August 2019 News

August 30, 2019

• Three Rivers Gains in Jobs in July

• Atlanta Motor Speedway Opens Camping Facilities to Dorian Evacuees

• A Calling to Give Back: First-Generation College Graduate Lucey, UWG Alumna and CEO, Endows Scholarship

• Georgia Credit Union Affiliates Announces Statewide Award Winners

• Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Solicits Sub-Grant Applications

• Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency in 12 Counties

• Georgia DOT Prepared for Hurricane Dorian Impacts

• ATDC Launches Initiative with the Community Bankers Association of Georgia to Bring Innovative Financial Technology Solutions to Community Banks

• Bath Planet and Habitat for Humanity Enter National Partnership

• AG Chris Carr Urges the FCC to Strengthen Efforts to Stop Robocalls

• Prepare Now for Hurricane Dorian’s Arrival, UGA Climatologist Says

• Inbound Marketing Strategies Yield Positive Results and Increased Leads for Businesses, Survey Finds

August 29, 2019

• Fischer Senior Village Proposal Withdrawn – for Now

• Sen. Isakson to Resign U.S. Senate Seat at End of 2019

• Governor Kemp, State School Superintendent Richard Woods Lead Effort on Education Standards

• Georgia State: Shocks Put Economy On Lowered Growth Path, Despite Expected Federal Reserve Cuts

• Charlie Harper: Isakson’s Retirement Brings GOP Future into Focus

• Georgia DOT Restricts Construction-Related Lane Closures for Labor Day Weekend

• Unisys Lands $25M Contract with the State of Georgia

• UGA Institute of Government Strategic Planning Boosts Workforce Development in Georgia

• Labor Day Expected to Boost New Vehicle Sales in August, Edmunds Forecasts

• Expedia Reveals When to Book Flights for the 2019 Holiday Season

• Study Finds Nearly Half of Employees Experience Layoff Anxiety Despite Record Low Unemployment Rates and Upward Economic Growth

August 28, 2019

• Rotarians Recognized for Outstanding Efforts

• Big Impact: UWG Contributes $604M to Regional Economy