January 2016 News

January 29, 2016

• State House, Senate Split on New Medical Cannabis Bill

• Analysts Worry Amazon Take on UPS

• Georgia Ranks 20th as Retirement Destination; Baby Boomers Growing Segment of Atlanta’s Population

• College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience Debuts Two New Exhibits in 2016

• Horse Racing Bill Clears Georgia Senate Committee

• New Honorary Consul Aims to Raise Italy’s Profile in Georgia

• Randstad US: Employee Confidence Levels Remain High After Strong Economic Performance in Q4

• Half in U.S Say They Are Better Off Than Eight Years Ago

January 28, 2016

• State Charter Schools Commission Receives Perfect Score on National Assessment

• Kinder Morgan Releases Impact Study of Proposed Palmetto Pipeline on Georgia’s Economy

• Diet Coke Delights Fans Nationwide with Millions of Unique, Colorful Package Designs

• ASU & CSU Presidents Among Those Appointed to Georgia Council on Economic Education

• State GAC Day Held for Georgia's Credit Unions

• First Lady Sandra Deal Makes Public Library Donations

• S&P Capital IQ Equity Research Forecasts Volatility Ahead in 2016 Healthcare Sector Outlook

• Zillow: Rents to Flatten in 2016

• Eight in 10 U.S. Investors Can Stomach Market Downturns

January 27, 2016

• Governor Deal Touts Economic Impact of Georgia Tourism Industry

• TSYS to Acquire TransFirst in $2.35B Deal

• Deal Reached in Georgia Craft Brewery Battle

• National GED Test Changes Have Positive Impact on Georgia Students

• SunTrust Super Bowl 50 Ad: Americans Need Financial Breathing Room

• Georgia Tourism and the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Unveil New Visitor Information Center

• Sustainable Corrugated to Create 62 Jobs, Invest $15M in Dalton-Whitfield

• Huddle House Serves Up Record Growth in 2015