July 2016 News

July 29, 2016

• UGA Launches Initiative to Increase Graduate Enrollment, Create New Programs

• United Way of Northeast Georgia Readies for Campaign Kickoff

• Athens Named as Great City for Renters

• U.S. Sen. Isakson Talks Terrorism, Military Cuts, Syrian Refugee, More

• Recap of Governor Deal’s Trade Mission to Germany

• Georgia Hospital Industry Fires Back at Feds’ Quality Ratings

• Polymer Logistics Breaks Ground on New Service Center in Georgia

• Governor Deal Announces Start of Statewide Tax-free Holiday Weekend

• Aflac Reports Profit of $707M on $5.4B in Q2

• Georgia Gasoline Under $2 a Gallon

• TAG Announces Creation of Talent Advisory Group

• Travelers Not Deterred from Flying this Summer According to Recent Survey

• Small Business Owners Put Everything They Have Into Their Businesses-- Nearly Nine in 10 Say It's All Worth It

July 28, 2016

• Metro Athens’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.6%

• UGA Mourns the Loss of Legendary Illustrator Jack Davis

• How High are Capital Gains Taxes in Georgia?

• Georgia DNR Seeks Applications for Conservation Teacher of the Year

• AT&T Names New VP & General Manager for Georgia

• Southern Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings

• Georgia Tourism Awards Funding to 13 Tourism Projects

• Georgia Innovators Make Hub Magazine’s Diversity in Technology List

• Coca-Cola's Sales Fall 5% in 2Q, but Earnings Top Expectations

• 5 Family-Fun Eccentric Excursions in Georgia

• Pending Home Sales Marginally Rise in June

• Faster Payments to Small Businesses Leads to Job Growth