January 2021 News

January 29, 2021

• Augusta Adds Jobs in December

• 2021 Summer Internship Program- Students & Businesses Needed!

• MAU to Hold Drive-through Hiring Event for Several Augusta Employers

• Richmond County School Transitions to Learn@Home due to Increased COVID-19 Activity

• Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Theme for 2021

• Georgia House Bill Seeks Extension of COVID Liability Protections for Businesses, Hospitals

• To Build Rural Internet Lines, Georgia is Set to Spend Millions

• U.S. Department Of Labor Awards TCSG $4.85 Million in Strengthening Community College Training Grants

• Gilmer Chamber Leaders Select Jennifer Grimmer as President

• Amerigroup Georgia and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Georgia Announce Partnership with Wellspring Living to Address Human Trafficking

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Provides Update on Work of the Human Trafficking Unit and Georgia Efforts

• Survey Examines How Corporate Board Members Worldwide Are Navigating Governance Challenges In The COVID-19 Environment

• Existing-Home Sales Rise 0.7% in December, Annual Sales See Highest Level Since 2006

• Milliman Analysis: Competitive Pricing Rate for Pension Risk Transfer Costs Drops to 99.1% in December, Setting Another Record Low

January 28, 2021

• Networks Focus on Augusta for Filming Locations

• North Augusta City Council Candidates Address Growth, Opportunities

• Augusta Sports Council Announces Virtual 2021 Augusta University Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

• Georgia Department of Education Provides Funding for GNETS, School Districts

• ECG’s Grant Cagle Named Manager, Industrial Project Management

• Georgia Is the 17th Most Prepared State to Work From Home

• Secretary of State's Office Invites Georgians to Free Financial Education Webinar

• Georgia Legislator: Ban Private, For-profit State Prisons

• CEO of Latin American Association Santiago Marquez on DACA

• Charlie Harper: For The Love Of Country, Love

• New GA Chief: Firefighter Retention a Priority