January 2017 News

January 31, 2017

• Israeli Deputy Consul General Speaks in Athens

• Athens Bookshop Shortlisted for National Bookstore Award

• Georgia United Credit Union, UGA Team Up to Offer Free Assistance with Tax Returns through April

• Georgia Power Names Pedro Cherry to Lead Customer Service & Operations

• Delta Systems Return to Normal; Some Flight Cancellations Linger

• SunTrust: Financial Stability is a Top Trait Americans Consider Important in a Partner

• SBA Seeks Hosts and Contestants in Georgia for 2017 InnovateHER Competition

• Governor Announces Georgia’s Older Adults Cabinet

• Georgia Gas Prices Continue Steady Drop

• Lt. Governor Cagle Unveils Measure to Prioritize Georgia’s Transportation Initiatives

• Kia to be the First Brand to Launch a Super Bowl Commercial on Facebook Messenger

• President Trump Announces Manufacturing Jobs Initiative

• PwC US Anticipates Super Bowl LI to Generate Approximately $190M in Direct Spending for the Greater Houston Area

• Study: U.S. Firms Expect Economic Growth in 2017, and Plan to Deploy Cash

January 30, 2017

• Athens Represented at Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol

• FourAthens Outlines Economic Impact, Presents Awards

• Two State Transportation Board Members Re-elected

• Diana Food to Invest $50M in Banks County

• Georgia Council for the Arts Launches New Georgia Teaching Artists Registry

• UGA Leadership Conference Includes Community Award and Keynote Session on Digital Marketing

• Attorney General Chris Carr Appointed to National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking

• Georgia Department of Education Releases Star Ratings for School Climate, Financial Efficiency

• Technology Association of Georgia Publication Lists Who’s Who in Sports Technology

• Here's What Americans Would Give Up to See Their Team Win the Super Bowl

• The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Increased