January 2016 News

January 29, 2016

• Downtown Businesses Remain Optimistic Amid Store Closings

• Black History Month Events at UGA

• State House, Senate Split on New Medical Cannabis Bill

• Analysts Worry Amazon Take on UPS

• Georgia Ranks 20th as Retirement Destination; Baby Boomers Growing Segment of Atlanta’s Population

• College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience Debuts Two New Exhibits in 2016

• Horse Racing Bill Clears Georgia Senate Committee

• New Honorary Consul Aims to Raise Italy’s Profile in Georgia

• Randstad US: Employee Confidence Levels Remain High After Strong Economic Performance in Q4

• Half in U.S Say They Are Better Off Than Eight Years Ago

January 28, 2016

• Ecotourism, Natural Resource Conservation Proposed as Allies to Protect Natural Landscapes

• Athens Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.8% in December

• Athens and Georgia Economies Expected to Have a Strong 2016

• State Charter Schools Commission Receives Perfect Score on National Assessment

• Diet Coke Delights Fans Nationwide with Millions of Unique, Colorful Package Designs

• ASU & CSU Presidents Among Those Appointed to Georgia Council on Economic Education

• State GAC Day Held for Georgia's Credit Unions

• First Lady Sandra Deal Makes Public Library Donations

• S&P Capital IQ Equity Research Forecasts Volatility Ahead in 2016 Healthcare Sector Outlook

• Zillow: Rents to Flatten in 2016

• Eight in 10 U.S. Investors Can Stomach Market Downturns

January 27, 2016

• Avid Presents R. Gregory Christie and Freedom in Congo Square

• University of Georgia Professor Honored with National Award

• Governor Deal Touts Economic Impact of Georgia Tourism Industry

• TSYS to Acquire TransFirst in $2.35B Deal