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UWCG Partners with Atrium Health Navicent & Houston Healthcare
December 12, 2022
As part of its Pink Promise United initiative, United Way of Central Georgia has announced a new partnership with Atrium Health Navicent and Houston Healthcare to provide breast cancer screenings and treatment to uninsured and underinsured women in 15 Central Georgia counties.
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Investing in Georgia Today for the Economy of Tomorrow
December 09, 2022
In 2019, McKinsey marked the 40th anniversary of its Atlanta office with a report on the state of Georgia’s growth prospects. The three years since the report’s publication have brought massive economic, geopolitical, and societal shifts that have changed the trajectory of the state and the nation. In this report, we revisit the original question of Georgia’s growth potential in the years to come.
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Inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant Recipients Announced
December 09, 2022
Five Georgia-based family foundations today announce the awarding of inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants in support of efforts that advance climate solutions and prioritize equity in Georgia.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Enrique Alvarez, Co-Founder of Vector Global Logistics
December 09, 2022
Vector Global Logistics, and its Co-Founder and Managing Director Enrique Alvarez, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion award for their dedication to leveraging logistics to change the world. Everything from the phone in your hand to the pens you use has some element of logistics involved in it, which is why Vector believes they are uniquely situated for meaningful impact.
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MGA School Of Education & Behavioral Sciences Gets Ready to Host 5th FIRST LEGO League Challenge
December 08, 2022
Dr. David Biek calls it “the most insane thing ever.” What else would you get when you turn loose more than 200 kids from area middle and elementary schools onto a robotics competition, LEGO building contest, and science fair all rolled into one? “Instant insanity and chaos,” Biek said, “but so much fun.”
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Gov. Kemp: Hyundai Motor Group & SK On To Build EV Battery Facility
December 08, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have selected a site in Bartow County for a new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility that will supply Hyundai Motor Group’s plants in the U.S. One of the largest economic development projects in state history, stakeholders estimate it will create more than 3,500 new jobs through approximately $4-5 billion of investment in Bartow County.
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Tripadvisor's Year in Review: Unpacking All the Good in 2022
December 08, 2022
With borders open and flight routes reinstated (almost) all over the world, this year will forever be known as the great travel reboot. In 2022, travelers learned how to travel again — exploring new terrain, rediscovering favorite places, and making the most of long layovers.
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Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Honors Local Macon Leaders At the Annual Awards Celebration
December 07, 2022
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce awarded six business leaders for their continued contributions to Macon’s economic success. The awards centered on their community engagement, commitment to the mission of the Greater Macon Chamber to advance business success in the region and their personal impact on the community.
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EY Survey Shows Technology Leaders are Optimistic
December 07, 2022
Ernst & Young LLP announced the release of a new pulse poll examining technology leaders' perspectives on the economic downturn heading into 2023. In October 2022, EY surveyed 250 senior business leaders at US technology companies to see how they are preparing for a potential recession.
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Downtown Macon Businesses Concerned About County's Proposed Trash Plans
December 06, 2022
Many people can agree that downtown Macon is growing. It has new restaurants and hotels, street expansions and many new stores.
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Georgia Ports Authority to Renovate Ocean Terminal Docks
December 06, 2022
The Georgia Ports Authority Board has approved a plan to renovate and realign the docks at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal to better accommodate its expanding container operation.
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MTA Wins State Award at Georgia Transit Association Conference
December 05, 2022
At the annual Georgia Transit Association conference, The Macon Bibb County Transit Authority was honored with one of three major awards. MTA is the first recipient of the GTA Innovation Award.
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Small Business Hiring and Worker Wages Hold Steady
December 05, 2022
The rate of job growth and hourly earnings growth held relatively steady at U.S. small businesses in November, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jeff Jones, CEO of Ad Victoriam
December 02, 2022
Why would a company worry about generosity in start-up mode? Our CEO Deep Dive with software consultancy Ad Victoriam Solutions’ Jeff Jones has plenty of insight for companies of all sizes, on the benefit of taking on a B Corp framework and how early investment in purpose pays off.
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Vector Global Logistics Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award
December 01, 2022
goBeyondProfit today announced it is honoring Georgia-based Vector Global Logistics, a logistics and supply chain company that is coordinating efforts to aid the people of Ukraine, as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.
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Walthall Oil Company Acquires Barrett Oil and Fuel Pro of Savannah
November 30, 2022
Walthall Oil Company, a third-generation family business, announced they are acquiring Barrett Oil and Fuel Pro Commercial Fueling sites in Savannah, Georgia.
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Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic Discusses Financial Inclusion with Georgia Fintech Academy
November 29, 2022
Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, met with students and faculty for a conversation on financial inclusion during a visit to Georgia State University arranged by the Georgia Fintech Academy of the University System of Georgia.
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Georgia Center of Innovation Announces Speakers, Topics for 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit
November 28, 2022
The Georgia Center of Innovation’s logistics team has announced keynote speakers and topics for the 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit to be held on March 8th, at the Savannah Convention Center. The event will explore the intersection of the economy, technology, and growth of Georgia’s ports in an industry that touches every facet of commerce.
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AAA Expects Thanksgiving Travel To Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
November 18, 2022
AAA predicts 54.6 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. While that national figure remains slightly below pre-pandemic levels, travel in Georgia is forecast to be one of the busiest in nearly two decades (since 2005).
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest
November 18, 2022
Leading up to Giving Tuesday, this goBeyondProfit interview with Charityvest CEO Stephen Kump outlines how supporting your employees’ individual giving is an easy way for businesses of every size to join with their employees to do good in the world.
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Charlie Harper: A Belated Thank You Note To Speaker David Ralston
November 18, 2022
David Ralston became Speaker of Georgia’s House in 2010. While most outsiders were secure in knowing that Georgia had spent the past 8 years flipping to a solidly Republican state, there were serious problems below the surface.
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Georgia Ranks 8th Nationally in Economic Freedom
November 17, 2022
Georgia is the 8th most economically free state in the country, according to the report Economic Freedom of North America 2022 by the Fraser Institute. The report tracks freedom across three variables — government spending, taxes, and regulation — and focuses on the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
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The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2023 List of State's 10 'Places in Peril'
November 17, 2022
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2023 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
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Albany Tech, MGA Sign Transfer Agreement
November 17, 2022
Officials from Albany Technical College (ATC) and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) signed a formal agreement on Monday, Nov. 14, that creates a seamless transition for ATC graduates to earn their bachelor's degrees at MGA.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2022 Award Recipients
November 16, 2022
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees today announced the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards, presented to Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shaped communities and the state.