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Georgia’s October Unemployment Rate Drops in All MSAs and Regions and Counties
News, November 30, 2020
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GAgives on Giving Tuesday December 1st
Features, November 30, 2020
GAgives on GivingTuesday, Georgia’s biggest giving campaign, is coming up quickly: This year’s campaign culminates on December 1, GivingTuesday, as part of the worldwide celebration that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
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Governor Names 25 Appointments to State Boards
News, November 30, 2020
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Report Shows Georgia has 7th Most New Homes
News, November 30, 2020
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Delta to Launch First Quarantine-free, COVID-free Travel to Europe Through New Testing Protocols
News, November 30, 2020
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VSU Kicks Off Holiday Season With Lighting of the Palms
News, November 20, 2020
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Wiregrass Tech Recognizes Apprentice during National Apprenticeship Week
News, November 20, 2020
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Georgia Rep. Austin Scott Named Negotiator for Defense Bill
News, November 20, 2020
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Equalization Basin at Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant Completed
News, November 20, 2020
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Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Drastically Drops in October
Features, November 20, 2020
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for October decreased by 1.8 percentage points to reach 4.5 percent.
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Buc-ee's Concludes First 'Peach State' Grand Opening
News, November 20, 2020
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Georgia Has the 12th Most Renters in the United States
News, November 20, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Names Two Winners of Georgia RISE Award for Classified School Employees
News, November 20, 2020
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AT&T Makes $150,000 Contribution to Construction Ready Program
Features, November 20, 2020
AT&T has contributed $150,000 to the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) to support CEFGA’s “Construction Ready” program. The contribution will allow the program to expand its presence in metro Atlanta, to provide additional training and create career paths and economic empowerment opportunities for Atlantans in construction and the skilled trades.
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SGMC Lab Professionals Honored as Hospital Heroes
News, November 19, 2020
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Downtown Dollars Make Great Holiday Gifts!
Features, November 19, 2020
Downtown Valdosta Main Street wants to make your shopping and gift giving easier this holiday season by encouraging the gift of Downtown Dollars. Downtown Dollars are gift certificates available in $10 increments and are accepted at most Downtown merchants.
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Delta Wins Record 10th Business Travel News Award on Strength of Pandemic Response, People-first Approach
News, November 19, 2020
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Georgia Transmission Selects Barbara Hampton as CEO
News, November 19, 2020
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Georgia Is the 5th Best-Paying State for IT Administrators
News, November 19, 2020
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Georgia Historical Society Bestows Honor on Donald S. Summerlin of UGA for Best Article in the Georgia Historical Quarterly
News, November 19, 2020
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Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber Selects Christie Moore as New President and CEO
Features, November 18, 2020
Christie Moore, an experienced and proven non-profit professional, has been selected to serve as the new president and chief executive officer of the Valdosta- Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. The organization’s board of directors voted unanimously to name the Georgia native to the position effective January 2021.
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GEDA Recognizes Top Deals of the Year and Outstanding Individuals at Luncheon
Features, November 18, 2020
At its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year an excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence, Honorary Life Member selections and Committee Chair of the Year.
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Governor Kemp Announces $55 Million Investment for Houston County
News, November 18, 2020
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Home Depot Announces Q3 Results; Investing $1B in Associates Compensation
News, November 18, 2020
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Georgia Chamber Announces Small Diverse Business Program, Sponsored by Fiserv
News, November 18, 2020
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Georgia Power Continues to Make Progress on Ash Pond Closure at Plant Hammond with Dewatering Process Scheduled to Begin in December
News, November 18, 2020
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Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Elects Dr. Tom Fausett as President for 2020-2021
News, November 18, 2020
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Georgia Power Provides Ways for Customers to Protect Themselves during National Utility Scam Awareness Week
News, November 17, 2020
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USG Significantly Expands Access to Student Mental Health Support Services
News, November 17, 2020
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Georgians Continue to Enjoy Cheaper Gas Prices Despite Uptick
News, November 17, 2020
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South Health District Update: Antigen Testing Process Changing
News, November 16, 2020
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Colony Bank Expands Small Business Specialty Lending Group to Meet Increased Demand
News, November 16, 2020
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Greater Women's Business Council Honors 12 Companies for Contributing to the Success of Women-Owned businesses at 2020 LACE Awards
News, November 16, 2020
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Georgia Power’s Charmaine Ward-Millner to be honored with Community Partner Award from the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
News, November 16, 2020
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Troupville to Spook Bridge, Mayor’s Paddle, Withlacoochee River
News, November 13, 2020
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Catherine Ammons, Richard Hardy Appointed as Deputy City Managers
Features, November 13, 2020
On November 11th, City Manager Mark Barber appointed Human Resources Director Catherine Ammons and Public Works Director Richard Hardy as Valdosta’s new Deputy City Managers.
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ABAC and VSU Create Bridge for Social Work Careers
Features, November 13, 2020
A new articulation agreement between Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Valdosta State University gives ABAC graduates who complete the bachelor’s degree in Rural Community Development fast-track consideration for VSU’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program.
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Georgia Power Greenkeepers Celebrate National Recycling Day
News, November 13, 2020
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AT&T Offers Discounted Wireless Data Plans for Students & Makes $10M Commitment to Help Underserved Communities
News, November 13, 2020
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Wiregrass Launches Core Complete Program
News, November 12, 2020
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Kevin Jenkins, Ricky Hudson, and William Rich Honored as November 2020 Employees of The Month
News, November 12, 2020
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University System of Georgia Enrollment Increases to Record High
Features, November 12, 2020
University System of Georgia (USG) enrollment has reached an all-time high of 341,485 students, according to USG’s Fall 2020 Semester Enrollment Report. The record enrollment represents a 2.4% (7,978 students) increase over Fall 2019, extending USG’s growth trend to seven consecutive years.
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In Georgia, 38.2% of Business Owners Are Women
News, November 12, 2020
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City Advanced Metering Infrastructure Installation Process Continues
Features, November 11, 2020
The City of Valdosta is continuing to replace utility meters throughout the city as part of the Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system deployment. The system will replace all utility meters in the city of Valdosta. During this process, there will be contractors from Vanguard Utility Service working throughout the City changing out water meters.
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Turner Center’s Bluegrass & BBQ Concert Rescheduled
News, November 11, 2020
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Valdosta Police Department Partners with Citizens Against Violence to Host Food Drive for Local Families in Need
News, November 11, 2020
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Georgia Economic Development Investments, Job Creation Continue Strong Pace in FY21
News, November 11, 2020
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Georgia Chamber Announces an All-Virtual 2021 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Features, November 11, 2020
The Georgia Chamber announces that it will host its annual marquee event, the Eggs and Issues Breakfast, as an all-virtual program on January 13, 2021. The Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Breakfast is the largest, most prolific program that the Chamber hosts each and every year with more than 3,000 attendees statewide.
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturer TEKLAS to Open North American Headquarters in Georgia, Create 120 Jobs in Calhoun
News, November 11, 2020
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Buc-ee’s to Open First Georgia Travel Center in Warner Robins on Nov. 18th
News, November 11, 2020
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UPS Recognized By EPA Among Top Environmental Performers With Smartway Excellence Award
News, November 11, 2020
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Wiregrass and VSU Sign Articulation Agreement to Benefit Future Teachers
Features, November 10, 2020
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (Wiregrass) and Valdosta State University (VSU) signed a new articulation agreement that will benefit the education field for years to come.
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In the City This Week
News, November 10, 2020
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Dr. Ray Perren Named TCSG Deputy Commissioner for Technical Education
News, November 10, 2020
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Explore Georgia Launches 'Georgia’s Great Escapes Giveaway' to Showcase Safe Travel
News, November 10, 2020
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Augusta University: What Toll is the Second Wave of COVID Taking on America’s Mental Health?
News, November 10, 2020
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Report Finds Georgia has Lost 139,500 Manufacturing Jobs Since 1999
News, November 10, 2020
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Dr. Vu Joins SGMC Gastroenterology
News, November 09, 2020
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Turner Center Hosts Bluegrass & BBQ, Nov. 13th
News, November 09, 2020
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Fiscal Year 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Available for Public Comment
News, November 09, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Names 18 Appointments to State Boards
News, November 09, 2020
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State Tax Revenues Up 1.8% in October
News, November 09, 2020
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Valdosta Fire Department Names Sherina Ferrell as New Fire & Life Safety Coordinator
News, November 06, 2020
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Antigen Testing Now Available through Public Health
News, November 06, 2020
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Georgia Historical Society Virtually Dedicates New Civil Rights Trail Historical Marker for Hart County Training School
News, November 06, 2020
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Sen. Loeffler Announces $5.7M for Rural Georgia Communities
News, November 06, 2020
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Georgia Power to Share on the Future of Vehicle Electrification at Commissioner Echols’ Virtual EV Showcase
News, November 06, 2020
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits Exhaust for Many in Georgia
Features, November 06, 2020
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), established under the March Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has provided almost $1.7 billion in benefits to over 323,000 Georgians during the pandemic.
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City Cuts Ribbon on CDBG Reconstructed Lilly Street Home
News, November 05, 2020
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GDOL Launches Appointment Scheduler to Address Claimant Needs
News, November 05, 2020
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The Wreaths Across America Tradition Continues at Georgia National Cemetery
News, November 05, 2020
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Publix Offers Discount to Veterans on Veterans Day
News, November 05, 2020
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UPS SCS Digitizes Engagement And Visibility With Customers
News, November 05, 2020
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Federal Government Invests $3.1B in Rural Electric Infrastructure; Highlights Record Investments in FY 2020
News, November 05, 2020
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Hillman Recognized for Extraordinary Care
News, November 04, 2020
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Turner Center Presents New Art Gallery Collections
News, November 04, 2020
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Gov. Kemp Announces New Senior Leadership
Features, November 04, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced recent additions to the Kemp Administration's senior leadership team.
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Georgia Chamber Releases 2020 Legislative Scorecard
News, November 04, 2020
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UPS Announces Changes to Board of Directors
News, November 04, 2020
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Charlie Harper: GA Keeps Swing State Focus Until January
News, November 04, 2020
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GHRAC Awards Sixteen Grants
News, November 04, 2020
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Georgia Has the 14th Highest Percentage of Women Employed in the Construction Industry
News, November 04, 2020
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PDI Releases 2020 Study Revealing the Impact of COVID-19 on Loyalty Programs and Rewards Currencies
News, November 04, 2020
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In the City this Week
News, November 03, 2020
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Dove Shoot Supports Local Healthcare Scholarships for Teens
News, November 03, 2020
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Georgia’s Largest Life Sciences Conference to Feature Global Innovators and Leaders from Pharma, Biotech, MedTech and Public Health
News, November 03, 2020
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Randstad US to Bring over 400 Seasonal Warehouse Jobs to McDonough
News, November 03, 2020
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USDA Announces First Set of Great American Outdoors Act Projects
News, November 03, 2020
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Georgia Gas Prices Drop 3 Cents
News, November 03, 2020
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The Greater Women’s Business Council Invites Consumers to Buy Women Owned This Holiday Season
News, November 03, 2020
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Georgia Lottery Posts Record Quarter for HOPE, Pre-K
Features, November 03, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corp.’s most profitable quarter in its 27-year history. The Georgia Lottery registered more than $383,352,000 in profits for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account to approximately $22.7 billion.
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Harvard Study: Flying Presents Lower Risk of COVID-19 than Grocery Shopping, Dining Out
News, November 03, 2020
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Georgia Power Shows Off Solar EV Charging Unit at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans’ EV Corral
News, November 03, 2020
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Winners of the 3rd Annual ARToberfest Announced
News, November 02, 2020
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District 3 “Love Where You Live” Community Hot Spot Cleanup Scheduled for Nov. 7th
News, November 02, 2020
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Trump Administration Approves Georgia’s State Relief & Empowerment Waiver
News, November 02, 2020
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21 Appointments Named to State Boards
News, November 02, 2020
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Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Member Rushion McDonald’s 3815 Media, Inc. Production Company Expanding with New Headquarters
News, November 02, 2020
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Four Networks Launch Georgia Systemic Change Alliance with $800,000
News, November 02, 2020
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Georgia Conservancy to Recognize Dr. Johnny Bembry as Distinguished Conservationist
News, November 02, 2020