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• Georgia Creates Nearly 46k Job Opportunities Over Past Year, Unemployment at 3.7%

  Features, December 20, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• SBA Administrator Guzman Hosts Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Small Business Summit at Georgia Tech

  Features, December 12, 2024

  On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Atlanta to host the inaugural SBA AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub.

• 16th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced

  Features, December 11, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 9 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual black-tie event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry.

• 2024 GAgives on GivingTuesday Showcases Nonprofits as the Unifiers of Communities

  Features, December 03, 2024

  With the season of giving upon us, it’s time to show our appreciation for those who have supported our communities throughout the year with unwavering commitment and a staggering level of accomplishment.

• Helms College Achieves National Recognition as One of America’s Top Culinary Schools in 2025 Niche.com Rankings

  Features, December 02, 2024

  Helms College has earned a prominent position in the 2025 Niche.com rankings, being named one of the top culinary schools in the United States. Ranked #8 nationally, Helms College now stands as the premier culinary institution in Georgia and one of the most respected in the Southeast.

• 2.3M Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  Features, November 22, 2024

  AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. Over 2.3 million Georgians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 40,000 more travelers than last year.

• Economic Development Expert Tapped to Lead Georgia Transportation Alliance

  Features, November 21, 2024

  The Georgia Transportation Alliance, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, selected Georgia economic development veteran Joseph Santoro to serve as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance.

• Doctors Hospital of Augusta Donates Over 24,000 Pounds of Food and Supplies to Golden Harvest Food Bank

  Features, November 11, 2024

  In a time of unprecedented need following Hurricane Helene, Doctors Hospital of Augusta has stepped up as the presenting sponsor of this year’s “It’s Spooky to Be Hungry” campaign, donating an impressive 24,663 pounds of food and supplies to Golden Harvest Food Bank.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  Features, November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Hope After the Storm: Goodwill Partners with Community Allies to Support Families Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 31, 2024

  As families across the region rebuild after Hurricane Helene, Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is providing ongoing support through its Good Samaritan and Daily Bread initiatives.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  Features, October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

  Features, October 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

• New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

  Features, October 18, 2024

  Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  Features, October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  Features, October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open

  Features, October 01, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  Features, September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• Club Car Makes Largest Gift of Funds Raised from Club Car Championship to United Way of the CSRA

  Features, September 18, 2024

  Club Car leaders made a substantial donation to United Way of the CSRA building on a nearly 30-year relationship of partnership and support. Robert McElreath, Vice President of Connectivity of Club Car, presented a check for $114,000 To Brittany Burnett, Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the CSRA.

• The Masters Tournament Welcomes Bank of America as Champion Partner

  Features, September 18, 2024

  Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that Bank of America will become a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament, beginning with the 2025 Masters Tournament.

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  Features, September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th

  Features, September 04, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.

• CSRA Society of Human Resource Management Presents Transformative Workforce Readiness Conference

  Features, August 30, 2024

  The CSRA Society of Human Resource Management chapter is proud to announce its groundbreaking half-day workforce conference, "Bridging the Gap: Employer Solutions for Re-Engaging the Workforce."

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  Features, August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• United Way of the CSRA Launches Annual Campaign and Project Serve with a Vision for a Greater CSRA

  Features, August 26, 2024

  On Friday, August 23, 2024, local community leaders and volunteers joined the United Way of the CSRA staff and board of directors to launch the annual fundraising campaign with the inspiring theme, “Imagine with Us a Greater CSRA.”

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  Features, August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Professional Clothing Drive to Support Local Job Seekers Preparing for Goodwill's Career & Resource Expo

  Features, August 16, 2024

  Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is calling on local businesses and individuals to donate professional clothing to support job seekers preparing for Goodwill’s upcoming Career & Resource Expo.

• Augusta Technical College and the Downtown Development Authority host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Accelerate Augusta

  Features, August 15, 2024

  Augusta Technical College, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta, proudly announces the official groundbreaking of Accelerate Augusta, the region's newest small business incubator and microenterprise center.

• Georgia’s Labor Force is Over 5 Million Strong, but More Jobs Are Needed to Keep Unemployment Low

  Features, August 15, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank Opens New Produce Rescue Center

  Features, August 14, 2024

  On August 15th, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Golden Harvest Food Bank will open its doors to the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Produce Rescue Center, located at 3301 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southeast Startup Applicants

  Features, August 14, 2024

  Emory University’s Goizueta Business School will host the 18th semi-annual RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum on Friday, November 15th.

• Meet Vladislav: An Inspiring Journey from Foster Care to Collegiate Success

  Features, August 13, 2024

  Meet Vladislav, a junior at Columbus State University majoring in kinesiology. His story of overcoming adversity and pursuing his dreams is a testament to his resilience and determination and it’s thanks to generous tax credits from Georgians.

• AT&T, Compudopt Provide 400 Laptops and Backpacks to Augusta Students

  Features, August 07, 2024

  AT&T and Compudopt provided the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta and RISE Augusta and the Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University 400 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Augusta students in need.

• Piedmont Is ‘Empowering You’ Through Community Impact

  Features, August 06, 2024

  As a nonprofit healthcare system, with 1,755 locations within a one-hour drive of 85 percent of Georgians, Piedmont brings its purpose to life by providing unparalleled access to integrated high-quality care, as well as by serving local communities outside the walls of its clinics and hospitals.

• Carter Center Announces “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at The Fox Theatre

  Features, August 02, 2024

  The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• Back-to-School with Purpose: How Shopping at Goodwill Transform Lives and Communities

  Features, July 29, 2024

  Students of all ages can visit Goodwill stores in Middle Georgia and the CSRA for their back-to-school needs. Goodwill offers a wide range of affordable items, from clothing and shoes to accessories, housewares, and furniture, making it your budget-friendly one-stop shop for back-to-school items, college dorm essentials, and unique secondhand finds. Online shopping is also an option at shopgoodwill.com.

• Chamber Unveils Leadership Columbia County Class of 2025

  Features, July 26, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia County Class of 2025, presented by TaxSlayer.

• PCL Construction Breaks Ground on the New Augusta Arena, a State-of-the-Art Entertainment and Sports Venue

  Features, July 25, 2024

  PCL Construction joined the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority at a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25 for the New Augusta Arena, a modern venue that will be a top entertainment and sports destination in the Augusta, Georgia metro area. The arena is set to create 600 permanent jobs and bring $1.6 billion to the region when finished.

• Augusta Metro Chamber President Sue Parr Announces Retirement & Angie Cox Named New President

  Features, July 24, 2024

  Augusta Metro Chamber Chairman Dennis Trotter announced at today's Board of Directors meeting the retirement of Sue Parr, President/CEO. Also announced was the selection of Angie Cox as President/CEO effective mid-August.

• Workplace Solutions Provider, Young Office, Opens New Showroom in Downtown Augusta

  Features, July 24, 2024

  Young Office is a full-service interior integrator and workplace solutions provider, catering to the evolving needs of modern organizations.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award

  Features, July 15, 2024

  Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Clark, CCE received the GACCE Legacy Award, the most prestigious prize awarded the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Clark received the award on Thursday, July 11 at the GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held on St. Simons Island, Ga.

• 10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure

  Features, July 12, 2024

  Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards announced July 9th. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations

  Features, July 11, 2024

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

  Features, July 10, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.

• GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.

• Edgar’s Above Broad Expands Business Hours and Refreshes Menu to Serve Augusta's Morning and Afternoon Crowd

  Features, July 02, 2024

  Edgar's Above Broad, a popular rooftop restaurant and entertainment venue in downtown Augusta, is excited to announce new business hours and an updated breakfast and lunch menu starting July 1, 2024. We will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to better serve the downtown community's early birds and lunchtime crowd.

• Georgia Council on Literacy Announces State Literacy Coach

  News, July 01, 2024

• Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation

  Features, June 28, 2024

  Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.

• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  Features, June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State

  Features, June 25, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.

• Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.

• Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.

• Georgia Chamber to Host the New Georgia Economy Tour in Augusta Today

  Features, June 18, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of events known collectively as the 2024 New Georgia Economy Tour. Presented by Georgia CEO and Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the NGE Tour will gather input and data from every region of the state to prepare a comprehensive planning strategy for 2025 and beyond.

• FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, June 18, 2024

  We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  Features, June 14, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.

• Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University

  News, June 11, 2024

• Dr. Russell T. Keen Named Finalist for Augusta University Presidency

  Features, June 07, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to name Dr. Russell T. Keen as the sole finalist for president of Augusta University.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Columbia County

  Features, June 03, 2024

  Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across Columbia County.

• $206k Gift Sparks Imperial Theatre's $10M Capital Campaign Launch

  Features, May 30, 2024

  The Imperial Theatre in Augusta announced this week that it had received a gift of stock worth $206,000 from Augusta businessman and philanthropist, Peter Knox IV.

• Goodwill Partners with ReNforce to Launch Employment Workshops for Justice-Involved Individuals

  Features, May 22, 2024

  Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA is excited to announce a new partnership with ReNforce to provide specialized employment workshops aimed at empowering justice-involved individuals.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Goodwill Week Celebrates the Power of Work

  Features, May 09, 2024

  Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations across the U.S. and Canada celebrate Goodwill Week, which runs from May 5-11. The observance serves to raise awareness of the Goodwill mission to transform lives through learning and the power of work.

• Augusta Lands 350 New Jobs in E-mobility Manufacturing

  Features, May 06, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that GF Casting Solutions AG, a division of Georg Fischer AG, that produces lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, will invest more than $184 million in a new manufacturing facility in Augusta. This project will create 350 new jobs for Richmond County.

• TCSG & Augusta University Forge Statewide Transfer Agreement to Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce

  Features, May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Augusta University have inked a statewide transfer agreement designed to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in the region. This landmark collaboration opens doors for TCSG students pursuing an associate degree in Cybersecurity to seamlessly transition into Augusta University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program upon graduation.

• Secure Records Solutions Merges with Records Management Center

  Features, May 02, 2024

  Secure Records Solutions is pleased to announce its merger with Records Management Center of Augusta, creating a new market leader in document management across the Southeast.

• StandardAero Expands Footprint at Augusta Regional Airport

  Features, May 01, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that StandardAero, a leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, began work on a $33 million expansion of their operations in Augusta. The expansion will create 90 new jobs in Richmond County.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  Features, April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit

  News, April 24, 2024

• Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members

  Features, April 17, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey

  Features, April 16, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.

• Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, April 16, 2024

  In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.

• An Exciting Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Planned for 2024

  Features, March 15, 2024

  Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is September 20 – 22 in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The festival is returning this year to its original location on Telfair Street and will encompass a large footprint that includes part of Greene Street, Telfair Street, the Old Medical College, old Richmond Academy, Parade grounds, the Municipal Building parking lot, and the Linda Beazley Room.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  Features, March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• Brittney Alls Named Vice President of ACERM at Augusta University

  News, March 07, 2024

• Cheney Eldridge Chosen to Lead Economic Development in Columbia County

  Features, March 01, 2024

  The Development Authority of Columbia County has selected Cheney Eldridge, an economic development professional in the region, as the professional to serve as executive director. The announcement was made by Rick Evans of SME CPAs and Chair of the DACC Board.

• Augusta Technical College to host TEDx Evans Youth Event

  Features, February 26, 2024

  Augusta Technical College is proud to host TEDxEvans Youth, an annual event orchestrated by dedicated local youth volunteers. The event is set to captivate audiences globally on March 3rd, from 4-8 PM on the Augusta Campus.

• Farm Stress Summit to Spotlight Mental Health Challenges Among Georgia’s Farming Communities

  Features, February 21, 2024

  The prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by farm families and farming communities in Georgia is staggering. Faced with unfavorable weather, unfriendly economic conditions, labor shortages and more, farmers of all types often cope with the pressures of their profession in unhealthy ways, including considering suicide.

• "Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia

  Features, February 20, 2024

  2024 marks Georgia 811’s 50th Anniversary. With the mission to promote safety and prevent utility damage, Georgia 811 will celebrate the occasion with various events, initiatives, and tributes to remind stakeholders and the general public of the importance of contacting 811 before digging.

• Gerald Jones Automotive Group, Commits $250,000 to Augusta Technical College's Automotive Institute

  Features, February 16, 2024

  Gerald Jones Automotive Group proudly announces a generous pledge of $250,000 by its owner, Andy Jones, to support the establishment of the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College. This institute, situated at the former Johnson Cadillac location, is poised to become a national model for comprehensive training in various automotive technician fields.

• Augusta Metro Chamber’s Highest Honor Awarded to Dr. Joseph M. Still

  Features, February 16, 2024

  With a sold-out crowd of over 600 Chamber members, community partners and guests Thursday evening at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded its highest honor to an Augusta man who dedicated his career to improvements in the treatment of burn patients.

• Georgia Leading Nation in New Clean Energy Projects, 19 Projects Totalling 39k Jobs, $13B in Private Investments

  Features, February 16, 2024

  Large-scale clean energy projects announced in Georgia in just the first year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are projected to create or support almost 39,000 jobs and generate tens of billions of dollars in new wages, tax revenue, and economic growth, according to a new economic analysis by BW Research for the national nonpartisan business group E2.

• Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

  News, February 16, 2024

• The 1975 Transportation Group Emerges from Broadleaf Trucking and Sexton Farms Merger

  News, February 16, 2024

• Funeral Arrangements for The Honorable Edward Jerome Tarver

  News, February 15, 2024

• State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year

  Features, February 15, 2024

  Governor Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state surpassed $49.7 billion in exports in 2023, eclipsing the record-setting $47 billion in 2022.

• More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments

  News, February 15, 2024

• FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network

  Features, February 14, 2024

  The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.

• Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia

  News, February 12, 2024

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report

  Features, February 12, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  Features, February 09, 2024

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition

  News, February 09, 2024

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  Features, February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Ribbon Cutting Scheduled at New Goodwill Location in Augusta’s Medical District

  News, February 06, 2024

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

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