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Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner
March 19, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.
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Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale
March 19, 2025
A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.
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Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival
March 18, 2025
Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.
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Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week
March 17, 2025
The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.
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Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome
March 17, 2025
Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.
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Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital
March 14, 2025
Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.
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AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024
March 14, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.
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Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year
March 13, 2025
In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.
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Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity
March 11, 2025
J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.
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Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth
March 11, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.
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TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners
March 10, 2025
The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.
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Live from UWG: Georgia Power Sponsors the School of Communication, Film & Media’s 43rd Media Day
March 07, 2025
The University of West Georgia highlighted the future of communications during the School of Communication, Film and Media’s 43rd annual Media Day. This milestone event brought together students, faculty and professionals, showcasing the strength of UWG’s communication programs and the dedication to transformative student experiences.
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Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism
March 07, 2025
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.
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2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders
March 06, 2025
The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.
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A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events
March 05, 2025
Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.
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Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy
March 04, 2025
PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.
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UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction
March 03, 2025
Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024
February 28, 2025
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.
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U.S. Manufacturing Picked Up in January Driven By Growing Demand
February 28, 2025
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — posted -0.21 at the start of the year. This indicates that global supply chains are effectively at full capacity.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2025 List of State's 10 Places in Peril
February 27, 2025
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
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SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Issues Memo on Day One Priorities
February 27, 2025
Following her confirmation and swearing-in as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler issued a Day One memo outlining her top priorities for the agency.
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Chief Justice Michael Boggs Announces Resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia
February 26, 2025
Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31st, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.
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Richards College of Business Students Awarded in UWG’s Recent Wolf Den Business Pitch Competition
February 25, 2025
Big ideas took center stage at the University of West Georgia’s recent Wolf Den Business Pitch Competition, where students showcased their entrepreneurial spirits and competed for top honors, which Kelsey Carter, Sylvia Nwankwo and Maurice Fench Jr. received.
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Bridging the Literacy Gap: Georgia Leaders Unite to Tackle Literacy Crisis and Celebrate the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award Winners
February 25, 2025
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Georgia ranks 28th in the nation in 4th grade reading proficiency. To bring attention to Georgia’s literacy crisis and in celebration of Georgia Reads Day, leaders in government and education gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to recognize the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award winners and READBowl Champions.
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State Senate Panel Approves $40.5B Mid-Year Budget
February 25, 2025
The state Senate is upping the ante on funding to help victims of Hurricane Helene recover from the massive storm that marched through South Georgia and east Georgia from Valdosta to Augusta last September.