August 2025 Features

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America

  August 28, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement Award

  August 28, 2025

  At the 2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, was honored by his election to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the ITS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

• Georgia Ports Economic Impact Jumps 7% in 2024

  August 27, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2023, the period covered by the previous study.

• Health Connect South 2025: Atlanta’s Premier Health Collaboration Event Returns with Stellar Speaker Line-Up

  August 27, 2025

  Health Connect South, the Southeast’s leading healthcare collaboration gathering, is returning on September 17 at the Georgia Aquarium to unite innovators, policy leaders, health executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the theme of forging meaningful regional partnerships.

• USG Foundation Raises $4.5M, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia

  August 26, 2025

  The University System of Georgia Foundation announced a major step forward in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised more than $4.5 million this past weekend from generous sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for USG students across the state.

• Sen. Ossoff, Reps. Bishop, Carter, Collins, and Scott Headline the 2025 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

  August 26, 2025

  On August 20, 2025, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Congressional Luncheon, the premier event convening Georgia’s federal elected officials and the statewide business community.

• Georgia Aerospace Firms Launch Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  August 25, 2025

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX today announced the formation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, a new, statewide organization dedicated to advancing Georgia’s aerospace and defense industries through strategic collaboration and advocacy.

• Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 22, 2025

  Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

• Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce

  August 22, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.

• Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act

  August 21, 2025

  Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.

• Georgia Film Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility at Assembly Studios

  August 20, 2025

  The Georgia Film Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art instructional facility at Assembly Studios yesterday. The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation.

• Navicent Health Foundation awards $253,000 in Grants to Improve Community Health

  August 19, 2025

  The Navicent Health Foundation has awarded its Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow Grants to 25 local organizations totaling $253,000 this grant cycle.

• USG Graduates Stand to Earn $1.4 Million Thanks to their Degrees

  August 19, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

  August 18, 2025

  The U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last December, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter's 101st birthday.

• MGA Contributes More Than $312 Million to Regional Economy in Fiscal 2024

  August 15, 2025

  Middle Georgia State University contributed more than $312 million to the economy in fiscal 2024, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous year. Due to on- and off-campus spending during the same period, the University accounted for nearly 3,000 jobs.

• Georgia Business Leaders Invest in Generosity at Record Levels but Miss the Mark on What Drives Real Returns

  August 15, 2025

  Overall, the 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that both executives and their employees agree that business generosity drives business success.

• Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon Launch First-Ever Macon Restaurant Week

  August 14, 2025

  Macon Magazine and NewTown Macon are serving up a new tradition this fall with the launch of its inaugural Macon Restaurant Week, set for September 12-20. The weeklong event, themed “Fall into Flavor,” invites diners to explore exclusive specials from some of Macon’s most beloved locally-owned downtown restaurants.

• Georgia-based Lockheed Martin C-130 Production Helps Peach State Take Off

  August 14, 2025

  In an era where interests and trends shift, one business and product in Georgia defies the odds. Lockheed Martin’s C-130 production line in Marietta, home to the iconic C-130J Super Hercules, is the longest running military aircraft production line in the world. A model of manufacturing endurance and consistency.

• University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Increases to $23.1 Billion

  August 13, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is Today!

  August 12, 2025

  City Hall Selfie Day turns 10 this year! Today - Tuesday, August 12th, cities across Georgia and the nation will once again join in a fun, light-hearted tradition that puts public service—and the people behind it—front and center.

• CGTC Welcomes TCSG State Board for New Program Approvals, Local Board Appointments

  August 11, 2025

  This past week, Central Georgia Technical College hosted meetings for the Technical College System of Georgia Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Academy, allowing the College to showcase student success, unprecedented enrollment growth, and build excitement for new developments.

• 8/11 Reminds Georgia Residents to Contact 811 Before Digging to Protect Yourself and Your Community

  August 11, 2025

  Georgia 811 is using the 8-1-1 calendar date as a timely reminder to residents: Always contact 811 before starting any digging project to have underground utilities marked.

• Georgia Milestones: Students Improve in Math and Other Subjects but Struggle in English

  August 11, 2025

  Georgia students posted modest academic gains in most of the tested grades and subjects last school year except in one key area.

• Georgia Chamber Publishes Seventh Report on the Impact of Tariffs on Georgia’s Economy

  August 08, 2025

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the publication of its seventh tariff report, Strategic Trade Shifts & Georgia’s Outlook. The report was released following the Trump Administration’s August 1st deadline for countries to reach trade deals with the United States.

• Warner Robins: Secretary Raffensperger Hosting Free Veteran & Civilian Small Business & Entrepreneur Event

  August 07, 2025

  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is excited to announce the first 2025 FIN FIT (Financially Fit) event will be held on August 27th at the Century of Flight Hangar, in partnership with the Georgia VECTR Center, Robins Regional Chamber, and Perry Area Chamber of Commerce.