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Global Law Firm Dentons Awarded for its Legacy Commitment to the Communities it Serves
June 12, 2025
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Dentons Atlanta as the recipient of a 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition celebrates the firm's enduring commitment to civic engagement.
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CEO Survey Shows Optimism Declining Amid Uncertainty
June 12, 2025
CEO outlook is shifting amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty and global complexity. The "Spring 2025 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" shows a substantial decline in optimism around the global economy and own company performance as business as leaders navigate the macroeconomic environment.
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24 Middle School Civic Leaders to Compete in First Georgia Civics Bee State Finals Hosted by Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation
June 11, 2025
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that 24 middle school civic leaders from eight communities across Georgia will compete in the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals. For the first time, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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UGA Study: Future of Volunteering in U.S. Remains Uncertain
June 11, 2025
Volunteerism may be dying a slow death in America. Research from the University of Georgia suggests economic uncertainty and social unrest may be to blame.
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Craig Scanlon Appointed CEO of Club Car
June 10, 2025
Club Car, a global leader in golf cars, low-speed utility vehicles and personal-use transportation, today announced the appointment of Craig Scanlon as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9th.
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How a Georgia Foster Youth Became a KSU Graduate—Thanks to This Tax Credit
June 10, 2025
Jake, a graduating senior at Kennesaw State University, is earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology—a remarkable milestone for any student, but especially meaningful for someone who entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 17.
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Governor Kemp Traveling To Canada For Trade Conference
June 09, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada this week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor.
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AU, Augusta Utilities Collaboration Continues to Find Solutions
June 06, 2025
Augusta University’s College of Science and Mathematics has been working with Augusta Utilities for more than a decade, providing students with opportunities to innovate solutions for daily issues the city’s water utility department faces.
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RPM Program Surpasses 400 Graduates Since Founding
June 04, 2025
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and the Richmond County School System are excited to celebrate that their Reaching Potential Through Manufacturing (RPM) program has produced 400 graduates since its inception.
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State Tax Rebates on the Way
June 04, 2025
The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
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Former Active-Duty Green Beret and Nonprofit Leader Nate Boyer to Headline Columbia County Military Appreciation Luncheon
June 02, 2025
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has announced Nate Boyer, former U.S. Army Green Beret and co-founder of Merging Vets and Players as the keynote speaker for its annual Military Appreciation Executive Luncheon. The event, presented by Piedmont Augusta, will be held Wednesday, June 18th at the Columbia County Exhibition Center.
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Georgia’s Congressional Delegation Calls Truce to Collaborate on National Attraction for State
June 02, 2025
After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon.
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Augusta Metro Chamber 2025 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch Announced
May 28, 2025
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Magazine are proud to announce the selection of the 2025 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. This year’s recipients of this annual award are leading the way, raising the bar, and setting the standard of service in our community.
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Georgia’s Legal Community Provides 2.8 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks
May 27, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $714,936.10 during the 14th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.
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Georgia Voters Growing More Confident in Elections, Firmly Reject Radical Changes to Voting Laws
May 27, 2025
As the 2026 election season heats up, a new statewide poll from the Democracy Defense Project shows that Georgia voters are more confident than ever in their elections — and they’re making it clear they don’t want to go backward.
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AAA: 1.3M Georgians Will Travel Domestically for Memorial Day; 45.1M Travelers Nationwide
May 23, 2025
AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year.
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Mercedes-Benz Establishing North American Headquarters, New Research & Development Hub in Metro Atlanta
May 22, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions. The company will move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Fulton County, and make a multi-million dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art R&D facility to also be located nearby.
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Legislators to Join Golden Harvest Food Bank to Address Hunger
May 21, 2025
Golden Harvest Food Bank will welcome elected officials from across its 24-county service area on Thursday at 10:00 AM for the Food Bank's third annual Feeding the Future roundtable discussion.
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Port of Savannah Container Trade Up 17% in April
May 21, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority had its busiest April ever for container trade, moving 515,500 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month. The Port of Savannah achieved an increase of 74,500 TEUs or 17 percent compared to the same month last year.
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New Report: Small Businesses Stayed Positive on Growth in Q1 - While Bracing for Economic Shifts
May 21, 2025
Small businesses remain generally positive about growth potential, though optimism has fallen slightly in the face of economic uncertainty, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck.
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Georgia Power Offers to Freeze Customer Rates
May 20, 2025
Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates for the next three years under a proposed agreement the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday.
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Small but Mighty: 2025 Small Cities Conference Unites Georgia’s Local Leaders in Tifton
May 19, 2025
Everything from changes in redevelopment to navigating budget constraints was on the table at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2025 Small Cities Conference, showcasing of what makes Georgia’s smallest cities “small but mighty.”
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Georgia Chamber Releases Report on the State’s Economic Impact from Recent Trade Agreements
May 16, 2025
On Thrusday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the release of their most recent Tariffs Briefing. This publication offers timely insights into the evolving global trade landscape, focusing on recent trade agreements between the United States and China, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.
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Augusta Technical College Announces Commissioner Greg Dozier as 2025 Commencement Speaker
May 14, 2025
The Augusta Technical College Board of Directors, Faculty and Staff, and the 2025 Graduating Class are honored to announce the 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 7th at the Bell Auditorium.
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Passage of New Georgia Bill a Win for Farmers
May 13, 2025
Farmers and others in agriculture applaud Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for supporting the crop protection tools so important to Georgia’s farmers’ ability to produce affordable, safe, abundant food.