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• Dr. Russell T. Keen Named Finalist for Augusta University Presidency

  June 07, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted to name Dr. Russell T. Keen as the sole finalist for president of Augusta University.

• Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants Will Help Local School Districts Align CTAE Programs with Local Workforce Needs

  June 06, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Economic Development are partnering to award Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants to help 15 local school districts improve the alignment of their Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs with local industry needs.

• The Points Guy Study Finds Many Americans Will Travel This Year & Will Use Their Credit Card Rewards

  June 06, 2024

  The Points Guy, commissioned consulting and market research firm The Harris Poll to conduct a study on consumer behaviors around travel, credit card spending and rewards management.

• Military Appreciation Executive Luncheon Series Set to Honor Veterans & Active Service Members

  June 05, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with AUSA Greater Augusta Fort Eisenhower Chapter, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, CSRA Alliance for Fort Eisenhower and North Augusta Chamber, proudly announce the upcoming Military Appreciation Executive Luncheon.

• A New Definition of Generosity & Consequences for a Lack of Generosity Revealed in Groundbreaking 2024 goBeyondProfit Business Generosity Report

  June 04, 2024

  Today, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the current mindset of employed adults and executives running businesses. First initiated in 2019, it reveals a remarkable shift in employee attitudes: 96% of Georgians now consider it important for their employers to be not just good, but generous—a significant rise from 47% in 2019.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Columbia County

  June 03, 2024

  Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across Columbia County.

• ATDC Companies Raise $280.2 Million In Investments In 2023

  May 31, 2024

  Startups in the Advanced Technology Development Center current portfolio raised more than $280.2 million in investment capital and created or saved more 2,021 jobs in 2023.

• US Consumer Confidence Rose in May

  May 31, 2024

  "Confidence improved in May after three consecutive months of decline," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. "Consumers' assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month.

• $206k Gift Sparks Imperial Theatre's $10M Capital Campaign Launch

  May 30, 2024

  The Imperial Theatre in Augusta announced this week that it had received a gift of stock worth $206,000 from Augusta businessman and philanthropist, Peter Knox IV.

• Governor Marks Completion of Plant Vogtle Expansion

  May 30, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp celebrated the completion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion Wednesday while acknowledging the obstacles that had to be overcome in building the first nuclear reactors in the U.S. since the 1980s.

• Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers From Fresh to Value-Added Markets

  May 28, 2024

  Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.

• President Keel Announces Major Milestones During Final University Address

  May 23, 2024

  In his final State of the University Address, Augusta University President Brooks Keel continued to highlight the growth of the university as student enrollment has eclipsed the 10,000-student mark, the continued work toward a top 60 National Institutes of Health ranking and major infrastructure additions across the university.

• Parker’s Kitchen Will Open First Convenience Stores in the Augusta Market

  May 22, 2024

  Parker’s Kitchen – a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader that was recently honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2024 – is delighted to open its first two retail stores in the Augusta market. Both stores will be open 24/7 to serve customers across the region.

• 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.

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