Goodwill of Middle Georgia & the CSRA Awarded $1M Grant from BlackRock Future Builders to Expand Skilled Trades Training in Georgia
Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA today announced $1 million in support through BlackRock Future Builders, a national philanthropic initiative funded by The BlackRock Foundation to train and support 50,000 American workers as they pursue careers in the skilled trades.
Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance
Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.
Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.
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Ga. Ports Tied to More than 19K Jobs in the CSRA, Study Finds
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Shell Knox Berry Named to First Community Board of Directors
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Augusta University, Savannah River Brewing Co. Partner to Launch Blonde Ale
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Partnership Project Supports Replanting Tree Canopy Lost to Hurricane Helene
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Tom Fanning Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
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Fall Fun is Here: Georgia’s New Map Highlights Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and More
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Dining Out Looks Different as U.S. Consumers Get Creative with Stretching Dollars
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59% of Corporate Gift Recipients Would Rather Get Nothing Than Something That Feels Generic
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MEC Plans Approximately 140 New Jobs in Thomson
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Mayville Engineering Company plans to create approximately 140 ...
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Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the ...
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Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit
Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System ...
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Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees
The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, ...
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New Hull College Dean Embraces Academia After Corporate Career
The 2026-27 academic school year started not only with the Class of 2030 being ...
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From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story
Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After ...
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