April 2026 Features

• Augusta University Enjoys a Successful 2026 Legislative Session

  April 30, 2026

  For the 40-day legislative session spanning from January until the final day – referred to as Sine Die – on April 2, the Augusta University Government Relations team closely tracked more than 415 bills that could impact AU, its operations, programming and instruction.

• Georgia Recognizes Five 2026 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  April 30, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, celebrated the five 2026 Small Business ROCK STARS at the GEDA Spring Conference in Savannah.

• Golden Harvest to Host Elected Leaders for Feeding the Future Roundtable

  April 29, 2026

  Golden Harvest Food Bank will welcome elected officials from across its 24-county service area on Thursday for its annual Feeding the Future roundtable discussion. The event will take place at Golden Harvest’s main campus in Augusta.

• Moneypenny Research Reveals the Customer Caller Experience Gap

  April 29, 2026

  A new report from Moneypenny shows businesses believe they are delivering a better call experience than their customers perceive. The research was commissioned among 2,000 businesses and 2,000 consumers to understand the gap between business and customer perceptions, and across every single contact method tested, businesses scored themselves significantly higher than customers.

• Georgia Power Reminds Customers to Dig Safely & “Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place” this Spring

  April 28, 2026

  With spring finally arriving in Georgia, many homeowners will be planting and completing home improvement projects. Georgia Power is reminding customers to call 811 before digging and to follow “right tree, right place” guidelines to improve energy efficiency and protect underground utilities during National Safe Digging Month this April.

• North Augusta Chamber Announces 2025 Business of the Year Award Winners

  April 27, 2026

  The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its Business of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding organizations and entrepreneurs who exemplified leadership, service, and impact across the North Augusta community in 2025.

• Georgia Chamber Promotes May 19th Primary Participation Through May Matters Initiative

  April 27, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its support of May Matters, a nonpartisan public education initiative focused on increasing awareness and participation in Georgia’s primary elections.

• Candidate Forum to Bring Augusta Community and Local Candidates Together

  April 24, 2026

  With the upcoming mayoral election, the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering to host a joint Candidate Forum.

• Augusta University Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni

  April 24, 2026

  Augusta University has announced the recipients of the institution’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni awards. The awardees will be formally recognized at their respective college events during the university’s Alumni Weekend.

• EY US Unveils Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Finalists

  April 24, 2026

  Ernst & Young has announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award. Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities.

• TCSG Announces 2026 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year

  April 24, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia has announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2026, recognizing excellence across its 22 colleges.

• Candidates for Georgia Governor Present to Georgia Association of Manufacturers’ Forum

  April 23, 2026

  With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors.

• Augusta Technical College Awarded $6.8 Million Federal Grant to Complete Jim Hudson Automotive Institute

  April 22, 2026

  Augusta Technical College has been awarded a $6,808,307 grant from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce to support completion of the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute, a transformational workforce development project located at 1122 Walton Way, the former Johnson Cadillac Dealership.

• Technology Association Of Georgia Announces Top 40 Innovative Companies In Georgia

  April 22, 2026

  The Technology Association of Georgia is proud to announce the 2026 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing 40 Georgia-based technology companies whose innovations are making significant contributions to the state’s technology economy.

• Office of Governor & Georgia Historical Society Induct Saxby Chambliss & Chris Womack as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

  April 21, 2026

  Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2026 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

• Georgia’s Only Night-Lit Par 3 Course Opens April 25 at Lanier Islands Resort

  April 20, 2026

  A new type of golf experience for all skill levels has officially arrived in the Southeast. As part of a major investment to revolutionize its golf program, Lanier Islands Resort announced today that The Six will officially open on April 25th.

• Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

  April 17, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.

• Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  April 16, 2026

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will retire, capping more than four decades in public service that began in Houston County and grew to include roles in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as governor and as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards

  April 16, 2026

  The 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Annual Conference. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across Georgia’s tourism industry, celebrating the individuals and organizations setting new standards in marketing, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

• Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds

  April 16, 2026

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, interest in franchise ownership continues to grow as more professionals explore structured paths to entrepreneurship. Advisors at The Perfect Franchise say shifting workforce dynamics, combined with a desire for greater control over income and career direction, are driving sustained demand for franchise opportunities across a range of industries.

• Doctors Hospital of Augusta Named One of the Nation’s 2026 100 Top Hospitals by Modern Healthcare and Premier

  April 15, 2026

  Doctors Hospital of Augusta was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis conducted by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare.

• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Announces Power Luncheon: “The Real Estate Reality Check: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026”

  April 13, 2026

  The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will host its upcoming Power Luncheon on Tuesday, April 14th, at 11:30 AM, featuring a timely and informative program titled “The Real Estate Reality Check: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in 2026.”

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.