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• Travis Cooper Named ACCGov Chief Information Officer

  News, August 14, 2020

• USG Board of Regents Endorses More than $39M in UGA Capital Projects for FY22

  Features, August 14, 2020

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday endorsed more than $39 million in FY 2022 capital projects that will enhance research, outreach and teaching opportunities across the University of Georgia.

• Oconee Financial Corporation Completes Private Placement of $10.0 Million of Subordinated Notes

  News, August 14, 2020

• The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee Gets New Name, New Wheels

  News, August 14, 2020

• 2020 Georgia National Fair Cancelled

  News, August 14, 2020

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Date and Time for Prestigious Four Pillar Award

  Features, August 14, 2020

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Doug Hertz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Distributors, with its 31st annual Four Pillar Award virtually on October 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. His embodiment of the Council’s ‘Four Pillars’ of leadership – Quality, Responsibility, Vision and Integrity – and exemplification of the Council’s mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth sets an example for everyone.

• Software Company Skynamo Opens North American Headquarters in Cobb County

  News, August 14, 2020

• UnitedHealthcare Appoints Junior Harewood CEO of Georgia and Alabama Health Plan

  News, August 14, 2020

• Google Announces $1M Georgia Google.org Impact Challenge Winners and Kicks Off ‘People’s Choice’ Voting

  News, August 14, 2020

• USDA Announces New State Executive Director for Farm Service Agency in Georgia

  News, August 14, 2020

• GDOL Awaiting Funding Specifics

  News, August 14, 2020

• Lt. Governor Duncan Appoints Committee to Study Law Enforcement Reform

  News, August 14, 2020

• CEO Confidence Marginally Improved in Q3

  News, August 14, 2020

• Metro Home Prices Grow in 96% of Metro Areas in Second Quarter of 2020

  News, August 14, 2020

• Barberitos Defies the Odds by Experiencing Sales Growth

  News, August 13, 2020

• Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant Applications Open

  News, August 13, 2020

• Revised Georgia Access 1332 Waiver Sent to CMS

  News, August 13, 2020

• State Election Board Gives Unanimous Green Light to Online Absentee Ballot Portal

  Features, August 13, 2020

  Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously voted to approve a rule authorizing the Secretary of State’s upcoming online absentee ballot request form portal.

• United Health Foundation Donates $750,000 to Support Maternal Health Needs of Georgia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, August 13, 2020

• Senate VA Committee Advances Loeffler Priorities to Improve Health Care for Veterans

  News, August 13, 2020

• RAND Corp. Recognizes Georgia as a National Leader in Voter Access during a Pandemic

  News, August 13, 2020

• Federal Government Exceeds Small Business Contracting Goals by Awarding Record-Breaking $132.9B to Small Businesses

  News, August 13, 2020

• Athens-based Creature Comforts Opening Brewery and Taproom in Los Angeles

  Features, August 12, 2020

  Creature Comforts Brewing Co., one of the fastest growing, respected and recognized new breweries in the U.S., today announces its expansion to Los Angeles with the planned opening of a new brewery and taproom. Slated for Summer 2021, this represents the first time that Creature Comforts, founded by the entrepreneurial trio of David Stein, Adam Beauchamp and Chris Herron, is expanding beyond its beloved home state of Georgia.

• Good Neighbor Award Nominations

  News, August 12, 2020

• University System of Georgia Reports Record Increase in Degrees Awarded

  News, August 12, 2020

• The Home Depot Donates a Half Million Kids Workshop Kits to Nonprofits; Offers Live-Stream and Digital Workshops

  News, August 12, 2020

• U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.1M in CARES Act Funding to Boost Economic Development Programs Critical to Helping Georgia Respond to Coronavirus

  News, August 12, 2020

• Georgia Foundation for Public Education Awards 27 Rural Education Fund Grants to Georgia Schools, Districts​

  News, August 12, 2020

• GDOL Addresses Outstanding Claims

  News, August 12, 2020

• Secretary of State Raffensperger Partners with U.S. Election Assistance Commission to Recruit Poll Workers

  News, August 12, 2020

• Senator David Perdue Highlights New COVID-19 Testing Available to Georgians

  News, August 12, 2020

• CEOs: Post-Covid Changes are Permanent and There are More to Come

  Features, August 12, 2020

  The need for business leaders and policy makers to fundamentally rethink the way they plan, invest and operate in the future is underlined in a new survey of 699 global CEOs released by PwC.

• Redfin Survey: 25% of Homebuyers Are Moving--Or Moving Sooner Than Planned--Because of the Pandemic

  News, August 12, 2020

• HelloFresh to Locate First Southeastern U.S. Facility in Newnan, Create More Than 750 Jobs

  News, August 11, 2020

• GDOT Awards Nearly $1.35B in FY 2020, Includes $33.2M in Construction Contracts in June

  Features, August 11, 2020

  In Fiscal Year 2020, the Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 330 projects, valued at approximately $1.349 billion. This includes 299 projects valued at approximately $1.18 billion, of which three were Design Build projects totaling $142.6 million. The remaining 31 projects, worth approximately $169 million, were locally let.

• Georgia Power Provides $75,000 Donation to United Negro College Fund to Support Next Generation

  News, August 11, 2020

• Atrium Health Brings Virtual Care Delivery System to Georgia

  News, August 11, 2020

• Thanks Mom & Dad Fund Helps More Than 10,000 Georgia Seniors Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, August 11, 2020

• Governor Brian Kemp Signs Historic Bill Which Improves Access to Healthcare by Removing Barriers on Georgia’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

  News, August 11, 2020

• AARP Georgia to Mobilize Older Voters Ahead of 2020 Elections

  News, August 11, 2020

• Small Business Employment Rebound Moderates in July

  News, August 11, 2020

• Tech Employment Gains Pause for the Month, CompTIA Analysis Shows

  News, August 11, 2020

• Survey Reveals How Americans will Cope with Higher Energy Bills this Summer while Staying Home Due to COVID-19

  News, August 11, 2020

• ACCGov Stormwater Management Named Education Program of Excellence

  News, August 10, 2020

• Athens-Clarke County Residents Urged to Get Counted in 2020 Census Before New Sept. 30 Deadline

  Features, August 10, 2020

  The Complete County Committee (CCC) of Athens-Clarke County is urging the 43.2% of county residents who have not yet responded to the 2020 Census to do so by the new September 30, 2020 deadline. Athens-Clarke County’s Census participation rate (56.8%) lags state (58.7%) and national completion rates (62.9%), putting the county at risk of losing critical funding and political influence.

• State School Superintendent Richard Woods on Return to School Concerns

  News, August 10, 2020

• Atlanta Business Leader Thomas M. Holder Elected Georgia Historical Society Board Chairman

  Features, August 10, 2020

  In an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind virtual gathering in the 181-year history of the Georgia Historical Society (GHS), the GHS Board of Curators met on July 30th via Zoom and elected Thomas M. Holder (Atlanta), Chairman and CEO of Holder Construction Company, as the new Board Chairman. Holder succeeds Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. (Atlanta/Albany) who served as GHS Chairman from 2018–2020.

• State FY 2020 Final Revenues Down -.04%, July Net Tax Revenues Up 17%

  News, August 10, 2020

• AG Chris Carr Continues to Advocate for Federal Pandemic Liability Protections, Urges Congress to Consider Safe to Work Act

  News, August 10, 2020

• Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Solicits Sub-grant Applications

  News, August 10, 2020

• Flowers Foods Provides Update on Strategic Priorities and Long-term Outlook

  News, August 10, 2020

• In COVID-19 Crisis, Older Americans Are More Resilient Than Younger Generations, Research Finds

  News, August 10, 2020

• July's Jobs Report: The Reopening's Last Gasp

  News, August 10, 2020

• Survey: Consumers Very Willing To Trade Personal Data for Financial Benefits

  News, August 10, 2020

• UGA President Jere Morehead Named to NCAAA Board of Governors and Board of Directors

  News, August 07, 2020

• U.S. Senator Tim Scott to Join Senior U.S. Senator David Perdue at the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon on August 11th

  Features, August 07, 2020

  The Georgia Chamber and senior U.S. Senator David Perdue announce that U.S. Senator Tim Scott will join the lineup of speakers at next Tuesday’s all-virtual Congressional Luncheon. Guest speakers for the luncheon will engage in a wide-ranging discussion on resiliency and recovery of the economy at the federal level.

• Gov. Kemp: Strong Start to Fiscal Year with $574 Million in New Investments, 3,629 Jobs Created

  Features, August 07, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced a strong start to the first month of fiscal year 2021, as the state attracted new investment projects. In the month of July, Georgia announced roughly $574 million in new investments and 3,629 new jobs created in nearly every region of the state.

• Lt. Governor Duncan Announces Members of Senate Study Committee

  News, August 07, 2020

• Governor Signs Civil Air Patrol Bill Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner

  News, August 07, 2020

• Senator Loeffler Honors 50th Anniversary of FLETC on Senate Floor

  News, August 07, 2020

• Southeastern Grocers and American Heart Association Strive to Beat Heart Disease and Stroke

  News, August 07, 2020

• Instagram Introduces Reels, Create and Discover Short Videos!

  News, August 07, 2020

• AAA Study Finds Flaws with Driver Assistance Technology

  News, August 07, 2020

• UGA President Commits an Additional $250,000 to Emergency Funds for Students in Need

  News, August 06, 2020

• Georgia Renaissance Festival is Postponed by Pandemic Again - Now to Spring 2021

  News, August 06, 2020

• Governor Kemp Signs Bipartisan Second Chance Bill

  News, August 06, 2020

• Senator David Perdue On Rebuilding Our Military

  News, August 06, 2020

• Governor Kemp Signs Legislation Allowing for Early Prescription Refills during Emergencies

  News, August 06, 2020

• AARP Survey: 83% of Global Executives Agree Multigenerational Workforce is Key to Growth and Success

  News, August 06, 2020

• Increased Economic Risk from COVID-19 puts Pressure on Mortgage Performance in 2020 Q1

  News, August 06, 2020

• Used Vehicle Prices Are on the Rise During the Coronavirus Pandemic, According to Edmunds

  News, August 06, 2020

• "Imagination Squared: Pathways to Resiliency" Exhibition at Lyndon House Arts Center

  News, August 05, 2020

• FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King Honored as HousingWire 2020 Women of Influence

  News, August 05, 2020

• OCS Hall of Fame Nomination Period Open

  News, August 05, 2020

• Governor Kemp Names Seven to Economic Development Board

  News, August 05, 2020

• Marsy's Law for Georgia Presents Beverly Muhammad with First Challenge Coin for Outstanding Victims' Rights Advocacy

  News, August 05, 2020

• Parent Company of Men’s Wearhouse Files for Bankruptcy

  News, August 05, 2020

• Prices of Affordable Homes Jumped 5.5% During the Pandemic

  News, August 05, 2020

• Padgett Business Services Names Jeff Phillips New CEO

  Features, August 04, 2020

  Padgett Business Services, one of North America’s largest accounting and business consulting providers, has named Jeff Phillips as the company’s new CEO. Phillips, an accomplished accounting industry leader and entrepreneur, will focus on franchisee support and growth, as well as increasing investments in new technologies and software to empower the Padgett brand.

• Synovus Makes $1 Million Contribution to UNCF, Names Scholarship Fund in Honor of State Representative Calvin Smyre

  News, August 04, 2020

• Georgia Gas Prices Decrease Slightly at the Pump

  News, August 04, 2020

• The Home Depot Opening Three New Distribution Centers in Georgia

  News, August 04, 2020

• Georgia Council for the Arts Accepting Grant Funding Applications

  News, August 04, 2020

• Georgia Launches State/Local Partnership to Connect Students to the Internet

  News, August 04, 2020

• Shaw Industries Publishes 2019 Sustainability Report, Advances sustain[HUMAN]ability Efforts

  News, August 04, 2020

• Truist Securities Created by Combination of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets

  News, August 04, 2020

• US DOL Hosts Virtual Event to Encourage Recruiting, Retaining Veterans

  News, August 04, 2020

• Study: HR Professionals Focus on Strategy, Productivity, and Technology Amid New Challenges

  News, August 04, 2020

• Delta’s Corporate Responsibility Report Pledges Continued Commitment to Social Impact and Sustainability in Face of Pandemic

  Features, August 03, 2020

  Delta’s 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week, highlights the airline’s continued commitment to employees, customers, sustainability and social impact.

• Governor Kemp Extends Public Health State of Emergency, Renews COVID-19 Restrictions

  Features, August 03, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.

• Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, Officials Urge Vigilance

  News, August 03, 2020

• State Completes 100% of Infection Control Surveys in Nursing Homes

  News, August 03, 2020

• Georgia Power Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias

  News, August 03, 2020

• Georgia Archives’ August Virtual Lunch and Learn with Ken Thomas

  News, August 03, 2020

• Pandemic has Adults across Generations More Concerned about Retirement and Social Security

  News, August 03, 2020

• New Study Shows Devastating Cost Of Failure To Coordinate Economic Reopenings

  News, August 03, 2020

• Georgia Delegation Ask Kemp to Put a Statue of John Lewis in US Captiol

  News, July 31, 2020

• Georgia Pays Out Over $11 Billion in Unemployment Benefits

  Features, July 31, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today it has paid out more than $11 billion in state and federal unemployment benefits since the middle of March. These payments include regular state unemployment insurance, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, and State Extended Benefits.

• Georgia World Congress Center Surge Beds to Re-Open, State Partners with Grady to Coordinate COVID-19 Patients Statewide

  News, July 31, 2020

• GaDOE Awarded $18.5M for Virtual and Personalized Learning

  News, July 31, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Education will receive an $18.5 million federal grant to expand virtual and personalized learning in the state.

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