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Resilient Georgia Makes Mental Wellness More Accessible in Georgia by Expanding to 12 Statewide Regions
October 08, 2021
Resilient Georgia, a statewide coalition of organizations building a more resilient, trauma-informed Georgia, now reaches more than half of all Georgia counties with 12 regional coalitions ensuring urban and rural communities statewide have access to behavioral health resources.
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GMA Annual Convention: Esteemed Leaders Inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame
October 07, 2021
On Aug. 9th, five city leaders were inducted into the Municipal Government Hall of Fame, which was established in 1992 to recognize current and past municipal officials who exemplify the very best in public service and who, throughout their careers, have made extraordinary contributions to municipal government, and have been strong supporters of GMA.
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Georgia Historical Society Names Dan Cathy and Shirley Franklin as 2022 Georgia Trustees
October 06, 2021
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) announced today that Dan Cathy, Chairman and CEO of Chick-fil-A, and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta and civic leader, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and Governor Brian Kemp as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
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Businesses are Emerging from Pandemic Better Equipped to Handle Advanced Customer Expectations
October 06, 2021
The pandemic forced brands to accelerate their digital transformation, leading to vast improvements in brand experiences that are streamlined and connected across in-person and digital touchpoints.
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Mission Alignment & Shared Goals for South Georgia Drive New Class of South GeorgiaLEADS 2.0
October 05, 2021
South GeorgiaLEADS 2.0 kicks off on October 13-14 in Moultrie with fourteen participants from across the region who have committed to investing in the future vitality of the region by participating in the first SGL2 class. This call to action for South Georgia is designed to bring together SGL alumni from years past to address real issues facing South Georgia in an action-oriented approach—a first of its kind for leadership development and alumni engagement in Georgia.
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Nominations Now Open for 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS
October 05, 2021
Each year the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards honor a handful of exceptional and impactful small businesses in Georgia. This year, The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team is calling on our state and community partners to help gather nominations from all corners of the state!
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Gulfstream Introduces Two All-New Business Jets
October 05, 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, introduced two all-new aircraft, further expanding its ultramodern, high-technology family of aircraft: the Gulfstream G800, the longest-range aircraft in Gulfstream history, and the Gulfstream G400, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class in more than a decade.
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Valdosta Officials Celebrate Georgia Cities Week
October 04, 2021
Valdosta officials announced the city will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” October 3-9. The city will hold a variety of events throughout the week, including Customer Appreciation Day, River Clean Up, and Public Safety Events. The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Shaping the Future.”
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Georgia Earns ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 8th Consecutive Year
October 04, 2021
At a grand-opening event in Columbia County for Amazon’s newest robotics facility in the Peach State, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has earned the “Top State for Doing Business” title for the eighth year in a row from Area Development.
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The Greater Georgia Black Chamber Of Commerce Partners With Operation HOPE To Help Create 1 Million New Black Businesses By 2030
October 01, 2021
Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC) is honored to announce its partnership with Operation HOPE's national One Million Black Business Initiative (1MBB). This organizational alliance is made in furtherance of the mission to create 1 million Black-owned businesses by 2030.
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SGMC Sees Growth Across Physician Network
September 29, 2021
Unequaled access to quality healthcare is one of South Georgia Medical Center's main priorities, of which the system is making vast headway. Since officially organizing in 2020 SGMC's Physician Network has more than doubled in its number of physicians and tripled in its number of specialties.
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Greater Women’s Business Council Announces 2021 TOP Corporations Awards Honorees
September 29, 2021
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) announced its 2021 TOP Corporations of the Year Awards honorees at a virtual ceremony yesterday. GWBC celebrates leading corporations that represent the “best in class” innovators in supplier diversity, inclusion and procurement in its annual GWBC TOP Corporations of the Year Awards.
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Small Business Optimism Hits Record High, Gaining Momentum From Vaccines & Adapted Pandemic Operations, Survey Shows
September 29, 2021
Business owners are feeling optimistic about the near-term future of their businesses amid increasing vaccination rates, and those who report that more than three-quarters of their workforce has been vaccinated are the most positive about their business outlook.
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Leadership Georgia Announces Class of 2022
September 28, 2021
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2022 Class of Leadership Georgia, while celebrating its 50th year in 2022.
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Georgia State Senate Draft of Georgia Congressional Maps Releases
September 28, 2021
Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee, released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional Districts. The proposed maps, thoughtfully drawn in accordance with longstanding principles of redistricting, are being provided to the public for further review and discussion.
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Georgia Chamber President Chris Clark: Addressing Georgia's Rural Labor Crisis
September 27, 2021
It's been one year since the Georgia Chamber resumed safe, in-person events. After COVID riddled our very existence with uncertainty, we were forced to temporarily dispense with those gatherings to preserve the health and well-being of all Georgians.
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Great Pumpkin LumiNights Debuts Today at Wild Adventures
September 24, 2021
Hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns will transform Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga. as Great Pumpkin LumiNights opens today. The all-new event is joined by the return of The Pumpkin Spice Festival and the introduction of a new Season Pass Program with three affordable options and new monthly payment plans.
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USG Institutions well Represented in Latest U.S. News Rankings
September 24, 2021
Georgia remains one of only three states with at least two institutions in the top 16 public institutions in the nation, with a number of University System of Georgia (USG) institutions appearing in significant categories for the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
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VSU Breaks Ground on NPHC Plaza
September 23, 2021
Construction is underway on Valdosta State University’s NPHC Plaza, a visual tribute to Blazer Nation’s commitment to educate on diversity, enhance equity, and embrace inclusivity. Campus and community representatives gathered Saturday for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
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No Hitting the Brakes on Success for Sangsin Technology America, Winner of Georgia GEAR Award
September 23, 2021
For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of Sangsin Technology America, a Tier 1 supplier and Georgia GEAR Award winner located in Henry County.
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Georgia Recognizes Clean Energy Week
September 22, 2021
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20th-24th, as Cliean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with the fifth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW).
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GMSDC to Release Groundbreaking State of Minority Business Studies
September 21, 2021
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council will issue an update to its landmark study – The State of Minority Business – A National Discussion – during the Minority Business Opportunity Week (MBOW) celebration on September 20th – 24th.
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Governor Kemp & goBeyondProfit Celebrate First-Ever Business Generosity Week
September 17, 2021
Today, Governor Brian Kemp will proclaim the first-ever “Business Generosity Week” in Georgia for goBeyondProfit, its members, and other business leaders who have played a pivotal role in supporting the community through recent years. As the needs of Georgia communities increased, Georgia business stepped in to provide vital services, materials and funding, adapting business models to care for people, fellow businesses and communities.
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CBC Bank Names Ryan Warren Chief Executive Officer and President of Commercial Banking Company
September 17, 2021
Commercial Banking Company and their Board of Directors are proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Warren as the new President and Chief Executive Officer for CBC Bank, and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Andrew Truett Cathy Named Third Chief Executive Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
September 17, 2021
Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that Andrew Truett Cathy will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1, 2021. Andrew, 43, will succeed his father Dan T. Cathy, 68, who has served as CEO since 2013. Following the CEO transition, Dan will remain Chairman of the Board.