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• New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

  October 18, 2024

  Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

• Georgia's Job Market Hits New Highs as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.6% in September

  October 18, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in August. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Andrea Schruijer Steps Down as VLCDA Executive Director

  October 17, 2024

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has announced that Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, will step down to begin a new position as Director of Business Development at Gideon Constructors.

• A Lesson From Jimmy Carter As He Celebrates A Century Of Life

  October 17, 2024

  Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100 th birthday earlier this month. It’s a goal few of us will ever reach. Even fewer will get to spend four of our years as the leader of the free world.

• Early Voting in Georgia Off to Brisk Start

  October 16, 2024

  Early voting is off to a record-breaking start in Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported Tuesday. By 3:30 p.m., about 234,000 Georgians had cast their ballots on the first day of the early voting period.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Valdosta Board of Education Achieves 2024 GSBA Exemplary Board Recognition

  October 11, 2024

  Valdosta City Schools is thrilled to announce that the Valdosta Board of Education has achieved the prestigious 2024 Exemplary School Board recognition from the Georgia School Boards Association.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Final Roundtable on Litigation Reform

  October 10, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia businesses and policymakers for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation and its impact on the state's economic wellbeing. This was the final of three roundtable events announced by Governor Kemp for this Fall.

• How Aflac Found Its Voice and Changed Insurance Advertising

  October 09, 2024

  The insurance business is all about taking calculated risks, so Aflac CEO Dan Amos always makes sure his numbers line up before he makes a big decision. Still, on New Year’s Day 2000 — the day the now-famous Aflac Duck quacked its way into the world for the first time — he was anxious.

• Greater Valdosta United Way Announces Major Contribution Towards Hurricane Relief Recovery from Georgia-based FanDuel

  October 08, 2024

  Greater Valdosta United Way today received $100,000 towards hurricane recovery efforts from Georgia-based FanDuel. The donation, facilitated by Reps. James Burchett and John LaHood, will provide critical support to families and communities suffering the devastating impacts of the storm.

• Meet John Solberg: Doing Life and Working with Former Foster Youth

  October 08, 2024

  John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Entering Second Year

  October 08, 2024

  More than 137,000 Georgia high school seniors will receive a personalized direct college admissions letter this month, as the GEORGIA MATCH program begins its second year.

• Wiregrass Tech Receives Donation from Lowe’s Foundation

  October 07, 2024

  The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves 11 counties here in South Georgia and out of those counites 10 have been declared as disaster areas by FEMA. When members of the Lowe’s Foundation learned of this, they stepped into action and donated equipment for the college to use for employees.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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