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• CEO Confidence Improved in Q1 2024

  February 12, 2024

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Measure is now above 50, a reading that suggests CEOs have become optimistic about what's ahead for the economy.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 09, 2024

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Atlanta Fed Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market

  February 09, 2024

  At the Atlanta Fed, our tagline is "an economy that works for everyone." Such an economy will feature a labor market in which everyone can maximize their human capital and potential and find work commensurate with that full potential. The appeal of having this kind of economy is that it will be more resilient, more innovative, and more prosperous.

• City of Valdosta Mayor & Council to Host Annual Summit

  February 08, 2024

  The City of Valdosta Mayor and Council are pleased to announce the upcoming Strategic Initiatives Summit which is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th.

• Georgia Historical Society’s New Georgia Day Video to Explore the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

  February 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society will premiere an all-new Georgia Day video on February 12, 2024—Georgia Day—in recognition of the 291st anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733.

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter

  February 05, 2024

  A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.

• Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

  February 02, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.

• How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

  February 02, 2024

  A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.

• GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects

  February 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.

• Deloitte & Fast Company Survey: Companies Are Investing More in Innovation Despite Economic Uncertainty

  February 01, 2024

  Deloitte's collaboration with Fast Company on its "Survey of Innovation Excellence," polling more than 200 named to the media brand's list of the world's most innovative companies, shows that half (54%) will increase their investments in innovation in 2024.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Georgia Film Academy Partners with PhilanthroFilms to Provide GFA Courses and Curriculum in South Georgia

  January 29, 2024

  Georgia Film Academy announced it is expanding its hands-on training in the film and creative industries to South Georgia. Through partnership with PhilanthroFilms, an organization dedicated to building a film production workforce in South Georgia, GFA is set to bring professional film/television production and post-production courses to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

• SGMC Health Launches Informative Healthcare Podcast: "What Brings You in Today?"

  January 26, 2024

  SGMC Health is excited to announce the launch of an engaging and educational podcast, "What Brings You in Today?" Hosted by the health system's marketing team, the podcast empowers listeners to learn more about healthcare topics directly from seasoned physicians and medical professionals.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

• Emerge, Leadership Moody Cultivates Strong Leaders

  January 24, 2024

  The eighth iteration of Emerge Moody and Leadership Moody courses kicked off at Moody Air Force Base on Jan. 12th. The programs, held annually from January to June, includes participants from the 23rd Wing and the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023

  January 24, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.

• Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference

  January 23, 2024

  As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.

• Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

  January 23, 2024

  Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• IDP Properties and Valdosta Housing Authority Celebrate Groundbreaking for Harvest Station Apartments

  January 19, 2024

  IDP Properties, in partnership with the Valdosta Housing Authority, proudly announces the groundbreaking ceremony for Harvest Station Apartments. The event marks the beginning of the construction phase for an 80-unit affordable housing community, featuring one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

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