Features
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Advanced Technology Development Center to Launch Startup Academy in Augusta in May
April 17, 2018
The Advanced Technology Development Center, in partnership with theClubhou.se, will soon be accepting entrepreneur applicants from the metro Augusta region for its Startup Academy.
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Three Companies Named Georgia’s 2018 Manufacturers of the Year
April 17, 2018
At a luncheon held Thursday, Gov. Nathan Deal named three of Georgia’s leading companies as the 2018 Manufacturers of the Year. Pratt & Whitney in Columbus, Ga., won in the category of 500 or more employees; NIBCO in Greensboro, Ga., won in the category of 150-500 employees; and, Alpharetta-based Metcam won in the category of 150 or fewer employees.
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Augusta University to Sell Twin Gables Home
April 16, 2018
Twin Gables, the home to the Augusta University president, will soon be listed for sale. “Tammie and I have treasured the opportunity to live in Twin Gables and to host so many faculty, staff, alumni and friends there,” said Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD.
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How Georgia is Improving Affordable Housing as a Platform for Health
April 12, 2018
Access to quality, affordable housing is critical for supporting good health. For individuals and families with tight budgets, high housing costs can lead to tough choices between making rent and going to the doctor, between keeping the lights on and buying healthy food, or even between being part of a community or becoming socially isolated.
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Augusta Tech Foundation Receives $6,000 Scholarship for Practical Nursing Program
April 11, 2018
The Augusta Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce that the Community Health Foundation, a service delivery line of CHSGa, has donated $6,000 in scholarships to support students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at Augusta Technical College.
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Georgia’s Legacies, Past And Future
April 11, 2018
The last week of Georgia’s 2018 meeting of the General Assembly featured even more symbolism and ceremony than usual. There were the customary farewell speeches by members who won’t be returning after this year’s election. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there was also a casket in the middle of the rotunda.
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Treasury, IRS Announce First Round of Opportunity Zones Designations for 18 States Including Georgia
April 11, 2018
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service designated Opportunity Zones in 18 States. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created Opportunity Zones to spur investment in distressed communities throughout the country. New investments in Opportunity Zones can receive preferential tax treatment.
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Columbia County Redesigns Website with Greater Speed and Ease for Citizens
April 10, 2018
Columbia County is excited to announce the redesign of the county’s website making it more user-friendly for the citizens, visitors, and future residents of Columbia County. The goals of the new website include maintaining the integrity of the most used touchpoints, thus ensuring a satisfactory user experience.
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Aiken Gets Gigabit Service: Highlights of Atlantic Broadband’s Interactive Launch Event at the Center for the Arts
April 10, 2018
The 9th U.S. largest cable provider, Atlantic Broadband has officially launched new Gigabit Internet Service in Aiken, South Carolina. It’s not just a big deal; it’s an incredibly fast deal and service, and puts Aiken on the map for state-of-the-art technology not yet available to most neighboring larger cities.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Still World’s Busiest in Global Ranking
April 10, 2018
Demand has continued its robust year-on-year growth across the world’s major airports both in terms of passenger numbers and air cargo. Passenger traffic at the world’s 20 busiest airports grew by 5.2% in 2017. With almost 1.5 billion passengers passing through their terminals in 2017, this group of 20 represents 17% of global passenger traffic.
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Augusta Ready to Welcome 2019 Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship Event
April 09, 2018
For 84 years Augusta has been welcoming golfers and guests to the Masters Golf Tournament with open arms and true southern hospitality. The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to be able to extend that gracious welcome to invitees of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship in 2019.
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Georgia’s 2018 International Representatives Visit the State
April 09, 2018
Georgia’s competitiveness in the global marketplace is continuously strengthened by the work of its international representatives across the globe. The state of Georgia has representation in 12 strategic markets including Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Colombia, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The state’s international representation directly contributes to the state’s success as a global business hub.
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Advanced Technology Development Center Attracting More Out-of-State Entrepreneurs to Georgia
April 06, 2018
Portland, Maine is a long way from Atlanta — exactly 1,177.7 miles by way of I-85. But when Stacy Taylor and her business partner, Richard Kehne, looked for a place to build and grow their logistics and technology startup, Taylor Kehne Industries, they left New England and bypassed other startup hubs including Boston and New York to plant stakes in Atlanta. The key draw: Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center.
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Using Public Wi-Fi during Masters Week? Think Twice.
April 05, 2018
After spending a day at Augusta National without their phones, Masters patrons walking out the gates are probably ready to look at social media, share private information with friends and family and check their bank accounts.
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Georgia Power, Employees & Foundation Invest $21M to Improve Georgia Communities in 2017
April 05, 2018
Georgia Power released its total charitable giving impact for 2017, including more than $21 million total invested by the company, The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. and employees in Georgia communities and non-profit organizations throughout the year. Last year alone, 6,000 Georgia Power employees and retirees donated their time to help their neighbors and improve the quality of life in their communities by completing more than 147,000 volunteer hours.
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Commercial Vehicle-Only Lanes Coming to Georgia
April 04, 2018
We all experience the frustrations of traffic congestion. And if you’ve driven I-75 north from Macon you’ve no doubt experienced some of the worst gridlock in Georgia. The corridor, dominated by truck traffic, is home to almost daily traffic snarls due to crashes, stalls, overturned trucks and spills. These incidents can be deadly, tie up traffic for hours, make trip times unpredictable, and result in huge costs in terms of time, wages, jobs, health, property damage – and lives lost.
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Golf & Southern Hospitality: An Inside Look at the Red Carpet Tour Augusta Showcase April 17th
April 03, 2018
Join the Augusta Metro Chamber on Tuesday, April 17th at their Women in Business luncheon, presented by Spherion, for an inside look and panel discussion on the Red Carpet Tour Augusta Showcase. Guest speakers include Sue Parr, President/CEO, Augusta Metro Chamber; Lessie Price, Manager of Community Relations & Government Affairs, AECOM; Jessica Hood, Executive Director, Development Authority Burke County and Phil Wahl, Augusta Area Executive, SVP, Security Federal Bank.
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How to Start a 529 College Savings Plan for Your Children
April 02, 2018
You want your kids to get a good education, but the cost of a college degree can trigger some serious sticker shock. Here are some things you need to know about using a 529 plan to save for your child's college education.
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Georgia Employers Association Spring Conference Targets Opportunities for Georgia Businesses
April 02, 2018
The theme for the Georgia Employers’ Association 2018 Spring Conference in Savannah is "Strategies for a Better Business Environment." This year’s event will focus on opportunities and challenges for Georgia businesses in today’s expanding economic climate. Attendees will hear from business leaders, healthcare experts, and Georgia government representatives and will gain valuable perspectives to help them improve and grow their organizations.
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Governor to Invest $64M in Education at Augusta University
March 30, 2018
Augusta University will receive $64 million to advance cybersecurity, undergraduate and graduate education, following approval from Gov. Nathan Deal of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget.
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General Assembly Adjourns After Delivering Historic Victories for Georgia Families
March 30, 2018
Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston led the General Assembly to adjourn Sine Die for the 154th legislative session. This marks the end of a legislative year in which the General Assembly advanced reforms and investments that will benefit every Georgia family, and concludes the final session of an administration that has consistently delivered for Georgians by leading on the most important issues facing our citizens, creating nearly 700,000 jobs as the nation’s best state to do business, and generating a rising economic tide that has left our entire state better off than we were eight-years-ago.
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Delta Biometrics Launches across All 50 Domestic Delta Sky Clubs with Check-in Option
March 28, 2018
Delta Sky Club members with CLEAR can use their fingerprints to enter all 50 U.S. Delta Sky Club locations beginning this week, making Delta the only U.S.-based global airline to offer customers a secure biometric check-in option at a single touch point across its domestic network.
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UGA Study: Georgia Ports Support More Than 439,000 Jobs
March 27, 2018
Georgia's ports support 439,220 full-and part-time jobs across the state, according to a study released by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA's Terry College of Business.
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Governor Deal Proclaims “Georgia Technology and Innovation Day” at Annual Technology Summit
March 26, 2018
Governor Nathan Deal, referencing the 13,000 technology-related companies in Georgia, proclaimed a resolution marking March 21st as Georgia Technology and Innovation Day. The Governor included the special announcement during his speech at the annual Technology Summit held this past week in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria.
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AT&T Continues 4K Leadership at Augusta National with the 2018 Masters Tournament in 4K High Dynamic Range
March 23, 2018
AT&T, the first U.S. pay-TV provider to launch live 4K HDR programing, is bringing DIRECTV subscribers lifelike picture quality in sports, events, music and more. We’re adding live 4K HDR1 broadcasts of the 2018 Masters to our impressive 4K channel lineup.