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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron in Atlanta to Headline P20 Conference
October 03, 2018
P20, the transatlantic payments initiative, will host its second annual conference in Atlanta on October 9th and 10th. This year’s conference will bring together the world’s most influential leaders in payments technology, top U.S., U.K. and Canadian government officials and regulators to discuss the future of the global payments industry. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron will be the featured speaker.
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Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 for All U.S. Employees
October 03, 2018
Amazon announced it is increasing its minimum wage to $15 for all full-time, part-time, temporary - including those hired by agencies, and seasonal employees across the U.S.—effective November 1st. The new Amazon $15 minimum wage will benefit more than 250,000 Amazon employees, as well as over 100,000 seasonal employees who will be hired at Amazon sites across the country this holiday.
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Vintech Industries to Create Approximately 30 Jobs in Coweta County
October 02, 2018
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Vintech Industries, a leading Tier Two Supplier to the Global Automotive Industry, will make a significant investment in Newnan following the purchase of a facility in the South Newnan Industrial Park. Slated to begin production in the first quarter of 2019, the project will initially create approximately 30 jobs.
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AG Chris Carr Encourages Georgians to Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 02, 2018
Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Georgia consumers, businesses, non- profits, government institutions and religious institutions to learn more about cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October.
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Paul Bowers Discussing Why Georgia Power Believes in Corporate Generosity
October 01, 2018
Georgia Power’s Paul Bowers shares why he helped launch goBeyondProfit. Imagine the difference we can make when we all come together? Business leaders pledging to empower the generous spirit of employees and meet the needs of customers in our communities.
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Continuing Education at UWG: Offerings Grow in Carrollton, Newnan and Beyond
September 28, 2018
Marty Davis wants to tell you about continuing education at the University of West Georgia. He has seen its transformative power in the lives of students. At a personal level, he has lived it. Davis, director of continuing education at UWG, gave a presentation recently before the Newnan Kiwanis Club where he extolled the importance of non-degree programs in both career and personal development.
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Georgia Bio Appoints Maria Thacker Acting President and CEO
September 27, 2018
Georgia Bio announced that Maria Thacker Goethe has assumed the role of Acting President and CEO for the trade association and the Georgia BioEd Institute. She will also remain in her capacity as Executive Director for the Georgia Global Health Alliance.
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Former Commander of NSA Georgia to Lead Georgia Cyber Center
September 24, 2018
Col. Eric Toler, former commander of NSA Georgia, has been named executive director of the Georgia Cyber Center. He will begin his new position on Oct. 1st. In his new role, Col. Toler will work with Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Georgia Technology Authority executive stakeholders to define and execute the overall strategy, vision, mission and goals for the center’s programs and partnerships.
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Georgia Named Top State for Business for Fifth Consecutive Year
September 21, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the fifth year in a row by Area Development, a leading corporate site selection and facility planning publication. Deal was joined by Area Development publisher and president Dennis J. Shea to make the announcement at the 2018 State of the Ports Address in Savannah.
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Georgia Ports Plan 8 Million TEU Capacity by 2028
September 21, 2018
At the Savannah State of the Port event, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch thanked Governor Deal for his leadership and detailed GPA's 10-year, $2.5 billion plan to expand the capacity of the nation's fastest growing and single largest container terminal from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent unit containers to 8 million.
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Georgia's Graduation Rate Rises to All-Time High
September 20, 2018
Georgia’s high school graduation rate increased again in 2018, rising to 81.6 percent from 80.6 percent in 2017. This is an all-time high for Georgia’s graduation rate since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation now required by federal law. Seventy-four Georgia school districts recorded 2018 graduation rates at or above 90 percent.
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Georgia Labor Market Sets Records in August
September 20, 2018
Georgia Labor Commissioner, Mark Butler, said Thursday that Georgia’s unemployment rate for August dipped below the national number for the first time in 11 years.
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John Schuerholz and Frank Blake Named 2019 Georgia Trustees
September 19, 2018
The Georgia Historical Society announced that Frank Blake, retired Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot, and John Schuerholz, Vice-chairman emeritus of the Atlanta Braves, will be inducted as the newest Georgia Trustees on February 16th, 2019, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
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John McNair Named President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia
September 18, 2018
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia announced that John McNair, executive vice president of member relations at the Independent Community Bankers of America in Washington, D.C., was named CBA president and CEO.
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Amazon Storefronts: Over a Million Products From Nearly 20,000 U.S. Small Businesses From All 50 States
September 18, 2018
Amazon opens “Amazon Storefronts,” a new store for customers to shop exclusively from U.S. small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon.
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GeorgiaForward Forum Focuses on Engaging Georgia's Next Generation of Leaders
September 17, 2018
Are you ready for a different kind of leadership conference to help chart Georgia’s future? Make plans now to attend the 2018 GeorgiaForward Forum.
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Governor Deal Announces New Supreme Court & Appeals Court Appointments
September 17, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced the appointment of the Honorable Charlie Bethel as a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. Bethel will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice P. Harris Hines. Deal also announced the appointment of the Honorable Christian A. Coomer to the Court of Appeals of Georgia to fill the vacancy created by Bethel’s appointment.
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Georgia Chamber Named State Chamber of the Year
September 14, 2018
The Council of State Chambers, named the Georgia Chamber of Commerce the 2018 State Chamber of Year at its annual award ceremony held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Georgia Chamber Announces the Launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition
September 13, 2018
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, a statewide advocacy group focused on ensuring the long-term viability and success of Georgia’s screen entertainment industry.
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University System of Georgia Announces Creation of Georgia FinTech Academy
September 12, 2018
Chancellor Steve Wrigley and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced the formation of the Georgia FinTech Academy. The academy is a statewide initiative to create a talent pipeline for Georgia’s fast-growing financial technology (fintech) business sector.
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Attorney General Pledges to Work Toward Health Care Options That Protect Georgians’ Interests
September 12, 2018
As Attorney General, I am committed to upholding the rule of law with each decision I make in order to protect the basic principles upon which our nation is founded. It is in keeping with this commitment that I have joined a multi-state coalition challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, a terribly flawed law that has left Georgians with skyrocketing insurance premiums and dwindling access to health care.
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Delta Flew a Record Number of Customers This Summer. Here's How.
September 10, 2018
Saying this summer was a busy one would be a significant understatement. No matter how you slice the data — number of customers carried, flights flown, destinations served, irregular operation days handled — there were records made and broken during the all-important period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Piedmont Newnan Donates $15,000 to West Georgia Technical College
September 06, 2018
Representatives from Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently presented a check for $15,000 to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation to support student scholarships and strengthen the partnership between the hospital and college. The gift is annual support as part of a five-year commitment signed in 2017.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2018 Award Winners
September 06, 2018
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce recipients of three coveted awards to be presented at this year’s annual gala. Leadership Georgia’s Annual Gala and Awards Presentation has become a signature event for honoring and celebrating the outstanding accomplishments and contributions that have been made by alumni and others to Leadership Georgia, our communities and the state as a whole
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‘Embrace the Journey’: UWG Business Grad Seals the Deal on $3M in Real Estate
September 05, 2018
Victor Bomi has a personal motto that encapsulates his philosophy on life: “Embrace the journey.” Bomi, a University of West Georgia graduate and entrepreneur, serves as CEO of ATLCO Real Estate Advisors Inc. At 26 years old, the company he founded has closed $3 million in real estate acquisitions in Atlanta.