Features
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Georgia Legal Community Provides Over 3.5 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks
June 07, 2022
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $880,248.08 during the 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,520,992 meals for the state’s regional food banks to then distribute to Georgia children, seniors and families in need.
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Shopping Strip in Macon Sells for $9.1M
June 06, 2022
Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Plantation Village, a 52,228-square-foot retail and office space in Macon.
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Where Georgia Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Economies
June 03, 2022
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In the spring of 2020, many observers feared massive job loss and economic hardship, but robust federal stimulus helped stem the worst effects.
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Georgia Sees 9th Most Employment Growth in the U.S.
June 02, 2022
At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. Out of all states, Georgia experienced the 9th most employment growth between March 2021 and March 2022.
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Chick-fil-A to Test Autonomous Delivery Robots
June 02, 2022
Refraction AI, a last-mile, autonomous robot delivery company, announced today it has deployed a fleet of its self-driving vehicles to provide energy-efficient meal deliveries at two Chick-fil-A restaurants located in downtown Austin, Texas.
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CGTC and Middle Georgia WorkSource to host In-Person Job Fair
June 01, 2022
Central Georgia Technical College and Middle Georgia WorkSource are hosting an in-person job fair on Thursday, June 2nd, at the New Greater Allen Temple AME Church.
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Georgia Resources Put Businesses on the Map Worldwide
June 01, 2022
It’s incredible to consider that Georgia-made products and services are available in nearly every country in the world. Georgia products reached 215 unique countries and territories in 2021, thanks to a large number of diverse and innovative companies across the state.
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Advanced Technology Development Center Expands into Macon
May 31, 2022
Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, the internationally recognized, state-funded technology business incubator, has expanded its reach into Middle Georgia with the hiring of Macon native and entrepreneur Robert Grant as the new catalyst for ATDC@Macon.
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AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average
May 31, 2022
Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.
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Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update
May 26, 2022
On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.
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Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended
May 26, 2022
Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,
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United Way of Central Georgia Awarded Two Grants Totaling More Than $4.4M
May 25, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday, May 16, 2022, that more than $415 million will be awarded from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan to help Georgians, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies recover from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive
May 25, 2022
With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.
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Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Focused on Growth for the Future
May 24, 2022
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) hosted a leadership retreat today to identify short and long-range priorities and coalesce community partners around their strategic plan.
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Moonhanger Group and Newtown Macon Partnered to Bring The Woodward Hotel to Downtown Macon
May 24, 2022
The Moonhanger Group and Newtown Macon have partnered to bring The Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The nine-room boutique hotel is located on the corner of Second Street and Mulberry Street Lane, steps away from Macon's best entertainment, dining and culture.
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Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021
May 24, 2022
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.
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Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings
May 24, 2022
Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.
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Meaghan Blight Selected as Wesleyan College’s 26th President
May 23, 2022
The Wesleyan College Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of Meaghan Blight as the institution’s 26th president effective July 1st. President-elect Blight comes to Wesleyan from Huron University College, a small liberal arts institution in London, Ontario, Canada.
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Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility
May 23, 2022
At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.
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Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation
May 19, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.
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Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards
May 19, 2022
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.
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Georgia to Host Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Trade, Investment Conference in Savannah
May 17, 2022
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah in June.
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Governor Signs Budget to Strengthen Public Safety, Invest in Education & Healthcare, Further No. 1 Business Environment
May 16, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
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Community Foundation of Central Georgia Announce Spring Nonprofit Grant Recipients
May 13, 2022
Join us in congratulating these 17 nonprofits across the Central Georgia region who recently received a total of $302,550 from The Community Foundation of Central Georgia Nonprofit Grant Program.
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TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June
May 13, 2022
Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage.