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• Investment Group Development Announces Tindall Fields: A New Housing Development for Macon-Bibb

  September 12, 2025

  Investment Group Development is proud to announce Tindall Fields, a new development project designed to expand affordable housing options for families in Macon-Bibb. With support from the Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund and the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority, Tindall Fields will transform historically underutilized property into a walkable, service-connected neighborhood that supports long-term stability for residents.

• Data Reveals Political Minefield in the Workplace and the Generosity Defense

  September 12, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals a concerning rise in political disruption, creating new challenges for leaders trying to build a unified, positive, and generous culture. The report reveals where executives and employees feel most vulnerable to political tensions at work.

• Macon’s Big Bike Ride Returns for Second Year

  September 11, 2025

  Bike Walk Macon is thrilled to announce the return of Macon’s Big Bike Ride on Saturday, November 8, 2025. In its second year, this powerful event and fundraiser will unite hundreds of Middle Georgia bicyclists to champion safer, more connected streets and promote a healthier, thriving community.

• Georgia Power Partners with GPB & Georgia Historical Society to Relaunch "Today In Georgia History" Series

  September 11, 2025

  Georgia Power has partnered with Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting to refresh and relaunch the Emmy award-winning series “Today in Georgia History.” This relaunch aligns with the start of the new school year and the 250th anniversary of the United States. "Today in Georgia History" will be available across GPB’s statewide network, reaching nine television stations and 21 radio stations.

• State Sen. Larry Walker: Cultivating Renewal – Helping Georgia Rebuild After Helene

  September 08, 2025

  When Hurricane Helene ripped across Georgia last September, the storm didn’t just topple trees and barns. It cut into the heart of rural communities, upending farms, families and a way of life built over generations.

• The Loyalty Paradox – Getting Generosity ‘Right’ Has Real Business Consequences

  September 05, 2025

  While leaders focus on external market pressures, the 2025 Business Generosity Report suggests a surprising retention challenge is quietly unfolding within their organizations.

• Renee Bryan Named Philanthropy Officer for Piedmont Macon

  September 04, 2025

  Piedmont Macon recently welcomed Renee Bryan as Piedmont Healthcare Foundation’s new philanthropy officer, who will grow and enhance philanthropic support for Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital.

• General Assembly Looking to Reinvigorate State-run Venture Capital Fund

  September 04, 2025

  Georgia lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a state-run venture capital fund that was created a dozen years ago.

• Why Georgia Stays on Top: GDEcD's Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next

  September 03, 2025

  In a recent interview with Site Selection magazine, Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Misti Martin shared how the state’s strong partnerships, infrastructure investments, and business-first mindset continue to deliver.

• Georgia Job Growth Expected To Accelerate in 2026 as Economy Adapts to Global Shifts

  September 02, 2025

  Georgia is enduring its fair share of hits, ranging in spectrum from federal layoffs and spending cuts, less tourism from abroad to a pullback in film and TV spending by big Hollywood studios. But the Peach State’s multifaceted economy is also benefiting from a boom in data center construction, continued in-migration of retirees, and an expected boost to the state’s aerospace industry due to European NATO nations pledging to boost defense spending in the coming years.

• 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.

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