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• 21st Century Partnership Announces New Leadership

  August 19, 2020

  The 21st Century Partnership Board of Directors is pleased to announce retired Brig. Gen. John Kubinec as their new President and CEO after Chrissy Miner announced her impending departure on Aug 4. He recently retired from the Air Force after 32-years of service.

• Superintendent Woods: Transparency, Safety Measures are Essential to Ensure a Successful School Year

  August 19, 2020

  Schools throughout Georgia are opening for instruction – some in-person with a virtual/remote option for students, and some in a full remote or hybrid A/B model.

• GMA President: Reaching the ‘Zone of High Aspirations’ with Resiliency

  August 18, 2020

  The logo for GMA’s virtual Annual Convention held last month featured the words, “Cities United: Rising with Resilience.” Although the theme was developed in response to the COVID-19 it can certainly apply to the broad array of challenges cities face every day.

• Georgia Safety Promise Reaches More Than 1,000 Commitments

  August 18, 2020

  As billboards and a variety of grassroots promotions continue across the state, the Georgia Safety Promise public-private partnership, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), has announced that more than 1,000 Georgia businesses, local authorities and officials throughout the state have committed to the Georgia Safety Promise.

• DPH Provides Report on COVID-19 Trends in Georgia

  August 17, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Public Health released new information regarding the fight against COVID-19 in Georgia.

• Senator David Perdue Meets With Robins Air Force Base Leadership

  August 14, 2020

  U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited ‘Robins North’ to welcome the new Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Commander, Brigadier General Jennifer Hammerstedt, back to Middle Georgia and receive a briefing on maintenance and training operations.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Date and Time for Prestigious Four Pillar Award

  August 14, 2020

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Doug Hertz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Distributors, with its 31st annual Four Pillar Award virtually on October 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. His embodiment of the Council’s ‘Four Pillars’ of leadership – Quality, Responsibility, Vision and Integrity – and exemplification of the Council’s mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth sets an example for everyone.

• State Election Board Gives Unanimous Green Light to Online Absentee Ballot Portal

  August 13, 2020

  Georgia’s State Election Board unanimously voted to approve a rule authorizing the Secretary of State’s upcoming online absentee ballot request form portal.

• Pete Tosh: What Do You Want Your Employees to Experience – During & After COVID?

  August 12, 2020

  With the mass layoffs that have occurred due to COVID, it is tempting to think that employees will be engaged if they have a job. But the Employee Experience you create today will be what your employees remember six months from now in a stronger economy & job market.

• CEOs: Post-Covid Changes are Permanent and There are More to Come

  August 12, 2020

  The need for business leaders and policy makers to fundamentally rethink the way they plan, invest and operate in the future is underlined in a new survey of 699 global CEOs released by PwC.

• Atrium Health Brings Virtual Care Delivery System to Georgia

  August 11, 2020

  Patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may be able to receive hospital-level treatment in the comfort of their own homes. Today, Navicent Health – in collaboration with Atrium Health - announced its new and innovative virtual care delivery system, which is designed to protect the patient’s health, the health of others and prevent further spread of the virus.

• GDOT Awards Nearly $1.35B in FY 2020, Includes $33.2M in Construction Contracts in June

  August 11, 2020

  In Fiscal Year 2020, the Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 330 projects, valued at approximately $1.349 billion. This includes 299 projects valued at approximately $1.18 billion, of which three were Design Build projects totaling $142.6 million. The remaining 31 projects, worth approximately $169 million, were locally let.

• Chris Clark: How Small Businesses Recover and Become More Resilient

  August 11, 2020

  Growing up in Fitzgerald, I witnessed the evolution of entrepreneurial spirit as small businesses would open, some close, and new small businesses would take their place. There is an economic cycle of 20-years that supply and demand generally drive.

• Atlanta Business Leader Thomas M. Holder Elected Georgia Historical Society Board Chairman

  August 10, 2020

  In an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind virtual gathering in the 181-year history of the Georgia Historical Society (GHS), the GHS Board of Curators met on July 30th via Zoom and elected Thomas M. Holder (Atlanta), Chairman and CEO of Holder Construction Company, as the new Board Chairman. Holder succeeds Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr. (Atlanta/Albany) who served as GHS Chairman from 2018–2020.

• U.S. Senator Tim Scott to Join Senior U.S. Senator David Perdue at the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon on August 11th

  August 07, 2020

  The Georgia Chamber and senior U.S. Senator David Perdue announce that U.S. Senator Tim Scott will join the lineup of speakers at next Tuesday’s all-virtual Congressional Luncheon. Guest speakers for the luncheon will engage in a wide-ranging discussion on resiliency and recovery of the economy at the federal level.

• Gov. Kemp: Strong Start to Fiscal Year with $574 Million in New Investments, 3,629 Jobs Created

  August 07, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced a strong start to the first month of fiscal year 2021, as the state attracted new investment projects. In the month of July, Georgia announced roughly $574 million in new investments and 3,629 new jobs created in nearly every region of the state.

• Georgia Tech’s New Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Winners Empower Development Throughout the State

  August 07, 2020

  Georgia Tech’s Georgia Smart Communities Challenge empowers local governments to think outside of the box and use innovation to improve their communities. So, it was only fitting that program administrators used technology to announce this year’s new grant recipients in an interactive virtual ceremony on August 6.

• Colony Bank Names David Wilson Senior Vice President and Macon Market President

  August 06, 2020

  Colony Bank is pleased to announce that David Wilson has joined Colony Bank as Senior Vice President and Macon Market President. Wilson, who will build upon the Company’s recent growth and success in Middle Georgia, will be working from the Company’s Macon office located at 1515 Bass Road.

• Chrissy Miner Departing 21st Century Partnership, Focusing on Namesake Firm

  August 06, 2020

  Chrissy Miner announced her impending departure this morning as the President & CEO of the 21st Century Partnership, to pursue her passion as a small business owner.

• GACVB Executive Director: Travel and Tourism – Getting The Economy Rolling Again

  August 06, 2020

  The jobs of our families, friends, and neighbors are in danger. A busy summer travel season has typically employed tens of thousands in our state, but this year’s new reality has put many Georgians out of work. With restrictions in place and understandable traveler concerns, the summer travel season has not been at its usual levels, even while travel businesses and employees take safety precautions and implement new health and safety protocols.

• Kevin Kastner: Georgia Power Remains Committed to Working with Customers Amid COVID-19 Concerns

  August 06, 2020

  Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Power has recognized the extraordinary burden our customers have faced due to impacts from the coronavirus, and we continue to work to help all customers maintain service. Our teams are ready to assist our customers and answer any questions they may have about their account.

• Georgia Power Stands Firm Behind Safe Operations at Plant Scherer

  August 04, 2020

  Georgia Power is standing firm behind its employees and the safe operations at Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia, following a lawsuit filed July 29th. The company and its employees are longtime members of the community with Plant Scherer safely generating energy for neighbors, the local area and the state for nearly four decades.

• Third Wave Digital is Excited to Announce Our Newest Service, Virtual Tours!

  August 04, 2020

  Third Wave Digital is dedicated to creating new and innovative ways to provide our clients with the best ways to market their brand. Third Wave Digital is excited to announce our newest service, Virtual Tours.

• Chris Clark: New Talent for the New Georgia Economy

  August 04, 2020

  Talent and workforce have long been key factors in the decision of businesses to locate or expand in a community. When I first started in economic development in the 1990s, I quickly learned that the mantra for site consultants was “location-location-location.” However, as the years went on, the factor of ‘location’ was surpassed by the community's availability of a skilled workforce.

• Delta’s Corporate Responsibility Report Pledges Continued Commitment to Social Impact and Sustainability in Face of Pandemic

  August 03, 2020

  Delta’s 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, released this week, highlights the airline’s continued commitment to employees, customers, sustainability and social impact.

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