May 2022 Features

• Advanced Technology Development Center Expands into Macon

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, the internationally recognized, state-funded technology business incubator, has expanded its reach into Middle Georgia with the hiring of Macon native and entrepreneur Robert Grant as the new catalyst for ATDC@Macon.

• AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.

• Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update

  May 26, 2022

  On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.

• Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended

  May 26, 2022

  Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,

• United Way of Central Georgia Awarded Two Grants Totaling More Than $4.4M

  May 25, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday, May 16, 2022, that more than $415 million will be awarded from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan to help Georgians, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies recover from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive

  May 25, 2022

  With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.

• Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Focused on Growth for the Future

  May 24, 2022

  Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) hosted a leadership retreat today to identify short and long-range priorities and coalesce community partners around their strategic plan.

• Moonhanger Group and Newtown Macon Partnered to Bring The Woodward Hotel to Downtown Macon

  May 24, 2022

  The Moonhanger Group and Newtown Macon have partnered to bring The Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The nine-room boutique hotel is located on the corner of Second Street and Mulberry Street Lane, steps away from Macon's best entertainment, dining and culture.

• Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021

  May 24, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.

• Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings

  May 24, 2022

  Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.

• Meaghan Blight Selected as Wesleyan College’s 26th President

  May 23, 2022

  The Wesleyan College Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of Meaghan Blight as the institution’s 26th president effective July 1st. President-elect Blight comes to Wesleyan from Huron University College, a small liberal arts institution in London, Ontario, Canada.

• Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility

  May 23, 2022

  At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.

• Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation

  May 19, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.

• Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards

  May 19, 2022

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.

• Georgia to Host Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Trade, Investment Conference in Savannah

  May 17, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah in June.

• Governor Signs Budget to Strengthen Public Safety, Invest in Education & Healthcare, Further No. 1 Business Environment

  May 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

• Community Foundation of Central Georgia Announce Spring Nonprofit Grant Recipients

  May 13, 2022

  Join us in congratulating these 17 nonprofits across the Central Georgia region who recently received a total of $302,550 from The Community Foundation of Central Georgia Nonprofit Grant Program.

• TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June

  May 13, 2022

  Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage.

• Gov. Kemp Approves More Than $5 Million in New Funding for Middle Georgia State University's School of Aviation

  May 13, 2022

  Following an investment of resources from the state, Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is better able to implement plans to bolster Georgia’s flagship School of Aviation in ways that will begin to address the long waiting list of aspiring pilots seeking admission.

• Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health to Combine

  May 12, 2022

  Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients' needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives.

• Green Power EMC & Silicon Ranch Host Dedication Ceremony for New 68-Megawatt Solar Project

  May 12, 2022

  Green Power EMC, the renewable energy supplier for 38 Georgia Electric Membership Corporations, and Silicon Ranch, one of the nation’s largest independent solar power producers, were joined today by statewide elected officials and leaders from Houston County to dedicate the new 68-megawatt Houston Solar project near Perry.

• First Lady Marty Kemp Leads Fight Against Human Trafficking

  May 12, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 461, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia.

• Greater Women’s Business Council to Co-Host One of the Largest Conferences of its Kind for Women Business Owners

  May 12, 2022

  The Greater Women’s Business Council is excited to announce that it is co-hosting the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 2022 National Conference on June 7 - 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, along with the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council.

• Business Master’s Degree In Professional Leadership Coming To MGA

  May 11, 2022

  Middle Georgia State University will soon launch a fully online master’s degree designed for professionals who want to advance as leaders for various private- and public-sector employers.

• Young Gamechangers Kick Off Program in Dalton

  May 11, 2022

  In April, Young Gamechangers kicked off its program in Dalton, Georgia. The Georgia Forward program brings up-and-coming leaders from within the host community as well as from all over Georgia to take a deep dive into the challenges of a single community.