Features
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Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2022 Logistics Summit in Macon
March 22, 2022
The Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), hosted hundreds of attendees at the March 16th Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the digitalization of the logistics industry and on harnessing needed talent.
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Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation
March 21, 2022
goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.
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Gulfstream Creates New System to Digitize Decades of Aircraft Engineering History
March 21, 2022
A team known for meticulously preserving the engineering documents at Gulfstream Aerospace Corps.’ headquarters in Savannah, Ga., recently designed a new database tool to make those important records easy to access and to ensure every detail is preserved for the future.
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Georgia Chamber Kicks Off New Georgia Economy Tour for 2022
March 18, 2022
The Georgia Chamber is proud to once again begin its statewide swing known as the New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo.
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Leadership Southeast Georgia 2022 Program Continues In Bulloch County With Focus On Education And Agriculture
March 17, 2022
Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program throughout 10 coastal counties, continued its 2022 programming in Bulloch County on March 3rd-4th.
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Technical College System of Georgia Names 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year and 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year
March 17, 2022
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Rochelle White from Oconee Fall Line Technical College was named TCSG’s 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year. Devlynn Taylor from Augusta Technical College won the 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.
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The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage
March 16, 2022
The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.
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Poll: Russia, Inflation, and Strengthening the Economy Are Top Priorities of CEOs, New Survey Finds
March 16, 2022
As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new survey of CEOs and Directors, released by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, details Russia concerns superseded inflation and strengthening the economy, which follow closely behind.
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Senior Citizens, Inc. Announces Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Awardees
March 15, 2022
Senior Citizens, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for area seniors, is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. The recipients have contributed significantly to their community, inspired others by the difference they have made, and exemplify a life well lived.
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I-75 Central Corridor Coalition Applauds Senator Ossoff for Historic Investment in Passenger Rail
March 14, 2022
The I-75 Central Corridor Coalition applauds the passage of the omnibus appropriations bill in the United States Senate. This legislation includes a historic investment of $8 million to initiate a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Study and prepare a Service Development Plan for passenger rail service between Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah.
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Governor Awards More Than $217M to Eligible Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 Efforts
March 14, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he will award more than $217 million to hospitals, assisted living communities, and personal care homes with 25 or more beds to help prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19.
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Georgia's Unemployment Rate Continued to Fall in January
March 11, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell again for the twenty-first consecutive month, dropping one-tenth of a point to 3.2 percent from December’s revised rate of 3.3 percent.
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Club Car Championship at The Landings Club Supports Inclusivity and Diversity Through Second Annual Fairways Fore Change Event
March 10, 2022
Tournament officials announced today that the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club will host the second annual Fairways Fore Change event on Tuesday, March 29, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Palmetto Clubhouse at The Landings Club.
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Southern Company Convenes Equity Leaders to Discuss Inclusive Innovation in the Energy Sector
March 10, 2022
Yesterday, Southern Company partnered with Black Enterprise to present Investing in Tomorrow, Today, a virtual event bringing together leaders for a conversation on the business case for supporting a diverse energy workforce.
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ExperCARE Health Opens Fourth Location in Pooler
March 09, 2022
ExperCARE Health opens its doors on Monday to deliver award-winning, on-demand healthcare to the Pooler community.
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Local Economic Surge Through Year-End, States Georgia Southern’s Q4 Economic Monitor
March 08, 2022
The Savannah metro area economy remained on a remarkable path of rebound growth as 2021 ended, according to Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q4 2021.
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AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
March 08, 2022
Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a group of federal, state and local government agencies and national consumer advocacy organizations in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week during March 6th-12th.
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Herschend Enterprises Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award
March 07, 2022
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.
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Gov. Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp Continue to Champion Important Issues on Behalf of Hardworking Georgians
March 07, 2022
In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been traveling across Georgia to champion important issues on behalf of hardworking Georgians.
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Georgia Historical Society Adds Senior Community Partnerships, Communications, & Administrative Staff
March 04, 2022
The Georgia Historical Society announced recently the addition of Anastacia Scott, Ph.D., as Director of Community Partnerships and Special Projects, Keith Strigaro as Director of Communications, and Rebecca Brattina as Senior Administrative Assistant.
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Georgia DOT Awards Approximately $173 Million in Construction Contracts in January
March 04, 2022
In January 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 25 projects valued at approximately $172,940,359.
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Georgia Tech-Savannah to Host Free Business Seminar on Supply Chain and Logistics in 2022 and Beyond
March 03, 2022
Georgia Tech-Savannah is slated to host the next in their series of breakfast Learners and Leaders seminars to facilitate discussion about the hot topic of supply chain and logistics. T
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Sonny Perdue Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
March 02, 2022
The Board of Regents yesterday named former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.
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Georgia’s Banks Post Strong 2021 Results
March 02, 2022
Georgia’s 150 FDIC-insured banks closed out 2021 with net income of $1.9 billion, a 52.2% increase from year-end 2020, according to FDIC data released Tuesday. Loans were up 6.5%, deposits grew by 14.2% and total assets increased by 13.3%. Credit quality also remains extremely strong, with noncurrent loans and charge-offs declining from already low levels.
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Georgia Center of Innovation: Providing Support Wherever Your Business Needs Us
February 25, 2022
At the Georgia Center of Innovation, it’s our mission to help businesses clear the path to innovation and growth by meeting them where they are – providing expert advice, and helping them navigate resources tailored to the needs they are facing.