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Healthcare Plan Headed to Governor’s Desk for Signature
March 28, 2019
State Rep. Jodi Lott (R-Evans) stood in the well Monday afternoon and urged House members to support SB 106, the Governor’s “Patients First Act.” “This is a big-picture debate. Health care is complicated,” said Lott, one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders in the House. “It’s complex. But voting for SB 106 is the start of moving the ball forward in Georgia. This is the first part. It’s the first piece of the pie. If this bill fails it won’t change the fact that healthcare is one of the Governor’s top priorities.”
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Spring 2019 Taste of Newnan Set for April 11th
March 26, 2019
The Spring 2019 Taste of Newnan takes place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with an expected crowd of more than 8,000 visitors in attendance for this annual event.
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Georgia Power, DOE Finalize $1.67B Loan Guarantee for New Vogtle Units
March 25, 2019
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and North America's Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey joined Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Tom Fanning, Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Paul Bowers and hundreds of workers and special guests at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, to announce the closing of approximately $1.67 billion in additional Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees for the new Vogtle units.
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Craig Morgan Appearing at Black Tie & Boots 2019
March 21, 2019
The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced that country music superstar and Army veteran Craig Morgan will perform at its annual Black Tie & Boots concert August 3rd, at the WGTC Murphy Campus in Waco.
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State of Community Examines Lack of Basic Needs in West Georgia
March 20, 2019
Community stakeholders recently converged on the University of West Georgia campus for the annual State of Community event to discuss barriers that block residents from having access to basic needs – and ways to provide access to them.
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Georgia’s 2019 Small Business ROCK STARS Named
March 19, 2019
Governor Brian. P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association to recognize Georgia’s 2019 “Small Business ROCK STARS” at an annual luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium today. Four Georgia-based companies were recognized for being outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses.
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Why March Madness Costs Companies Billions Due to Employee Distraction and Poor Productivity
March 18, 2019
Recent statistics reveal that March Madness has become more popular than ever before, thanks in large part to the worldwide betting that takes place. Over 60 million people are expected to fill out brackets this year, with an estimated $10 million being put on the table. However, there is another cost which people may not expect: A downturn in employee productivity.
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Steeplechase Continuing Georgia Tradition
March 15, 2019
Year two of the “Steeplechase Under New Ownership” era is coming up on April 6. Anthony-Scott and Phoebe Hobbs are the current owners of the Georgia Steeplechase, the spiritual successor to the famed Atlanta Steeplechase that ran for 52 years – same venue, same great racing… same great beverages if you’re into that kind of thing.
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Dean Sam Pardue: Making Georgia and CAES No. 1 in Agriculture
March 15, 2019
As we celebrate National Agriculture Week 2019, many in the Southeast are still struggling to recover from hurricanes, tornadoes, whitefly outbreaks and record-breaking rainfall. Nature is both the nemesis and nurturer of agriculture - the ultimate “can’t live with it, can’t live without it” dilemma.
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goBeyondProfit: Practical Tips for Starting Your Company's Community Outreach
March 14, 2019
Frequently, business leaders reach out to the goBeyondProfit team asking for practical advice about how to begin or get better at this giving back journey we are all attempting. Georgia business leaders understand that charitable outreach offers vital benefits to the community and their business, but what are the basics to getting it right?
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Georgia Sets New Trade Record
March 14, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion - a 9% increase over 2017. Total trade between Georgia and the world spanned 223 countries and territories, reaching a new high at $139.3 billion.
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Georgia Road Maps Designed though Vinson Institute Partnership with GDOT
March 08, 2019
Motorists exploring Georgia’s travel treasures can unfold a colorful copy of the Official Highway and Transportation Map to find the easiest way to reach their exciting destinations.
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Economist Finds Property Values Rise In Georgia’s Historic Districts
March 07, 2019
Values for single-family residential properties in the National Register and local historic districts in Georgia rose 13-14 percent and 7 percent before they were designated historic properties, according to research by Georgia State University economist Carlianne Patrick.
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Georgia Chamber Announces The New Georgia Economy Series
March 07, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the beginning of its 2019 New Georgia Economy Series. In partnership with local Chambers, the Georgia Chamber will offer half-day workshops to provide unique insights on the emerging business trends and risks, and the impact to small businesses, innovation and entrepreneurship that the state faces.
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Rep. Tanner Unveils 2019 House Transit Proposal
March 06, 2019
The 2019 House Transit plan released late last week is designed to “allow the state to remain economically competitive and prosperous for Georgians, regardless of where they live,” according to State Representative Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville).
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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off the 8th Annual Legal Food Frenzy
March 05, 2019
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that registration is open for the 8th Annual Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide food and fundraising competition among Georgia’s lawyers to help end hunger across the state.
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Some of Country Music's Biggest Names Are Coming to Bremen's Mill Town Music Hall
February 28, 2019
Mill Town Music Hall is proud to announce an incredible lineup of talented artists for its Spring 2019 season. Collectively, they have received numerous Grammy Award nominations and Vocalist's of the Year Awards, as well as produced more platinum albums and Number One songs than you can count.
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SMB's See Technology as Key to Reaching New Customers, Entering New Markets & Streamlining Operations
February 28, 2019
Technology is a primary driver helping the nation's small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) to reach their goals, according to new research from CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global technology industry.
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First Kia Telluride Crosses Brunswick Docks
February 27, 2019
The first of Kia’s new Telluride vehicles were loaded for export onto the Roll-on/Roll-off vessel Sirius at the Port of Brunswick. The 8-person SUVs are destined for ports around the Arabian Peninsula.
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Silicon Valley Keynote Speakers Address State of Georgia Technology at TAG Summit
February 21, 2019
Over 1,200 technology professionals interactively participated in the 2019 Technology Association of Georgia Summit at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta last week. They heard from two keynote speakers—gurus from Silicon Valley: Guy Kawasaki and Tifini Bova—as well as from leaders within the Georgia tech market describe the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation.
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UGA, Georgia Power Partner on Workforce Development Guide
February 21, 2019
A new guide from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government will help schools and businesses throughout Georgia connect to provide on-the-job learning experiences for students.
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Governor & DNR Leaders Honor 2018 Forestry for Wildlife Partners
February 20, 2019
Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust were honored as 2018 partners in the Forestry for Wildlife Partnership.
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State's Top Food Products Make the Final Round of University of Georgia's 2019 Flavor of Georgia Contest
February 18, 2019
Judges selected 33 products to compete in the final round of the University of Georgia’s 2019 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest set for March 19th in Atlanta.
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Sen. Isakson: Budgeting Could Prevent Shutdowns
February 18, 2019
Our nation’s annual budget process is broken, a reality we recently experienced firsthand during a budget disagreement that shut down operations for several federal agencies. A government shutdown does not solve our nation’s problems, and the constant threat of stopping our government’s operations unnecessarily harms our economy at a time when we’re experiencing record economic growth.
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University of West Georgia Interim President Named
February 15, 2019
University of West Georgia Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Micheal Crafton, has been named interim president of the institution. Crafton will assume this role on April 1, following the departure of Dr. Kyle Marrero to Georgia Southern University.