March 2022 Features

  • 85th Annual United Way Campaign Celebration Honors 2021 Achievements

    March 30, 2022

    Local business leaders and community volunteers gathered at The WOW! Club at SRP Park on Tuesday, March 29th for United Way of the CSRA’s 85th Annual Campaign Celebration. Jordan Pierce, Market President at First Community Bank and United Way’s 2021 Board Chair, announced that United Way successfully raised $2,225,000 in 2021.

  • Delta Brings on First Airbus A321neo, Latest in Sleeker, More Fuel-Efficient Fleet

    March 30, 2022

    Delta Air Lines marked the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts with the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo, on Wednesday of last week.

  • Georgia Chamber CEO: Georgia General Assembly Focused on Winning the Battle For Talent

    March 29, 2022

    For over 8 years, Georgia has been named the best state to do business because of our low unemployment and record economic growth. Our robust economy owes much to the pro-business and pro-job creation partnership between Governor Kemp, Speaker Ralston, Lt. Governor Duncan, the Georgia General Assembly, state leadership, educators, and the business community.

  • Georgia Recognized as One of the Best States for Taxpayer ROI and Infrastructure

    March 28, 2022

    Personal finance outlet WalletHub released a study titled “2022’s States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI,” ranking taxpayer return on investment based on the quality of services state residents received compared to their total state and local taxes. Georgia was recognized as one of the top five for "Best State for Taxpayer Return On Investment" and the state with the second best Roads and Bridges.

  • Port of Savannah Marks Milestone: Harbor Deepening Complete

    March 28, 2022

    The Georgia Ports Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Transportation and dignitaries joined Friday to mark completion of the Savannah Harbor deepening. The project expedites the flow of cargo to and from global destinations by reducing tidal restrictions for mega-ships transiting the Savannah River.

  • GDOL Announces Highest Number of Georgians Ever Employed

    March 25, 2022

    Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia registered a new all-time high number of employed Georgians of 5,068,389, up 21,102 in February. The labor force also recorded an all-time high of 5,234,620, up 18,994 over the month, while job numbers continued to rise 24,700 from January to February, to 4,724,400, another all-time high for the state.

  • PureCycle Breaks Ground on New Recycling Facility in Augusta

    March 24, 2022

    Today, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. will break ground on its second U.S. plastic waste purification facility in Augusta, Georgia, which will enable PureCycle to expand production of its ultra-pure recycled (UPR) resin. Initial construction activities will begin immediately following the groundbreaking ceremony.

  • Delta Asks Biden Administration to End COVID-Era Travel Restrictions

    March 24, 2022

    Delta CEO Ed Bastian and other airline CEOs sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging the elimination of COVID-era transportation mandates, such as the federal mask requirement on airplanes and in airports.. The CEOs are also asking the White House to remove the international pre-departure testing requirement for U.S. inbound customers.

  • Augusta Regional Airport Prepares for Masters Week

    March 23, 2022

    Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) prepares for an influx of visitors April 4th-11th by implementing parking protocols, introducing new amenities, and offering more direct flights though Delta and American Airlines.

  • 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Competition Kicks Off April 18th

    March 23, 2022

    The 11th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy kicks off April 18th and runs through April 29th this year. The virtual competition is open to everyone in the Georgia legal community where law firms, legal organizations, and corporate/in-house counsels compete to make the biggest impact on hunger.

  • Georgia Power Foundation invests $2.5 Million in the HUB for Community Innovation

    March 22, 2022

    The Georgia Power Foundation announced the latest in continued support of the transformation of the Harrisburg-Laney Walker Community – a contribution of $2.5 million for the HUB for Community Innovation.

  • Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2022 Logistics Summit in Macon

    March 22, 2022

    The Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), hosted hundreds of attendees at the March 16th Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the digitalization of the logistics industry and on harnessing needed talent.

  • Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation

    March 21, 2022

    goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.

  • Gulfstream Creates New System to Digitize Decades of Aircraft Engineering History

    March 21, 2022

    A team known for meticulously preserving the engineering documents at Gulfstream Aerospace Corps.’ headquarters in Savannah, Ga., recently designed a new database tool to make those important records easy to access and to ensure every detail is preserved for the future.

  • Georgia Chamber Kicks Off New Georgia Economy Tour for 2022

    March 18, 2022

    The Georgia Chamber is proud to once again begin its statewide swing known as the New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo.

  • SRNS Partnership With Local School District Thrives Through Pandemic

    March 17, 2022

    In hopes of strengthening local workforce job pipelines, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) partnered with the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD) to increase the number of students participating in STEM-related Advanced Placement (AP) classes.

  • Technical College System of Georgia Names 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year and 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

    March 17, 2022

    The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Rochelle White from Oconee Fall Line Technical College was named TCSG’s 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year. Devlynn Taylor from Augusta Technical College won the 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

  • Golden Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Brand

    March 16, 2022

    The time is right. After 40 years of serving the hungry, Golden Harvest Food Bank knows that Every Meal Matters. Today, the Food Bank announced that it has completed a rebrand that better reflects Golden Harvest’s goal of eliminating hunger in its 25-county service area.

  • The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage

    March 16, 2022

    The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.

  • Poll: Russia, Inflation, and Strengthening the Economy Are Top Priorities of CEOs, New Survey Finds

    March 16, 2022

    As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new survey of CEOs and Directors, released by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, details Russia concerns superseded inflation and strengthening the economy, which follow closely behind.

  • New VIP Rooftop Masters Experience Debuts at Historic Partridge Inn

    March 15, 2022

    The sky’s the limit this year for those seeking the pinnacle of hospitality during Augusta’s famed Masters golf tournament. For the first time ever, The Partridge Inn is offering its exclusive rooftop venue to individuals and corporations looking to host the ultimate celebration during one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.

  • Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Medical Center Receive Over $5.6 Million in Federal Funding

    March 15, 2022

    The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Augusta University Medical Center are the recipients of federal funding supported by U.S. Sens. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff as part of this year’s Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which was approved by both the U.S. House and Senate. The bill is waiting on President Biden’s signature.

  • Governor Awards More Than $217M to Eligible Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 Efforts

    March 14, 2022

    Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he will award more than $217 million to hospitals, assisted living communities, and personal care homes with 25 or more beds to help prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19.

  • Leadership & Legacy at Augusta Metro Chamber March Women In Business

    March 11, 2022

    On Tuesday, March 15th at the Augusta Metro Chamber Women In Business Program, a panel of local women leaders will dive into what it means to lead in regard to mentoring, coaching, and training up the next generation.

  • Georgia's Unemployment Rate Continued to Fall in January

    March 11, 2022

    Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell again for the twenty-first consecutive month, dropping one-tenth of a point to 3.2 percent from December’s revised rate of 3.3 percent.