November 2024 Features

• Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State

  November 06, 2024

  Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

• Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories

  November 06, 2024

  Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.

• Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections

  November 06, 2024

  The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.

• Chancellor Perdue Announced as Keynote Speaker for Columbia County Chamber Legislative Breakfast

  November 05, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has announced Dr. Sonny Perdue, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, November 14th

• Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia

  November 05, 2024

  The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.

• United Way of the CSRA Receives Official Visit from United Way Worldwide President and CEO Post-Hurricane Helene

  November 04, 2024

  United Way Worldwide President & CEO, Angela F. Williams, recently spent time in Georgia surveying the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which included an official visit to Augusta. United Way of the CSRA board members and staff spent the morning with Williams reflecting on the organization’s initial response and ongoing recovery efforts following the hurricane.

• Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

  November 04, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  November 04, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.