization, has established a Disaster Relief Certification Fund.
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Chaparral Boats’ Parent Company, Marine Products Corporation, Announces $100,000 Donation to The Caring Place
April 24, 2020
Chaparral Boats is excited to share that its parent company Marine Products Corporation, through The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation controlled and funded by Marine Products’ majority shareholder, is donating $100,000 to The Caring Place. In addition, Chaparral Boats has donated hundreds of N95 masks to local medical facilities in south Georgia to help combat COVID-19.
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Employer Filed Claims Dominate Record-Setting Claims Numbers
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.
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No Date Set for Georgia Lawmakers to Return to Session
April 24, 2020
When announcing his plans Monday to begin the transition phase of reopening the state, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made some reference to the FY21 State Budget which has been on hold since Georgia lawmakers went on break because of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, neither Kemp, Lt Governor Geoff Duncan nor House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) made any reference to a return date.