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• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  July 05, 2023

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and added eight members to its board of directors.

• Gov. Kemp Announces New Agency Head Appointments for OPB, DNR, EPD, & DCH

  July 05, 2023

  On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp announced numerous appointments for state agencies.

• T.R. & N. Reddy Foundation Pledge $1M gift for Augusta Technical College Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technology Initiatives

  June 30, 2023

  The T.R. & N. Reddy Foundation have pledged $1M in support of Augusta Technical College's Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology initiatives. The gift will support student scholarships, academic programming, and capital projects associated with the school.

• Georgia’s Life Sciences Make an Impact

  June 30, 2023

  Life Sciences is the fastest-growing industry in the nation, and in Georgia, industry growth is outpacing the national average. In 2021, Georgia’s life sciences companies generated $27.2 billion in direct economic impact and employed more than 78,000 Georgians.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Independence Day Travel Period

  June 30, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its partners are preparing to host more than 2.5 million passengers during the Independence Day holiday period from yesterday through Thursday of next wek. Today is projected to be the busiest day with nearly 367,000 passengers traveling through ATL.

• Georgia Lottery Commemorates 30th Anniversary

  June 29, 2023

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. Governor Brian Kemp hosted the event in his ceremonial office, welcoming Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin along with the Lottery’s education partners and special guests.

• Mayor Randall Walker Sworn in as Georgia Municipal Association President

  June 28, 2023

  Mayor of Perry, Randall Walker, has been elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association for 2023-2024. He was sworn in as president at GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 25.

• AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards

  June 27, 2023

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.

• Inspire, Innovate, Ignite: Be a Part of Communications & Marketing’s Second Annual Summer Summit

  June 23, 2023

  Ignite the spark to your communications and marketing potential at the highly anticipated second annual Summer Summit hosted by Augusta University’s Communications & Marketing team on Aug. 1st.

• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges

  June 23, 2023

  Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.

• Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah

  June 23, 2023

  The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.

• New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives

  June 22, 2023

  Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.

• Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  June 22, 2023

  The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.

• Clover Environmental Solutions Acquires Augusta-based America’s Remanufacturing Company

  June 21, 2023

  Clover Environmental Solutions, a provider of sustainable lifecycle management services and solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of all operating assets of America's Remanufacturing Company, a returns management and remanufacturing solutions company servicing OEMs, distributors, and retailers.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight

  June 21, 2023

  As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.

• Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia

  June 21, 2023

  Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.

• Digital Divide Heightens Impact on Health Care in Rural Georgia & South

  June 16, 2023

  Telehealth has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a recent study published by in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health shows there is a large divide between rural and underserved communities and other parts of the country in access to high-speed internet.

• Survey: CFO's Say Their CEOs Want Them to Focus on Cost Reduction

  June 16, 2023

  Each quarter, CFO Signals tracks the thinking and actions of leading CFOs representing some of North America's largest and most influential companies. Since 2010, the survey has provided key insights into the business environment, company priorities and expectations, finance priorities, and CFOs' priorities.

• Georgia Sees All-Time High Job Numbers in May

  June 15, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. For the sixth consecutive month, the number of employed was up by 10,452 to 5,120,834, an all-time high.

• Goodwill Unveils “New Lives” Ad Campaign that Sheds Light on How Donations Create Job Opportunities

  June 14, 2023

  Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA launched their “New Lives” ad campaign that tells a compelling story about how donations to Goodwill help change lives by providing career training, jobs and other services to individuals who face challenges accessing these types of services.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2023 Award Recipients

  June 14, 2023

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The organization will honor seven Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shape communities and the state.

• New Report Reinforces Statewide Impact of Georgia's Entertainment Industries

  June 14, 2023

  New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.

• Georgia Maintains AAA Bond Rating from Credit Rating Agencies

  June 14, 2023

  While beginning an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Kemp today announced that the state has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies.

• Georgia Ports Griff Lynch: Future of US Container Trade Starts in Savannah

  June 13, 2023

  Domestic and international factors are lining up for the Port of Savannah to set the pace for growth in the nation’s global container trade. That was the message of Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch Monday to the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.

• Governor & First Lady Kemp to Visit the Countries of Georgia & France

  June 13, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S. governor has visited the Country of Georgia, as Governor Kemp demonstrates the state's commitment to this ally.

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