Features
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New Research Finds One in Three Georgia Workers Would Quit Job for Mental Health Reasons
June 14, 2022
Georgia employed adults say that burnout and mental health issues – not just compensation – are the top reason they would leave a job in 2022, according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.
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Georgia Secures AAA Bond Rating in 2022
June 14, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that Georgia has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies: FitchRatings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings.
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Things You Need to Know About Georgia Life Sciences
June 13, 2022
Most people might not be aware that the state is home to over 2,000 life science companies including global industry leaders Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, and Takeda, as well as headquarters of American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, and the CDC just to name a few.
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Major IRG Investment Results in National Rail Connectivity at Georgia's Macon Interstate Business Park
June 10, 2022
Industrial Realty Group, LLC, one of the country's largest owners of commercial and industrial properties, has announced plans to reestablish direct rail access and improve overall infrastructure at Macon Interstate Business Park.
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Lt. Governor Duncan, Mayor Dickens & Business Leaders Partner to Increase Tech Investment in Georgia
June 10, 2022
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, along with key Georgia business leaders, traveled to California this week to promote Atlanta’s strong partnership with state leaders and attract potential investors to the Peach State. The trip coincided with the 2022 RSA Conference in San Francisco, the premier event for cybersecurity industry leaders.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Changing Love from a 4-Letter Word to a Core Business Strategy
June 10, 2022
Herschend Enterprises and their CEO, Andrew Wexler, were recently nominated and selected as the first 2022 goBeyondProfit Champion. We sat down with Andrew and learned how he credits seventy years of success to love as the core business strategy.
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Bike Walk Macon Announces Dates & Two New Routes for 2022 Open Streets Macon
June 09, 2022
Open Streets Macon invites Maconites to reclaim public streets once again this fall. The movement will close the streets to cars and open them to people as the popular, community-driven initiative returns in 2022.
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Gov. Kemp, DNR Leaders Honor 2022 Forestry for Wildlife Partners
June 09, 2022
Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners Monday for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust are the agency’s 2022 Forestry for Wildlife partners.
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Small Businesses Fight Back & Adopt New Strategies as Inflation Squeezes Profits
June 08, 2022
Most small business owners report lower profits than expected over the past six months due to declining sales and higher expenses as inflationary pressures rise, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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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.