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• Educators and Groups Want to Address Teacher Shortage

  February 21, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage. The move is necessary as a generation of teachers nears retirement after two decades and more in the classroom, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

• CEO Confidence Increased Sharply in Q1 2025

  February 21, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council increased by 9 points, the highest level in three years. For the first time since early 2022, the Measure was well above 50 in Q1 2025, indicating that CEOs have shifted from the cautious optimism that prevailed in 2024 to a more confident optimism

• Record-breaking Heart and Soul Gala Raises Over $800,000 for Good Samaritan Hospital

  February 20, 2025

  The 2025 Heart and Soul Gala, held at The Ritz-Carlton ballroom, was an unprecedented success, raising over $800,000 in gross proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.

• goBeyondProfit Founder Rick Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship

  February 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, is proud to celebrate its founder, Rick Jackson, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

• GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference

  February 19, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 18, 2025

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt—a premier statewide initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Georgia Breaks Export Records, Rises in Total Trade

  February 14, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% that outpaced the national average of 2.3%.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• The Bell Hotel Opens in Downtown Athens

  February 13, 2025

  The Bell Hotel, located at 183 West Clayton Street in downtown Athens, Georgia, is delighted to announce its grand opening February 11th, following the completion of a two-year renovation.

• Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment

  February 13, 2025

  At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.

• Governor Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill Moving in State Senate

  February 12, 2025

  Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing.

• Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future

  February 11, 2025

  Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• More than 17,000 Rural Georgia Students Supported in Innovative Partnership with Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Education

  February 07, 2025

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced the tremendous statewide impact of their 2024 partnership to meet workforce preparedness needs in rural communities.

• 5th Annual In Good Company Report Celebrates Over 2,200 Generous Companies

  February 06, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today released its 2025 In Good Company Report. This 5th annual list recognizes over 2,200 Georgia businesses of all sizes that have pledged to make generosity a core value of their operations.

• House Panel OKs $40.5B Mid-Year State Budget

  February 06, 2025

  Georgia House budget writers approved a $40.5 billion mid-year state budget Wednesday that would take advantage of a huge surplus to fund improvements to the state’s prison system and provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Helene.

• CCSD Announces 2025 Star Students, Cedar Shoals Senior Named 'System' Winner

  February 05, 2025

  The Clarke County School District is pleased to announce its STAR Students from Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools for the 2024-25 school year.

• One-Third of Corporate Leaders List Cost Management as Their Most Critical Priority for 2025

  February 05, 2025

  Business leaders around the world are entering 2025 facing significant challenges and opportunities. Many are responding to policy shifts in the United States as economic and geopolitical uncertainty collides with the need for strategic investment.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 04, 2025

  GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• St. Mary’s Donates 2.5 Tons of Frozen Turkeys to Those in Need

  February 03, 2025

  Just before the holiday season began, St. Mary's Health Care System and its colleagues and volunteers donated 281 frozen turkeys – weighing more than 2.5 tons – to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to help families in need this holiday season.

• Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia

  February 03, 2025

  Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.

• Governor Kemp Unveils Comprehensive Tort Reform Package

  January 31, 2025

  Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled comprehensive tort reform legislation Thursday aimed at reining in huge jury verdicts Republicans say are making it hard for Georgia citizens and businesses to afford insurance premiums.

• AT&T Names Riley Blount as President of AT&T Georgia

  January 31, 2025

  Riley Blount has been named state president of AT&T Georgia. She succeeds Venessa Harrison, who recently announced her retirement after a four-decade career with AT&T.

• Announcing the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 Recipients

  January 31, 2025

  Titan CEO is pleased to announce the 2025 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

• UGA’s Commitment to Excellence Drives Record-Breaking Year

  January 30, 2025

  University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead delivered his 2025 State of the University Address yesterday, highlighting historic achievements in research funding, student success and economic impact while emphasizing UGA’s relentless pursuit of excellence across all aspects of its mission.

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