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Georgia Saw 56.6% Increase in New Business Applications, 2nd Largest in U.S.
February 09, 2022
A recent Federal Reserve Bank study noted that the pandemic caused an additional 200,000 businesses to close their doors last year, with small businesses comprising the bulk of the difference. However, it hasn’t been all bad news for the nation’s small businesses. A real-time survey of business applications conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau offers encouraging results.
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Georgia-Based Nonprofits Announce Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning
February 08, 2022
The Communities In Schools of Georgia state office and independent affiliate Communities In Schools of Atlanta work to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond.
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Governor Announces Over $5.6 Million in Grants for Law Enforcement Training Program
February 07, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Executive Director Jay Neal announced the awards of 46 grants totaling $5,618,762 through the Law Enforcement Training Grant Program.
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Turner Center Hosts Third SCORE Concert of the 2021-2022 Series
February 03, 2022
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is honored to present Classical Violinist Nathan Meltzer, on Tuesday, February 8, from 7-9pm. The concert takes place in the Turner Center Art Galleries, 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta.
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Chick-fil-A Holds Onto Top Fast Food Spot in MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study
February 03, 2022
The fast food industry maintained its sixth place ranking in the second year of the pandemic according to MBLM's Brand Intimacy COVID Study, which analyzes brands based on emotional connections during the pandemic.
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Georgia Chamber and Fiserv Award Recipients of Small Diverse Business Program
February 03, 2022
The Georgia Chamber has announced the recipients for this year's Small Diverse Business program memberships. Eight diverse businesses will have the opportunity to take full advantage of a one-year membership to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Governor Announces Almost $408 Million in Awards to Provide Broadband Access
February 02, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp, joined by members of the Broadband Infrastructure Committee and state leaders, announced almost $408 million in preliminary awards which will provide communities, households, and businesses in 70 Georgia counties access to faster and more reliable broadband.
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U.S. Small Businesses Continue to See Strong Job Gains and Worker Pay Increases in January
February 02, 2022
National small business job growth continued to increase in January as did earnings for workers, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.
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Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Spring Academy Dates Set at Wiregrass
February 01, 2022
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces the Spring Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Academy starting in February, free for current Wiregrass students and alumni. The UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University is partnering with Guardian Bank and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to deliver six courses with 12 hours of total class time.
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Georgia’s In Good Company Report Reveals 1,700+ Businesses Operating Generously
February 01, 2022
Here at the start of 2022, there’s great news to share -- people trust business more than any other institution in their lives. With this increased trust comes hopeful expectations. This annual In Good Company Report highlights the more than 1,700 goBeyondProfit member companies on this business generosity journey.
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Georgia Power Files Plan Preparing for Future Energy Landscape
February 01, 2022
On Monday, Georgia Power filed its 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how the company will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.
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Georgia Lottery Raises $376.5M for HOPE, Pre-K in Second Quarter of FY22
January 31, 2022
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it generated $376,513,000 in profits for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $24.6 billion.
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Georgia Chamber Announces Inaugural Members of Hub Chamber Council
January 28, 2022
Acknowledging Georgia’s larger cities and counties outside of the Metro Atlanta region have their own unique issues and concerns that demand a more coordinated and specific program of work, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce along with its chamber partners are proud to announce the creation of the Hub Chamber Council.
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Great Promise Partnerships Program Kicks off New Year
January 27, 2022
On Monday, January 10th, the Great Promise Partnerships Program held an employee onboarding orientation for incoming Valdosta High School seniors Aiyana Matchett, Samara Willis, Jessiah Ogundu, Aaliyah Daniels, and Tyren Martin.
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Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It
January 27, 2022
Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.
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Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021
January 26, 2022
The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.
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CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty
January 25, 2022
175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.
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South Georgia Film Festival Returns For 6th Year
January 24, 2022
Back again, the sixth Annual South Georgia Film Festival returns in-person, online, and outside! Featuring some amazing guests and attending filmmakers, the area’s top event for the film industry is back March 4th-7th to celebrate the art and industry in South Georgia.
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Robert Bunch Named President, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Georgia
January 24, 2022
Anthem announced that Robert Bunch has been named President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.
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Georgia Resources Fire Up Shooting Sports Industry
January 21, 2022
In a state that treasures individual freedoms, the right to bear arms is highly honored by an ever-increasing number of Georgia citizens. This avid consumer base, coupled with a pro-business environment and gun-friendly legislation, has attracted many advanced manufacturers in the defense, law enforcement, firearms, and shooting sports industries.
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Georgia’s Economic Recovery Leads to One of the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates
January 20, 2022
Today, Commissioner Butler announced an all-time low unemployment rate for December 2021 of 2.6 percent, dropping two tenths of a point from November’s rate of 2.8 percent. The national December 2021 unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 3.9 percent.
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CEO Optimism Hits 10-Year High: Three-Quarters Expect a Stronger Global Economy in 2022
January 19, 2022
CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' in parts of the world. Despite the array of shifting headwinds, the CEOs that we surveyed are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a stronger economy in the coming year.
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TAG President: Four Megatrends Shaping the Market for Tech Jobs in 2022
January 18, 2022
The technology ecosystem is moving into 2022 with momentum and a job market hungry for skilled talent. According to Microsoft, the U.S. is estimated to have 13 million new tech jobs by 2025. While this is good news for people with tech skills, it’s a risk for the innovation economy.
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2022 Bird Supper Tickets on Sale Now!
January 13, 2022
Tickets are on sale for the 2022 Lowndes County Bird Supper, scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the historic Georgia Railroad Depot, in Atlanta, beginning at 5 p.m. The traditional event, sponsored by the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta, brings together hundreds of state officials and local businesses, professional and government personnel for a dinner of quail and meaningful conversations.
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AG Chris Carr Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January 12, 2022
Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Office of the Attorney General will share information and resources to help support victims and to ultimately raise awareness of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Georgia.