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Cities United for a Stronger Georgia: Advancing Advocacy in 2025
January 17, 2025
As we begin the new year, we enter another busy legislative session here in Georgia and recognize the start of a new administration in Washington. Whether we’re addressing infrastructure funding, public safety, housing, or economic development, one truth remains constant: GMA’s mission to advocate for the needs of Georgia’s cities is as vital as ever.
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CEO Confidence Soars in Q4 2024 Following U.S. Presidential Election
January 17, 2025
Small and midsize business CEO confidence surged to 100.8 in Q4 2024, a 15.7-point quarter-over-quarter increase and the highest score recorded since Q2 2021, per the latest CEO Confidence Index released by CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.
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Fostering Success Act Success Spotlight: Eric Tanenblatt
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.
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Chick-fil-A Expands True Inspiration Awards Grant Program, Awarding $6 Million to 56 Nonprofits
January 16, 2025
Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced the recipients of its 2025 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant program, marking a record-breaking year with $6 million awarded to nonprofits making an impact in ways that align with the company's corporate social responsibility focus areas of caring for people, caring for communities, caring through food and caring for the planet.
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United Way of Central Georgia Welcomes Griffin-Spalding United Way into its Network
January 15, 2025
United Way of Central Georgia is excited to announce a partnership with Griffin-Spalding United Way, creating a dynamic collaboration designed to strengthen community impact and expand services in Spalding County.
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Ed Elkins Transitions to 2025 Chair of the Georgia Chamber
January 15, 2025
On Tuesday, at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues Breakfast, Ed Elkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Norfolk Southern received the gavel to begin his term as 2025 Chair of the Georgia Chamber.
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Gov. Kemp Unveils Economic, Workforce Development Legislative Priorities at Eggs and Issues
January 15, 2025
Tuesday at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian Kemp delivered an address announcing some of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
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Survey: As 2025 Begins, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Trade War and Recession
January 14, 2025
As the new year begins, what will keep the world's executives up at night? CEO's globally rank intensified trade wars as the top geopolitical risk to their companies. They say tensions between the US, EU, and China will have the greatest geopolitical impact, according to a new survey from The Conference Board.
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Georgia Lawmakers Ready to Take Up Usual Mix of Old Business and New
January 13, 2025
The General Assembly will convene under the Gold Dome today with the usual mix of old and new business on its plate.
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NewTown Macon and Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages Announce Winners of the Downtown Diversity Initiative
January 10, 2025
In partnership with the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, NewTown Macon completed the fifth round of the Downtown Diversity Initiative. Today, NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages announced the winners of the 2024 Downtown Diversity Initiative at Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing on Forsyth Street.
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How Georgia Communities Help Attract Film Production
January 10, 2025
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide.
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Exploring the Role of Purpose in Company Culture and Personal Fulfillment
January 09, 2025
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, sat down with Shane Jackson, president of Jackson Healthcare and co-founder of goBeyondProfit, to discuss the importance of personal purpose and what role, if any, a business can play.
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Georgia Named No. 1 for Best Business Climate by Site Selectors
January 09, 2025
In case you missed it, a survey of site selection experts recently published by Site Selection Magazine named Georgia the No. 1 state for Best Business Climate.
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Elevate Your Culinary Skills with Helms College’s 2025 Saturday Chef Classes – The Perfect Gift for Food Enthusiasts!
January 08, 2025
Food enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Helms College invites you to step into the culinary spotlight with the 2025 Saturday Chef Community Cooking Classes hosted by the expert culinary instructors of the Polly Long Denton School of Hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just looking to learn something new, these hands-on classes will elevate your skills, spark creativity, and connect you with fellow food lovers.
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"There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back on 2024
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.
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President Carter: A Life Dedicated To Giving His Best
January 08, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter died last week, but only after truly living for more than a century. He was a peanut farmer, a graduate of the Naval Academy, a nuclear engineer, a State Senator, Governor, and President. He was also a Sunday School teacher, humanitarian, poet, author, and holder of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Georgia Public Broadcasting Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan and Rebrand Coinciding with 65th Anniversary in 2025
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.
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Georgia Power Encourages Customers to be Vigilant of Scams in 2025
January 06, 2025
Scams of various types often increase around the holidays and during the first of the year as post-holiday bills begin to arrive and as tax season approaches. Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility, encourages customers to beware of scams in 2025, especially those threatening power disconnection.
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Georgia Creates Nearly 46k Job Opportunities Over Past Year, Unemployment at 3.7%
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.
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Lawmakers Gather for 2024 Biennial Institute at UGA
December 20, 2024
Members of the Georgia General Assembly convened at the University of Georgia Dec. 8-10 for the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators. Coordinated by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government to help lawmakers prepare for the next legislative cycle, this year marked the 34th Biennial Institute.
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Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Hosts End-of-Year Celebration
December 19, 2024
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority hosted community leaders for an end-of-year celebration at the MBCIA office today to announce over $1 billion in investments made this year in Macon-Bibb County.
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Robins Financial Credit Union Celebrates its 70th Anniversary by Donating $1 Million Back to the Community
December 19, 2024
Robins Financial is proud to announce that it has successfully reached its goal of donating $1 million to local non-profits and initiatives during its 70th anniversary year. This significant contribution positively impacted more than 230 organizations and shows the dedication the credit union has to the community.
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Georgia EPD Makes Historic Updates to Water Withdrawal Permit Suspension
December 19, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has modified the 2012 suspension of agricultural water withdrawal permits in portions of the Lower Flint and Chattahoochee River Basins, allowing for the issuance of the first new agricultural water withdrawal permits in this area in over a decade.
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Governor Announces Unified High Demand Career List to Strengthen Georgia Workforce Development
December 18, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp announced the State Workforce Development Board has officially approved Georgia's High Demand Career List, a tool designed to align education, training, and workforce development efforts with the needs of employers across the state.
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2025 Georgia Travel Guide Inspires Endless Exploration Across the Peach State
December 17, 2024
The 2025 Georgia Travel Guide is now available, offering 130 pages of inspiration for travelers of all interests. From cover to cover, the guide is a gateway to endless exploration across the Peach State, featuring a detailed state map, local tips, and insights into everything from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. It is the ultimate invitation to start planning a visit to the State of Georgia for 2025.