August 2023 Features

• New Coalition Takes Aim at Tort Reform in Georgia

  August 31, 2023

  A new nonprofit founded by three high-power lobbying firms is setting its sites on tort reform in Georgia. Competitive Georgia announced its formation Tuesday, the latest sign that business leaders are preparing a major push for the General Assembly to curb what they see as frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of doing business.

• Georgia DOT Celebrates Connected Vehicle Technology Integration

  August 29, 2023

  Georgia Department of Transportation recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything waivers granted by the Federal Communications Commission allowing Georgia DOT to integrate C-V2X technology across the state.

• BSRA Awards $125,000 to Schools in the Central Savannah River Area to Advance STEM Education

  August 28, 2023

  Battelle Savannah River Alliance, the manager and operator of Savannah River National Laboratory awarded $125,000 in SRNL K-12 Catalyst Grants for STEM Education to Central Savannah River Area schools to advance activities and programs relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

• Augusta Hosts First Ever Combined “Georgia Entertainment 100” and “Georgia Unscripted Roadshow” Event on August 30th

  August 28, 2023

  The Georgia Entertainment 100 and the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow will combine for a huge entertainment industry event in Augusta on August 30th. The combined event brings the educational program of the roadshow series together with the gala style, networking format of the signature 100 events for which Georgia Entertainment is known.

• Charlie Harper: Preparing For The Last Season Of College Football As We Know it

  August 28, 2023

  The weather says summer, but the calendar says fall. We know this because the University of Georgia Bulldogs are ready to suit up between the hedges in Athens to defend their National Championship. Or better said, Championships. Plural.

• AT&T & Human I-T Provide 75 Laptops to Family Connection and Communities In Schools of Glascock County, Inc.

  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.

• Georgia Named the Best State for Business Growth, According to New Research

  August 23, 2023

  New research has revealed the best states for business growth, with Georgia taking the top spot. Business consulting firm Venture Smarter analyzed data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover the business growth rate in each state based on the number of establishments in December 2021 compared to December 2022.

• United Way of the CSRA Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign with Uplifting Message

  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.

• Georgia Ranks Sixth for States that Dine Out the Most, with Chick-Fil-A Their Favorite Restaurant

  August 21, 2023

  Dining out is often seen as something to do when celebrating an event or seeking a fast meal after a long day, that’s why a new study has investigated which states enjoy dining out the most.

• Vogtle Unit 4 Starts Nuclear Fuel Load

  August 18, 2023

  Georgia Power announced today the process to load fuel into the Vogtle Unit 4 reactor core has begun at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro. Loading fuel marks a pivotal milestone toward startup and commercial operation of the second new unit at Plant Vogtle.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark -The Coming Crisis in Healthcare: Workforce

  August 18, 2023

  Across Georgia and the country, we are experiencing a serious need for healthcare staff. Hospitals, senior care facilities, urgent care centers, local health clinics, and even imaging centers are facing long-term problems providing access to care for our citizens.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Firm, Remains Below National Average

  August 17, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in June. The unemployment rate is also three-tenths lower than the national average.

• Augusta University Adds Nearly $3 Billion, 21,000 Jobs to Georgia Economy

  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.

• Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury

  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.

• The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID

  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.

• Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Expanding Opportunities for Entrepreneurship

  August 14, 2023

  U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new resources to boost entrepreneurship across the Central Savannah River Area.

• Paceline Awards Nine Research Grants at Georgia Cancer Center from 2022 Fundraising

  August 14, 2023

  Every day, researchers and staff at the Georgia Cancer Center work to reduce the burden of cancer in the state of Georgia and across the globe. The Paceline community also works to fuel innovative research to improve cancer prevention, advance treatments and move more breakthroughs to more patients.

• Dr. Jermaine Whirl Appointed to the Biden-Harris 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board

  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.

• Georgia Voted #12 Best State for Franchising; What Does This Mean for Small Business Throughout State?

  August 14, 2023

  This month, we are taking at the “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints. For the state of Georgia, these rankings reveal a lot about where the state economy is going and where there is opportunity for their economy to grow.

• Remarkable Recruitment Strategy Brings Fresh Talent to the CSRA

  August 11, 2023

  On July 31st, the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions summer internship program came to an end after the ‘Farewell and Showcase’ event held at the Savannah River Site. The program leveraged the “talent pipeline” between universities and open full-time positions at the Site for the mutual benefit of all involved.

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  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.

• Jekyll Island, Helen & Dahlonega Voted Among the Top Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in America

  August 11, 2023

  As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a 'something borrowed' bank balance.

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  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.

• Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

  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.

• New Survey Finds Employees Ask for Community Outreach Reboot

  August 08, 2023

  In the 2023 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, Georgia employees clearly indicated their shifting priorities regarding the most important demonstrations of generosity to the community.