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• Albany State, South Carolina State, & Paine College Named Home Depot Retool Your School Winners

  April 12, 2024

  The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.

• Georgia Exporters Thrive in the Global Marketplace

  April 11, 2024

  In the ever-evolving landscape of business, challenges are par for the course. Yet, Georgia’s industries continue to rise up, exceeding expectations year after year.

• Georgia Chamber Affiliate Hosts Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurship X-Perience State Competition

  April 11, 2024

  On Friday, April 12th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s newest affiliate, the Georgia Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial X-Perience (FLEX), will hold its second annual state finals competition at the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy.

• Corporations Consistently Choose Georgia – Here’s Why

  April 10, 2024

  From FORTUNE 500's like Aflac and UPS to industry leaders like Aurubis and Porsche, companies across diverse sectors are recognizing the benefits of establishing their presence in Georgia.

• Piedmont & Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Extend Contract

  April 09, 2024

  Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a new multi-year agreement that was effective April 1, 2024, that extends the partnership providing access to quality care for the more than 400,000 members they mutually serve.

• Longtime Georgia Bankers CEO Joe Brannen Announces Retirement

  April 09, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Brannen will retire on July 15, 2024, the 44th anniversary of his joining the association.

• Tripp Cofield Named Georgia Bankers Association Leader

  April 09, 2024

  Tripp Cofield has been elected by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) Board of Directors as the association's incoming President and CEO when the longtime current leader, Joe Brannen, retires on July 15, 2024.

• Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize Goes to New Creation Soda Works

  April 08, 2024

  New Creation Soda Works won the grand prize at the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda.

• Georgia’s Business Community Celebrates Legislative Wins During 2024 Session

  April 05, 2024

  The Georgia General Assembly completed the 2024 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, passing several pieces of key legislation that bolster our state’s economy and further solidify Georgia’s designation as the ‘No.1 place for business.’

• Three Georgia Cities Receive International Recognition

  April 04, 2024

  Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards.

• UWG Expands Go West Early Program into Coweta County

  April 03, 2024

  Determined young Cowetans will have an opportunity to enroll at the University of West Georgia before even graduating high school, thanks to UWG’s Go West Early expansion into Coweta County. This unique program, which starts in Fall 2024, offers dual enrollment courses that count toward high school graduation and official college transcripts.

• 30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

  April 03, 2024

  During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

• Humble Beginnings, Lasting Impact: Tritts Celebrated as Dedicated Supporters of UWG

  April 02, 2024

  With humble beginnings and a steadfast commitment to giving back, Tony and Mary Tritt, owner and managing broker of Tritt Realty, have a story marked by profound community impact.

• Lawmakers Pass $36.1 Billion State Budget

  April 01, 2024

  The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program.

• Deloitte: Reduced Productivity May Impact Private Company Growth and Valuations in the Next Year

  April 01, 2024

  Deloitte Private released findings from its latest survey, "Private Company Outlook: Productivity," that reveals the priorities and tactics private companies are leveraging to increase productivity over the next year. The survey asked 100 private company C-suite executives and leaders about their strategies, challenges, and concerns around driving productivity.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year & Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 29, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia named Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year, and Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• UGA Resilience Workshop Highlights Relationship with Defense Communities

  March 28, 2024

  Military personnel, resilience experts and researchers from across the southeast learned how the University of Georgia is using nature-based solutions to strengthen military installations and their surrounding communities at the Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop March 13-14 in Athens.

• UWG Raises Record $255,000+ at Presidential Black Tie Gala

  March 26, 2024

  When the University of West Georgia announced its elevation to NCAA Division I athletics last fall, it was a turning point for the institution: a call to pursue a higher level of excellence not only in UWG Athletics but throughout all aspects of the university.

• Governor Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman, Urges Further Savannah Harbor Investment

  March 26, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp renewed his call for a federal study to determine necessary harbor updates at the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade while visiting the Port of Savannah along with Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

• Georgia Employment Keeps Reaching New Highs

  March 22, 2024

  Georgia’s economy continued to reach all-time highs on a number of fronts last month, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

• Zaxby's Ventures to the Sea with New Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

  March 22, 2024

  Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer for guests to enjoy.

• Georgia Senate Sends State Income Tax Cut to Governor

  March 21, 2024

  The Georgia Senate gave final passage to an election-year tax cut bill Wednesday, sending it on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. The bill will save Georgia taxpayers about $1.1 billion this year.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close the Digital Divide in Fayetteville

  March 20, 2024

  Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across the Fayetteville community.

• Georgia DOT Highlights Advancements and Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships at National Conference

  March 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation highlighted its leadership and continued success leveraging Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery at the recent P3 Conference & Expo 2024 in Dallas. Many of the state’s current and upcoming P3 projects are part of the Major Mobility Investment Program, which includes variations of Design-Builds and P3 delivery approaches.

• Everhome Suites Makes its Debut on the East Coast with Opening in Newnan, Continuing the Brand's Growth

  March 18, 2024

  Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast. Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels' four extended stay brands.

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