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• Bridging the Gap: UWG Foundation Names New Trustees and Chair

  July 21, 2023

  The University of West Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees has proudly announced two new members of the board, as well as a new chair.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport

  July 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.

• Georgia Experiencing Record High Job Numbers in June

  July 20, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.

• Georgia Takes Steps to Continue to Have the Cleanest Voter Lists in America

  July 19, 2023

  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing routine and legally required updates to Georgia’s voter records as part of the non-election year list-maintenance process.

• goBeyondProfit Data Shows Literally Everyone Is Experiencing Burnout

  July 18, 2023

  The goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO 2023 Business Generosity Report revealed shocking levels of employee and executive burnout. It turns out that burnout is a pervasive and cross-generational problem affecting all levels and all sizes of companies.

• Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC

  July 18, 2023

  Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.

• Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

  July 17, 2023

  Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

• Metro Atlanta Nonprofit Christian City Awarded $600,000 Grant from U.S Administration for Community Living

  July 14, 2023

  Christian City, Inc., a local nonprofit with a 500-acre campus designed to uplift vulnerable children, adults and seniors, today announced the organization has received a $600,000 federal grant to provide older adults living in the metro Atlanta area with the resources and support they need for chronic disease self-management.

• Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards

  July 14, 2023

  Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.

• Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion in West Point

  July 13, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Kia will invest more than $200 million and create nearly 200 new jobs at its West Point plant to accommodate assembly of the company’s highly anticipated all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV.

• Southern Company Scores 100% on Disability Equality Index for the Seventh Consecutive Year

  July 13, 2023

  The 2023 Disability Equality Index has rated Southern Company as one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." For the seventh consecutive year, Southern Company joins an elite group of companies with a 100 percent score on the DEI for a strong dedication to leading disability-inclusion practices.

• CEO Confidence on the Rise; Importance of ESG Growing Survey Reveals

  July 13, 2023

  The latest Marcum-Hofstra University CEO Survey provides compelling insight into the evolving mindset of middle-market CEOs across a range of industries, revealing a broadly optimistic view of the business landscape and the importance of companies supporting social and political causes.

• Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference

  July 12, 2023

  The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.

• Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard

  July 12, 2023

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.

• Newnan’s Residential Boom: Kolter Homes Brings Two Communities to Market

  July 11, 2023

  The charming city of Newnan, located just 40 minutes southwest of Atlanta, is witnessing significant growth and increased popularity as metro Atlanta continues to sprawl. Coweta County added 1,900 rooftops over the past two years, with the popularity of East Coweta High School fueling much of this growth.

• New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business

  July 11, 2023

  In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.

• Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom

  July 10, 2023

  New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.

• Christian City Expands THRIVE Program for Homeless Young Adults

  July 07, 2023

  With the recent opening of residences for up to six men in the organization’s THRIVE Transitional Living program, local nonprofit Christian City now has more room to serve young adults in the metro Atlanta community.

• Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles

  July 07, 2023

  Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy

  July 06, 2023

  Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.

• Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities

  July 06, 2023

  With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  July 05, 2023

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.

• Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH

  July 05, 2023

  On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.

• Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact

  June 30, 2023

  Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period

  June 30, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.

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