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• Goodwill Partners with ReNforce to Launch Employment Workshops for Justice-Involved Individuals

  May 22, 2024

  Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia & the CSRA is excited to announce a new partnership with ReNforce to provide specialized employment workshops aimed at empowering justice-involved individuals.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Raises Nearly $2.1M for Statewide Education and Research Services

  May 22, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival, which culminated on April 27, 2024, with the Trustees Gala, raised a record $2,095,653 to further the institution’s educational and research mission.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Georgia Cyber & Innovation Training Center Hosts Augusta Engagement Expo Sponsored by Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM)

  May 21, 2024

  On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Georgia Cyber Center will be abuzz with activity as Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (AIM) holds its first Engagement Expo, led by Project 3. The expo, held in the Shaffer MacCartney lobby, begins at 8am and goes on until 1:00pm.

• Georgia Chamber Launches New Website Launched to Empower Georgia's Business & Elected Leaders

  May 20, 2024

  Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Chamber's new website, designed to provide invaluable data and insights for both business and elected leaders across the state.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• AAA: 1.3 Million Georgians will Take to the Roads & Sky for the Unofficial Start of Summer

  May 16, 2024

  AAA forecasts there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 52,824 more holiday travelers than the previous year.

• Augusta Metro Chamber Announces 2024 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch

  May 15, 2024

  The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Magazine are proud to announce the selection of the 2024 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch.

• VP of AT&T Southeast States: Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents

  May 15, 2024

  Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents feel guilty about all that screen time. If you are a parent nodding your head in agreement, you are not alone.

• Georgia Cities Week Takes Cities to New Heights

  May 10, 2024

  Georgia Cities Week has once again soared across the state, propelled by our communities' collective spirit and pride. The theme, “Soaring to New Heights,” perfectly encapsulates the ambitious endeavors and collective aspirations that marked this annual celebration's 25th anniversary.

• Goodwill Week Celebrates the Power of Work

  May 09, 2024

  Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations across the U.S. and Canada celebrate Goodwill Week, which runs from May 5-11. The observance serves to raise awareness of the Goodwill mission to transform lives through learning and the power of work.

• Legislators & Community Leaders to Join Golden Harvest Food Bank to Address Hunger

  May 08, 2024

  On May 9th at 10am, Golden Harvest Food Bank will host its 2nd annual Feeding The Future roundtable discussion to address the issues of hunger in the community. Elected officials and community leaders from the Food Bank’s 25-county service area will discuss food security and collaborative efforts to close the hunger gap.

• Chancellor Perdue, President Keel to Deliver Keynote Commencement Speeches

  May 08, 2024

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, will give the keynote addresses during the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for Augusta University.

• Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown Staff, & Georgia Agribusiness Leaders Explore Emerging Indian Market on US-India Trade Mission

  May 08, 2024

  Last month, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown staff, and several Georgia agribusinesses visited New Delhi, India, on an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

• Georgia Celebrates Five ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 07, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.

• Augusta Lands 350 New Jobs in E-mobility Manufacturing

  May 06, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that GF Casting Solutions AG, a division of Georg Fischer AG, that produces lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, will invest more than $184 million in a new manufacturing facility in Augusta. This project will create 350 new jobs for Richmond County.

• SBA Georgia Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Winners

  May 06, 2024

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office announced the National Small Business Week 2024 Award Winners, including Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and other small business owners throughout Georgia.

• TCSG & Augusta University Forge Statewide Transfer Agreement to Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce

  May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Augusta University have inked a statewide transfer agreement designed to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in the region. This landmark collaboration opens doors for TCSG students pursuing an associate degree in Cybersecurity to seamlessly transition into Augusta University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program upon graduation.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2024.

• Secure Records Solutions Merges with Records Management Center

  May 02, 2024

  Secure Records Solutions is pleased to announce its merger with Records Management Center of Augusta, creating a new market leader in document management across the Southeast.

• Event Offers Preview of AI Technology Before its Georgia Tour

  May 02, 2024

  Members of Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) recently previewed custom technology that will tour the state later this year.

• StandardAero Expands Footprint at Augusta Regional Airport

  May 01, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that StandardAero, a leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, began work on a $33 million expansion of their operations in Augusta. The expansion will create 90 new jobs in Richmond County.

• Gauging the Gaps Between Atlanta and Rural Georgia

  May 01, 2024

  Charlie Hayslett, a former political reporter from the Atlanta Journal and a public relations, public affairs and communications management consultant, delivered a thought-provoking address to the GMA Board of Directors during its meeting in Perry on April 26.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Standard in Aviation with First Modular Unit Installation

  April 30, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marked a historic milestone in aviation infrastructure April 24 with the placement of the first modular unit for the Concourse D Widening Project.

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