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• Mark Thompson Named Dean of Augusta University’s Hull College of Business

  November 10, 2023

  Augusta University has announced Mark A. Thompson, PhD, as dean of the James M. Hull College of Business. Thompson will begin his new role on Nov. 10 after serving as interim dean since March.

• U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power Partner on EV Infrastructure Modernization

  November 10, 2023

  U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower and Georgia Power, have partnered on a strategic objective to accelerate the access, adoption and usage of electric vehicle charging throughout the installation.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving

  November 10, 2023

  Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank “Spooky” Campaign Raises Over 1 Million Meals

  November 08, 2023

  All across the CSRA, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, organizations, and hundreds of volunteers joined Golden Harvest Food Bank in its annual Its Spooky To Be Hungry campaign to raise a total of one million meals through food and funds to feed families facing food insecurity across the CSRA.

• LG Burt Jones Announces ‘Red Tape Rollback’

  November 08, 2023

  Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while making it easier for Georgians to get business licenses.

• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• Columbia County Parks, Recreation & Events Announces Exciting Lineup of Festive Events for the Holiday Season

  November 07, 2023

  November marks the beginning of the holiday season and Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events is thrilled to announce several family-friendly events to help residents and visitors embrace the spirit of the season.

• 2023 Best In Business Applications Now Open, Augusta’s Entrepreneur and Corporation of the Year

  November 06, 2023

  The Augusta Metro Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2023 Best In Business awards. Each year in the CSRA, small business owners and corporate companies are excelling in business while giving back to the community they call home.

• UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development

  November 06, 2023

  The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.

• Augusta's Inaugural Foodees Food & Cultural Festival to Take Place on Freedom Bridge in Downtown

  November 03, 2023

  Destination Augusta is excited to announce Augusta’s newest festival, the Foodees Food & Cultural Festival, the first event to take place at the Freedom Bridge in downtown Augusta.

• Augusta Technical College Hosts Soft Launch and Reveals Plans for New Center for Automotive Excellence

  November 03, 2023

  Augusta Technical College revealed its plans for the new Center for Automotive Excellence during a soft launch opening event on November 1. The institution also unveiled the future naming of the facility, pending the Technical College System of Georgia’s State Board approval, as the Jim Hudson Automotive Institute.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza

  November 03, 2023

  What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.

• State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence

  November 02, 2023

  Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.

• 15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  November 01, 2023

  The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• The Alliance for Fort Gordon is Becoming the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower

  October 27, 2023

  Today, The Alliance for Fort Gordon will be redesignated as the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower to align with the redesignation of Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• It’s Spooky To Be Hungry Campaign Receives Generous Matching Challenge from Longtime Food Bank Advocates

  October 23, 2023

  Golden Harvest Food Bank is excited to announce a heartwarming development in its annual Its Spooky To Be Hungry food and funds drive.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 20, 2023

  In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.

• Augusta Metro Chamber to Host Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast

  October 19, 2023

  The Augusta Metro Chamber will host a Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast on October 24th at First Baptist Church of Augusta featuring keynote speaker Cosby Johnson, Mayor of Brunswick, Georgia and VP of Government Affairs for the Georgia Chamber.

• Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 19, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.

• Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate

  October 19, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.

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