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Georgia Chamber Issues 2019 Legislative Scorecard
May 01, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2019 Legislative Scorecard highlighting how elected officials voted on the business community’s top issues during this year’s Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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Isakson, Perdue Continue Bipartisan Push for Critical Disaster Relief
May 01, 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., today continued their push for Congress to pass critical disaster relief funding for states impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters at a press conference in Washington, D.C. It has been more than six months since Georgia was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.
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Fundraising Releases Show Some Trends
April 29, 2019
We are still about a year away from primary voting season but, it being a presidential year, fundraising is well underway. That is going to be a difficult task for some candidates this time around. With about 80 or so Democratic candidates for president announced so far, okay maybe that number is more like 15 but it is still a lot, a lot of money is going to be directed toward the race for the White House.
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New Law will Ensure Fairness, Strengthen Competition in Government Purchasing
April 26, 2019
State Rep. Mark Newton (R-Augusta) said he was looking for “transparency and clarity” when he introduced House Bill 315. The bill, which requires consultants to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when hired by city or county governments to develop bid specifications, sailed through the House and Senate this session. And last week, Governor Brian Kemp signed the legislation into law.
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Corporate Generosity - Just a Nice Thing to Do and Only for Fortune 500 Shops? Think Again.
April 25, 2019
Over 100 Georgia influencers, representing businesses small and large, gathered April 23rd to hear C-suite insights into the exponential benefits of giving back. The take-away? It’s not only the right thing to do. It makes great business sense - especially here in Georgia. So, however you can, just do it.
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Governor Brian Kemp Joins Global Fintech Leaders for FinTech South
April 25, 2019
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) hosted more than 1,400 fintech leaders for the return of the landmark FinTech South conference April 22-23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
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Dental College of Georgia Celebrates 50th Anniversary during Alumni Weekend
April 24, 2019
Alumni, family and friends of The Dental College of Georgia will gather on April 26 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center to commemorate the college’s 50th anniversary. The festivities are part of Augusta University’s 2019 Alumni Weekend being held April 25-28.
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Augusta Regional Airport Offers VIP Travelers an Elite Suite
April 23, 2019
For the past several years, AGS has offered the Airport’s frequent flyers membership to the Elite Rewards Program, which offers recurrent travelers a VIP parking lot at a low monthly rate. The Airport is excited to announce the expansion of this program by now offering Elite Rewards Members access to the Elite Suite.
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Geoff Duncan To Highlight Post-Legislative Breakfast May 8th
April 19, 2019
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Post-Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, May 8 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at Savannah Rapids Pavilion.
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Georgia Sets Job Records in March
April 19, 2019
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said that Georgia set another record in March for total jobs in the state.
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Georgia Power Lights up the Atlanta Skyline to Celebrate Linemen
April 17, 2019
The Atlanta skyline will look a little different during the month of April as Georgia Power shows appreciation for thousands of lineworkers throughout the state.
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EDTS and EDTS Cyber Announces Private Equity Partnership and Merger with Corsica
April 15, 2019
EDTS, a leading IT Service Provider, and their sister company, EDTS Cyber, a provider of security services, announces a partnership with private equity firm Inverness Graham. As a part of this relationship, EDTS and EDTS Cyber will merge with Inverness Graham portfolio company Corsica Technologies, another leading IT Service Provider in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Corporate Generosity Research Shows Georgia Businesses are Seen - And Rewarded - As More Generous Than Other States
April 12, 2019
New research into corporate generosity shows Georgia businesses are seen by working adults in the state as doing well – 10 percentage points better than other states. But the stakes are consistently higher here, too. In every age group, on every metric, Georgia adults are more likely to factor generosity into employment and purchasing preferences than the U.S. average for their age group.
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Senators Decry Lack of Action on Disaster Aid for Suffering States
April 12, 2019
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., joined Senate colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in expressing disappointment in Congress’ failure to deliver critical disaster aid to their states to assist in recovery efforts from natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. It has been six months since Georgia and Florida took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael.
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Georgia Chamber Hosted a Successful Georgia Inventure Prize
April 09, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful first annual Georgia InVenture Prize. Joined in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Department of Education, University System of Georgia and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Georgia Chamber was able to host the two-day competition, and is looking forward to watching the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs expand their skills.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2019 Award Recipients
April 08, 2019
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.
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CEO Confidence Increased Slightly in Q1
April 05, 2019
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had decreased sharply in the fourth quarter of 2018, increased slightly in the first quarter of 2019. The Measure now reads 43, up from 42 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
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Augusta’s Tourism Bureau Shakes up Travel & Hospitality Industry with Augusta & Co.
April 04, 2019
Innovation meets state-of-the-art design with the unveiling of the new Augusta & Co., a revolutionary new concept in the travel and hospitality space operated by the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Bobby Jones Family Joins Forces with Disease-Fighting Foundation
April 04, 2019
Bobby Jones is the only golfer in history to win the Grand Slam – all four major championships in the same year, which now include The Masters, PGA Championship, U. S. Open, and Europe’s Open Championship. Remarkably, Jones earned his living as a lawyer and competed in golf as an amateur.
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American Express and Delta Renew Industry-leading Partnership, Lay Foundation to Continue Innovating Customer Benefits
April 03, 2019
American Express and Delta Air Lines have signed an 11-year renewal extending their exclusive Delta SkyMiles Credit Cards from American Express portfolio through the end of 2029.
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Augusta Regional Airport Preparing for Masters Week
April 01, 2019
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) prepares for an influx of visitors April 7th – 15th by implementing parking protocols, introducing new amenities, and offering more direct flights though Delta and American Airlines.
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Leadership Augusta Now Accepting Applications for 2020 Class
March 29, 2019
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Leadership Augusta Adult Class. Each year, Leadership Augusta presents a challenging program that exposes the class to various issues within the city with a goal to groom the community’s next great leaders.
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Mayor’s Masters Reception to Honor Former Augusta Mayor Bob Young
March 28, 2019
Former Mayor Bob Young is this year’s honoree at the annual Mayors Masters Reception; twenty years after he created the original committee to bring this community-centered event to the residents of Augusta and golf patrons from across the world.
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Healthcare Plan Headed to Governor’s Desk for Signature
March 28, 2019
State Rep. Jodi Lott (R-Evans) stood in the well Monday afternoon and urged House members to support SB 106, the Governor’s “Patients First Act.” “This is a big-picture debate. Health care is complicated,” said Lott, one of Governor Brian Kemp’s floor leaders in the House. “It’s complex. But voting for SB 106 is the start of moving the ball forward in Georgia. This is the first part. It’s the first piece of the pie. If this bill fails it won’t change the fact that healthcare is one of the Governor’s top priorities.”
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Tax Prep Software and FinTech Company TaxSlayer Opens New Innovation and Technology Campus
March 27, 2019
TaxSlayer, a leading online and professional tax and financial company, is embracing technology and innovation by opening a new, state-of-the-art campus in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The company purchased a 100-year old building in the city's historic Broad Street district and, after months of intense renovations, successfully transformed the interior into a modern workspace inspired by Silicon Valley.