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Sen. Loeffler Announces Georgia Has Received $5.8B to Fight Coronavirus, Recover Economically
News, May 18, 2020
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GeorgiaALIVE Unveils COVID -19 Resource Exchange
News, May 18, 2020
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GDOL Launches Claims Conversion Program for Employers
Features, May 18, 2020
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has developed a program which will allow employer filed partial claims to be converted to individual claims. This new process will allow employees who are permanently terminated the opportunity to continue receiving benefits without interruption.
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Secretary Brad Raffensperger Wins in Court, Primary Election to Move Forward on June 9th
News, May 18, 2020
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NASCAR Returning to Georgia for Rescheduled Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
News, May 15, 2020
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TCSG Granted $12M for Dislocated Workers
News, May 15, 2020
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Homegrown Georgia Artists and Songwriters Unite on May 26th for "Georgia On My Mind"
Features, May 15, 2020
Traditionally hosted at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, the seventh annual “Gretsch Presents Georgia On My Mind” concert benefiting the Georgia Music Foundation will reach a global audience this year with an online musical event Tuesday, May 26th hosted by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls and artist/songwriter Brent Cobb.
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EPA Selects Four Projects in Georgia to Receive $1.9M for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment
News, May 15, 2020
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First Quarter-Million Absentee Ballots Cast
Features, May 15, 2020
Counties have accepted more than 250,000 absentee ballots for the combined Presidential Preference Primary and General Primary, a record amount considering there are still more than three weeks to go before Election Day, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Thursday.
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Jvion Collaborates with Augusta University Health to Launch AI-Powered COVID-19 Back-to-Work Assessment
News, May 14, 2020
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Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan Comments on Reconvening 2020 Session
News, May 14, 2020
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Georgia To Receive $260M For COVID-19 Testing
Features, May 14, 2020
The White House announced that Georgia will receive over $260 million in federal funding to increase testing capacity in the state.
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Sen. Loeffler Introduces Legislation Allowing Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits to Receive PPP Loans
News, May 14, 2020
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Georgia Leads 21-State Coalition Urging Congress to Enact COVID-19 Liability Protections
News, May 13, 2020
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Gov. Kemp, DPH, DCH, GEMA, Dept. of Insurance and Georgia Guard Give Update on COVID-19
News, May 13, 2020
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SOS Partners with AARP, Georgia’s U.S. Attorney, & SEC To Protect Seniors from COVID-19 Fraud
News, May 13, 2020
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Georgia Deploys 448 Wi-Fi Rangers to 36 School Districts
Features, May 13, 2020
Governor Kemp announced a donation from AT&T to the Georgia Department of Education, Foundation for Public Education. The donation will be used to deploy 448 Wi-Fi Rangers to 36 school districts, filling the internet connectivity gap for thousands of students in rural areas, tripling the number of Wi-Fi buses in the state.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Announces Poet Laureate’s Prize Winner, Finalists
News, May 13, 2020
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AG Carr Appoints Cobb DA to Lead Ahmaud Arbery Case
News, May 12, 2020
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WarnerMedia and AT&T Create $250,000 Relief Fund for Atlanta Arts & Cultural Institutions
News, May 12, 2020
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AAA: Gas Demand Continues Ascent, Leading To Steady National Average Increase
News, May 12, 2020
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Superintendent Woods Announces 2020 Georgia Scholars
News, May 12, 2020
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Facebook Rolls Out New Tools to Support Georgia Small Businesses
News, May 12, 2020
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One Millionth Absentee Ballot Highlights Election Success Under COVID-19
News, May 11, 2020
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A-1 Roof Trusses Plans $17M Investment, 130 Jobs in Decatur County
News, May 11, 2020
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Kia Motors' "Telluriders" Continue Delivering Face Shields To Hospitals And Medical Facilities Nationwide
News, May 11, 2020
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Goodwill Accepting Non-Perishable Food Items for Local Distribution
News, May 08, 2020
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GDOL Issues over $1.7B in Unemployment Payments
News, May 08, 2020
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Board of Regents Provides Authority for Potential Reductions Due to COVID-19
News, May 08, 2020
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Peach Bowl, Inc. to Help Fund Statewide COVID-19 Screening
News, May 08, 2020
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Alzheimer’s Association Adjusts In Person Support Groups To Virtual Setting Throughout Georgia
News, May 08, 2020
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USG Continues to Increase Wireless Connectivity
News, May 07, 2020
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GeorgiaALIVE Announces ‘New Normal/Work Safety’ Effort to Emphasize Best Practices
News, May 07, 2020
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PruittHealth Supports Staff with PruittCares Foundation COVID-19 Fund
News, May 07, 2020
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Medical Cannabis Commission Names First Executive Director
News, May 07, 2020
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April State Tax Revenues Fall -35.9%
Features, May 07, 2020
The State of Georgia’s April net tax collections totaled nearly $1.84 billion for a decrease of $1.03 billion, or -35.9 percent, compared to April 2019 when net tax collections totaled $2.87 billion.
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Synovus Announces Paycheck Protection Program Lending Results
News, May 07, 2020
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Senators Loeffler, Braun, Hoeven, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Protect Small Businesses from Tax Liability for PPP Loans
News, May 07, 2020
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Technical College System of Georgia Expanding Online Education and Training Opportunities Due to Impact of Coronavirus
Features, May 06, 2020
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is expanding its online program opportunities as well as offering free, professional development and online training courses to provide more Georgians the flexibility to enhance their skills during this time.
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RWDC Industries to Invest $260M in Athens-Clarke County Expansion, Create 200 Jobs
News, May 06, 2020
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GEMA/HS, DPH Distribute Largest PPE Shipment to Date
News, May 06, 2020
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Industry Leaders Praise Bipartisan Plan To Address Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
News, May 06, 2020
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Governor Kemp Visits Phoebe
Features, May 06, 2020
Phoebe hosted Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday morning for a tour of the modular COVID-19 unit the state constructed on the Phoebe North campus.
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66 COVID-19 Testing Sites Active Across Georgia
News, May 06, 2020
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Georgia DOT to Host Webinar for Small Businesses Owners May 7th
News, May 06, 2020
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Georgia School Districts to Receive $411M in CARES Act Funding
News, May 05, 2020
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Savannah Golf Championship Rescheduled for Week of September 28th
News, May 05, 2020
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Georgia Sees Banner Week for COVID-19 Testing
News, May 04, 2020
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1 Million Plus Georgians To Vote Absentee-And Counting
News, May 04, 2020
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Gov. Kemp, Dr. Toomey Urge Georgians to Wear Face Coverings to Fight COVID-19
News, May 04, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Appoints Ben Miller, Jr. to Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court
News, May 04, 2020
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UPS And Michaels Launch Contactless Curbside Pickup Of Packages And Return Drop-Offs At UPS Access Point Locations
News, May 04, 2020
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GDOL Issues More Payments During Pandemic Than in the Past Four Years Combined
News, May 01, 2020
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Southern Company Reports First-Quarter 2020 Earnings
News, May 01, 2020
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Georgia Power Foundation Supports Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, Giving Kitchen during COVID-19
News, May 01, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Extends Protections for Vulnerable Georgians, Releases Guidance for Businesses
News, May 01, 2020
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Chick-fil-A Launches Meal Kits as More People Cook at Home
News, May 01, 2020
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Perdue, Durbin, Young, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses
News, May 01, 2020
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GCBM, Inc. and NGP, Inc. to Launch Joint Covid-19 Response: Connecting Grassroots Leaders to Resources
News, May 01, 2020
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CEFGA Shifts: Offering Online Construction Education and Job Placement for Georgia’s High School Students
News, May 01, 2020
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State Offers Free System for Entities to Decontaminate 80,000 N95 Masks Per Day
News, April 30, 2020
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Batter Up Foods Invests $34M in Fulton Co. Waffle Plant, Creates 162 Jobs
News, April 30, 2020
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Senator David Perdue, Army Secretary McCarthy Visit Fort Benning
News, April 30, 2020
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Georgia Department of Education Awards $21M in Digital Learning Grants
Features, April 30, 2020
The Georgia Department of Education is awarding digital learning grants totaling $21,578,236 to 55 school districts. The grants are intended to help districts shore up their digital/distance learning infrastructure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Georgia Sees Record Testing Day
News, April 29, 2020
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Georgia Power Launches Learning Power Mobile App
Features, April 29, 2020
While parents, teachers and students alike are managing new ways of learning during school closures and "stay-at-home" orders, the Georgia Power Learning Power app includes interactive lessons for students, offering fun, educational activities with real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), energy and energy efficiency content.
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Hosts Small Business Relief and Resources Tele-Town Hall
News, April 29, 2020
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UPS Releases 1Q 2020 Earnings
News, April 29, 2020
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Governor Kemp Congratulates 2020 Governor's Honors Program Finalists
News, April 29, 2020
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Cox Reaffirms Commitment to FCC’s Keep America Connected Initiative
News, April 29, 2020
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Anthem Foundation Directs $200,000+ to Address Food Insecurity in Georgia Resulting from COVID-19 Pandemic
Features, April 28, 2020
The Anthem Foundation is directing more than $200,000 to several organizations in Georgia on the frontlines in the fight against food insecurity as Georgians continue struggle with the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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PCOM Georgia Names Interim Dean
News, April 28, 2020
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Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Appoints Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force
News, April 28, 2020
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UPS Launches Smart Warehouse Technology
News, April 28, 2020
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Georgia Department of Education Celebrates Month of the Military Child
News, April 28, 2020
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Senator David Perdue Connects Georgians With Top Officials Implementing CARES Act
News, April 27, 2020
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GMSDC Announces Fund to Support Minority Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Features, April 27, 2020
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, Georgia’s leading small business development and supplier diversity advocacy organization, has established a Disaster Relief Certification Fund.
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Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Online in Georgia
News, April 27, 2020
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Habitat for Humanity International Reduces Staff and Other Expenses in Face of COVID-19 Economic Impacts
News, April 27, 2020
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Colquitt County Stronger Together
News, April 27, 2020
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Morehouse Partners with Microsoft in Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide
News, April 27, 2020
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Governor, Walmart, eTrueNorth Announce Mobile COVID-19 Testing Initiative
News, April 27, 2020
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Employer Filed Claims Dominate Record-Setting Claims Numbers
Features, April 24, 2020
Last week, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) processed 247,003 initial claims with employer filed claims accounting for 94%. In the past month, GDOL has processed 1,090,536 claims, more than the combined total for the previous three years. Unemployment initial claims throughout the United States decreased 810,000 last week to 4.4 million.
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Delta Air Lines Seeking to Raise $3M
News, April 24, 2020
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Kia Motors Delivers 15,000 Medical Use Face Shields To The Georgia Emergency Management Agency
News, April 24, 2020
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The UPS Foundation Allocates $15M to U.S. Community Organizations and Worldwide Non-profits
News, April 24, 2020
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PSC Sets Rules on How EMCs Will Offer Rural Broadband
Features, April 23, 2020
The Georgia Public Service Commission has released a final order directing Electric Membership Cooperatives that want to provide broadband Internet service in rural parts of the state to develop a cost allocation manual. The PSC must approve that manual before the EMC can start to provide Internet service.
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Georgia Power Encourages Customers To Celebrate Earth Day At Home During COVID-19 Pandemic
News, April 23, 2020
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A Proper Honor for Hog Hammock/Sapelo Island Native Son Allen Bailey of the Atlanta Falcons
News, April 23, 2020
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Georgia Farm Bureau Announces $50,000 Donation To Georgia Food Bank Association
News, April 23, 2020
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Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options
Features, April 23, 2020
In response to the Governor’s decision Monday to initiate a gradual return to work, the Georgia Department of Labor and Governor Kemp are partnering to make sure Georgians understand their unemployment options.
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The Value of Georgia’s Cities 2020
News, April 23, 2020
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Commissioner King Commends Georgia Auto Insurers For COVID-19 Rebates
News, April 23, 2020
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Senate Passes Additional Relief For Small Businesses
News, April 22, 2020
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Chick-fil-A Announces Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Community Relief Effort
Features, April 22, 2020
Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced a relief effort dedicated to helping local franchisees continue their support of those impacted by COVID-19 in the communities they serve.
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Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Launches Auto Premium Return Program
News, April 22, 2020
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Phoebe Foundation Receives $1M Donation from Sen. Kelly Loeffler & Husband Jeff Sprecher
News, April 22, 2020
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Georgia Credit Unions Lead the Way Toward Local Economic Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic
News, April 22, 2020
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Georgia Power Recognized Nationally as a Utility That is "Easiest to Do Business With"
Features, April 22, 2020
For the second year in a row, residential customers rated Georgia Power as a utility that's "Easiest to Do Business With" according to a study by industry-leading analysts in the energy sector. The company was ranked among top utilities based on company reputation and outreach, communication, and customer and field service satisfaction.
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National Independent Venue Association Created To Fight For Venue Survival Amid Extended Shutdown
News, April 22, 2020