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  • Generosity's Importance to Georgia Employees Hits an All-Time High

    October 23, 2026

    The case for business generosity has never been stronger — and for the first time, the 2026 Business Generosity Report captures specific employee performance impacts many executives have been seeing for years.

  • Cities to Lawmakers: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

    October 22, 2026

    Georgia city officials told the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding and Budgeting on October 21st that property tax changes need to fit very different local budgets and that state lawmakers should consider giving cities more tools instead of new limits.

  • College Square Redesign Project Opening Celebration on Saturday

    October 21, 2026

    The Athens Downtown Development Authority (ADDA), in partnership with the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov), will officially celebrate the grand opening of the newly redesigned College Square on Saturday, October 24th.

  • Leadership Georgia Announces Class of 2027

    October 21, 2026

    The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants selected for the organization’s Class of 2027.

  • Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Rural Georgia Must Lead Our Next Chapter

    October 21, 2026

    There is a tendency to talk about Georgia's success as though it simply happened. It didn't. Someone built the Georgia we love, generations who invested in roads and schools and ports, recruited factories to courthouse-square towns, opened businesses, and cared for land they hoped to hand down to their children.

  • For Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and His Wife, Joan, This Mission Is Personal

    October 20, 2026

    For Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and his wife, Joan, the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit is more than a worthwhile cause. It’s personal.

  • Majority of Small Business Owners Rely on Their Businesses to Fund Their Future, New Survey Finds

    October 20, 2026

    For many U.S. small business owners, their financial future depends heavily on the businesses they've built, yet new research reveals significant gaps in the planning and preparation needed to support a successful exit.

  • Georgia Executives and Employees Agree on AI's Biggest Risk

    October 16, 2026

    The 2026 Business Generosity Report shows that executives and employees agree on surprisingly little about AI except for one crucial aspect. Both groups are equally concerned about the loss of human connection and damage to company culture.

  • Georgia Marks Nine Consecutive Months of Record Labor Force and Employment Growth

    October 16, 2026

    The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s labor force and employment smashed records for the ninth consecutive month in September, hitting historic highs of 5.5 million workers and 5.3 million jobs alongside a 50-year low in initial jobless claims.

  • Georgians Shatter First Day Early Voting Record

    October 15, 2026

    Georgians came to the polls in droves on the first day of early voting, breaking the midterm election early voting record with more than 188,600 ballots cast, an increase of more than 53,000 voters over the 2022 midterm election.

  • Georgia Restaurant Association Announces Finalists for the 2026 GRACE Awards

    October 15, 2026

    The Georgia Restaurant Association is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards. Celebrating its 18th year, the GRACE Awards recognize the people and organizations whose leadership and talent continue to strengthen Georgia’s restaurant and hospitality industry.

  • UCB Dedicates Site for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Campus in Georgia

    October 14, 2026

    UCB marked the dedication of the future site of its new U.S. biologics manufacturing campus at Rowen in Gwinnett County. The ceremony brought together Georgia, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Gwinnett County officials, the Belgium Consulate, UCB leaders, community partners, and industry stakeholders to celebrate the future site of one of the largest life sciences manufacturing investments in Georgia history.

  • Joe Brownlee Named Vice President of Region External Affairs for Georgia Power

    October 13, 2026

    Georgia Power has named Joe Brownlee as its new vice president of Region External Affairs, effective immediately. Brownlee is currently the region executive for the company’s South Region and based in Valdosta.

  • President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount: Building a More Connected, Resilient Georgia

    October 13, 2026

    When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the call. We simply trust someone will answer, understand our emergency and send help as quickly as possible.

  • Georgia Employees Are Turning Down Higher Pay to Work for Generous Companies

    October 09, 2026

    Employees are not just saying generosity matters to them. They are making financial decisions because of it. goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO recently released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a study of how generosity shapes the modern workplace. This week's findings detail the career and financial decisions employees are making in pursuit of a generous workplace.

  • University System of Georgia Confers Record 86,660 Degrees in FY2026

    October 08, 2026

    The University System of Georgia set a new record in fiscal year 2026 by conferring 86,660 degrees — a 4.9% increase over the previous year.

  • The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Seeks Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards

    October 06, 2026

    The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Preservation Awards, an annual list of preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. The submission deadline is Monday, Dec. 7, 2026; winners will be announced in April 2027.

  • Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance

    October 02, 2026

    Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.

  • Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients

    October 02, 2026

    The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.

  • BankSouth Donates $100,000 to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital

    October 01, 2026

    BankSouth recently contributed $100,000 to St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program. The contribution will help support the hospital's continued delivery of high-quality healthcare and strengthen access to essential services for the local community.

  • Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight

    October 01, 2026

    Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.

  • Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit

    October 01, 2026

    Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.

  • Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees

    September 30, 2026

    The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, and Doug Hertz, leading businessman and philanthropist, have been named the 2027 Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

  • From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story

    September 29, 2026

    Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After aging out, he struggled to find the right direction in college. Then he discovered aviation maintenance.

  • In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms

    September 28, 2026

    Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms fired back, with her campaign saying that she had already met with farmers and unveiled her own plan.

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