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• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• The End of an Era: Last JSTARS Plane Prepares to Leave Robins

  November 07, 2023

  The last JSTARS E-8C jet is getting ready to leave Robins Air Force Base, marking the end of a nearly three-decade mission.

• UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development

  November 06, 2023

  The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza

  November 03, 2023

  What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.

• State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence

  November 02, 2023

  Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.

• Auto Parts Supplier Hwashin to Bring 460 Jobs to Middle Georgia

  November 01, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hwashin, an automotive parts company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Dublin, creating over 460 new jobs and more than $176 million in investment in Laurens County.

• 15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  November 01, 2023

  The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Visit Macon & Anderson Conference Center are Each Honored With ConventionSouth’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award

  October 31, 2023

  It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Visit Macon and Macon’s Anderson Conference Center each with a 2023 Readers’ Choice Award.

• Goodwill Gala 2023 Menu Unveiled: A Culinary Journey Celebrating Macon's Tastemakers and Dream Chasers

  October 30, 2023

  The excitement is building as the 17th annual Goodwill Gala approaches, and organizers are thrilled to announce a mouthwatering menu that will take attendees on a culinary journey through the rich history and promising future of Macon's food scene.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Patty Gibbs Named President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia

  October 25, 2023

  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia is pleased to announce Patty Gibbs has been named President and CEO of the nonprofit that provides care and support for families of seriously ill, critically injured or medically fragile children being treated at area medical facilities.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• The Delta Air Lines Foundation Boosts Aviation Education In Georgia With $3M Grant to MGA

  October 24, 2023

  The Delta Air Lines Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to Middle Georgia State University (MGA), marking a significant development in the institution's aviation programs. This substantial award, the largest single contribution in MGA's history, will help expand and enhance MGA’s School of Aviation.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 20, 2023

  In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.

• Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 19, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.

• Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate

  October 19, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.

• The Navicent Health Foundation awards $658,000 in Grants to Benefit Central Georgia Communities

  October 18, 2023

  The Navicent Health Foundation has awarded 35 grants to health care charities and programs totaling $658,000 in 2023.

• CEO Confidence Dips in Q4

  October 18, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.

• Americans for the Arts Releases AEP 6 Economic Impact Study, including Macon-Bibb County and Downtown Macon

  October 17, 2023

  In partnership with Americans for the Arts, Macon Arts Alliance coordinated the study of Macon-Bibb County, including a micro-study of Downtown Macon, with generous funding from Knight Foundation.

• Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year

  October 17, 2023

  The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.

• Middle Georgia Set for the Next Georgia Unscripted Roadshow; Event Highlights Impact of Entertainment Industry in Warner Robins, Perry, & Macon

  October 16, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow -focused on Middle Georgia. The Roadshow event’s next stop on October 18th will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force.

• TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year

  October 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.

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