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• Augusta University Adds Nearly $3 Billion, 21,000 Jobs to Georgia Economy

  August 16, 2023

  Augusta University and AU Health provided a $2.94 billion boost to the state economy in fiscal year 2022, including employing 21,250 people, according to a new report from the University System of Georgia.

• Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury

  August 16, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.

• The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID

  August 15, 2023

  When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.

• Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock, Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce Expanding Opportunities for Entrepreneurship

  August 14, 2023

  U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new resources to boost entrepreneurship across the Central Savannah River Area.

• Paceline Awards Nine Research Grants at Georgia Cancer Center from 2022 Fundraising

  August 14, 2023

  Every day, researchers and staff at the Georgia Cancer Center work to reduce the burden of cancer in the state of Georgia and across the globe. The Paceline community also works to fuel innovative research to improve cancer prevention, advance treatments and move more breakthroughs to more patients.

• Dr. Jermaine Whirl Appointed to the Biden-Harris 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board

  August 14, 2023

  The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the first members of the newly formed 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, mandated by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will play an important role in shaping DOE’s strategy for supporting current and future energy sector workforce needs.

• Georgia Voted #12 Best State for Franchising; What Does This Mean for Small Business Throughout State?

  August 14, 2023

  This month, we are taking at the “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints. For the state of Georgia, these rankings reveal a lot about where the state economy is going and where there is opportunity for their economy to grow.

• Remarkable Recruitment Strategy Brings Fresh Talent to the CSRA

  August 11, 2023

  On July 31st, the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions summer internship program came to an end after the ‘Farewell and Showcase’ event held at the Savannah River Site. The program leveraged the “talent pipeline” between universities and open full-time positions at the Site for the mutual benefit of all involved.

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 11, 2023

  Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.

• Jekyll Island, Helen & Dahlonega Voted Among the Top Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in America

  August 11, 2023

  As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a 'something borrowed' bank balance.

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  August 10, 2023

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.

• Georgia Breaks Economic Development Records for Third Year in a Row

  August 09, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, yesterday announced that for the third year in a row the state broke records for economic development during Fiscal Year 2023.

• New Survey Finds Employees Ask for Community Outreach Reboot

  August 08, 2023

  In the 2023 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, Georgia employees clearly indicated their shifting priorities regarding the most important demonstrations of generosity to the community.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts Successful 2023 Georgia AgTech Summit

  August 07, 2023

  On June 7th, the Georgia Center of Innovation hosted the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University. Similar to the first Georgia AgTech Summit held in 2022, this goal of this year’s Summit’s was to bring together industry, academia, and government partners who are players in the Georgia AgTech ecosystem to collaborate and share ideas.

• Charlie Harper: Debt Downgrade A Too Subtle Warning Of What Is To Come

  August 07, 2023

  The research firm Fitch Ratings downgraded the quality of the United States debt last week. They’re arguably the lesser known of the three main agencies that assign letter grades to denote the likelihood a bond issuer will repay their debt.

• Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses

  August 04, 2023

  Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q3

  August 04, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.

• Leadership Augusta Reveals Class of 2024

  August 03, 2023

  The goal of Leadership Augusta, a ten-month training program affiliated with the Augusta Metro Chamber, is to identify and educate current and potential community leaders in the CSRA.

• Homrich Berg Acquires Augusta-based Firm Calvary Wealth

  August 03, 2023

  Homrich Berg has announced its expanded presence in the Southeast which have resulted in HB’s assets under management reaching nearly $14 billion.

• City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference

  August 03, 2023

  City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.

• ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities

  August 02, 2023

  Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.

• New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support

  August 01, 2023

  goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.

• Vogtle Unit 3 Goes into Operation

  July 31, 2023

  Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.

• Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country

  July 31, 2023

  A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B

  July 28, 2023

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.

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