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Jobs Increase Over the Month in Every Georgia MSA
April 23, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced today that the number of jobs and employment numbers were up in every metropolitan statistical area (MSA) from February to March of 2021. The unemployment rate was down over the month in every MSA. For March, the unemployment rate was down and the labor force and employment numbers were up in every reported regional commission.
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New Report Reveals Cox Enterprises Has Invested Nearly $1 Billion in Sustainability and Cleantech
April 23, 2021
Cox Enterprises released Making Our Mark, its collective impact report, which details the company's investment of nearly $1 billion in sustainable businesses and technologies, and more than $191 million donated to or invested in communities.
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Community Supporter Donates $1 Million to Augusta University’s Augusta Gives Campaign
April 22, 2021
Georgia is experiencing a rise in the number of children diagnosed with mental health disorders, but the shortage of mental health care providers is making it hard for parents to get their children the care they need.
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Local Collaboration Creates Eco-friendly Topsoil
April 20, 2021
Environmentally friendly Jackpot Topsoil is the newest product available at Cold Creek Nurseries. The private-label topsoil is a collaboration between Cold Creek Nurseries, Humble Acres Organics and G.L. Williams & Daughter Trucking.
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AG Chris Carr & Partners Kick Off Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Georgia’s Regional Food Banks
April 20, 2021
Today marks the first day of the 10th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week virtual fundraising drive fortified by Georgia’s legal community, benefitting the state’s regional food banks.
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Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Drops in March While Jobs Increase
April 16, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points to reach 4.5 percent in March while the state saw a significant increase in the number of jobs.
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Augusta Metro Chamber to Host Region Executives for 2021 Leadership Augusta Executive Forum
April 15, 2021
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host 16 community leaders and their spouses for the 2021 Leadership Augusta Executive Forum, an introduction to the region for chief executives particularly those who may be new to the Augusta area.
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$8.43 Billion, 24,000+ Jobs from Economic Development Projects During First Three Quarters of Fiscal Year
April 14, 2021
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than 24,000 jobs were created across all regions of the state by economic development projects in Georgia during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2021.
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Ingersoll Rand to Sell Club Car to Platinum Equity
April 13, 2021
Ingersoll Rand Inc., a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, has entered into an agreement to sell its Specialty Vehicle Technologies Segment to the global private equity firm Platinum Equity. The all-cash transaction is valued at $1.68 billion.
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Technology Association of Georgia Unveils TAG Tech Award Finalists
April 12, 2021
The Technology Association of Georgia has announced the TAG Technology Awards Finalists. In its first year, TAG’s Technology Awards recognize companies and individuals throughout Georgia who made an impact in 2020. The finalists will be recognized, and winners will be announced at the Georgia Technology Summit on April 28, 2021.
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JW Fanning Institute Helps Augusta CVB Strengthen Organization Through Staff Retreat
April 09, 2021
With a staff of 10 people, communication and collaboration are part of day-to-day life at the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
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Explore Georgia: State Ready to Safely Host Meetings and Conventions
April 09, 2021
On Global Meetings Industry Day, Explore Georgia, the tourism division within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), is proud to showcase the state’s leading-edge conference centers and destinations.
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In Time for 2021 Masters Tournament, Bridgestone Golf Officially Certified as Georgia Made
April 08, 2021
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Bridgestone Golf, represented by the Masters tournament winners and the world’s top golf talent, is officially a Georgia Made-certified company.
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Pelotons & Penny-Pinching: How COVID-19 Pulled US Consumers Toward New Extremes of Splurging & Saving
April 07, 2021
With the end of the pandemic finally in sight, one of its lasting legacies may be pulling American consumers toward new and seemingly contradictory directions of behavior.
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Georgia Made Companies Play Key Role in Fight Against Pandemic
April 06, 2021
A little more than a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrates a group of Georgia Made - certified manufacturers that have all started, pivoted, or stepped up production of personal protective equipment or health care supplies to combat the pandemic while maintaining or even increasing operations and employment.
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Revolutionary Map Expanding Statewide Internet Access for Georgians
April 05, 2021
Wide swaths of South Georgia lack access to high-speed internet service. But where are the most households lacking broadband access in the state? Fulton County.
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Sue Parr Named Augusta Technical College’s 2021 Commencement Speaker
April 02, 2021
Sue Parr, President and CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, has been named as the Augusta Technical College 2021 Commencement Speaker. The announcement was made virtually by college president Dr. Jermaine Whirl.
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Have You Applied for Go Global Georgia?
April 02, 2021
Go Global Georgia is a competitive program that provides reimbursement grants to small business exporters participating in approved export-related activities. Companies can apply for two activities during the grant year, receiving maximum reimbursement of $6,000.
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2021 Georgia Logistics Summit Tackles Lessons from 2020; Highlights Georgia’s Leadership on Road Ahead
April 01, 2021
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), presented the first-ever virtual Georgia Logistics Summit, with hundreds of participants from across the state gathering online for the event.
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Athens-based W&A Engineering Honored with goBeyondProfit Champion Award
March 31, 2021
Georgia’s goBeyondProfit business alliance announced today that Athens-based W&A Engineering earned the goBeyondProfit Champion Award. The peer-nominated honor is given for exemplary citizenship in company culture and deployment of company resources that empower community.
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Georgia Ports Authority Makes Major Infrastructure Investment
March 30, 2021
On Monday, the Georgia Ports Authority Board approved capital improvement projects that will increase the Port of Savannah’s container capacity by 20 percent.
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Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop in February
March 26, 2021
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped 0.3 percentage points in February to reach 4.8 percent and has decreased 7.7 percentage points since the start of the pandemic.
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Surge in Economic Optimism Among CEOs Means More Hiring and Investments on the Way
March 26, 2021
Confidence among CEOs in the first quarter of 2021 is the highest it has been since 2018, according to the Q1 CEO Confidence Index from Vistage.
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Augusta Regional Airport Prepares for Masters Week 2021
March 25, 2021
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) prepares for an increase of visitors between April 5th – 11th by implementing temporary parking measures for “for hire” commercial ground vehicle operators and reminding the public of related security measures.
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Lawmakers Work to Pass Bills Before Session Ends Next Week
March 25, 2021
The clock is ticking on the 2021 session on the Georgia General Assembly, and lawmakers are working to get their bills passed before session ends March 31st.