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• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• AGC Georgia Partners with Sheridan Construction to Host 
Skills Challenge for High School Students

  October 10, 2024

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is partnering with Sheridan Construction to host construction students from high schools in 26 local counties for the Central Georgia Skills Challenge on Thursday, October 31st.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Final Roundtable on Litigation Reform

  October 10, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia businesses and policymakers for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation and its impact on the state's economic wellbeing. This was the final of three roundtable events announced by Governor Kemp for this Fall.

• New Houston County Industry Invests in Statewide Relief Efforts

  October 09, 2024

  The Development Authority of Houston County recognizes a new local industry’s investment in Georgia communities by providing relief to those in South Georgia who were affected by Hurricane Helene.

• How Aflac Found Its Voice and Changed Insurance Advertising

  October 09, 2024

  The insurance business is all about taking calculated risks, so Aflac CEO Dan Amos always makes sure his numbers line up before he makes a big decision. Still, on New Year’s Day 2000 — the day the now-famous Aflac Duck quacked its way into the world for the first time — he was anxious.

• Community Foundation of Central Georgia Awards $100,000 to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

  October 08, 2024

  The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is responding to the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Helene with $100,000 in emergency grants to organizations in the areas hardest hit by the storm.

• Meet John Solberg: Doing Life and Working with Former Foster Youth

  October 08, 2024

  John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Entering Second Year

  October 08, 2024

  More than 137,000 Georgia high school seniors will receive a personalized direct college admissions letter this month, as the GEORGIA MATCH program begins its second year.

• Macon Area Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Homeownership During Habitat Week 2024

  October 07, 2024

  Macon Area Habitat for Humanity will host Habitat Week 2024 through a series of events this week across Middle Georgia.

• What does Business Generosity Mean to Millennials? Gen Z?

  October 04, 2024

  Whether you are looking to support your managers who fall into the Millennial generation or recruit the future of your business with Gen Z, the 2024 Business Generosity Report revealed significant differences between the specific needs and wishes of each generation.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor Hosts First-Ever Middle Georgia Manufacturing Expo

  October 03, 2024

  The Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor together with Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM), hosted the first-ever Middle Georgia Manufacturing Expo at the Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center on Tuesday.

• Georgia Lands $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband

  October 03, 2024

  The U.S. Commerce Department last week gave initial approval to more than $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia.

• UGA SBDC and Macon Magazine to Host the 5th Annual Women’s Business Summit: Central Georgia in Macon

  October 02, 2024

  The UGA SBDC announces its 2024 Women’s Business Summit: Central Georgia. For its fifth consecutive year, in Partnership with Macon Magazine and Presenting Sponsor COX Communications, this event will serve as a platform for entrepreneurs and business professionals to spend the day connecting, learning, and growing through shared experiences.

• President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia

  October 02, 2024

  President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open

  October 01, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.

• The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief

  October 01, 2024

  The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $2 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene

  September 30, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.

• Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads

  September 30, 2024

  Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.

• Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues

  September 30, 2024

  Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.

• Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit

  September 30, 2024

  Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.

• Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches

  September 26, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.

• Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season

  September 24, 2024

  Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.

• Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants

  September 23, 2024

  The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.

• Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work

  September 23, 2024

  Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.

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