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Georgia Power Announces Resequencing of Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Planned Activities
June 24, 2020
Georgia Power announced a resequencing of certain planned activities at Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4.
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GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson: State’s Tourism is Down Due to Pandemic, but Not Out
June 24, 2020
As the unofficial capital of the Southeast, Georgia has the biggest cities, the most diverse population and a vast geographical range from the mountains to the beach. Our tourism industry constantly redefines what it means to be Southern by sharing the places, culture, stories and people that make Georgia so unique, and this has earned our state a strong reputation as a top travel destination.
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June Poll Shows Georgia Employee Trust and Loyalty Increased by Businesses’ Pandemic Response; Employees Report Heightened Productivity but Specific Concerns, Wishes for Recovery
June 23, 2020
A goBeyondProfit survey conducted earlier this month among working Georgians shows businesses’ pandemic response has increased their employees’ trust and loyalty. Respondents reported work productivity higher than before the pandemic and indicated better-than-neutral mental wellbeing, though they worry about job security and coronavirus exposure at work and among their family and friends.
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Chris Clark: The Inequality of Opportunity
June 22, 2020
We are in an important national conversation on systemic racism and the underlying inequality of economic opportunity in America. The Georgia Chamber and the business community will directly engage in dialogue and actively advocate for policies that create long term job growth, mobility, and equality for all Georgians. Doing so is essential for our collective prosperity.
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New Report Examines Bioscience Industry’s Economic Impact in Georgia & Role in Global Pandemic
June 22, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released new data on the bioscience industry in the United States this week during the BIO Digital conference. The new report, The Bioscience Economy: Propelling Life-Saving Treatments, Supporting State & Local Communities, analyzes the bioscience industry’s economic footprint across the nation and in Georgia, the significant role of small- and mid-sized companies, and the industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most
June 22, 2020
With states opening up and the national unemployment rate now at 13.3% compared to the nearly historic high of 14.7% at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub released its report on the States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most.
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Perspecta to Open Regional Headquarters at Georgia Cyber Center, Create 178 Jobs
June 19, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Perspecta Inc. (PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, is opening a regional office at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. This investment will deliver 178 jobs to Richmond County and the surrounding area in support of the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) at Fort Gordon. The jobs will be located on base and at the Georgia Cyber Center.
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Georgia Bankers Association Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
June 19, 2020
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) have elected and installed officers for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and added 10 members to its board of directors.
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Lt. Gov. Duncan Unveils New Version of Hate-crimes Proposal in Georgia
June 18, 2020
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan introduced hate crimes legislation that empowers communities by giving them the ability to seek a hate crimes charge from a grand jury if local prosecutors don’t. The bill would also create a separate offense for “bias-motivated intimidation” for alleged hate crimes, which satisfies the constitutional protections of due process by requiring an indictment.
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Advisory Group to Review Names Used On University System of Georgia Campuses
June 18, 2020
Board of Regents Chairman Sachin Shailendra and Chancellor Steve Wrigley of the University System of Georgia (USG) have asked an advisory group to review and study the names of buildings and colleges on all USG campuses and report to the Board on any recommended changes.
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20th Annual Golf Classic at Topgolf Augusta, presented by Cadence Bank
June 17, 2020
The 20th Annual Augusta Metro Chamber Golf Classic, presented by Cadence Bank, marks a milestone for this traditional golf outing, and the Chamber is pleased to host this year’s event at Topgolf Augusta.
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Georgia Honors State’s 2020 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’
June 17, 2020
Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) teamed up to recognize Georgia’s 2020 Small Business ROCK STARS. Originally set to take place in April, the ceremony to celebrate the four winning businesses was transformed into a completely virtual production to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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GPA Elects Officers for FY2021
June 16, 2020
At its meeting Tuesday, the Georgia Ports Authority board elected officers for the coming fiscal year, selecting Will McKnight to serve a second year as chairman.
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Raphael Bostic: A Moral and Economic Imperative to End Racism
June 16, 2020
As I have observed the protests against police brutality over the past few weeks, I have shared in the outrage of the truly horrific events that brought us to this point. I know many of you are feeling shocked and outraged. My first thoughts are for those who lost their lives and those suffering through these events in very real ways, and I stand with all those peacefully protesting for change.
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Georgia Again Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Jobs and Investment
June 15, 2020
Governor Kemp announced that Georgia has received its 12th Shovel Award – its 11th consecutive such award – recognizing the state’s excellence in attracting investment and creating jobs.
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Georgia Film, TV, Streaming Production Industry Is Open for Business
June 15, 2020
Governor Kemp announced that the major motion picture, television, and streaming companies plan to bring back and hire an estimated 40,000 production workers, who will be employed on an expected seventy-five production projects that will invest over $2 billion into the Georgia economy during the next eighteen months.
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AT&T Connecting Rural Georgia
June 12, 2020
AT&T – through its participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s Connect America Fund – has extended high-speed internet service to nearly 54,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of 70 counties in the state.
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Chris Clark: Immediate Action for a Strong Economic Recovery
June 12, 2020
In 2008, I was called to Governor Perdue’s office, given the responsibility of Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and immediately challenged to build a budget that would cut spending by 40%. Like all agency heads during the early days of the Great Recession, we worked hard to steward the public dollars while protecting employees, citizens, and in our case, Georgia’s incredible environment. And not only did we survive, we also laid a foundation for the future.
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Georgia Legal Community Steps Up During COVID19, Provides 3.3 Million Meals for State’s Food Banks
June 11, 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that law firms and legal organizations across Georgia raised a record-breaking 852,090 dollars during the 9th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. This is the equivalent of over 3,331,062 meals for Georgia’s food banks, and a staggering two-fold increase in donations from last year’s competition.
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Delta Launches Unique Global Cleanliness Division to Drive Long-term Commitment to Clean
June 11, 2020
Delta is establishing the airline’s first Global Cleanliness division – a new department within the Customer Experience organization dedicated to innovating and evolving our already-high cleanliness standards.
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Victoria Hann Named Interim President, CEO of ForcesUnited
June 10, 2020
Victoria Hann has been contracted by the ForcesUnited board of directors to serve as interim president and CEO while a professional search is being conducted.
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UNA of Georgia to Host the UN75 “What a Wonderful World” Virtual Global Conversation on June 10th
June 09, 2020
The United Nations Association (UNA) of Georgia/Carolinas will host the UN75 “What a Wonderful World” Virtual Global Conversation to reach the local community and its global neighbors on June 10, 2020, at 1:00PM.
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Coalition of Georgia Businesses Urge Passage of Hate Crimes Legislation
June 09, 2020
Georgia Power, along with a coalition of leading Georgia businesses, have signed a letter asking the Georgia General Assembly to support, approve and sign into law a comprehensive, specific and clear bill against hate crimes.
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GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson: Leadership in a Time of Crisis
June 08, 2020
As we navigate through these unprecedented times, I continue to be so impressed by the leadership and dedication of our city officials. Our cities and those who lead them have adapted quickly and successfully and uncovered new ways of conducting business, delivering services and protecting the public and employees.
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Survey: Boards Face Growing Challenges & Sharp Divide Over Pandemic's Impact on Sustainability
June 08, 2020
New survey results show that most US public company boards have stepped up their efforts in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, but shutting down businesses may have been the easy part.