January 2021 News

January 29, 2021

• Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Theme for 2021

• Georgia House Bill Seeks Extension of COVID Liability Protections for Businesses, Hospitals

• To Build Rural Internet Lines, Georgia is Set to Spend Millions

• U.S. Department Of Labor Awards TCSG $4.85 Million in Strengthening Community College Training Grants

• a2b Fulfillment Celebrates 20 Years

• Gilmer Chamber Leaders Select Jennifer Grimmer as President

• Amerigroup Georgia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Georgia Announce Partnership with Wellspring Living to Address Human Trafficking

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Provides Update on Work of the Human Trafficking Unit and Georgia Efforts

• Survey Examines How Corporate Board Members Worldwide Are Navigating Governance Challenges In The COVID-19 Environment

• Existing-Home Sales Rise 0.7% in December, Annual Sales See Highest Level Since 2006

• Milliman Analysis: Competitive Pricing Rate for Pension Risk Transfer Costs Drops to 99.1% in December, Setting Another Record Low

January 28, 2021

• Georgia Department of Education Provides Funding for GNETS, School Districts

• ECG’s Grant Cagle Named Manager, Industrial Project Management

• Georgia Is the 17th Most Prepared State to Work From Home

• Secretary of State's Office Invites Georgians to Free Financial Education Webinar

• Georgia Legislator: Ban Private, For-profit State Prisons

• CEO of Latin American Association Santiago Marquez on DACA

• Charlie Harper: For The Love Of Country, Love

• New GA Chief: Firefighter Retention a Priority

• 2021’s Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

• Only 49% of Small Businesses Invest in SEO; 18% Say Never Will, Indicating a Missed Opportunity to Gain New Customers

• More Than Half of US Companies Are Under Financial or Operational Stress and 14% Are in Distress as Pandemic's Economic Impact Deepens

January 27, 2021

• Finalists Named for 2021 Fayette County Teacher of Year

• Georgia-Based Health Care Staffing Company Working To Meet Demands Amid Pandemic

• Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons to Retire No. 44 for 2021 Season in Honor of Hank Aaron