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• Mercer University Board of Trustees Executive Committee Appoints Presidential Search Committee

  Features, May 20, 2025

  The Mercer University Board of Trustees Executive Committee has appointed a 12-member Presidential Search Committee and charged it with the responsibility of identifying and recommending a successor to the University’s 18th president, William D. Underwood.

• Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  Features, May 06, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025.

• United Way of Central Georgia President & CEO George McCanless Announces Plans to Retire at Year-End

  Features, May 02, 2025

  After more than a decade of transformative leadership, United Way of Central Georgia President and CEO George McCanless announced yesterday that he will retire at the end of 2025.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  Features, April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Presents the 2025 State of the Community

  Features, April 07, 2025

  On April 22nd, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce will host its anticipated State of the Community Program, featuring an address by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a luncheon at the historic Macon City Auditorium, followed by the mayor’s address at noon.

• The University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center to host GrowSmart Program

  Features, March 20, 2025

  The University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center in Macon will host the GrowSmart, program in Macon, April 8th – May 6th .

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  Features, March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• UDA Sells Riverside Drive Property to Make Way for Mercer Medical School

  Features, February 28, 2025

  On Thursday, the Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority approved selling its Riverside Drive property to Mercer University as the first step in a major redevelopment of the area. Mercer University will move their Medical School to the site, and that will serve as the catalyst for the development of hotels, lofts, restaurants, and retail space.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  Features, February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• Sheridan Construction Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New LaGrange Office

  Features, February 07, 2025

  Sheridan Construction proudly announces the grand opening of its new office located at 1886 Lukken Industrial Dr. W. in LaGrange. The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to mark this significant milestone.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  Features, February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Middle Georgia Welcomes New Ownership and Office Location

  Features, February 04, 2025

  Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) is proud to announce a leadership transition for its Middle Georgia office, now located at 2811 Watson Boulevard, Suite 6, in Warner Robins. After more than 14 successful years of ownership, Michael Chalmers has passed the torch to Nicole Crofutt, who served as vice president for the Middle Georgia office for six years.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 04, 2025

  GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia

  Features, February 03, 2025

  Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.

• Georgia Well Positioned for Future Growth & Remaining Number One State to Do Business

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber Foundation published the 2025 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, the most comprehensive collection of statewide economic data and the Foundation’s annual capstone project.

• Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Announces Class of 2025

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Board of Directors announced today the selection of its Class of 2025. These 30 outstanding leaders represent a cross-section of Georgia’s most impactful voices in academia, industry, advocacy, government and civic organizations.

• Governor Kemp to Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Germany and Poland

  Features, January 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced he will lead an international mission to Europe to strengthen existing economic and cultural ties in Germany and Poland while also developing new relationships that will bring further opportunities to hardworking Georgians.

• Fostering Success Act Success Spotlight: Eric Tanenblatt

  Features, January 16, 2025

  Eric Tanenblatt, Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation at Dentons, is urging Georgia’s business and community leaders to take action and support foster youth through the Fostering Success Act.

• "There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back on 2024

  Features, January 08, 2025

  Today we're going to talk with President Bostic—or Raphael, as he always insists everyone call him—about this year in the economy and monetary policy, and a little more generally about what it's like to be a monetary policymaker in the world's largest economy.

• Georgia Public Broadcasting Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan and Rebrand Coinciding with 65th Anniversary in 2025

  Features, January 07, 2025

  On Monday, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) debuted a new visual identity, sonic logo, and other branding updates across its 20 radio and nine television channels throughout the state.

• Georgia Creates Nearly 46k Job Opportunities Over Past Year, Unemployment at 3.7%

  Features, December 20, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• NewTown Macon Appoints Chief Financial Officer James Fritze to Succeed Josh Rogers as President and CEO

  Features, December 12, 2024

  The NewTown Macon Board of Directors unanimously voted today to appoint James L. Fritze, chief financial officer since 2018, to succeed Josh Rogers as president and CEO, Board Chair and Mercer University President William D. Underwood announced.

• SBA Administrator Guzman Hosts Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Small Business Summit at Georgia Tech

  Features, December 12, 2024

  On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Atlanta to host the inaugural SBA AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub.

• 16th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced

  Features, December 11, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 9 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual black-tie event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry.

• 2024 GAgives on GivingTuesday Showcases Nonprofits as the Unifiers of Communities

  Features, December 03, 2024

  With the season of giving upon us, it’s time to show our appreciation for those who have supported our communities throughout the year with unwavering commitment and a staggering level of accomplishment.

• Helms College Achieves National Recognition as One of America’s Top Culinary Schools in 2025 Niche.com Rankings

  Features, December 02, 2024

  Helms College has earned a prominent position in the 2025 Niche.com rankings, being named one of the top culinary schools in the United States. Ranked #8 nationally, Helms College now stands as the premier culinary institution in Georgia and one of the most respected in the Southeast.

• Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Macon Volunteer Clinic for New Downtown Location Renovation

  Features, December 02, 2024

  The Peyton Anderson Foundation has awarded a transformative $500,000 grant to the Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) to complete the renovation of its new downtown location at 770 Walnut Street. This funding will enable MVC to expand its services for the working uninsured in the Middle Georgia region, providing critical health, mental, and dental care to more patients.

• Irving Tissue Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Macon, Announces $600M Expansion Project

  Features, November 22, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Irving Tissue will add at least 100 new jobs as part of a nearly $600 million expansion at its Macon facility. Company President Robert K. Irving, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and other state and local leadership celebrated the announcement at Irving Tissue’s fifth anniversary celebration in Macon yesterday.

• 2.3M Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  Features, November 22, 2024

  AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. Over 2.3 million Georgians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 40,000 more travelers than last year.

• Economic Development Expert Tapped to Lead Georgia Transportation Alliance

  Features, November 21, 2024

  The Georgia Transportation Alliance, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, selected Georgia economic development veteran Joseph Santoro to serve as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance.

• Macon-Bibb Creating Online Tool to Simplify Business Licensing & Permitting Process

  Features, November 13, 2024

  On Thursday, November 14, Macon-Bibb County’s IT Department, Planning & Zoning, and NewTown Macon will participate in the fourth annual The Opportunity Project for Cities (TOPC) Demo Day, which is hosted by The Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University and the Centre for Public Impact.

• Mercer Law School to Host 8th Annual Lauren Giddings 5K to Benefit Scholarships

  Features, November 07, 2024

  Mercer Law School’s Association of Women Law Students will host its annual Lauren Giddings 5K on Sunday, Nov. 17 on Cruz Plaza on Mercer’s undergraduate Macon campus, with the race kicking off at 10:00 a.m.

• YKK USA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence at Macon Factory

  Features, November 05, 2024

  YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Macon Factory, a milestone marking half a century of commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and community in the heart of Georgia.

• Macon Occupational Medicine Adds Piedmont to Its Name

  Features, November 01, 2024

  Aligning with its integration into Piedmont, Macon Occupational Medicine will change its name to Piedmont Occupational Medicine effective Nov. 4th.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  Features, November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  Features, October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

  Features, October 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

• New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

  Features, October 18, 2024

  Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  Features, October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  Features, October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• New Houston County Industry Invests in Statewide Relief Efforts

  Features, October 09, 2024

  The Development Authority of Houston County recognizes a new local industry’s investment in Georgia communities by providing relief to those in South Georgia who were affected by Hurricane Helene.

• Community Foundation of Central Georgia Awards $100,000 to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

  Features, October 08, 2024

  The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is responding to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene with $100,000 in emergency grants to organizations in the areas hardest hit by the storm.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open

  Features, October 01, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  Features, September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• AT&T Upgrades Wireless Network and Boosts Speeds in Montgomery and Toombs Counties

  News, September 17, 2024

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  Features, September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• Macon & Eggs to Feature Panel Discussion On The State Of Education in Georgia with a Special Focus on Macon-Bibb County

  Features, September 10, 2024

  The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is set to host a panel of experts to discuss the latest updates on Georgia's education system, emphasizing Macon-Bibb County, at its morning business advocacy program, Macon & Eggs: State of Education. This breakfast program is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024.

• Macon, Georgia Tour Company and Cultural Fixture, Rock Candy Tours, Now Powered by Visit Macon

  Features, September 05, 2024

  Visit Macon and the Downtown Macon Visitors Center are proud to announce the purchase of Macon, Georgia’s only guided tour company. Rock Candy Tours specialized in showcasing the spirit and legacy of Macon’s rich music history and has offered weekly guided public tours and customized private guided tours for any group size for over 13 years.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th

  Features, September 04, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  Features, August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• Middle Georgia Regional Airport Receives $4M in Grants to Increase Air Traffic, Economic Development

  Features, August 26, 2024

  The Middle Georgia Regional Airport is receiving $4,012,500 in grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation after an allocation by the General Assembly and advocacy work by Macon-Bibb County and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.

• Houston Healthcare to Join Emory Healthcare

  Features, August 23, 2024

  Houston Healthcare, a community-based, not-for-profit health system located in Warner Robins, and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive academic health system located in Atlanta, announced they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for Houston Healthcare to join Emory Healthcare.

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  Features, August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• MGA’s Economic Impact Increases To $296 Million

  Features, August 16, 2024

  Middle Georgia State University contributed more than $296 million to the economy in fiscal 2023 – a nearly 3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for more than 2,700 jobs.

• Georgia’s Labor Force is Over 5 Million Strong, but More Jobs Are Needed to Keep Unemployment Low

  Features, August 15, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southeast Startup Applicants

  Features, August 14, 2024

  Emory University’s Goizueta Business School will host the 18th semi-annual RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum on Friday, November 15th.

• Meet Vladislav: An Inspiring Journey from Foster Care to Collegiate Success

  Features, August 13, 2024

  Meet Vladislav, a junior at Columbus State University majoring in kinesiology. His story of overcoming adversity and pursuing his dreams is a testament to his resilience and determination and it’s thanks to generous tax credits from Georgians.

• Middle Georgia Coworking Spaces Hosts Coworking Day in Downtown Macon

  Features, August 07, 2024

  We are excited to announce Coworking Day on August 9th from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM in Downtown Macon. This event celebrates coworking spaces' collaborative and innovative spirit, bringing together community members, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business leaders.

• Piedmont Is ‘Empowering You’ Through Community Impact

  Features, August 06, 2024

  As a nonprofit healthcare system, with 1,755 locations within a one-hour drive of 85 percent of Georgians, Piedmont brings its purpose to life by providing unparalleled access to integrated high-quality care, as well as by serving local communities outside the walls of its clinics and hospitals.

• Carter Center Announces “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at The Fox Theatre

  Features, August 02, 2024

  The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• Back-to-School with Purpose: How Shopping at Goodwill Transform Lives and Communities

  Features, July 29, 2024

  Students of all ages can visit Goodwill stores in Middle Georgia and the CSRA for their back-to-school needs. Goodwill offers a wide range of affordable items, from clothing and shoes to accessories, housewares, and furniture, making it your budget-friendly one-stop shop for back-to-school items, college dorm essentials, and unique secondhand finds. Online shopping is also an option at shopgoodwill.com.

• Colony Bank Welcomes Ryan Boyd Joins as a Financial Advisor

  Features, July 26, 2024

  Colony Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan Boyd has joined Colony Financial Advisors, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, as a Financial Advisor. Boyd will be based in Colony Bank’s Macon banking center located at 1412 Bass Road and will also serve our Warner Robins and Centerville locations.

• Mercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health Celebrate Opening of Valdosta Clinical Campus and Simulation Lab

  Features, July 23, 2024

  The energy was palpable at SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, on Thursday, July 18, when leaders from across the state of Georgia came together to celebrate a monumental event: the grand opening of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and SGMC Health’s clinical campus and simulation lab.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award

  Features, July 15, 2024

  Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Clark, CCE received the GACCE Legacy Award, the most prestigious prize awarded the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Clark received the award on Thursday, July 11 at the GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held on St. Simons Island, Ga.

• Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts Continue for CGTC Study Abroad Partners in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  News, July 12, 2024

• 10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure

  Features, July 12, 2024

  Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards announced July 9th. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations

  Features, July 11, 2024

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

  Features, July 10, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.

• GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.

• Georgia Council on Literacy Announces State Literacy Coach

  News, July 01, 2024

• Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation

  Features, June 28, 2024

  Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.

• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  Features, June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State

  Features, June 25, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.

• Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.

• Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.

• FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, June 18, 2024

  We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  Features, June 14, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.

• Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University

  News, June 11, 2024

• My Home Communities Now Selling at Langston Place in Perry from the high $200,000s

  News, June 03, 2024

• Events Happening in Macon: May 31st - June 8th

  News, May 31, 2024

• Macon Film Festival Unveils 2024 Important Dates

  Features, May 30, 2024

  The Macon Film Festival is proud to announce that its 19th annual filmmaker-focused, family-friendly festival will be held from Aug. 15-18, featuring daily film screenings, celebrity guests, filmmaker workshops, fulldome immersive content and special screenings, all set against the charming backdrop of historic downtown Macon.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Visit Macon Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

  Features, May 20, 2024

  Visit Macon is hosting a week worth of local events to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week during May 20-25. Visitors and the local community can partake in a variety of events throughout the week that showcase all Macon has to offer.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Redesignated as a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center

  Features, May 16, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Cardiac Care has redesignated Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center as a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to excellence in emergency cardiac care. The hospital has held the designation since 2020.

• NewTown Macon Earns 2024 Great American Main Street Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization

  Features, May 13, 2024

  Main Street America announced that NewTown Macon in Macon, Georgia, has received the prestigious Great American Main Street Award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.

• Goodwill Week Celebrates the Power of Work

  Features, May 09, 2024

  Every year during the first full week of May, Goodwill organizations across the U.S. and Canada celebrate Goodwill Week, which runs from May 5-11. The observance serves to raise awareness of the Goodwill mission to transform lives through learning and the power of work.

• HMF Awards Salute Macon's 2024 Preservation Leaders

  Features, May 06, 2024

  Historic Macon recognized significant achievements in preservation Thursday night with its 2024 Preservation Awards.

• YKK USA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence at Macon Factory

  Features, May 03, 2024

  YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Macon Factory, a milestone marking half a century of commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability, and community in the heart of Georgia.

• YKK AP Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Residential Manufacturing Facility in Macon

  Features, May 01, 2024

  Today, YKK AP America Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of its first greenfield residential manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Ga.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  Features, April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit

  News, April 24, 2024

• Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members

  Features, April 17, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey

  Features, April 16, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.

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