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USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships
Features, September 18, 2023
The 19th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 8, raised $827,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
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Survey: Employers, Employees Finds U.S. Business Productivity is Unexpected Casualty of Inflation
News, September 18, 2023
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Cities Connect: How to Attract the Film and Television Business to Your Community
News, September 15, 2023
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Augusta Aviation Announces the Dedication of Its Aircraft 80842 to Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer
Features, September 14, 2023
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Augusta Aviation proudly announces the dedication of its aircraft 80842 to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
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PIN 2023 Cleantech Community Research Grant Winners Announced
News, September 14, 2023
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35.1% Of Georgia Households Are Without Credit Cards, 10th Most in the U.S.
News, September 14, 2023
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Augusta Set to Host Film and Entertainment Event on September 21st
Features, September 13, 2023
The Georgia Entertainment 100 will adjoin the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event in Augusta on September 21st. The combination brings the educational program of the roadshow series together with the gala style, networking format of the signature 100 events that Georgia Entertainment is known for.
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Georgia Tech’s GaMEP is Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Across Georgia
Features, September 12, 2023
“A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group helping with the stitch in time was the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), a Georgia Tech program that — for more than 60 years — has been helping small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Georgia stay competitive and grow, boosting economic development across the state.
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Colony Bank Opens Nominations for 2024 Colony Leadership Academy
News, September 07, 2023
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Project Management vs Project Leadership with Mergence Global at Augusta Chamber Luncheon
Features, September 07, 2023
What makes a successful cybersecurity project? What makes an elite cyber center, and how did the Georgia Cyber Center come to be? What is the difference between Project Management and Project Leadership? Join the Augusta Metro Chamber on September 12th to find out!
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4.4% of Georgia Workers Are Union Members, 8th Lowest in the U.S.
News, September 06, 2023
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Cities Connect: Connected Resilient Communities
News, September 06, 2023
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Travelers Mark Unofficial End of Summer over Labor Day Weekend
News, August 30, 2023
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Georgia Millennials Took Out 56.7% of Home Purchase Loans
News, August 29, 2023
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Port of Savannah Receives Four New Electric Ship-to-Shore Cranes
News, August 28, 2023
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Zaxby’s Auctions Off First-Ever Bottle of Zax Sauce to Celebrate ‘Saucetember’
News, August 28, 2023
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Southern Company & PGA TOUR Partner to Power TOUR Championship with 100% Renewable Energy for Second Consecutive Year
News, August 25, 2023
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Cities Connect: New EPD Grant - Tire Products
News, August 25, 2023
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Atlanta #7 in 2023’s Best Cities for Dog Lovers
News, August 25, 2023
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Subway Sold to Roark Capital, Private Equity Firm
News, August 25, 2023
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Real Estate Alert Reports That Smaller Investment Sales Declined 29% at Midyear, But Outpace Institutional Sales
News, August 25, 2023
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New CheapAir.com Study Reveals Holiday Airfare Prediction
News, August 25, 2023
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AT&T & Human I-T Provide 75 Laptops to Family Connection and Communities In Schools of Glascock County, Inc.
Features, August 24, 2023
Seventy-five refurbished laptops will be given to Glascock County students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide.
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Redaptive Secures $125M Financing from Deutsche Bank to Deploy Energy-As-A-Service Solutions for Sustainability Programs
News, August 24, 2023
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76.4% Of Georgia Residents Still Use Brick-And-Mortar Banks, Lowest in the U.S.
News, August 24, 2023
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Georgia Gas Price Average Down 2 Cents
News, August 22, 2023
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United Way of the CSRA Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign with Uplifting Message
Features, August 21, 2023
On Friday, August 18th, 2023, United Way of the CSRA staff and board members, along with local business leaders and community volunteers, joined together to kick off the 2023 annual fundraising campaign.
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SBA Georgia Upcoming Training Events
News, August 21, 2023
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Report Reveals Georgia's Fatal Car Accidents
News, August 21, 2023
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Augusta University Adds Nearly $3 Billion, 21,000 Jobs to Georgia Economy
Features, August 16, 2023
Augusta University and AU Health provided a $2.94 billion boost to the state economy in fiscal year 2022, including employing 21,250 people, according to a new report from the University System of Georgia.
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Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury
Features, August 16, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.
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The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID
Features, August 15, 2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl Appointed to the Biden-Harris 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board
Features, August 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the first members of the newly formed 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, mandated by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will play an important role in shaping DOE’s strategy for supporting current and future energy sector workforce needs.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Thanks Governor Brian Kemp for Position on Civil Justice Reform
News, August 11, 2023
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia
Features, August 11, 2023
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.
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For 90 Years, GMA Has Been Helping Georgia's Cities
News, August 10, 2023
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USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees
Features, August 10, 2023
The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.
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Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row
Features, August 09, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.
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Georgia Ranks Among Top 10 States That Enjoy Dining-Out
News, August 08, 2023
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Leadership Augusta Reveals Class of 2024
Features, August 03, 2023
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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Gulfstream G550 Completes 1 Millionth Flight"
News, August 03, 2023
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‘Push’ in Case of Emergency: AT&T Delivers New School Safety Solution, Powered by FirstNet, Intrado and NextGen 9-1-1
News, August 03, 2023
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ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities
Features, August 02, 2023
Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.
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SBA Georgia Upcoming Events Training in August
News, August 01, 2023
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Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country
Features, July 31, 2023
A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.
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Study: 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates
News, July 31, 2023
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B
Features, July 28, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.
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Study: States Experiencing the Quickest Recovery of Unemployment Claims
News, July 28, 2023
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Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
News, July 27, 2023
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Georgia Ranks Second as the State Where Real Estate Investment is Proving Most Popular
News, July 27, 2023
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Building Careers in the Skilled Trades; Construction Ready Launches New Podcast with Chip and Pauli Wade
News, July 27, 2023
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UnitedHealthcare Donates $1.5 Million To Six Nonprofit Organizations in Georgia
News, July 26, 2023
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2023's Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Counties
News, July 26, 2023
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GACCE Awards Emerge Grants for Innovative Programs
News, July 25, 2023
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Georgia Students Are 8th Most Heavily Targeted by Credit Card Marketing
News, July 25, 2023
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Study: Current Changes in State Unemployment Rates
News, July 25, 2023
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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit
Features, July 24, 2023
The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Donovan Head as New Executive Director of State Charter Schools Commission
News, July 24, 2023
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Georgia Citizens are Staying Fit with THESE Workouts, According to New Study
News, July 24, 2023
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Gov. Kemp Announces 77 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
News, July 21, 2023
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First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden visits Augusta Technical College on Investing in America Tour
Features, July 20, 2023
Augusta Technical College had the honor of hosting Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk, and US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona on a momentous visit aimed at promoting education and workforce development.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport
Features, July 20, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.
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Chuck E. Cheese Completes Brand Transformation in Georgia with $6.25M in CapEx Investment
News, July 20, 2023
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Georgia's Most Googled Injuries, According to New Study
News, July 20, 2023
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Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
News, July 19, 2023
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Augusta Metro Chamber CEO Sue Parr Receives GACCE Legacy Award
Features, July 18, 2023
Sue Parr, President & CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, was presented with Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives top award – the GACCE Legacy Award. The announcement was made at the 2023 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held at the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island.
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GACCE Announces New Georgia Certified Chamber Executives
News, July 18, 2023
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Speaker Jon Burns Names Former State Representative Terry England as Chief of Staff
News, July 18, 2023
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Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC
Features, July 18, 2023
Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.
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The States Who Falsely Report Illness to Get Out of Work the Most
News, July 18, 2023
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Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation
Features, July 17, 2023
Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.
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Georgians Wants These Cosmetic Procedures the Most, According to Study
News, July 17, 2023
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Augusta Named as the Golf Course Fans Dream about Playing at the Most
News, July 14, 2023
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Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards
Features, July 14, 2023
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.
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EarliTec Diagnostics Receives FDA 510(k) Authorization for Next-Generation EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder
News, July 14, 2023
EarliTec Diagnostics, Inc., a digital health company developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic products for children with autism spectrum disorder and early childhood vulnerabilities, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) authorization of the second generation of its EarliPoint Evaluation for ASD for children ages 16-30 months old.
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Study: States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
News, July 13, 2023
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Georgia Wins Big at National SkillsUSA Conference
Features, July 12, 2023
The highly anticipated SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta recently, and Georgia once again emerged as a leading force on the national stage. Demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication, Georgia's participants achieved remarkable success, earning a grand total of 68 medals across both the Secondary and Postsecondary divisions, solidifying Georgia's position as the #5 state in the country.
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Recent Data Shows Value-Based Care Improves Health Outcomes in Georgia
News, July 12, 2023
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Georgia's US Route 27 Ranked the 44th Most Feared Road Trip in America
News, July 12, 2023
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Georgia Has the 13th Lowest Concentration of Electricians
News, July 11, 2023
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Study: Best Small Cities to Start a Business
News, July 11, 2023
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2023’s Geekiest Cities in America
News, July 11, 2023
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SBA Georgia Upcoming Events and Training
News, July 10, 2023
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43% of Executives Say Companies Have Been Weakened by Business Disruptions & Market Volatility
News, July 10, 2023
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Georgia Ranks Second for Property Investment Interest
News, July 07, 2023
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Survey: Entrepreneurs Increasingly Motivated to Create Positive Change for Local Communities
Features, July 06, 2023
With an estimated 582 million entrepreneurs in the world today, new research conducted by the Entrepreneurs' Organization shows that founders of small to mid-size companies are more focused on driving positive change for their local communities today compared to 2013, and nearly half feel a responsibility to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
Features, July 05, 2023
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH
Features, July 05, 2023
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.
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CSO Role Grows in Importance to Guide Organizations Through Disruptive Times
News, July 05, 2023
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T.R. & N. Reddy Foundation Pledge $1M gift for Augusta Technical College Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Initiatives
Features, June 30, 2023
The T.R. & N. Reddy Foundation have pledged $1M in support of Augusta Technical College's Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology initiatives. The gift will support student scholarships, academic programming, and capital projects associated with the school.
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Colony Bank Names Derek Shelnutt Chief Financial Officer
News, June 30, 2023
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period
Features, June 30, 2023
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.
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GMA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Former Executive Director Jim Burgess
News, June 29, 2023
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Wild Adventures Named Top Theme Park in Georgia
News, June 29, 2023
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Changes in Unemployment Rate by State, WalletHub Study
News, June 29, 2023
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Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President
Features, June 28, 2023
Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.
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Gov. & First Lady Kemp Celebrate Anovion Technologies Groundbreaking in Bainbridge
News, June 28, 2023
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The Very First Entrepreneur Empire Awards Coming to the State of Georgia
News, June 28, 2023
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Julie Smith Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Hall of Fame
News, June 28, 2023
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Traveling With Your Dog or Cat? Pet Releaf Shares Insights as Pet Owners Prepare For Summer
News, June 28, 2023