Features

• The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage

  March 16, 2022

  The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.

• Poll: Russia, Inflation, and Strengthening the Economy Are Top Priorities of CEOs, New Survey Finds

  March 16, 2022

  As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new survey of CEOs and Directors, released by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, details Russia concerns superseded inflation and strengthening the economy, which follow closely behind.

• I-75 Central Corridor Coalition Applauds Senator Ossoff for Historic Investment in Passenger Rail

  March 14, 2022

  The I-75 Central Corridor Coalition applauds the passage of the omnibus appropriations bill in the United States Senate. This legislation includes a historic investment of $8 million to initiate a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Study and prepare a Service Development Plan for passenger rail service between Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah.

• Governor Awards More Than $217M to Eligible Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 Efforts

  March 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he will award more than $217 million to hospitals, assisted living communities, and personal care homes with 25 or more beds to help prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19.

• Mercer University Executive Forum Continues with GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson

  March 11, 2022

  Mercer University’s Executive Forum, presented by Truist, continues its 42nd year on March 16 with a presentation by Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson in Macon.

• Georgia's Unemployment Rate Continued to Fall in January

  March 11, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell again for the twenty-first consecutive month, dropping one-tenth of a point to 3.2 percent from December’s revised rate of 3.3 percent.

• Southern Company Convenes Equity Leaders to Discuss Inclusive Innovation in the Energy Sector

  March 10, 2022

  Yesterday, Southern Company partnered with Black Enterprise to present Investing in Tomorrow, Today, a virtual event bringing together leaders for a conversation on the business case for supporting a diverse energy workforce.

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week

  March 08, 2022

  Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a group of federal, state and local government agencies and national consumer advocacy organizations in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week during March 6th-12th.

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia Hosts Rising Tide: Women's Leadership Brunch

  March 07, 2022

  The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia will host a Rising Tide: Women’s Leadership Brunch on Friday, March 25th. The event will be held at Yollah: Social Kitchen + Garden in Macon, Georgia from 10:00AM - 12:30PM and feature a keynote address, panel discussion, entertainment, brunch, and interactive activities.

• Herschend Enterprises Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award

  March 07, 2022

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.

• Gov. Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp Continue to Champion Important Issues on Behalf of Hardworking Georgians

  March 07, 2022

  In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been traveling across Georgia to champion important issues on behalf of hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Awards Approximately $173 Million in Construction Contracts in January

  March 04, 2022

  In January 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 25 projects valued at approximately $172,940,359.

• Otis Redding Foundation Announces Significant Investment in downtown Macon through New Center for the Arts & Amphitheater

  March 02, 2022

  The Otis Redding Foundation is excited to announce the creation of a new facility in Downtown Macon, located at the intersection of Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street. The 9,000 square foot Otis Redding Center for the Arts is envisioned as a central destination for youth educational programs in music and the arts and will feature two stories of arts lab spaces, practice rooms, and studio space for students to explore songwriting, production, performance, and more.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Flint Energies & Conexon Connect Partnership to Expand Broadband to 31,000

  March 02, 2022

  Governor Kemp announced a newly-formed partnership between Reynolds-based Flint Energies and Conexon Connect to deliver fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved and unserved homes and businesses in Crawford, south Houston, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Peach, Schley, Talbot, and Taylor counties.

• Sonny Perdue Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  March 02, 2022

  The Board of Regents yesterday named former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as chancellor of the University System of Georgia.

• Georgia’s Banks Post Strong 2021 Results

  March 02, 2022

  Georgia’s 150 FDIC-insured banks closed out 2021 with net income of $1.9 billion, a 52.2% increase from year-end 2020, according to FDIC data released Tuesday. Loans were up 6.5%, deposits grew by 14.2% and total assets increased by 13.3%. Credit quality also remains extremely strong, with noncurrent loans and charge-offs declining from already low levels.

• Robins Financial Credit Union Announces Agreement to Acquire Persons Banking Company

  March 01, 2022

  Robins Financial Credit Union announced its execution of a definitive agreement to acquire Persons Banking Company, a state-chartered bank headquartered in Forsyth.

• Wesleyan College to Host 2022 Georgia Women of Achievement Induction Ceremony

  February 28, 2022

  Georgia Women of Achievement celebrates thirty years of honoring trailblazing women who have left an indelible imprint on the State of Georgia and its citizens. More than 100 women have been inducted into their prestigious Hall of Fame, and this year GWA will induct the largest class of women in the history of the organization.

• Georgia Center of Innovation: Providing Support Wherever Your Business Needs Us

  February 25, 2022

  At the Georgia Center of Innovation, it’s our mission to help businesses clear the path to innovation and growth by meeting them where they are – providing expert advice, and helping them navigate resources tailored to the needs they are facing.

• Port of Savannah to Grow Capacity by 60%

  February 25, 2022

  At Savannah State of the Port, Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority’s executive director, unveiled plans to expand the port’s container capacity by 60 percent. The enhancements will bring the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity from 6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025.

• Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Celebrates Third Birthday

  February 24, 2022

  In the three years since Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital (BKOCH) opened its doors as central and south Georgia’s only dedicated pediatric hospital has made strides in enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care and education.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Release of Annual Rural Renaissance Report

  February 24, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announces the release of the 2022 Rural Renaissance Report following a meeting of the Rural Prosperity Council in Tifton. The report is part of continued efforts to elevate Georgia's 140 rural counties through recommendations highlighting strategies and innovative solutions.

• Announcing the Recipients of the 2022 Georgia Titan 100

  February 23, 2022

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2022 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives.

• Office of Small Business Affairs to Host First International Summit

  February 22, 2022

  The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is working to celebrate and encourage our international small businesses. by hosting the first-ever International Summit on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Macon City Auditorium.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Winning the War for Talent: Higher Education

  February 22, 2022

  No other issue so dominates boardroom and shipping docks as the lack of skilled workers. In the next three years Georgia will need to fill 122,000 healthcare positions, 27,000 manufacturing jobs will be open and 13,000 construction workers will be needed.

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