Features
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AT&T is Investing in Connection & Community Across Georgia
June 13, 2024
In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $14.9 billion in network infrastructure from 2019 to 2023 to connect more people to greater possibility.
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Atrium Health Navicent’s Indigent Care, Health Care Equity Reinvestments Total $248 Million
June 12, 2024
Atrium Health’s reinvestments into the communities it serves continues to grow. In its first year as part of Charlotte-based Advocate Health, Atrium Health Navicent gave back more than $248 million in community benefit in 2023.
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Georgia In Top 11 US States That Most Want To Work In AI
June 12, 2024
The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent is skyrocketing across the United States, with certain states emerging as hotbeds for individuals seeking careers in this cutting-edge field.
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Governor & First Lady Kemp Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Korea
June 11, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced they are leading a delegation of state officials on an international mission to the Republic of Korea that will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships.
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Workplace Volunteer Opportunities Can Unlock a Greater Sense of Connection & More Positive Work Experience for Employees
June 10, 2024
Today, Deloitte released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work experience, more connected to their colleagues and have a greater sense of personal fulfillment and purpose.
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Atlanta Gas Light Donates $60,000 to Non-profit Organizations Across Central Georgia
June 07, 2024
Atlanta Gas Light announces its donation of $60,000 to several non-profit organizations in Central Georgia. The funding supports organizations who serve their communities through Community Enrichment and Social Justice initiatives.
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Embraer Reaffirms Commitment to Macon-Bibb County with New 15-Year Lease
June 06, 2024
Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services solidifies its place in Macon-Bibb County by renewing the lease with the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
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Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants Will Help Local School Districts Align CTAE Programs with Local Workforce Needs
June 06, 2024
The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Department of Economic Development are partnering to award Why Georgia Works Alignment Grants to help 15 local school districts improve the alignment of their Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education programs with local industry needs.
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The Points Guy Study Finds Many Americans Will Travel This Year & Will Use Their Credit Card Rewards
June 06, 2024
The Points Guy, commissioned consulting and market research firm The Harris Poll to conduct a study on consumer behaviors around travel, credit card spending and rewards management.
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A New Definition of Generosity & Consequences for a Lack of Generosity Revealed in Groundbreaking 2024 goBeyondProfit Business Generosity Report
June 04, 2024
Today, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the current mindset of employed adults and executives running businesses. First initiated in 2019, it reveals a remarkable shift in employee attitudes: 96% of Georgians now consider it important for their employers to be not just good, but generous—a significant rise from 47% in 2019.
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ATDC Companies Raise $280.2 Million In Investments In 2023
May 31, 2024
Startups in the Advanced Technology Development Center current portfolio raised more than $280.2 million in investment capital and created or saved more 2,021 jobs in 2023.
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US Consumer Confidence Rose in May
May 31, 2024
"Confidence improved in May after three consecutive months of decline," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. "Consumers' assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month.
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Macon Film Festival Unveils 2024 Important Dates
May 30, 2024
The Macon Film Festival is proud to announce that its 19th annual filmmaker-focused, family-friendly festival will be held from Aug. 15-18, featuring daily film screenings, celebrity guests, filmmaker workshops, fulldome immersive content and special screenings, all set against the charming backdrop of historic downtown Macon.
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Governor Marks Completion of Plant Vogtle Expansion
May 30, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp celebrated the completion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion Wednesday while acknowledging the obstacles that had to be overcome in building the first nuclear reactors in the U.S. since the 1980s.
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GMSDC & The Greater Macon Chamber Enter into Partnership to Build Capacity on Diversity & Procurement
May 28, 2024
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council has partnered with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to share small business development resources, capacity building support and diversity procurement best practices, for the benefit of their mutual constituents.
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Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers From Fresh to Value-Added Markets
May 28, 2024
Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.
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First Quality in Macon to Create 600 New Jobs
May 23, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its footprint in Macon-Bibb County, creating 600 new jobs.
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Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Raises Nearly $2.1M for Statewide Education and Research Services
May 22, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society announced that the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival, which culminated on April 27, 2024, with the Trustees Gala, raised a record $2,095,653 to further the institution’s educational and research mission.
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Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport
May 22, 2024
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.
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Visit Macon Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week
May 20, 2024
Visit Macon is hosting a week worth of local events to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week during May 20-25. Visitors and the local community can partake in a variety of events throughout the week that showcase all Macon has to offer.
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Georgia Chamber Launches New Website Launched to Empower Georgia's Business & Elected Leaders
May 20, 2024
Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Chamber's new website, designed to provide invaluable data and insights for both business and elected leaders across the state.
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Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings
May 17, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.
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Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge
May 17, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Redesignated as a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center
May 16, 2024
The Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Cardiac Care has redesignated Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center as a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to excellence in emergency cardiac care. The hospital has held the designation since 2020.
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AAA: 1.3 Million Georgians will Take to the Roads & Sky for the Unofficial Start of Summer
May 16, 2024
AAA forecasts there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 52,824 more holiday travelers than the previous year.