Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state has again secured the No. 1 state for business ranking by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 13th year in a row, demonstrating an unmatched consistency in creating a successful, business-friendly environment.
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TCSG Sets New Records for Graduates, Credentials, and Job Placement
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Augusta Builder Mark Ivey Takes Helm as President of Home Builders Association of Georgia
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2026 Joint and Senate Study Committee Appointments Announced
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Georgia Department of Education Recognizes Economic Development Partnership Districts
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Secretary of State’s Office Brings Financial Literacy and Live Music to 1,300 Georgia Students
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93% of Job Seekers Say They Are AI-Ready, but 41% of Employers Expect Advanced Skills
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Bloomberg Law Survey Finds Nearly Half of Attorneys Report Worsening Well-Being
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Survey Finds Trust and Human Oversight Key to Employee Adoption of Emerging Payroll Technologies
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Future-Ready: U.S. News Rankings Spotlight Terry College’s Comprehensive Strengths
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2026-27 Oconee County Schools District Teacher of the Year Named
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ACC Commission to Vote on Change to Downtown Street Food Vendors
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GEEARS Honors Georgia Early Childhood Leaders and Raises More Than $140,000 to Advance Its Mission
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TCSG Foundation Raises More Than $700,000 at Inaugural Pathways to Graduation Gala
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Georgia Hospitals Generate $145 Billion in Statewide Economic Impact
The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest economic impact report, showing that Georgia hospitals ...
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Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment as Unemployment Falls to 3.2%
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Former Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning Named Sole Finalist for USG Chancellor
Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Regents of the University System of ...
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GFB: Who’s Behind Your Claim: A.I. or a Real Person
When it comes to insurance claims, technology can help make the process faster, but it’s the people behind the process who make sure it’s done right. In this video, Constance Gore, Senior Claims Manager at Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, explains how experienced claims professionals use technology to help members navigate the claims process, without sacrificing the human connection. Because when life doesn’t go as planned, insurance shouldn’t just be about processing a claim, it’s about helping neighbors get back on their feet.
Introducing the New Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture: Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt was recently named the new Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. Hear from Andrew on how the organization is preparing the next generation of Georgia leaders for success in agriculture, including the Foundation’s three pillars - SEED, GROW and HARVEST - and its vision to equip Georgians with the knowledge, experience and resources needed to address agriculture’s challenges and preserve the future of farming.
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