February 2020 Features

• Lawmakers Take No Action on Bill Regarding Daylight Savings

  February 28, 2020

  Health, safety and consistency were mentioned over and over Tuesday as Legislators listened to testimony on House Bill 709 which would direct the state to hold a non-binding referendum asking Georgia residents if they would like to do away with daylight saving time. A non-binding referendum is a ballot question used to inform the state government about potential future action.

• Helms College to Launch New Culinary Degree in Partnership with Ritz-Carlton

  February 27, 2020

  A new Associate Degree in Culinary Operations in Resorts and Clubs is scheduled to launch in July of 2020 at Helms College.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Agriculture Announce Georgia Farm Recovery Program

  February 27, 2020

• USG Foundation Raise More Than $908,000 for Need-based Scholarships

  February 27, 2020

  The 16th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) Foundation, raised more than $908,000 from generous sponsors and a live auction to support and provide need-based scholarships for students at USG institutions across the state.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces Will McIntosh of NBC Sports Group to Keynote at The Summit

  February 26, 2020

  The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced that Will McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Digital and Sports Consumer Business, NBC Sports Group, will headline at TAG's premier annual showcase, The Summit March 3-4, 2020 at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.

• Colony Bank To Acquire Cadence Bank’s East Georgia Homebuilder Finance Loan Portfolio & Expand Its Footprint In Savannah & Augusta

  February 24, 2020

  Colony Bankcorp, Inc., the holding company for Colony Bank, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Cadence Bank to purchase its East Georgia Homebuilder Finance loan portfolio.

• USDA Invests $5M in Broadband for Rural Georgia Communities

  February 24, 2020

  Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a $5 million investment in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 1,221 rural households, 32 pre-subscribed businesses and 20 pre-subscribed farms in McIntosh and Evans counties in Georgia.

• Sherman & Hemstreet Acquires Swainsboro Brokerage

  February 20, 2020

  Augusta, GA based Sherman and Hemstreet Real Estate Company is proud to announce the acquisition of the Kilpatrick & Sconyers Agency based in Swainsboro, Georgia. This new partnership will allow Sherman and Hemstreet to expand its coverage of providing residents of Southeast and Central Georgia with residential and commercial real estate expertise as well as superior property management services.

• Gov. Brian Kemp Announces Support of Georgia Cancer Center and Paceline

  February 19, 2020

  Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced his support of the Georgia Cancer Center and Paceline as a part of the statewide initiative to end cancer.

• ‘Greater Augusta Day’ Brings Community Leaders to State Capital, Meet with Governor

  February 19, 2020

  On Wednesday, February 19th, Greater Augusta Day will bring over 40 public and private sector leaders to Georgia’s capital to build knowledge, awareness and relationships for the betterment of our region, and to advocate on behalf of our community.

• OPB Director Walks Lawmakers Through Proposal

  February 13, 2020

  State legislators took an unexpected recess this week to dig deep into the state’s budget — and Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director spent time walking lawmakers through the proposed plans for the Amended FY 20 and FY 21 budgets.

• The Greater Augusta Family YMCA Launches “Game On: For a Better Us” Fundraising Campaign

  February 12, 2020

  In a time where communities are more divided than ever, the Greater Augusta Family YMCA is a key resource to bridge gaps, bring people together and strengthen relationships among “Us,” including the youth, adults and seniors who contribute daily to the betterment of our community.

• Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

  February 12, 2020

  The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has unveiled the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia winners. TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

• Creature Comforts Honored With the goBeyondProfit Champion Award

  February 11, 2020

  Today Creature Comforts Brewing Co. CEO Chris Herron and staff were presented with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award. They earned this rare honor for their strategic efforts to benefit their community and company by cultivating company culture, deploying company resources and focusing on community empowerment.

• 2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports

  February 11, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state’s diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia tallied $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3 billion in overall international trade.

• ‘Fundamentals of Leadership’ at Chamber’s Third Thursday Business Builder, February 27th

  February 07, 2020

  Mastering leadership fundamentals are key to any winning organization from sports teams to military teams to Fortune 500 companies. Leaders do not drift to greatness - it takes deliberate, disciplined action. Join the Augusta Metro Chamber and Loral Mountain Solutions, LLC, with presenter Jeff Foley, on Thursday, February 27th for ‘Fundamentals of Leadership.’

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Push Fort Benning As Home Of New Army Corps Headquarters

  February 07, 2020

  U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) are urging the U.S. Army to select Fort Benning as the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.

• Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for 32nd Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 06, 2020

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 32nd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany as31 business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local, state and economic development officials to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.

• CSU’s Leadership Institute Announces Speakers and Format for The Forum 2020, August 24-25

  February 05, 2020

  For the 15th year, The Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus. The two-day event, held at the Columbus Iron Works and Convention Center, begins at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24 and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 25. This year’s event theme is “Leadership in Hindsight.”

• Corporate Generosity Research Open to Georgia Business Leaders

  February 04, 2020

  One year ago, the 2019 Corporate Generosity Research Report conducted by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO provided invaluable insights about business leader, employee and customer expectations. Georgia CEOs, Owners and Senior Business Executives are invited to participate in the 2020 survey.

• Gov. Kemp Kicks off Georgia Foreign Trade Conference

  February 04, 2020

  Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, highlighting the state and nation's continued strength in global trade.

• AG Chris Carr Visits White House for National Human Trafficking Summit

  February 03, 2020

  Attorney General Chris Carr participated in the President’s Human Trafficking Summit at The White House. The summit focused on the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the landmark anti-human trafficking law. During the event, President Trump signed an executive order to further combat human trafficking and online child exploitation.