July 2021 Features
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Georgia Earns Back-to-Back No. 1 Tech Hub Rankings
July 30, 2021
For the second consecutive year, Business Facilities magazine has named Georgia’s capital city of Atlanta the No. 1 Tech Hub spot. The momentum the state is experiencing, particularly in tech, is no accident and can be attributed to several factors.
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Georgia Power Announces Revised Schedule, Cost Forecast for Vogtle Units 3 & 4
July 30, 2021
Georgia Power announced a revised schedule and cost forecast for the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project, resulting from productivity challenges and additional time for testing and quality assurance. The company currently projects a Unit 3 in-service date in the second quarter of 2022 and a Unit 4 in-service date in the first quarter of 2023.
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‘How Do We Welcome Our Team Back?’ Georgia-Based Companies Solidify Return-To-Work Plans
July 29, 2021
Do you want to keep working from home, or are you the type who thrives in the office setting? And how should companies accommodate workers after the pandemic upended everything we once knew about the workplace?
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Port of Savannah Moves 5M TEUs in FY2021
July 28, 2021
For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.
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Delta Fuels Georgia's Post-Pandemic Economic Growth
July 27, 2021
With travel on the rebound, Delta has announced the hiring of 2,216 Georgians since January 1 to join the ranks of the now nearly 30,000 who work for Delta in the state of Georgia. These talented professionals have been hired to work in career jobs across Delta's business in Reservations and Customer Care, Airport Customer Service and Cargo, Flight Operations and Tech Ops.
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Augusta University Adds $2.7 Billion, Over 21,000 Jobs to Georgia Economy
July 26, 2021
Augusta University and AU Health System provided a $2.7 billion boost to the state economy in fiscal year 2020, according to a new report from the University System of Georgia.
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Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission Closer to Helping Patients in Need
July 26, 2021
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced during their public hearing on Saturday, the Notice of Intent to Award six Class 1 and Class 2 Production Licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia. Sixty-nine applicants submitted competitive proposals and have undergone a fair and rigorous selection process.
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Nearly Half of Employers Plan to Increase Corporate Gifting Frequency Post Pandemic
July 26, 2021
Corporate gifting is on the rise as nearly fifty percent of businesses say they intend to increase the frequency of their gift giving post COVID-19, according to a new corporate gifting survey from Coresight Research commissioned by GiftNow, a Synchrony solution.
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AAA Survey: Traveler Confidence Soars; 75% Of Georgians Are More Comfortable Traveling Now
July 23, 2021
Traveler confidence is soaring, according to a new AAA Travel survey, fielded in late June. According to the data, three-quarters of Georgians (75%) feel more comfortable traveling now than they did three months ago.
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Georgia Film Records Blockbuster Year
July 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state.
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Augusta Regional Airport Provides Sponsorships for Non-Profit Organization Events
July 21, 2021
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) wants to be a partner in the support of local non-profit organization events through the AGS Sponsorship & Charitable Contribution Policy.
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University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.6 Billion
July 21, 2021
In fiscal year 2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) served as a significant source of stability and played a critical role in the state’s recovery with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. USG’s impact grew 0.6 percent over fiscal year 2019. The system directly and indirectly generated 155,010 jobs.
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Augusta Metro Chamber Announces Leadership Augusta Class of 2022
July 20, 2021
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Augusta Class of 2022. The goal of Leadership Augusta, a ten-month training program affiliated with the Augusta Metro Chamber, is to identify and educate current and potential community leaders in the CSRA.
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Soar to a Record $1.54B
July 20, 2021
The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced its most successful year ever with historic profits generated for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs. The Georgia Lottery raised a record $1,544,954,000 in profits for fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $23.8 billion.
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Paul Wade Named SME CPAs’ Next Managing Partner
July 14, 2021
SME CPAs, a top 400 U.S. accounting firm, is proud to announce that Paul Wade, CPA will serve as SME CPAs’ next Managing Partner effective July 1st.
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Delta to Add Airbus, Boeing Aircraft to Fleet Amid Travel Demand Recovery
July 14, 2021
Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability.
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Georgia’s Sizzle Reel Puts Spotlight on Community, Economic Benefits of Industry
July 13, 2021
Between the increase in streaming platforms and theaters around the country reopening to bring cinema fans back to the big screen, TV and movie entertainment is continuing an unprecedented run.
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Small Business Employment Gains Continue, Especially in Leisure and Hospitality
July 12, 2021
Despite the competitive hiring environment, small business employment growth grew 0.26 percent in June, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 clients provided by Paychex.
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Local Pest Control Company Advanced Services Partners with Turner Pest Control
July 09, 2021
Advanced Services Pest Control, locally-owned and operated in Augusta, announced they have sold to Turner Pest Control, one of the top 100 pest control companies in the United States.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $2M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Throughout Georgia
July 08, 2021
The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 266 grants were awarded that will provide more than $2 million in funding towards arts initiatives throughout the state.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney, Mark Burns, & Robert Jepson to Board of Curators
July 08, 2021
The Georgia Historical Society has announced that David Abney (Atlanta) and Mark Burns (Savannah) have recently been elected to the GHS Board of Curators and that Chairman Emeritus Robert S. Jepson, Jr. (Savannah) will be returning to the Board.
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Vinea Capital is “Taking Your Business to the Next Level” at Chamber’s Third Thursday Business Builder
July 07, 2021
On Thursday, July 15th, join the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Vinea Capital, Allan Soto, for Third Thursday Business Builder to learn how to take your business to the next level addressing the various stages of business.