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• Office of the Governor & the Georgia Historical Society Induct Sonny Deriso and Craig Menear as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

  May 02, 2025

  Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2025 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen

  May 02, 2025

  In part 2 of our interview with Parker’s Kitchen Founder and Executive Chairman, Greg Parker, he shares how giving back has become part of the DNA at Parker’s Kitchen – giving away more than $30 million in the last six years. In his first interview since becoming Executive Chairman, Greg Parker shares career insights and how lasting success stems from service and generosity.

• Planning Department Hosting “Building a Stronger & Smarter Community” Public Presentation May 8th

  May 01, 2025

  The community is invited to join the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department and Urban3 consultants for a "Building a Stronger & Smarter Community” public presentation related to the economic impact of development in Athens-Clarke County.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year

  May 01, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2025. Jason Colbert, a Nursing student from Southeastern Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor from Central Georgia Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

• Former Georgia Senator David Perdue Confirmed As Ambassador To China

  April 30, 2025

  The U.S. Senate confirmed former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., Tuesday as United States ambassador to China, multiple news outlets reported.

• BlackRock Foundation & TCSG Partner to Launch The BlackRock Foundation Empowerment Fund

  April 29, 2025

  The BlackRock Foundation announced a two-year, $1 million grant to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation to launch The BlackRock Foundation Empowerment Fund. The new fund will enable Technical College System of Georgia students to complete training programs, expanding the pool of skilled workers for Georgia’s rapidly growing construction and advanced manufacturing sectors.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Receives More Than $700,000 for New Second Chance Program

  April 28, 2025

  In celebration of Second Chance Month, Goodwill of North Georgia is excited to unveil its new initiative, the LifeLaunch: Growth Opportunities 4 Program. This program aims to provide second chances and fresh starts for individuals impacted by the legal system, while actively working to break down barriers they face in their journey toward reintegration.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2025 Logistics Summit

  April 25, 2025

  The Georgia Center of Innovation hosted hundreds of attendees at the 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the intersection of technology and logistics, updates on infrastructure investments, and how the state is preparing the future workforce to support growth.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen

  April 25, 2025

  Parker’s Kitchen, and its Founder Greg Parker, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for prioritizing people and community— illustrating how genuine care translates into a company culture of loyalty and generosity.

• Midday Meetup with CCSD Business Procurement Team Set for April 29th

  April 24, 2025

  All local businesses and individuals interested in doing business with the Clarke County School District are invited to Chick-fil-A in Athens on Tuesday, April 29th, for a Midday Meetup with the CCSD Procurement Team.

• $36M College Station Kroger Marketplace in Athens to Host Official Ribbon Cutting on April 30th

  April 22, 2025

  On Wednesday, April 30th, at 8:00 a.m., the new College Station Kroger Marketplace, located at 2040 Barnett Shoals Rd in Athens, Georgia, will open for business at 8:00 a.m. with an official ribbon cutting ceremony .

• Governor Kemp Signs Tort Reform into Law, Capping 20 Years of Legislative Advocacy from Georgia Chamber

  April 22, 2025

  On Monday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and greater business community celebrated after Governor Brian Kemp signed into law SB 68 and SB 69, the two bills comprising his meaningful, comprehensive tort reform package.

• Lady Belle Wins 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest

  April 21, 2025

  A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition, beating out a record 173 products submitted in 12 categories.

• AG Chris Carr Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Competition to Benefit Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 17, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 14th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks. Since its inception, the Legal Food Frenzy has generated $6.7 million representing more than 26.8 million meals for those in need.

• University System Sets Spring Enrollment Record

  April 17, 2025

  Student enrollment at Georgia’s public colleges and universities reached 345,823 this semester, an all-time record for the spring, the University System of Georgia’s vice chancellor of research and policy analysis reported Wednesday.

• Governor Signs Legislation Delivering More than $1 Billion in Tax Cuts & Relief to Georgians

  April 16, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state and local leaders signed legislation at a ceremony in Cobb County delivering more than $1 billion in significant tax relief to hardworking Georgians through an acceleration of the largest tax cut in state history and a third, one-time tax refund.

• ACE Proudly Celebrates Dual Milestone: 25 Years of Growing Georgia Businesses and Deploying $250M in Loans

  April 16, 2025

  ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs proudly celebrates a dual milestone- its 25th anniversary and deploying over a quarter billion dollars in lending capital, which has fueled the growth and success of more than 2,800 small businesses in Georgia.

• 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia

  April 15, 2025

  The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is proud to announce the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing trailblazing organizations that are making significant contributions to the state’s technology landscape.

• Parker’s Kitchen, A Savannah-Based Convenience Store Chain, Named First goBeyondProfit Champion of 2025

  April 10, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Savannah-based Parker’s Kitchen and its Founder and Executive Chairman, Greg Parker, as the recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

• UPS Makes Bold Moves with Ground Portfolio Expansion

  April 10, 2025

  UPS is doubling down on its customer-first strategy by expanding its end-to-end portfolio with two ground shipping options for residential and commercial shippers: UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing. In today’s dynamic market, global logistics continues to evolve, and UPS is moving forward to deliver for customers of all needs and sizes.

• New Report Published to Help Georgia Businesses and Communities Prepare for Tariff Measures

  April 09, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the publication of Tariffs Briefing: April 2025 - New U.S. Tariffs + Potential Georgia Impact, a report written to help Georgia businesses and communities prepare for the new tariff measures announced by the Trump Administration.

• Governor Brian Kemp Joins Safe Digging Stakeholders to Proclaim April 2025 as Safe Digging Month

  April 09, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp met with key stakeholders from the safe digging community to issue an official proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Safe Digging Month in Georgia.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Georgia Ports Grows March Container Trade 22.5%

  April 08, 2025

  In its busiest March ever, the Port of Savannah’s container trade increased by 22.5 percent or 98,000 TEUs compared to the same month last year. In intermodal cargo, the Port of Savannah set an all-time record of 52,645 containers moved by rail, an increase of 17 percent over the same month last year.

• Strong Series of Pro-Business Legislation Secures Full Passage During 2025 Legislative Session

  April 07, 2025

  Following Sine Die, the final day of the Legislative Session, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce highlighted the strong series of pro-business legislation that secured full passage during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session.

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