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• WorkSource Georgia & GeorgiaDOL to Connect Skilled Workers with Cutting-Edge Private Sector Jobs

  September 17, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia’s WorkSource Georgia and the Georgia Department of Labor reaffirmed yesterday their shared commitment to strengthening Georgia’s workforce by helping unemployed Georgians transition into high-demand careers across the private sector.

• Augusta University Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting For New MCG Atlanta Campus

  September 16, 2025

  Since 2015, students from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have been conducting a portion of their clinical rotations at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now, the hospital will be home to nearly 50 third- and fourth-year students for the final two years of their clerkship training at what will be known as MCG Atlanta at Wellstar Health System.

• Report Reveals Challenges in Disaster Response for Georgia Farmers after Hurricane Helene

  September 16, 2025

  A new report released by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) reveals the immense challenges Georgia farmers faced in the first 72 hours following Hurricane Helene, the deadliest U.S. storm since Hurricane Katrina.

• Georgia Economic Development Investments Break New Record

  September 15, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of steady growth for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2025, supporting 423 facility expansions and new locations.

• Debbie Antonelli as Keynote Speaker for 2025 Women in Business Signature Event

  September 12, 2025

  The Augusta Metro Chamber is honored to welcome nationally acclaimed basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Women in Business Signature Event, Champions On and Off the Court. Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, at The Bell Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

• Data Reveals Political Minefield in the Workplace and the Generosity Defense

  September 12, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals a concerning rise in political disruption, creating new challenges for leaders trying to build a unified, positive, and generous culture. The report reveals where executives and employees feel most vulnerable to political tensions at work.

• Georgia Power Partners with GPB & Georgia Historical Society to Relaunch "Today In Georgia History" Series

  September 11, 2025

  Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting to refresh and relaunch the Emmy award-winning series “Today in Georgia History.” This relaunch aligns with the start of the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States. "Today in Georgia History" will be available across GPB’s statewide network, reaching nine television stations and 21 radio stations.

• MAU Announces Promotion of Baker Edwards Hatcher to President

  September 10, 2025

  MAU Workforce Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Baker Edwards Hatcher to President of MAU, Inc. Founded in 1973, MAU is a family-owned workforce solutions company serving the manufacturing, supply chain, and technology sectors.

• StandardAero Celebrates Grand Opening of Major Expansion to Its Business Aviation MRO Facility in Augusta

  September 08, 2025

  StandardAero celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded business aviation facility at Augusta Regional Airport. The larger campus increases the company’s capacity to serve business aviation operators across North America and beyond, while bringing approximately 100 new technically skilled jobs and investment to the region.

• The Loyalty Paradox – Getting Generosity ‘Right’ Has Real Business Consequences

  September 05, 2025

  While leaders focus on external market pressures, the 2025 Business Generosity Report suggests a surprising retention challenge is quietly unfolding within their organizations.

• General Assembly Looking to Reinvigorate State-run Venture Capital Fund

  September 04, 2025

  Georgia lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a state-run venture capital fund that was created a dozen years ago.

• Why Georgia Stays on Top: GDEcD's Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next

  September 03, 2025

  In a recent interview with Site Selection magazine, Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Misti Martin shared how the state’s strong partnerships, infrastructure investments, and business-first mindset continue to deliver.

• Georgia Job Growth Expected To Accelerate in 2026 as Economy Adapts to Global Shifts

  September 02, 2025

  Georgia is enduring its fair share of hits, ranging in spectrum from federal layoffs and spending cuts, less tourism from abroad to a pullback in film and TV spending by big Hollywood studios. But the Peach State’s multifaceted economy is also benefiting from a boom in data center construction, continued in-migration of retirees, and an expected boost to the state’s aerospace industry due to European NATO nations pledging to boost defense spending in the coming years.

• Columbia County Chamber Launches “Future Forward: A CSRA Development Summit”

  August 28, 2025

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Economic Development Authority of Columbia County, is gearing up for its inaugural Future Forward: A CSRA Development Summit, set for Thursday, September 4th, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America

  August 28, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement Award

  August 28, 2025

  At the 2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, was honored by his election to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the ITS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

• Georgia Ports Economic Impact Jumps 7% in 2024

  August 27, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2023, the period covered by the previous study.

• Health Connect South 2025: Atlanta’s Premier Health Collaboration Event Returns with Stellar Speaker Line-Up

  August 27, 2025

  Health Connect South, the Southeast’s leading healthcare collaboration gathering, is returning on September 17 at the Georgia Aquarium to unite innovators, policy leaders, health executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the theme of forging meaningful regional partnerships.

• USG Foundation Raises $4.5M, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia

  August 26, 2025

  The University System of Georgia Foundation announced a major step forward in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised more than $4.5 million this past weekend from generous sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for USG students across the state.

• Sen. Ossoff, Reps. Bishop, Carter, Collins, and Scott Headline the 2025 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

  August 26, 2025

  On August 20, 2025, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Congressional Luncheon, the premier event convening Georgia’s federal elected officials and the statewide business community.

• United Way of the CSRA Launches Annual Campaign with Bold New Impact Goal

  August 25, 2025

  On Friday, The United Way of the CSRA officially kicked off its annual campaign surrounded by local community leaders and volunteers, by unveiling this year’s powerful theme, “United Is The Way.”

• Georgia Aerospace Firms Launch Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  August 25, 2025

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX today announced the formation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, a new, statewide organization dedicated to advancing Georgia’s aerospace and defense industries through strategic collaboration and advocacy.

• Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 22, 2025

  Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

• Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce

  August 22, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.

• Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act

  August 21, 2025

  Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.

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