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• Hannah's Story: Building a Better Future for Her Family

  July 21, 2026

  After entering Georgia's foster care system at age 11, Hannah spent seven years in care and experienced 17 different placements before aging out. As a young mother of three, she faced overwhelming challenges, balancing parenthood with unstable housing, unreliable transportation, and the daily struggle to provide for her family.

• Georgia Chamber Launches Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance

  July 21, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together business leaders, infrastructure providers, utilities, community stakeholders, and key industries to support Georgia’s continued leadership in the rapidly growing digital economy.

• Georgia Hospital Association Announces 2026-2027 Board of Trustees & New Board Chair Vicki Lewis

  July 20, 2026

  Coffee Regional Medical Center President and CEO Vicki Lewis, FACHE, was installed as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 9th.

• President Trump to Visit Georgia to Tout Affordability Agenda

  July 20, 2026

  President Donald Trump plans to visit Georgia this week to highlight tax breaks, grants to newborns and other policies aimed at affordability, a top concern ahead of the November elections. The president is scheduled to visit Wheeler High School in Marietta on Wednesday.

• Atlanta Delivers Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 from Kickoff to the Semifinal

  July 17, 2026

  Atlanta concluded an extraordinary FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting run on July 15th with a semifinal match-up between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, capping eight matches that showcased the city at its very best.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Exceed $1.54B

  July 17, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $31.3 billion.

• Georgia Power Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Make Growth Work for Customers with Customer Protection Pledge

  July 16, 2026

  With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers.

• CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold

  July 16, 2026

  Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• SGMC Health Foundation Receives Gift for Joyce Aigen Labor and Delivery Unit

  July 15, 2026

  The SGMC Health Foundation announces the naming of the Joyce Aigen Labor and Delivery Unit at SGMC Health, honoring Ms. Joyce Aigen and her lasting impact on family and community.

• Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  July 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced today the Top 8 finalists in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition, presented by Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners. After thousands of votes from across the country and around the world, only eight Georgia-made products remain in the bracket-style competition celebrating the innovation, craftsmanship, and manufacturing excellence that power Georgia's economy.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding

  July 09, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that $1.3M in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 37 counties across the state through its fiscal year 2027 General Operating Support, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland

  July 09, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland.

• From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections

  July 07, 2026

  New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.

• Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

  July 07, 2026

  Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects Clyde Tuggle as Board Chair & Adds Riley Blount, BJ Green, & T. Dallas Smith to Board

  July 06, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Curators: Riley Blount, BJ Green, and T. Dallas Smith, which were at the Society’s 187th Annual Meeting, held at the Georgia Historical Society headquarters in Savannah.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for what did not happen than for what did.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy

  June 25, 2026

  Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something most Georgians rarely think about until it disappears: reliable energy infrastructure.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate

  June 23, 2026

  Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success Act as both a moral responsibility and a high-impact investment in Georgia’s future workforce. By redirecting taxes they already owe, business leaders can provide critical support for youth aging out of foster care while strengthening our state’s economy at no cost.

• Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap

  June 23, 2026

  Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills.

• Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

  June 22, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862.

• Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board

  June 18, 2026

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 134th GBA Annual Meeting on June 9th, Susan Moss, President and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla, was installed as the 138th GBA Chairman.

• Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Election Maps During Special Session

  June 18, 2026

  Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session.

• Higginbotham Teams Up with Blanton & Griffin Insurance Agency

  June 17, 2026

  Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company, announced it has joined forces with Blanton & Griffin Insurance Agency, a respected property and casualty agency based in Valdosta.

• Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

  June 17, 2026

  Entrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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