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Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State
June 25, 2024
Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.
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Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA
June 24, 2024
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.
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Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’
June 24, 2024
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.
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American Peanut Shellers Association Names Chris Chammoun Executive Director
June 21, 2024
American Peanut Shellers Association announced that it has appointed Chris Chammoun as its Executive Director.
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What Moves a Company Culture from Good to Great? New Employee Data Offers Insight
June 21, 2024
goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO recently released the 2024 Business Generosity Report in which a resounding 95% of employees state that a positive company culture is an important aspect of business generosity.
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Georgia Employment Booms: Jobs and Labor Force Hit New Records
June 21, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Southwell & Tift Regional Welcome New Board Members
June 20, 2024
Southwell, Inc. and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. announced that Judge Larry Mims has joined the Southwell, Inc. Board of Directors and Lawton Bassett, III joined the TRHS Board of Directors.
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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Production Vehicle to Be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
June 20, 2024
On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America officially announced that the first production vehicle to be produced at the company’s new Metaplant will be the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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Gov. Kemp Announces 30 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
June 18, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 30 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.
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FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc
June 18, 2024
We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.
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Georgia Takes Bold Steps to Address Homelessness Crisis and Improve Public Safety
June 17, 2024
The Cicero Institute applauds Georgia's commitment to implementing effective measures to reduce homelessness and improve public safety.
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When it Comes to Retaining Talent, Do You Know What Employees Truly Value?
June 14, 2024
Recently, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the mindset of both employed adults and executives here in Georgia. With 96% of Georgians believing it is important their employer be generous; the report delineates what exactly generosity means to them and how employers can best prioritize investments when it comes to employee care.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
June 14, 2024
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.
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AT&T is Investing in Connection & Community Across Georgia
June 13, 2024
In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $14.9 billion in network infrastructure from 2019 to 2023 to connect more people to greater possibility.
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Georgia In Top 11 US States That Most Want To Work In AI
June 12, 2024
The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent is skyrocketing across the United States, with certain states emerging as hotbeds for individuals seeking careers in this cutting-edge field.
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ABAC Destination Ag Students Busy Sharing Program’s Mission
June 11, 2024
Now in its eighth year, ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture’s Destination Ag program continues to fulfill its mission. The program provides dynamic agricultural literacy education connecting students, teachers, and parents to the importance of agriculture and natural resources in their everyday life.
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Governor & First Lady Kemp Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Korea
June 11, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced they are leading a delegation of state officials on an international mission to the Republic of Korea that will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships.
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Workplace Volunteer Opportunities Can Unlock a Greater Sense of Connection & More Positive Work Experience for Employees
June 10, 2024
Today, Deloitte released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work experience, more connected to their colleagues and have a greater sense of personal fulfillment and purpose.
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Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants Will Help Local School Districts Align CTAE Programs with Local Workforce Needs
June 06, 2024
The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Economic Development are partnering to award Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants to help 15 local school districts improve the alignment of their Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs with local industry needs.
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The Points Guy Study Finds Many Americans Will Travel This Year & Will Use Their Credit Card Rewards
June 06, 2024
The Points Guy, commissioned consulting and market research firm The Harris Poll to conduct a study on consumer behaviors around travel, credit card spending and rewards management.
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A New Definition of Generosity & Consequences for a Lack of Generosity Revealed in Groundbreaking 2024 goBeyondProfit Business Generosity Report
June 04, 2024
Today, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the current mindset of employed adults and executives running businesses. First initiated in 2019, it reveals a remarkable shift in employee attitudes: 96% of Georgians now consider it important for their employers to be not just good, but generous—a significant rise from 47% in 2019.
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Tift Regional Medical Center & Southwell Extend In-network Participation Agreement with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan
June 03, 2024
Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical (TRMC) have extended an in-network participation agreement with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage (UHCMA) until Oct. 31st.
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Bill Slayton ‘Back Home’ as ABAC’s Chief Advancement Officer
May 31, 2024
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s new Chief Advancement Officer Bill Slayton has been on the job for only a few weeks. But in some ways, he feels like he’s coming home.
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ATDC Companies Raise $280.2 Million In Investments In 2023
May 31, 2024
Startups in the Advanced Technology Development Center current portfolio raised more than $280.2 million in investment capital and created or saved more 2,021 jobs in 2023.
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US Consumer Confidence Rose in May
May 31, 2024
"Confidence improved in May after three consecutive months of decline," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. "Consumers' assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month.