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• Governor Announces 85 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: How City Officials Can Help Medicaid Members Stay Informed and Covered

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: Community Research Grant and Workforce Development with PIN

  News, January 17, 2024

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  Features, January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  Features, January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  Features, January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Chief Legal Counsel to Georgia Governor David Dove to Join Troutman Pepper

  News, January 08, 2024

• Explore Georgia Announces Most Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2024

  Features, December 22, 2023

  The Peach State is preparing to ring in the new year with a host of new hotel options that offer more than just a good night’s sleep. From a mountaintop golf resort to a lovingly restored historic mansion, here is a sampling of the new accommodations travelers can look forward to in Georgia come 2024.

• Gas South’s $1M Commitment to the Fostering Success Act, Inc. Ensures Georgia's Foster Youth Aren't Forgotten

  News, December 21, 2023

• AT&T & Compudopt Donate 110 Laptops to Georgia Foster Kids & Those Aging Out of Foster Care

  News, December 18, 2023

  AT&T together with Compudopt took a step toward bridging the digital divide for 110 former and current children in the state’s foster care system today with a Christmas donation of laptops to at-risk youth.

• Congressman Drew Ferguson Not Seeking Re-election in 2024

  News, December 15, 2023

• Georgia Creative Champion of 2023 Awarded to GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson

  News, December 15, 2023

• Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit

  Features, December 13, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought.

• Over Forty High School Students Complete Colony Bank's Leadership Academy

  Features, December 12, 2023

  Over 40 high school students in Georgia recently graduated from the Colony Leadership Academy, the graduation ceremony took place on November 18th in Savannah and upon completion of the program, each student received up to a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.

• U.S. Soccer Selects Fayette County for New HQ & National Training Center

  Features, December 08, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the U.S. Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) will move its headquarters and construct a first-of-its-kind national training center (NTC) in Fayette County, creating 440 new jobs through a $228 million investment.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Increased Funding for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant

  News, December 07, 2023

• Georgia has Seen 7.6% Decline in Brick-and-Mortar Retail

  News, December 05, 2023

• Cities Connect: Meaningful Engagement with the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

  News, December 05, 2023

• States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most – WalletHub Study

  News, December 05, 2023

• Cities Connect: Advancing Civic Engagement with the National Civic League

  News, December 01, 2023

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases War for Talent Economic Report

  Features, November 28, 2023

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the release of its Fourth Quarter Economic Report highlighting the strength of Georgia’s position in the global War for Talent.

• GEDA Hosts Annual Awards to Recognize Exceptional Individual Achievements & the Top Deals of the Year

  Features, November 27, 2023

  At its Annual Awards luncheon, the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Committee Chair and Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence.

• Georgia-based Startup Awarded $1M Top Prize at 2023 Grow-NY Global Competition

  News, November 17, 2023

• Board of Regents Elects Officers for 2024

  News, November 17, 2023

• Report Shows Georgia has 2nd Biggest Feral Hog Problem in U.S.

  News, November 17, 2023

• TCSG Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Announcement of 2024 Apprenticeship Awards to Georgia Businesses

  Features, November 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia today announced the awards of the second year of the High Demand Career Initiative Program supporting Georgia businesses with the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships.

• Dr. Donald J. Green Named President of Gordon State College

  News, November 16, 2023

• University System of Georgia Enrollment Hits Record High of 344,392

  News, November 15, 2023

• Georgia Power Highlights New Tech Scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day

  News, November 15, 2023

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges

  Features, November 15, 2023

  As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.

• IRS Provides Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024

  News, November 10, 2023

• Call for 2024 Municipal Projects

  News, November 10, 2023

• Atlanta's Shepherd Center Announces CEO's Retirement; Hospital Names Successor

  News, November 08, 2023

• Jackson Healthcare Launches “Generosity at Work” Podcast

  News, November 08, 2023

• New Study Confirms Georgia’s Film Industry is a Blockbuster Success for the State

  News, November 07, 2023

• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  Features, November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• Everything You Need to Know About GMA’s 2024 Cities United Summit

  News, November 02, 2023

• Hyundai, Kia Supplier to Invest in Manufacturing Facility in Coweta

  Features, November 01, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Industrial Co., Ltd., a global auto parts supplier, will create 100 new jobs and invest more than $24 million in a new manufacturing facility near Newnan in Coweta County.

• Auto Parts Supplier Hwashin to Bring 460 Jobs to Middle Georgia

  News, November 01, 2023

• 15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  Features, November 01, 2023

  The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Georgia Ports Authority CEO: Brunswick on Track to be Top U.S. Auto and RoRo Port

  News, October 31, 2023

• Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association

  News, October 31, 2023

• PCOM Georgia Pharmacy Student Shares his Success with First Generation Students

  News, October 30, 2023

• $12.5 Million CHIP Grant Funding Available from Georgia DCA

  News, October 26, 2023

• Georgia Construction Workers Earn the 8th Least in the U.S.

  News, October 26, 2023

• 3.7% Of Georgia Homebuyers Are Under 25

  News, October 25, 2023

• Cities Connect: Broadband Permitting: Best Practices and More

  News, October 23, 2023

• Unemployment Rate Changes by State – WalletHub Study

  News, October 23, 2023

• AT&T & the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Collaborate to Address the Digital Divide Within Latino & Hispanic Communities

  News, October 16, 2023

• Winpak Expands Footprint in Senoia

  Features, October 13, 2023

  Winpak Films, Inc., a division of Winpak Ltd, has purchased approximately 44 acres adjacent to its existing facility in Senoia for a potential future expansion. Winpak Films purchased the property from the Senoia Development Authority for $890,000 on October 11.

• Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains

  Features, October 13, 2023

  Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.

• Delta Air Lines Profit Jumps Almost 60% After Strong Summer

  News, October 13, 2023

• Cities Connect: Financial Assistance Programs through GEFA

  News, October 13, 2023

• Suniva Upgrades Manufacturing and Restarts Operations in Georgia

  News, October 12, 2023

• Medical Spanish Course Readies Med Students for Outreach and Rotations

  News, October 12, 2023

• Association of Public and Land-grant Universities to Give Public Impact Research Award to Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

  News, October 11, 2023

• Study: States with the Biggest Decreases in Unemployment Claims

  News, October 11, 2023

• Kolter Homes Welcomes First Homeowners to Oak Hill Reserve in Newnan

  News, October 10, 2023

• Igniting Innovation at Venture Atlanta 2023: Conference Highlights

  News, October 10, 2023

  From September 27 – 28, the bustling energy of Atlanta became even more electrifying as we kicked off the 16th annual Venture Atlanta conference at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• Gov. Kemp Announces 94 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, October 10, 2023

• Georgia Residents Shop the 11th Latest for Halloween

  News, October 10, 2023

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases Rural Georgia Economic Report

  Features, October 05, 2023

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s most influential economic research organization, announced the release of its Third Quarter Economic Report at the Rural Prosperity Summit in Athens, GA. The report contains a collection of data on the status of the rural Georgia economy and projections for the growth of the state’s 122 rural counties.

• Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year

  Features, October 04, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.

• ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses

  Features, October 04, 2023

  ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia.

• Cities Connect: Funding Through the OneGeorgia Authority

  News, October 02, 2023

• Pending Sales Hold Steady Despite Sustained Rates Above 7%

  News, October 02, 2023

• 2023 Georgia Government Communicators Conference

  News, September 29, 2023

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Highlights the Power of Giving Back with #GAgivesThanks

  Features, September 28, 2023

  With schools well into their new academic year and the lingering heat of summer still in the air, Georgia nonprofits find themselves gearing up for the upcoming season of giving. This year, the importance of this season is magnified due to a challenging landscape: a nationwide drop in donations juxtaposed with a significant surge in the demand for their vital services.

• Cities Connect: Ethics for City Officials

  News, September 28, 2023

• Georgia Is Attracting Wealthy Millennials

  News, September 27, 2023

• LaGrange College Signs Agreement with PCOM Georgia to Benefit Students Seeking Degrees in Medicine and Pharmacy

  News, September 25, 2023

• 2023’s Best & Worst States for Teachers, WalletHub Study

  News, September 25, 2023

• Carol Tomé & Dr. Louis Sullivan Named 2024 Georgia Trustees

  Features, September 22, 2023

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis Sullivan, founding Dean and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine and the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees.

• Gov. Kemp Accepts James A. Van Fleet Award from The Korea Society

  News, September 21, 2023

• New Agreement Provides a Pathway for Young Harris College Students to Enter PCOM Georgia's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

  News, September 21, 2023

• These 6 US Airports Named Best in the WORLD for Restaurant Choices

  News, September 21, 2023

• USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships

  Features, September 18, 2023

  The 19th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 8, raised $827,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.

• Survey: Employers, Employees Finds U.S. Business Productivity is Unexpected Casualty of Inflation

  News, September 18, 2023

• Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community

  News, September 15, 2023

• PIN 2023 Cleantech Community Research Grant Winners Announced

  News, September 14, 2023

• 35.1% Of Georgia Households Are Without Credit Cards, 10th Most in the U.S.

  News, September 14, 2023

• Business-After-Hours hosted by Ansley Park and Rehabilitation

  News, September 12, 2023

• Georgia Tech’s GaMEP is Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Across Georgia

  Features, September 12, 2023

  “A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group helping with the stitch in time was the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), a Georgia Tech program that — for more than 60 years — has been helping small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Georgia stay competitive and grow, boosting economic development across the state.

• Colony Bank Opens Nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy

  News, September 07, 2023

• 4.4% of Georgia Workers Are Union Members, 8th Lowest in the U.S.

  News, September 06, 2023

• Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities

  News, September 06, 2023

• Travelers Mark Unofficial End of Summer over Labor Day Weekend

  News, August 30, 2023

• Georgia Millennials Took Out 56.7% of Home Purchase Loans

  News, August 29, 2023

• Port of Savannah Receives Four New Electric Ship-to-Shore Cranes

  News, August 28, 2023

• Zaxby’s Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Zax Sauce to Celebrate ‘Saucetember’

  News, August 28, 2023

• Southern Company & PGA TOUR Partner to Power TOUR Championship with 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year

  News, August 25, 2023

• Cities Connect: New EPD Grant - Tire Products

  News, August 25, 2023

• Atlanta #7 in 2023’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers

  News, August 25, 2023

• Subway Sold to Roark Capital, Private Equity Firm

  News, August 25, 2023

• Real Estate Alert Reports That Smaller Investment Sales Declined 29% at Midyear, But Outpace Institutional Sales

  News, August 25, 2023

• New CheapAir.com Study Reveals Holiday Airfare Prediction

  News, August 25, 2023

• Redaptive Secures $125M Financing from Deutsche Bank to Deploy Energy-As-A-Service Solutions for Sustainability Programs

  News, August 24, 2023

• 76.4% Of Georgia Residents Still Use Brick-And-Mortar Banks, Lowest in the U.S.

  News, August 24, 2023

• Georgia Gas Price Average Down 2 Cents

  News, August 22, 2023

• SBA Georgia Upcoming Training Events

  News, August 21, 2023

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