Home › Authors › Staff Report

About Staff Report

Authored 8561 articles.

Articles

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2020-21 Award Recipients

  Features, August 27, 2021

  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.

• Study: Georgia’s Business Landscape Before COVID-19

  News, August 26, 2021

• Jacoby Development to Reclaim South Georgia Brownfield Site

  News, August 26, 2021

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: Study Highlights Wisdom of Georgia’s Measured COVID Response

  News, August 26, 2021

• States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Fastest

  News, August 26, 2021

• 2021 Cultural Awards: Call for Nominations

  News, August 25, 2021

• Macon-Bibb Setting a Great Example for Community-Building

  Features, August 25, 2021

  Maconites are leading the charge in creating opportunities, boosting economic development, bringing life to downtown and enhancing public spaces in Macon. Here's some updates on community-led initiatives.

• Upcoming SBA Georgia Virtual Events

  Features, August 25, 2021

  The Georgia Office of the Small Business Administration recently announced a number of different virtual events and resources to help you start, grow, expand or recover your business.

• Savannah Makes 2021’s List of Cities for Dog Lovers

  News, August 24, 2021

• Wesleyan College Announces New Center for Social and Racial Equity

  News, August 23, 2021

• Events Happening in Macon: August 20th - 29th

  News, August 20, 2021

• Mercer University’s Executive Forum to Kick Off 42nd Year with Presentation by Sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr.

  Features, August 19, 2021

  Mercer University’s Executive Forum, presented by Truist, will kick of its 42nd year on Sept. 7th with a presentation by beloved, Emmy-winning sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr. in Macon.

• Georgia Residents Have 11th Most Credit Card Debt in U.S.

  News, August 19, 2021

• Wesleyan Welcomes New Members to the Board of Trustees

  News, August 18, 2021

• The Home Depot Announces Q2 Results

  News, August 18, 2021

• Hundreds of Georgia Teachers Selected to Participate in the Governor’s School Leadership Academy

  News, August 17, 2021

• FVSU Partners with Phoebe to Launch New Nursing Degree Program

  News, August 13, 2021

  Fort Valley State University and Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc. today announced an educational partnership to launch a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that aims to address the critical need for nurses in rural Georgia.

• Cathy Cox Named Sole Finalist for the Georgia College & State University Presidency

  Features, August 13, 2021

  Board of Regents Chairman Sachin Shailendra and University System of Georgia (USG) Acting Chancellor Teresa MacCartney have announced Cathy Cox, dean of the Mercer University School of Law, as the sole finalist for president of Georgia College & State University.

• Events Happening in Macon: August 13th - 22nd

  News, August 13, 2021

• Hospital and Community Health Leaders Unite to Urge Community Vaccination

  News, August 12, 2021

• Thomas & Hutton Celebrates 75 Years of Business

  News, August 12, 2021

• University System of Georgia Reports Another Record in Degrees Awarded

  Features, August 11, 2021

  The University System of Georgia awarded an all-time high of 72,929 degrees in fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30. The 3% annual increase over fiscal year 2020 represented 2,050 more degrees awarded than the previous year, and sets another record for the most degrees awarded in the system’s 90-year history.

• GeorgiaForward Announces Dalton as Host of 2022 Young Gamechangers Program

  Features, August 10, 2021

  GeorgiaForward is proud to announce the return of its Young Gamechangers program in 2022, with Dalton serving as the Host Community.

• Cricket Wireless and Acorns Announce Collaboration to Invest in Customers with Every Bill

  News, August 10, 2021

• Analysis Shows Georgia has Smaller-Than-Average Renter Wage Gap

  News, August 09, 2021

• Events Happening in Macon: August 6th - 15th

  News, August 06, 2021

• Mayor Lester Miller Recommending Reduction in Millage Rate

  News, August 04, 2021

• Georgia is the 3rd BEST State to Get a Job Right Now

  News, August 04, 2021

• Minimal Price Changes at the Pump in Georgia

  News, August 03, 2021

• Events in Macon: July 30th - August 8th

  News, July 30, 2021

• Victory For Veterans Virtual 5K Run Walk or Cycle

  News, July 30, 2021

• Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors

  News, July 29, 2021

• Port of Savannah Moves 5M TEUs in FY2021

  Features, July 28, 2021

  For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.

• Upcoming ExportGA 2021 Series

  News, July 28, 2021

• Delta Fuels Georgia's Post-Pandemic Economic Growth

  Features, July 27, 2021

  With travel on the rebound, Delta has announced the hiring of 2,216 Georgians since January 1 to join the ranks of the now nearly 30,000 who work for Delta in the state of Georgia. These talented professionals have been hired to work in career jobs across Delta's business in Reservations and Customer Care, Airport Customer Service and Cargo, Flight Operations and Tech Ops.

• CHROs Are at Least Partially Responsible for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Just Over Half of Employers

  News, July 27, 2021

• Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission Closer to Helping Patients in Need

  Features, July 26, 2021

  The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced during their public hearing on Saturday, the Notice of Intent to Award six Class 1 and Class 2 Production Licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia. Sixty-nine applicants submitted competitive proposals and have undergone a fair and rigorous selection process.

• Events Happening in Macon: July 23rd - August 1st

  News, July 23, 2021

• Colony Bankcorp Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

  News, July 23, 2021

• Gov. Kemp Announces Coastal Electric Cooperative and Darien Communications to Expand Broadband in Southeast Georgia

  News, July 23, 2021

• Colony Bank Names D Copeland, Jr. Special Advisor

  News, July 22, 2021

• House Committee Advances Appropriations Bill to Help America’s Women’s Colleges

  News, July 22, 2021

• Georgia Film Records Blockbuster Year

  Features, July 22, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state.

• Colonial Group Unveils Historical Marker in Savannah Celebrating 100 Years in Business

  News, July 22, 2021

• Georgia is Spending 7th Most on Construction Per Construction Worker

  News, July 22, 2021

• Governor Announces Six Judicial Appointments, Including Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court

  News, July 21, 2021

• University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.6 Billion

  Features, July 21, 2021

  In fiscal year 2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) served as a significant source of stability and played a critical role in the state’s recovery with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. USG’s impact grew 0.6 percent over fiscal year 2019. The system directly and indirectly generated 155,010 jobs.

• More Than A Game: MGA Media Majors Get Practical Experience As Macon Bacon Photographers/Videographers

  News, July 20, 2021

• Knight Foundation to Double Macon-Bibb’s ARPA Investments in NewTown Macon, Historic Macon to Create Affordable Housing

  Features, July 20, 2021

  NewTown Macon and the Historic Macon Foundation will increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb County by building new rental units and renovating existing ones with investments from Macon-Bibb County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and a matching grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant announcement was made on Monday, July 19th and is pending approval of the ARPA funds by the Macon-Bibb County Commission.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Soar to a Record $1.54B

  Features, July 20, 2021

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced its most successful year ever with historic profits generated for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs. The Georgia Lottery raised a record $1,544,954,000 in profits for fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $23.8 billion.

• Events Happening in Macon: July 16th - July 25th

  News, July 16, 2021

• PCOM's Bryan Ginn Receives Rotary Ethics Award

  News, July 16, 2021

• Daring Duos: Two Sets of Twins Chase Flying Dreams Together at MGA

  Features, July 15, 2021

  When they were growing up in Brunswick, fraternal twins Breland and Sydni Wray loved to hear stories about their Uncle Chad and his experiences flying Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army.

• Delta Air Lines Reports its First Quarterly Profit Post-Pandemic

  News, July 15, 2021

• AT&T & Facebook Partner to Bring 5G-Powered AR Experiences to Consumers

  News, July 15, 2021

• River Edge to Host Hiring Event Today

  News, July 14, 2021

• Delta to Add Airbus, Boeing Aircraft to Fleet Amid Travel Demand Recovery

  Features, July 14, 2021

  Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability.

• Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Report for July 2021

  News, July 13, 2021

• Houston County School District to Provide Free School Supplies to All Students at Title I school for 2021-2022 School Year

  News, July 13, 2021

• Deana Perry Named Vice President of State Government Affairs in Georgia for Kinetic

  News, July 13, 2021

• Robins Financial Partners with Hospice to Give Kids WINGS

  News, July 12, 2021

• The Georgia Median Home Price Is Below the U.S. Median Price

  News, July 12, 2021

• Georgia Pump Prices Slightly Increase as Demand Grows

  News, July 12, 2021

• Macon Go Hire Career Fair - July 13th & 14th

  News, July 08, 2021

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $2M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Throughout Georgia

  Features, July 08, 2021

  The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 266 grants were awarded that will provide more than $2 million in funding towards arts initiatives throughout the state.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney, Mark Burns, & Robert Jepson to Board of Curators

  Features, July 08, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced that David Abney (Atlanta) and Mark Burns (Savannah) have recently been elected to the GHS Board of Curators and that Chairman Emeritus Robert S. Jepson, Jr. (Savannah) will be returning to the Board.

• Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Coming to Savannah September 12th - 14th

  News, July 07, 2021

• Online Fashion, Beauty Retailer ASOS to Invest More Than $100M in Expanding Union City Operations

  News, July 07, 2021

• Georgia Pump Prices Unchanged as National Average Increases

  News, July 07, 2021

• 2021 Macon Film Festival Official Selection Lineup & Schedule

  Features, July 06, 2021

  The Macon Film Festival is celebrating its 16th annual event with a hybrid festival featuring both in-person and virtual screenings and events. The in-person festival will take place in Macon, August 19th – 22nd with film screenings at the Douglass Theatre, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and in the planetarium at the Museum of Arts & Sciences.

• AT&T to Support 988 Hotline to Help Combat Mental Health Crisis in America

  News, July 06, 2021

• GEMA Donates Extra Supplies, PPE to Macon Volunteer Clinic

  News, July 01, 2021

• Freedom for All Macon Solidarity Run+Walk 5K Returns for an Independence Day Event

  News, July 01, 2021

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  News, June 30, 2021

• Cornerstone Building Brands Joins Alan Jackson for Disaster Relief Efforts in Newnan

  News, June 30, 2021

• Georgia Pump Prices Increase 2 Cents as Independence Day Travel Nears

  News, June 30, 2021

• Tyler Harper Launches Campaign for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner

  News, June 30, 2021

• Third Wave Digital Seeking a Full-Time Web Project Manager

  News, June 28, 2021

• Third Wave Digital Opens New Office in Downtown Macon

  Features, June 25, 2021

  Third Wave Digital is thrilled to announce the opening of our new office to visitors. Renovations have been completed and the offices are fully furnished and decorated to welcome in our clients and guests. Our office building is located in Downtown Macon on First St. and comfortably fits our growing staff within three floors.

• Sheridan Construction's UGA Spring Street Project Earns Historic Athens Preservation Award

  News, June 25, 2021

• Events Happening in Macon: June 25th - July 1st

  News, June 25, 2021

• Phil J & Alice S. Sheridan Foundation Invests $1M to Support BIPOC and Woman Owned Businesses

  Features, June 24, 2021

  On Wednesday, NewTown Macon announced a $1 million pledge has been made by the Phil J and Alice S Sheridan Foundation to NewTown Macon’s Godsey Initiatives Fund. This pledge will help start Central Georgia’s first Community Development Financial Institution, known as NewTown Loans.

• Companies Make Summer Plans to Resume Domestic Business Travel

  Features, June 24, 2021

  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today released the findings from its 20th COVID-19 poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel, post pandemic.

• Register Today for HEAL 2021 Healthcare Forum at Douglass Theatre on June 29th

  News, June 23, 2021

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Rises on “Hales Top 100” List

  News, June 23, 2021

• Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Civil Rights Trail Historical Marker in Monroe County

  News, June 23, 2021

• AT&T Blocking 1 Billion+ Robocalls Per Month

  News, June 23, 2021

• 29 Wesleyan Athletes Named 2020-21 All-Academic Honorees by USA South Conference

  News, June 22, 2021

• NewTown Macon and Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages Will Host Downtown Diversity Initiative

  Features, June 22, 2021

  NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages will host the Downtown Diversity Initiative this fall to attract more African American business owners to the urban core. Currently, 18% of downtown businesses are owned by African Americans, a statistic that does not reflect the demographics of Macon-Bibb County. The goal of the Initiative is to help more entrepreneurs of color successfully scale their business idea or concept and open a storefront in downtown Macon.

• EMC Engineering Services, Inc. Recognized by the Zweig Group with 2021 Awards

  News, June 22, 2021

• MTA Adds New Bus to the Fleet

  News, June 21, 2021

• Dean Baldwin Painting LP Beings Aircraft Painting Operation in Macon

  Features, June 21, 2021

  The first aircraft arrived yesterday at the new Dean Baldwin Painting LP facility located at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, GA. marking the official start of operations.

• Events Happening in Macon: June 18th - 27th

  News, June 18, 2021

• Wellston Park Event - "Pups In The Park" Set for July 3rd

  News, June 14, 2021

• Dr. T. Ramon Stuart Named President of Clayton State University

  News, June 14, 2021

• Finalist Named for Georgia State University Presidency

  News, June 11, 2021

• Georgia Legal Community Raises Record-breaking 3.7M Meals for Food Banks

  Features, June 10, 2021

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a record-breaking 936,883 dollars for the state’s regional food banks in only two weeks during the 10th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,747,532 meals that the food banks can distribute to feed hungry kids, seniors, and families in local Georgia communities.

• MGA’s Capital Projects Carry On, Enhancing Campuses & Academic Programs

  Features, June 09, 2021

  Even during the pandemic, Middle Georgia State University continued work on several capital projects that are now completed or nearly so. In addition, a generous donation from the Charles H. Jones Foundation allowed MGA to purchase new aircraft for the aviation program.

• Wesleyan Ranks as the Nation’s 10th Best Online Bachelor in Business Administration Degree Program

  News, June 09, 2021

• AT&T Invests More Than $5.1 Billion Over Three-Year Period to Connect Local Customers in Georgia

  Features, June 09, 2021

  AT&T is proud to connect customers across the country by continuing to grow the nation’s best network. From 2018-2020, we expanded coverage and improved connectivity in more communities by investing more than $5.1 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in Georgia.

previous Page 42 of 86 next