Features
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Residents Sought for 14 Positions on Nine Policy-Making Boards by Friday
July 12, 2023
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking qualified candidates to fill the terms on important policy-making boards. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, July 14th.
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Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference
July 12, 2023
The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.
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Georgia Chamber Releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard
July 12, 2023
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest and most influential business advocacy organization, has released its official 2023 Legislative Scorecard showcasing how members of the general assembly voted on the business community’s top issues during the legislative session.
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New Study Finds Unanimous Agreement – Generosity is Critical to Business
July 11, 2023
In today’s polarized environment, employed adults in Georgia agree on the importance of generosity in business finds a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO. The data confirms that employees are paying attention to how you execute your generosity commitments.
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Small Business Owners Study: American Dream Defined by Comfort, Happiness & Freedom
July 10, 2023
New survey results from GoDaddy, show that almost three-quarters of U.S. small business owners say their perception of the American Dream has changed.
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Rural Entrepreneurs Face Opportunities and Obstacles
July 07, 2023
Rural small businesses face a unique set of challenges, but they also have advantages over their urban and suburban counterparts – such as a tendency to be more profitable.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Dynamism in Georgia’s Economy
July 06, 2023
Economic Dynamism is a term that refers to an economy’s adaptability, resiliency, competitiveness, and ability to respond to disruption. Georgia is no stranger to adaptability and resiliency, proven through our emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the nation’s leading economies.
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact
June 30, 2023
Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.
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MBA Admissions Director Opens Doors for Up-and-Coming Business Leaders
June 29, 2023
The University of Georgia Executive and Professional MBA programs, housed in the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, have seen record enrollment in recent years. With nearly 400 students enrolled in the programs in fall 2022, the programs offer working professionals the opportunity to earn an MBA on a schedule that works for them.
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Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary
June 29, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.
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Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President
June 28, 2023
Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.
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Residents Sought for 14 Positions on Nine Policy-Making Boards
June 27, 2023
The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following terms on important policy-making boards.
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AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards
June 27, 2023
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges
June 23, 2023
Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.
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Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah
June 23, 2023
The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.
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New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives
June 22, 2023
Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
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Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow
June 22, 2023
The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.
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Creative Breeding Ground: Athens Oozes Originality
June 21, 2023
Creative-heavy Athens, Georgia, with a population of just under 128,000 residents, can claim itself as the hometown of many in entertainment. They range from actors, producers, artists, writers, musicians, rock bands (R.E.M, The B-52’s), athletes and the list goes on, exhaustively.
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Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight
June 21, 2023
As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.
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Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia
June 21, 2023
Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.
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Neil Stevens of Oconee State Bank Elected as Chair of Community Bankers Association of Georgia
June 20, 2023
Neil Stevens, President & CEO, Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Bankers Association of Georgia. Nominations for the 2023-24 CBA Board of Directors were announced and approved at CBA’s Annual convention held in Charleston, SC.