April 2018 Features

• Augusta Posts Great March Job Numbers

  April 27, 2018

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Augusta posted an excellent March as most critical job measures trended in the right direction again.

• Georgia Employers Association Legal & Benefits Workshop Covers the Bases for Georgia Employers

  April 26, 2018

  Georgia's thriving economy is producing excellent opportunities for business and associated challenges for business leaders and human resource professionals. Competition for the best employees is intense and the regulatory and legal environment continues to change rapidly. The upcoming Georgia Employers' Association Legal and Benefits Workshop is intended to help Georgia businesses keep all of the bases covered.

• More Details: EDTS Cyber Picked by TaxSlayer to Enhance Security

  April 25, 2018

  There are a lot of companies that say they offer Cyber or IT security, often taking advantage of the lack of understanding in the marketplace. With today’s more sophisticated attacks, it takes a comprehensive offering to protect business data.

• SOS Brian Kemp Announces Commission Members to Review Georgia's Next Voting System

  April 25, 2018

  Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced his list of appointees to the Secure, Accessible & Fair Elections Commission, which is tasked with studying options for Georgia’s next voting system. The SAFE Commission will conduct thorough discussions on all options – including the feasibility of using all hand-marked paper ballots to all electronic machines with a voter-verified paper trail – and travel the state to solicit feedback from stakeholders.

• Georgia Chamber Launches Scorecard Website for 2017-18 Session

  April 24, 2018

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce launches its Scorecard website recapping the 2017-2018 Legislative Session and how each legislator voted on top-priority bills for the organization.

• AG Chris Carr: We Must Continue Efforts to Strengthen State's Response to the Opioid Epidemic

  April 23, 2018

  As the former Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, I am very proud of the fact that our state is the top state in the nation in which to do business. The recognition highlights the collaborative mindset we apply to economic development in our state, and it highlights the many opportunities that our Georgia families enjoy as a result of having a thriving business environment.

• State Economic Competitiveness Rankings Reveal Upward Standings Tied to Federal Tax Reform

  April 23, 2018

  The American Legislative Exchange Council released the much anticipated 2018 edition of Rich States, Poor States. Utah again earns the top spot for states with the best economic outlook, followed by Idaho, Indiana, North Dakota and Arizona. Several states' success in increased rankings can be tied directly to the success of federal tax reform and the resources it gave to lawmakers to cut taxes at the state level.

• Senator David Perdue: Trump’s North Korea Policy Is Succeeding

  April 20, 2018

  CIA Director and Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo’s recent meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un was an important step to lay the groundwork for the upcoming meeting planned between President Trump and Kim.

• RelaDyne Acquires A&W Oil & Tire Company of Augusta

  April 19, 2018

  RelaDyne, one of the nation’s leading providers of lubricants, fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, and industrial reliability services, has acquired A&W Oil & Tire Company, Inc., a fuel and lubricant distributor. This acquisition extends RelaDyne’s geographical footprint in the southeast region of the United States.

• Georgia Sets Employment Records in March

  April 19, 2018

  State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia continued to set records in March even as the number of jobs dipped slightly.

• Delta Offsets Carbon Emissions for 170,000+ Customers Today

  April 19, 2018

  Delta is helping customers travel a little cleaner today by offsetting carbon emissions on all domestic travel into and out of seven major airports with high corporate travel demand. The investment comes in honor of Earth Month and the airline's commitment to carbon-neutral growth.

• Club Car’s STEM Day Inspires Students with Stimulating Team Focused Learning

  April 18, 2018

  Club Car, an Ingersoll-Rand brand, known globally for manufacturing small-wheel, zero emissions golf, consumer and utility vehicles, is delivering an altogether new vehicle, one intended to inspire and help educate the next generation workforce. For five years, Club Car has been collaborating with the Georgia Department of Education and EdVenture, a not-for-profit educational institution, to host “STEM Day at Club Car.”

• AG Chris Carr and Legal Community Commence 7th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

  April 18, 2018

  April 16th marked the first day of the 7th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week food and fund drive led by Georgia’s legal community. The 2018 competition is presented by the Office of the Attorney General and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia to benefit the Georgia Food Bank Association.

• Advanced Technology Development Center to Launch Startup Academy in Augusta in May

  April 17, 2018

  The Advanced Technology Development Center, in partnership with theClubhou.se, will soon be accepting entrepreneur applicants from the metro Augusta region for its Startup Academy.

• Three Companies Named Georgia’s 2018 Manufacturers of the Year

  April 17, 2018

  At a luncheon held Thursday, Gov. Nathan Deal named three of Georgia’s leading companies as the 2018 Manufacturers of the Year. Pratt & Whitney in Columbus, Ga., won in the category of 500 or more employees; NIBCO in Greensboro, Ga., won in the category of 150-500 employees; and, Alpharetta-based Metcam won in the category of 150 or fewer employees.

• Augusta University to Sell Twin Gables Home

  April 16, 2018

  Twin Gables, the home to the Augusta University president, will soon be listed for sale. “Tammie and I have treasured the opportunity to live in Twin Gables and to host so many faculty, staff, alumni and friends there,” said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD.

• How Georgia is Improving Affordable Housing as a Platform for Health

  April 12, 2018

  Access to quality, affordable housing is critical for supporting good health. For individuals and families with tight budgets, high housing costs can lead to tough choices between making rent and going to the doctor, between keeping the lights on and buying healthy food, or even between being part of a community or becoming socially isolated.

• Augusta Tech Foundation Receives $6,000 Scholarship for Practical Nursing Program

  April 11, 2018

  The Augusta Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce that the Community Health Foundation, a service delivery line of CHSGa, has donated $6,000 in scholarships to support students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at Augusta Technical College.

• Georgia’s Legacies, Past And Future

  April 11, 2018

  The last week of Georgia’s 2018 meeting of the General Assembly featured even more symbolism and ceremony than usual. There were the customary farewell speeches by members who won’t be returning after this year’s election. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there was also a casket in the middle of the rotunda.

• Treasury, IRS Announce First Round of Opportunity Zones Designations for 18 States Including Georgia

  April 11, 2018

  The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service designated Opportunity Zones in 18 States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created Opportunity Zones to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country. New investments in Opportunity Zones can receive preferential tax treatment.

• Columbia County Redesigns Website with Greater Speed and Ease for Citizens

  April 10, 2018

  Columbia County is excited to announce the redesign of the county’s website making it more user-friendly for the citizens, visitors, and future residents of Columbia County. The goals of the new website include maintaining the integrity of the most used touchpoints, thus ensuring a satisfactory user experience.

• Aiken Gets Gigabit Service: Highlights of Atlantic Broadband’s Interactive Launch Event at the Center for the Arts

  April 10, 2018

  The 9th U.S. largest cable provider, Atlantic Broadband has officially launched new Gigabit Internet Service in Aiken, South Carolina. It’s not just a big deal; it’s an incredibly fast deal and service, and puts Aiken on the map for state-of-the-art technology not yet available to most neighboring larger cities.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Still World’s Busiest in Global Ranking

  April 10, 2018

  Demand has continued its robust year-on-year growth across the world’s major airports both in terms of passenger numbers and air cargo. Passenger traffic at the world’s 20 busiest airports grew by 5.2% in 2017. With almost 1.5 billion passengers passing through their terminals in 2017, this group of 20 represents 17% of global passenger traffic.

• Augusta Ready to Welcome 2019 Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship Event

  April 09, 2018

  For 84 years Augusta has been welcoming golfers and guests to the Masters Golf Tournament with open arms and true southern hospitality. The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to be able to extend that gracious welcome to invitees of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship in 2019.

• Georgia’s 2018 International Representatives Visit the State

  April 09, 2018

  Georgia’s competitiveness in the global marketplace is continuously strengthened by the work of its international representatives across the globe. The state of Georgia has representation in 12 strategic markets including Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Colombia, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The state’s international representation directly contributes to the state’s success as a global business hub.