Features
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Piedmont Macon Employees Wear Jeans to Raise More Than $6,600 for Middle Georgia Nonprofits
July 26, 2024
Piedmont Macon employees put on their favorite pair of blue jeans over the past year to raise more than $6,600 for various charitable organizations across Middle Georgia.
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Colony Bank Welcomes Ryan Boyd Joins as a Financial Advisor
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.
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Employees Make Historic Sacrifices to Preserve Quality of Life: Data Confirms Georgians Make Tough Choices Due to Gaps in Family-Focused Benefits
July 26, 2024
Employees are increasingly prioritizing overall wellness and benefits that enable them to help their families thrive. A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals widening gaps between what companies are currently offering and what employees are looking for in an employer.
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Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P
July 24, 2024
At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness.
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Mercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health Celebrate Opening of Valdosta Clinical Campus and Simulation Lab
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.
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FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc
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.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport
July 23, 2024
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been recognized as the busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International World, according to the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset for 2023.
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Georgia Among States Leading in New Businesses
July 22, 2024
A new study has named the top ten states submitting the most business applications, and Georgia comes in at #4.
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Public Service Commission to Take Up Plan to Add New Fossil Fuels to Energy Mix
July 22, 2024
Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state.
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Confidence Among Small and Midsize Business CEOs Dips in Q2 2024
July 22, 2024
Small and midsize business CEO confidence decreased slightly to 83.3 in Q2 2024, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index released by CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment
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.
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Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment
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.
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Robins North and CGTC Partnership Building Tomorrow’s Workforce
July 18, 2024
In 2019, Robins Air Force Base, Central Georgia Technical College and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority came together for a first-of-its-kind partnership allowing students enrolled in the aerospace training program a unique opportunity.
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How to Best Prioritize Limited Funds for Impactful Community Investments
July 18, 2024
While Georgia’s businesses have long been the backbone of strong communities, a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals meaningful shifts in community care and offers executives insight on how best to invest limited funds.
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Report Highlights "Kemp Administration’s Extraordinary Successes in the Health Insurance World"
July 17, 2024
In case you missed it, a report recently released by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation examined the health insurance marketplace in Georgia since Governor Kemp took office.
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Deloitte: Back-to-School Spending Expected to Flatten Amid Financial Concerns
July 16, 2024
As families navigate the excitement of the back-to-school season, they're balancing between fulfilling what their children need and splurging on the novelties they want. The cost of school supplies has increased 24.5% over the past four years (per the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index).
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Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award
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.
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Blue Bird Selected to Receive $80 Million Federal Grant to Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
July 12, 2024
Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today that it has been selected to receive an $80 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand the company’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities and related workforce development efforts.
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10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure
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.
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Macon-Bibb Communications Team Launches "Macon It" Podcast
July 11, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it takes to knock down a blighted structure? How do industries and businesses make their way to Macon-Bibb? What does the M. in Mayor Lester M. Miller stand for? What in the world is a bond?
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations
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.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce Opens Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards
July 11, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hs announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.
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SBA & Microsoft to Host Future of "Entrepreneurship" Events in Macon & Savannah, July 17th & 18th
July 10, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office and Microsoft are hosting a special workshop titled "The Future of Entrepreneurship: Scaling With AI & Cybersecurity" designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs harness technology to grow, scale, and protect their small businesses.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
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.
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Robins Financial Credit Union Donates $70,000 to Bibb County Non-Profits
July 09, 2024
Robins Financial Credit Union donated $70,000 to Bibb County non-profits in honor of its 70th anniversary at the grand opening celebration of its new Downtown Macon branch on June 27th.