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• August 11th Reminds Georgia Residents to Contact 811 Before Digging to Protect Themselves and Their Communities

  August 09, 2024

  August 11th is almost here, and Georgia 811 hopes that the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.

• Norfolk Southern Assembles Transportation Leadership to Accelerate Operational Excellence

  August 08, 2024

  Norfolk Southern Corporation has appointed three industry veterans with precision scheduled railroading experience to lead its Transportation team. The new leadership structure will bolster accelerated operational improvements throughout the company's network with PSR-experienced senior leaders.

• AT&T, Compudopt Provide 400 Laptops and Backpacks to Augusta Students

  August 07, 2024

  AT&T and Compudopt provided the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta and RISE Augusta and the Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University 400 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Augusta students in need.

• Piedmont Is ‘Empowering You’ Through Community Impact

  August 06, 2024

  As a nonprofit healthcare system, with 1,755 locations within a one-hour drive of 85 percent of Georgians, Piedmont brings its purpose to life by providing unparalleled access to integrated high-quality care, as well as by serving local communities outside the walls of its clinics and hospitals.

• Georgia: A Premier Destination for Aerospace and Defense Opportunities

  August 06, 2024

  In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the U.S., with exports totaling $11.1 billion in 2023, the state is a key player on the global stage.

• CEO's Confident Amid Uncertainty: 73% Optimistic About Company Performance

  August 05, 2024

  The summer 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey found that, despite continued headwinds and additional uncertainty posed by the forthcoming U.S. elections, CEOs are confident in their ability to navigate their organizations through disruption.

• Carter Center Announces “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at The Fox Theatre

  August 02, 2024

  The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• Atlanta-Based fab’rik Honored with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award

  August 01, 2024

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Atlanta-based fab’rik and its Founder and CEO, Dana Spinola, as the recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

• Georgia Sees 11th Most International Tourism in U.S.

  August 01, 2024

  International summer travel plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic due to travel bans, distancing guidelines, and event cancellations. Despite the slowdown, the U.S. remains a popular destination for international travelers, with some locations seeing more than others.

• Brunswick Sets Cargo Record While Savannah Suffers Slight Decline

  July 31, 2024

  The Port of Brunswick had a better year than the Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.

• State Health Coverage Commission Begins Work

  July 30, 2024

  A newly created state commission looking for ways to improve health-care access and quality for low-income uninsured Georgians held its kickoff meeting last Thursday.

• ACE Celebrates 24-Year Legacy of Funding Georgia Small Business Owners at It's 2024 Annual Awards Fundraiser

  July 30, 2024

  Recognizing small businesses and the communities they serve is not only a duty of ACE – it is truly an honor. ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. is pleased to announce its Fundraiser for the 2024 Annual Awards Event taking place on September 19th from 4 PM – 7 PM at the magnificent Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta.

• Back-to-School with Purpose: How Shopping at Goodwill Transform Lives and Communities

  July 29, 2024

  Students of all ages can visit Goodwill stores in Middle Georgia and the CSRA for their back-to-school needs. Goodwill offers a wide range of affordable items, from clothing and shoes to accessories, housewares, and furniture, making it your budget-friendly one-stop shop for back-to-school items, college dorm essentials, and unique secondhand finds. Online shopping is also an option at shopgoodwill.com.

• Georgia Milestones Test Scores Show Post-pandemic Improvement

  July 29, 2024

  Students showed continued improvement in the latest Georgia Milestones tests that cratered during the pandemic, the state Department of Education reported Friday.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards Still Open

  July 29, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.

• Chamber Unveils Leadership Columbia County Class of 2025

  July 26, 2024

  The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia County Class of 2025, presented by TaxSlayer.

• Employees Make Historic Sacrifices to Preserve Quality of Life: Data Confirms Georgians Make Tough Choices Due to Gaps in Family-Focused Benefits

  July 26, 2024

  Employees are increasingly prioritizing overall wellness and benefits that enable them to help their families thrive. A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals widening gaps between what companies are currently offering and what employees are looking for in an employer.

• PCL Construction Breaks Ground on the New Augusta Arena, a State-of-the-Art Entertainment and Sports Venue

  July 25, 2024

  PCL Construction joined the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority at a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25 for the New Augusta Arena, a modern venue that will be a top entertainment and sports destination in the Augusta, Georgia metro area. The arena is set to create 600 permanent jobs and bring $1.6 billion to the region when finished.

• Augusta Metro Chamber President Sue Parr Announces Retirement & Angie Cox Named New President

  July 24, 2024

  Augusta Metro Chamber Chairman Dennis Trotter announced at today's Board of Directors meeting the retirement of Sue Parr, President/CEO. Also announced was the selection of Angie Cox as President/CEO effective mid-August.

• Workplace Solutions Provider, Young Office, Opens New Showroom in Downtown Augusta

  July 24, 2024

  Young Office is a full-service interior integrator and workplace solutions provider, catering to the evolving needs of modern organizations.

• Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P

  July 24, 2024

  At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport

  July 23, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been recognized as the busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International World, according to the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset for 2023.

• Georgia Among States Leading in New Businesses

  July 22, 2024

  A new study has named the top ten states submitting the most business applications, and Georgia comes in at #4.

• Public Service Commission to Take Up Plan to Add New Fossil Fuels to Energy Mix

  July 22, 2024

  Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state.

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