Features
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FutureVerse: America's Only Museum of the Future Will Further Cement Atlanta as Global Innovation Hub
April 18, 2024
FutureVerse, America's only Museum of the Future, is on the horizon for Atlanta. Spearheaded by a dynamic and diverse consortium of educators, innovators and corporate leaders, the new non-profit museum will transform learning and showcase Georgia’s and America’s most advanced technologies which will protect our planet and benefit mankind.
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Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members
April 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.
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Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey
April 16, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.
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Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport
April 16, 2024
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.
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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks
April 15, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 13th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.
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CBRE Brokers Sale of 134-unit Brighton Farms Apartments in Newnan
April 12, 2024
CBRE has announced the sale of Brighton Farms, a 134-unit garden-style apartment complex in Newnan, Georgia. The Walden Group acquired the property for an undisclosed amount.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.