Features
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Georgia Students Record Another All-time-high Graduation Rate
October 11, 2023
Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic graduation rate in 2023. The four-year graduation rate rose to 84.4% -- up from 84.1% in 2022, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required to be calculated in 2011 by federal law.
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Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase Between 3.5% to 4.6%
October 11, 2023
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte's retail and consumer products practice projects holiday sales will total $1.54 to $1.56 trillion during the November to January timeframe. In 2022, holiday sales grew by 7.6% in the same period.
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GaDOE and Georgia Chamber Partner on Rural Workforce Efforts
October 10, 2023
GaDOE, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation through the Georgia Chamber's Center for Rural Prosperity, will award $3 million in grants to rural districts for projects designed to increase workforce readiness.
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Georgia Quick Start Named No.1 Workforce Training Program in the U.S.
October 06, 2023
Georgia Quick Start, a division of the Technical College System of Georgia, has once again been voted the number one workforce training program in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by Area Development magazine, a trade publication for professional site locators.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr
October 06, 2023
In part 2 of our conversation with goBeyondProfit Champion Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder and CEO of Goodr, we explore the implementation of a people-first strategy in her business that allowed her to infuse dignity into not only her business, but into the lives of those they serve.
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Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases Rural Georgia Economic Report
October 05, 2023
On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s most influential economic research organization, announced the release of its Third Quarter Economic Report at the Rural Prosperity Summit in Athens, GA. The report contains a collection of data on the status of the rural Georgia economy and projections for the growth of the state’s 122 rural counties.
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Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year
October 04, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.
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ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses
October 04, 2023
ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia.
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Destination Augusta Unveils Captivating New Videos for Authentic Augusta Experiences
October 03, 2023
Destination Augusta in collaboration with 10 unique Augusta attractions and experiences has unveiled a series of captivating videos to complement their immersive Authentic Augusta Experiences. Authentic Augusta is a curated collection of the best sights and experiences our city has to offer.
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Celebrating 100 Years: Georgia Carolina State Fair Kicks Off October 13th in Augusta
October 03, 2023
Since 1923, the Exchange Club of Augusta has brought an exciting family fun fair to the CSRA. 100 Years of the best rides, the best fair food, the best entertainment, and the best livestock shows. 100 years of giving back to local charities.
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Innovating Georgia’s Workforce Pipeline Conference Will Address Industry Workforce Needs
October 03, 2023
Employers, educators, and community and government leaders will gather at the University of Georgia in November to learn the latest strategies and resources for addressing talent development needs and building long-term workforce pipelines across the state.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr
September 29, 2023
Goodr and their founder and CEO, Jasmine Crowe-Houston were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion award for developing innovative business solutions that bring countless companies into the fight against hunger and food waste.
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UPS Recruits 100,000 Seasonal Workers For The 2023 Holiday Season
September 29, 2023
UPS announced it will hire more than 100,000 seasonal employees to serve the 2023 holiday rush. As the industry leader in on-time delivery performance for five consecutive peak seasons, UPS is positioned again to deliver the reliable service that customers depend on year-round, especially during the important holiday shopping season.
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GRA President & CEO Susan Shows to Retire with 22-Year Legacy
September 28, 2023
A driving factor in the development and success of the Georgia Research Alliance over a tenure that has spanned more than two decades, President and CEO Susan Shows announced her retirement from the Alliance at the fall meeting of GRA’s Board of Trustees.
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2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Highlights the Power of Giving Back with #GAgivesThanks
September 28, 2023
With schools well into their new academic year and the lingering heat of summer still in the air, Georgia nonprofits find themselves gearing up for the upcoming season of giving. This year, the importance of this season is magnified due to a challenging landscape: a nationwide drop in donations juxtaposed with a significant surge in the demand for their vital services.
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Augusta Technical College Announces 2023 Den of Distinction Alumni Honorees
September 27, 2023
The Augusta Technical College Den of Distinction Committee is excited to announce the third class of inductees to the Den of Distinction.
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Busby's Cares Announces Community Contribution
September 26, 2023
As part of The Busby's Cares Community Contribution initiative, on September 20, 2023, Rick Busby with Busby's Heating and Air presented Kenny Newborn a $1,000 check for the Military Appreciation Day Bass Tournament. Kenny is a retired, 26 year Army 1st Sergeant and avid bass fisherman.
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Georgia's Graduating Class of 2023 is Sixth in a Row to Beat National Average on SAT
September 26, 2023
Georgia's public-school class of 2023 recorded a mean score of 534 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) portion of the assessment, and a mean score of 511 on the math portion. That's compared to averages of 510 and 493, respectively, for students in the nation's public schools.
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Augusta's River Region Welcomes September & October Conferences and Events
September 25, 2023
Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council are pleased to announce that visitors attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region will generate at least $12,867,566.60 in total estimated economic impact September through October 2023.
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AU/UGA Medical Partnership Supports Community through Student-led Educational, Mentorship Programs
September 22, 2023
Since its founding, the Augusta University/ University of Georgia Medical Partnership has sought to not only increase the number of physicians in Georgia, but also ensure great care for communities across the state.
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Carol Tomé & Dr. Louis Sullivan Named 2024 Georgia Trustees
September 22, 2023
The Georgia Historical Society announced that Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis Sullivan, founding Dean and President of the Morehouse School of Medicine and the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Alex Willson, CEO of Sunnyland Farms
September 22, 2023
In part 2 of our conversation with goBeyondProfit Champion Alex Willson, CEO of Sunnyland Farms, we discussed expanded definitions of flexibility – both in leadership and in manufacturing – and how flexibility in mindset and practice positioned Sunnyland Farms for greater success.
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Stephanie Fischer Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Restaurant Association
September 21, 2023
The Georgia Restaurant Association announced that it has appointed Stephanie Fischer as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. Fischer will succeed longtime president and CEO Karen Bremer, who recently announced her retirement. Fischer brings 25+ years of hospitality experience to her new role.
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Georgia Grows While the UAW and the Big Three Fight
September 20, 2023
The United Auto Workers has initiated strikes against all members of “The Big Three” U.S. automobile manufacturers, asking for 40% pay raises for union members as well as a 32-hour work week, among other demands. The path from here to the strike’s resolution is worth watching for both economic and political ramifications.
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GSU Forecaster: U.S. Economy is in a White-Collar, Middle-Management “Recession”
September 20, 2023
Job compression in sectors ranging from corporate to transportation resulting in fewer homeowners moving up to bigger and better jobs, combined with a reluctance to take on higher-rate mortgages, has put the nation in a white-collar, middle-class, middle-management “recession."