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• Georgia Ranks First in New Election Integrity Scorecard

  December 15, 2021

  Georgia has ranked first on the Heritage Foundation’s new Election Integrity Scorecard. After passage of Georgia’s new election law, SB202, Georgia received 83 out of a total possible 100 points, and top marks in voter ID implementation, voter list accuracy, and citizenship verification. Georgia was ranked as the top state in the country for Election Integrity.

• Georgia’s Economy Well On its Way ‘Back to Normal’ by End of 2022

  December 14, 2021

  Consumer spending, housing, business investment and local governments fuel growth. The Georgia economy is on track to exceed its pre-pandemic peak and make a full recovery by the end of 2022, recovering faster than the national economy.

• White House Appoints SBA Southeast Regional Administrator

  December 14, 2021

  Allen Thomas of Greenville, North Carolina has been sworn in as Region IV (4) Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has oversight of the federal Agency for nine district offices located across eight states; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

• CEO Confidence Slipped Further in Q4, but CEOs Remain Optimistic Entering 2022

  December 13, 2021

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the final quarter of 2021. The measure now stands at 65, down moderately from 67 in Q3 2021—and substantially from Q2's all-time high of 82.

• Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Procurement Team Helps Local Businesses Grow

  December 10, 2021

  Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Supply Chain Procurement leadership recently provided information about how to do business at the Savannah River Site (SRS), during the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s “Third Thursday Business Builder” meeting.

• HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians

  December 10, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.

• Augusta Metro Chamber Announces 2021 Best in Business Recipients, Augusta’s Entrepreneur & Corporation of the Year

  December 09, 2021

  Each year, the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce honors the individuals and companies who have distinguished themselves in the Greater Augusta region. The recipients of this year’s Best in Business awards were recognized at the Chamber’s Member Economic Luncheon on December 8th at the Augusta Marriott.

• Georgia Department of Economic Development Announces 2021 GEAR Award Winners

  December 09, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the five companies that earned 2021 GEAR Awards. These awards are designed to recognize forward movement in the state’s automotive and mobility industries through innovation and emerging technologies.

• Employees are Increasingly Driving Companies' Disaster Philanthropy Efforts

  December 09, 2021

  As the frequency, intensity, and economic fallout from natural disasters continues to rise, employees are fast-emerging as an influential force driving their companies' disaster philanthropy efforts.

• Greater Augusta Arts Council to Receive $250,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

  December 08, 2021

  The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce they have been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic.

• Employees of Small Businesses See Record High Hourly Earnings Growth in November; Job Growth Also Continues to Increase

  December 08, 2021

  Wage growth reached a new high for the employees of small businesses in the U.S. in November, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 Paychex clients with fewer than 50 employees.

• Georgia Chamber Holds Virtual Webinar on Maximizing Global Talent to Address Labor Needs, Spark Economic Growth

  December 07, 2021

  On Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual webinar titled, "Georgia's New Economic Growth Strategy: Maximizing Global Talent" on the importance of utilizing the state's diverse immigrant population to increase workforce participation and economic contributions.

• GPA to Expedite 1.6M TEUs of On-terminal Capacity by June

  December 07, 2021

  At the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting Monday, Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed actions that will expedite the completion of 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in annual capacity.

• Georgia is the Southeast's Best Place to Work from Home

  December 07, 2021

  Georgia is the best state in the Southeast to work from home in, new research reveals.

• Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer to Open Design Center in Atlanta

  December 06, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta in January 2022.

• Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business is Now Systemwide Home for the Georgia Fintech Academy

  December 06, 2021

  The Georgia Fintech Academy, a collaboration between the state's fintech industry and the University System of Georgia (USG), has transitioned to Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Robinson was selected as the Fintech Academy's institutional home after an incubation period with the USG.

• Georgia Power Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support the Resiliency of Families in Georgia

  December 03, 2021

  The Georgia Power Foundation recently committed a $100,000 donation to support comprehensive wrap-around services for Families First, the state’s largest family and children’s services organization in metro Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Banks Continue Earnings Momentum in Third Quarter

  December 01, 2021

  The 153 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through Sept. 30 reported strong third quarter performance. According to the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $579.1 million during the quarter, an increase of $128.8 million, or 29%, compared to the same three-month period in 2020.

• ‘State of Small Business’ Launch in Macon a Success

  November 30, 2021

  With more than 1.6 million Georgians employed in small businesses across the state, this critical economic sector remains a top priority for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

• Nominations Now Open for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards

  November 29, 2021

  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy.

• Augusta University to Host 14th Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast

  November 19, 2021

  Augusta University Cree-Walker Chair and Professor of Economics Simon Medcalfe will share his analysis of Augusta’s economy and predictions for the coming year during the University’s Annual Economic Forecast.

• Delta Ready to Welcome 5.6M+ Customers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

  November 19, 2021

  The Thanksgiving holiday period is expected to return to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with Delta anticipating at least 5.6 million passengers from Nov. 19-30. To support customers, Delta has increased staffing levels across the operation including in customer service and reservations, and new flight attendants have graduated to accommodate the growing number of flights being restored.

• New District Lines The Focus of Columbia County Chamber Pre-Legislative Breakfast

  November 18, 2021

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Pre-Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, December 8 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at Savannah Rapids Pavilion presented by AT&T.

• UGA’s Georgia Economic Outlook Returns to In-Person Events, Delivering Business Intelligence for the New Year

  November 18, 2021

  As Georgia emerges from two years of economic uncertainty, University of Georgia Terry College of Business experts will address Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession, the booming housing market and what to expect in the year to come at the 39th annual Georgia Economic Outlook series.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time Low Amid Strong Job Growth

  November 18, 2021

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in October, the lowest rate in Georgia’s recorded history.

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