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• Delta to Add Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet

  January 14, 2026

  Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.

• Premier Networx Appoints Spencer Kemmeling as Chief Executive Officer & Announces Strategic Partnership

  January 13, 2026

  Premier Networx, an award-winning managed IT services provider, today announced the appointment of Spencer Kemmeling as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Chad Harpley will continue in his role as President, focusing on client relationships, growth, and new business development.

• Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes

  January 13, 2026

  Lawmakers, lobbyists and protesters swarmed to the Georgia Capitol on Monday, the first day of the annual legislative session in a crucial election year.

• Augusta Metro Chamber Welcomes New Board Members for 2026

  January 09, 2026

  The Augusta Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of six new members to its Board of Directors for 2026. These new Board members will bring a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• Augusta-Based KAMO Announces Acquisition of Waper, Inc. in South Carolina

  January 07, 2026

  KAMO Facility Solutions & Supplies, a family-owned distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment, announced today the acquisition of Waper, Inc., a well-established company founded in 1973 and known for its deep customer relationships and commitment to service.

• Heath Taylor Named President & CEO of Columbia County Chamber of Commerce

  January 06, 2026

  Heath Taylor has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, bringing more than 18 years of experience in chamber leadership, business advocacy, and nonprofit management to one of Georgia’s fastest-growing communities.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 19, 2025

  In part 3 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she discusses why going beyond profit is just good business and AT&T’s billion dollar investments in connecting Georgians to greater possibilities.

• Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast Offers Snapshot of the Local Economy

  December 18, 2025

  When it comes to forecasts, whether in weather or economics, a lot of research on what has recently happened goes into attempting to predict what can happen, but it’s only as reliable as the data at hand. Simon Medcalfe, PhD, an economist and professor in Augusta University’s James M. Hull College of Business, hosted the 18th annual Economic Forecast Breakfast on Dec. 2nd.

• Civic Roundtable Launches with the Georgia Technology Authority, Continuing its Expansion Across the US

  December 17, 2025

  Civic Roundtable, the government operations platform connecting public servants with the people and answers they need to achieve their mission, today announced a new partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority.

• Augusta University Launches First Jags On-Campus Internship Program

  December 16, 2025

  Augusta University’s Career Services has launched the inaugural Jags On-Campus Internship Program and will welcome the first class of interns in spring 2026. By bringing their classroom learning to life, undergraduate students in good academic standing will participate in paid internships available through 55 departments campuswide.

• Atlanta Fed Board of Directors Announces Search for Next Bank President

  December 16, 2025

  The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the initiation of its search for the Bank's next president and chief executive officer. Gregory Haile, chair of the Atlanta Fed board of directors, will chair the search committee, which will include all six of the Atlanta Fed's Class B and C directors.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 12, 2025

  In part 2 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she shares how AT&T is helping to tackle the digital divide in communities all across the state.

• Georgia’s Economy, Like the Nation’s, Will Hold Steady in 2026

  December 11, 2025

  Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.

• Four Georgia Engineering Institutions Join Mercer University as Academic Members of Statewide Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  December 11, 2025

  The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance announced yesterday the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University have joined Mercer University as academic members of the statewide Alliance, marking a major expansion of Georgia’s unified approach to aerospace and defense workforce development.

• Stipulated Agreement Reached to Help Keep Electricity Affordable & Meet Future Energy Demand in Georgia

  December 10, 2025

  Good news for Georgia families and businesses: Georgia Power has reached an agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission that, if approved, will help lower energy costs—all while meeting growing electricity demand across the state.

• Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities

  December 09, 2025

  The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.

• Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy

  December 08, 2025

  Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion in investment and more than 12,000 jobs across Georgia. This growth presents exciting opportunities for communities to revitalize their downtowns, improve public school performance, enhance public infrastructure, and more.

• Stan Shepherd Recognized as Local Defense Community Champion

  December 05, 2025

  The Association of Defense Communities has honored Stan Shepherd as a Local Defense Community Champion. Mr. Shepherd is one of only 27 individuals from across the nation to receive this distinction, which celebrates people who go above and beyond to strengthen the connection between military installations and the communities that support them.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 05, 2025

  AT&T Georgia and its President, Riley Blount, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for their commitment to connecting more Georgians to greater possibility – demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• PC Techware & Vinea Capital Named 2025 Best In Business by Augusta Metro Chamber

  December 04, 2025

  The Augusta Metro Chamber’s annual Best In Business awards include Augusta’s Entrepreneur, presented by South State Bank, and Corporation of the Year, presented by last year’s recipient, Georgia Power, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations making a meaningful difference across the region.

• Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board

  December 04, 2025

  Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development in the Peach State- has officially been approved for implementation by the State Workforce Development Board. The HDCL reflects collaborations among multiple state agencies to advance Governor Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Holiday Scams

  December 04, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season and look out for scams that could hurt their wallet or lead to identity theft.

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