Features
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SGMC Health Perseveres Through Hurricane Helene to Provide Necessary Care to Region
October 04, 2024
Less than one week since Hurricane Helene devastated South Georgia, SGMC Health remains steadfast in its mission to provide healthcare services to the community and region.
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What does Business Generosity Mean to Millennials? Gen Z?
October 04, 2024
Whether you are looking to support your managers who fall into the Millennial generation or recruit the future of your business with Gen Z, the 2024 Business Generosity Report revealed significant differences between the specific needs and wishes of each generation.
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Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene
October 04, 2024
This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
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Georgia Lands $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband
October 03, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department last week gave initial approval to more than $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia.
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President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
October 02, 2024
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open
October 01, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief
October 01, 2024
The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $2 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.
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Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads
September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.
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Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues
September 30, 2024
Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.
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Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit
September 30, 2024
Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.
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Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches
September 26, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.
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Women-Driven Leadership in South Georgia Expands Impact
September 25, 2024
Women-driven leadership took center stage this week in Thomasville as the second cohort of the South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative (SGWLI) began their journey together with 16 women from eight different communities across the region engaged in a powerful Opening Retreat.
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SGMC Health Breaks Ground on Largest Campus Expansion in its History
September 24, 2024
A historical reflection on healthcare in South Georgia and an exciting vision for the future of unequaled access to advanced care delivery programs for women’s and infant care and emergency and trauma services was the focus of SGMC Health system leaders, elected officials, community leaders, physicians, and staff at SGMC Health Main on Sept. 19.
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Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season
September 24, 2024
Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.
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Stacy Bush: 100 Days Left of The Year: Make It Count!
September 23, 2024
As we enter the final 100 days of 2024, there's still plenty of time to make this year count. Here is a list of eight steps to help you finish strong and set yourself up for success in the new year.
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Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants
September 23, 2024
The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.
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Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work
September 23, 2024
Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.
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Today’s Employees Value Quality of Life More Than Compensation
September 20, 2024
A new study by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO finds that 51% of employees left a job due to a lack of generosity to employees, in large part to seek out a better quality of life. So, we asked employees about their pursuit of quality of life, including what, if any, sacrifices they were willing to make regarding compensation to achieve it.
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Georgia Maintains Top Business Ranking - Jobs for Georgians Remain a Top Priority
September 20, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing
September 19, 2024
A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.
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Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year
September 18, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.
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USG Foundation Raises $1.85M, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy & Reveals $10M Partnership for Foster Youth
September 17, 2024
The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state. The USG Foundation also announced a $10 million partnership with Fostering Success Act, Inc., to establish a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund within the system for foster youth in Georgia.
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Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
September 16, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.
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Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs
September 13, 2024
Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.