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University System of Georgia Reports Another Record in Degrees Awarded
Features, August 11, 2021
The University System of Georgia awarded an all-time high of 72,929 degrees in fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30. The 3% annual increase over fiscal year 2020 represented 2,050 more degrees awarded than the previous year, and sets another record for the most degrees awarded in the system’s 90-year history.
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Draffin Tucker Contributes Over $830,000 To Rural Hospitals Over Last Five Years Through State’s Tax Credit Program
Features, August 10, 2021
In response to Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, Draffin & Tucker, LLP has announced that with its 2021 contribution of $215,000, the firm has contributed over $830,000 to eligible rural hospitals within the state over the last five years.
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GeorgiaForward Announces Dalton as Host of 2022 Young Gamechangers Program
Features, August 10, 2021
GeorgiaForward is proud to announce the return of its Young Gamechangers program in 2022, with Dalton serving as the Host Community.
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Cricket Wireless and Acorns Announce Collaboration to Invest in Customers with Every Bill
News, August 10, 2021
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Tensar Releases Next Generation InterAx Geogrid Product
News, August 09, 2021
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Analysis Shows Georgia has Smaller-Than-Average Renter Wage Gap
News, August 09, 2021
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PCOM Georgia PA and Biomedical Sciences Graduates Receive Master’s Degrees
News, August 05, 2021
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Georgia is the 3rd BEST State to Get a Job Right Now
News, August 04, 2021
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Barge Design Solutions, Inc., Welcomes Debra James
News, August 03, 2021
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Minimal Price Changes at the Pump in Georgia
News, August 03, 2021
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Colony Bankcorp Completes Previously Announced Acquisitions of SouthCrest Financial Group and The Barnes Agency
Features, August 02, 2021
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for SouthCrest Bank, N.A. SouthCrest adds over $700 million in assets through its nine-branch network, creating the largest community bank, and fourth largest bank, in Georgia with assets of approximately $2.4 billion.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Issues Executive Order Requiring Mask Use in All Public Places While Indoors
News, July 29, 2021
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Leadership GBA Board of Directors Elects and Installs Officers and Directors
News, July 29, 2021
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Port of Savannah Moves 5M TEUs in FY2021
Features, July 28, 2021
For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.
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Upcoming ExportGA 2021 Series
News, July 28, 2021
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Delta Fuels Georgia's Post-Pandemic Economic Growth
Features, July 27, 2021
With travel on the rebound, Delta has announced the hiring of 2,216 Georgians since January 1 to join the ranks of the now nearly 30,000 who work for Delta in the state of Georgia. These talented professionals have been hired to work in career jobs across Delta's business in Reservations and Customer Care, Airport Customer Service and Cargo, Flight Operations and Tech Ops.
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CHROs Are at Least Partially Responsible for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Just Over Half of Employers
News, July 27, 2021
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Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission Closer to Helping Patients in Need
Features, July 26, 2021
The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced during their public hearing on Saturday, the Notice of Intent to Award six Class 1 and Class 2 Production Licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia. Sixty-nine applicants submitted competitive proposals and have undergone a fair and rigorous selection process.
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MAU Workforce Solutions Expands in Metro Atlanta Area
Features, July 23, 2021
MAU Workforce Solutions, an independently owned family business that provides global staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and technology solutions, is expanding into Douglasville, GA, as it continues to grow with world-class companies in the area.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Coastal Electric Cooperative and Darien Communications to Expand Broadband in Southeast Georgia
News, July 23, 2021
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Georgia Film Records Blockbuster Year
Features, July 22, 2021
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state.
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Colonial Group Unveils Historical Marker in Savannah Celebrating 100 Years in Business
News, July 22, 2021
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Georgia is Spending 7th Most on Construction Per Construction Worker
News, July 22, 2021
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Governor Announces Six Judicial Appointments, Including Judge Verda M. Colvin to Georgia Supreme Court
News, July 21, 2021
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University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.6 Billion
Features, July 21, 2021
In fiscal year 2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) served as a significant source of stability and played a critical role in the state’s recovery with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. USG’s impact grew 0.6 percent over fiscal year 2019. The system directly and indirectly generated 155,010 jobs.
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Soar to a Record $1.54B
Features, July 20, 2021
The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced its most successful year ever with historic profits generated for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs. The Georgia Lottery raised a record $1,544,954,000 in profits for fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $23.8 billion.
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Atlanta Retail and Restaurant Foot Traffic 19% Below National Average
News, July 16, 2021
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Roam to Open Coworking Space at the Town at Trilith
Features, July 16, 2021
The Town at Trilith, located adjacent to Trilith Studios, one of the largest movie studios in North America, today announced Roam, a comprehensive work, meet, and office solution will open in September inside Trilith’s Two-Ten office building in the town’s growing Town Centre.
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PCOM's Bryan Ginn Receives Rotary Ethics Award
News, July 16, 2021
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Delta Air Lines Reports its First Quarterly Profit Post-Pandemic
News, July 15, 2021
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AT&T & Facebook Partner to Bring 5G-Powered AR Experiences to Consumers
News, July 15, 2021
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MAC Announces 2021 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Grant Recipients in Partnership with Local, State & Federal Agencies
Features, July 14, 2021
The Metro Atlanta Chamber today announced 12 grant recipients joining the 2021 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge class. The Atlanta MEC provides small- and medium-sized metro Atlanta businesses with funding and tailored mentorship to help develop international business prospects. Each company receives a reimbursement grant of $5,000 to be spent on activities aimed at fostering international sales growth, specialized trade consulting and travel vouchers provided by Delta Air Lines.
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Delta to Add Airbus, Boeing Aircraft to Fleet Amid Travel Demand Recovery
Features, July 14, 2021
Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability.
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MAU Holding Hiring Event to Fill Positions for BOSCH
News, July 13, 2021
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Deana Perry Named Vice President of State Government Affairs in Georgia for Kinetic
News, July 13, 2021
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PCOM Georgia Holds STEM Camp for High School Students
News, July 12, 2021
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The Georgia Median Home Price Is Below the U.S. Median Price
News, July 12, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Slightly Increase as Demand Grows
News, July 12, 2021
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Landmark Properties Announces Atlanta Office and New Build-to-Rent Division
Features, July 09, 2021
Landmark Properties, the nation’s top developer of student housing, will open an Atlanta office at One Buckhead Plaza this fall. The office will house a new division of the company focused on single-family rental home neighborhoods, commonly referred to as “build-to-rent” in the industry, along with members of its growing corporate and development team.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $2M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Throughout Georgia
Features, July 08, 2021
The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 266 grants were awarded that will provide more than $2 million in funding towards arts initiatives throughout the state.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney, Mark Burns, & Robert Jepson to Board of Curators
Features, July 08, 2021
The Georgia Historical Society has announced that David Abney (Atlanta) and Mark Burns (Savannah) have recently been elected to the GHS Board of Curators and that Chairman Emeritus Robert S. Jepson, Jr. (Savannah) will be returning to the Board.
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Online Fashion, Beauty Retailer ASOS to Invest More Than $100M in Expanding Union City Operations
Features, July 07, 2021
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that ASOS, one of the world’s leading online fashion and beauty retailers, will invest more than $100 million in expanding its e-commerce fulfillment operations in Union City.
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Sharecare Closes Business Combination with Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp., Begins Trading on Nasdaq Under Symbol “SHCR”
News, July 07, 2021
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Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Coming to Savannah September 12th - 14th
News, July 07, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Unchanged as National Average Increases
News, July 07, 2021
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AT&T to Support 988 Hotline to Help Combat Mental Health Crisis in America
News, July 06, 2021
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Michael W. Breedlove to Retire from Breedlove Land Planning
News, July 01, 2021
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Georgia Power, City of Atlanta Partner on the Installation of 10,000 Energy Efficient Streetlights across the City as Part of “One Atlanta – Light Up the Night”
Features, June 30, 2021
Georgia Power and the City of Atlanta today announced that the company will be increasing the city’s streetlight footprint by 10,000 lights and upgrading other lighting, with a focus on areas with high rates of traffic accidents and crime.
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New Atlanta Gas Light Infrastructure Project Enhances Safety and Reliability in Buckhead Growth Corridor
News, June 30, 2021
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MARTA Artbound Unveils New Mural at Kensington Station
News, June 30, 2021
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
News, June 30, 2021
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Cornerstone Building Brands Joins Alan Jackson for Disaster Relief Efforts in Newnan
News, June 30, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Increase 2 Cents as Independence Day Travel Nears
News, June 30, 2021
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Tyler Harper Launches Campaign for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner
News, June 30, 2021
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Outreach Grows U.S. Presence - Adds New Atlanta Office and Expands Leadership Team
Features, June 28, 2021
Outreach, the largest and fastest-growing sales intelligence and engagement platform provider, announced today a new office location coming to Atlanta. The company expects to hire a significant number of employees in the greater Atlanta Metro area over the next 18 months, with an initial focus in customer success and technical support organizations.
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Initial Job Claims Continue to Drop in Atlanta for May
News, June 25, 2021
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Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau Participates in Delta Meeting Exchange
News, June 25, 2021
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces Dwayna A. Haley as New Chief Brand and Communications Officer
Features, June 25, 2021
The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced that Dwayna A. Haley will join MAC as the new chief brand and communications officer, effective July 26th. As part of MAC’s senior leadership team, Haley will lead the organization’s executive and internal communications, marketing, branding and media relations efforts.
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Phil J and Alice S Sheridan Foundation Invests $1M to Support BIPOC and Woman Owned Businesses
News, June 24, 2021
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Companies Make Summer Plans to Resume Domestic Business Travel
Features, June 24, 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today released the findings from its 20th COVID-19 poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel, post pandemic.
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Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Rises on “Hales Top 100” List
News, June 23, 2021
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Henry County Development Authority Adds Cameron Barnhill to Economic Development Team
News, June 23, 2021
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Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Civil Rights Trail Historical Marker in Monroe County
News, June 23, 2021
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AT&T Blocking 1 Billion+ Robocalls Per Month
News, June 23, 2021
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Chatham Capital Group Celebrates 25 Successful Years
News, June 21, 2021
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Race for Safe Place Raises $24,797 for Children & Family Programs
News, June 21, 2021
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Draffin Tucker Hosts Successful Student Leadership Program
Features, June 17, 2021
On Friday, June 4th, Draffin & Tucker, LLP hosted their annual THRIVE Summer Leadership Program (SLP) for thirty rising college sophomores and juniors seeking a career in accounting.
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Georgia Power Celebrates Opening of Microgrid Project with Georgia Tech
Features, June 17, 2021
Georgia Power today announced, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, the opening of the 1.4 MW microgrid project in Tech Square at Spring and 5th streets in Metro Atlanta. Microgrids are self-contained power systems co-located with the facilities they serve that include generation resources, storage systems and energy management systems.
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Gwinnett County to Expand and Improve Residential Curbside Recycling
News, June 16, 2021
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Atlanta Gas Light Offers Tips to Keep Your Family Safe during Hurricane Season
News, June 16, 2021
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Council for Quality Growth is Honoring Ambassador Andrew J. Young with 32nd Annual Four Pillar Award
Features, June 15, 2021
The Council for Quality Growth will honor Ambassador Andrew Jackson Young, former Ambassador to the United Nations and Chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, with its 32nd annual Four Pillar Award.
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Broadening Equitable Access to Vaccinations are Featured Grants from United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Fund
News, June 14, 2021
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Dr. T. Ramon Stuart Named President of Clayton State University
News, June 14, 2021
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DeKalb Chamber Announces New President & CEO
Features, June 11, 2021
The DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors announces the appointment of Frankie L. Atwater, Sr. as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. An experienced business leader, Mr. Atwater takes the Chamber lead following the departure of former President and CEO, Katarina Taylor, and interim President and CEO, Kenneth Coleman.
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The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
News, June 11, 2021
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Finalist Named for Georgia State University Presidency
Features, June 11, 2021
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) announced Dr. M. Brian Blake as finalist for the Georgia State University presidency. Blake is currently executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost of George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C.
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Largest Tech Incubator in Forsyth County Expands 20,000 sf - Open House on June 17th
News, June 11, 2021
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Georgia Legal Community Raises Record-breaking 3.7M Meals for Food Banks
Features, June 10, 2021
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a record-breaking 936,883 dollars for the state’s regional food banks in only two weeks during the 10th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,747,532 meals that the food banks can distribute to feed hungry kids, seniors, and families in local Georgia communities.
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Scottdale Early Learning Receives Grant from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning to Address Challenges of Students who are Parents
News, June 09, 2021
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AT&T Invests More Than $5.1 Billion Over Three-Year Period to Connect Local Customers in Georgia
Features, June 09, 2021
AT&T is proud to connect customers across the country by continuing to grow the nation’s best network. From 2018-2020, we expanded coverage and improved connectivity in more communities by investing more than $5.1 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in Georgia.
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Georgia Chamber Opens New Office in Brunswick, Expands Statewide Presence with Third Location
News, June 09, 2021
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Air Travel Increases; Cruise Lines Prepare to Set Sail
News, June 09, 2021
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Brightmark to Build World’s Largest Advanced Plastics Recycling and Renewal Facility in Macon
News, June 08, 2021
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House and Senate Reapportionment Committees to Hold Joint Virtual Town Hall Hearing
News, June 08, 2021
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Georgia Pump Prices Hold Steady at $2.91 Per Gallon
News, June 08, 2021
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King & Spalding LLP Partners with Russell Center to Support Black Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Features, June 08, 2021
King & Spalding and the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs today announced their strategic partnership to invest and provide legal support and education to Atlanta’s Black entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Gary Black Launches Senate Campaign
News, June 07, 2021
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‘Man’s Best Friend’ Comes to FirstNet: AT&T Launches Animal Assisted Therapy Initiative
News, June 04, 2021
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PCOM Georgia Graduates 246 Physicians, Pharmacists and Physical Therapist
News, June 03, 2021
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Conyers Rockdale EDC Selects Kevin Hanna for President/CEO Position
News, June 02, 2021
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Georgia Chamber Brings Reimagined Tour to Brunswick, Opens New Office
Features, June 02, 2021
The Georgia Chamber is hosting a series of virtual and safe, in-person planning events known collectively as the 2021 Reimagined New Georgia Economy Tour. Presented by Wells Fargo, the Reimagined New Georgia Economy Tour will gather input and data from all regions of the state to prepare a planning strategy for the future.
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Georgia Pump Prices Drop 2 Cents
News, June 02, 2021
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AT&T is Prepared for Hurricane Season
News, May 28, 2021
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces City’s American Rescue Plan Allocation
News, May 27, 2021
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Georgia’s Banks Turn in Solid First Quarter
News, May 27, 2021
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Savannah Serves Largest Vessel Ever, the 16,000+ TEU Marco Polo
News, May 27, 2021
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As Country Rebuilds from Pandemic, Beer Industry Releases New Study on its Economic Impact in Georgia
Features, May 27, 2021
Today, the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association released their biennial Beer Serves America report on the economic importance of the nation's beer industry. Bars, restaurants, sporting events and concerts are critical to Georgia’s economy and the U.S. economy at large, particularly as the country looks to recover and safely reopen.
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Returning to Atlanta-Memorial Day: Shepherd's Men Run, Ruck & Swim Underway
News, May 26, 2021
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Hyperion Bancshares Reelects Its Eight Board Members, Hears Reports on PPP Lending and other Progress
News, May 26, 2021
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State Purchases Economic Development Mega-Site in Bryan County
Features, May 26, 2021
Governor Kemp announced the authorization to purchase a 2,284-acre economic development site in partnership between the State of Georgia and the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (JDA). The strategic purchase of the Bryan County Mega-Site is the largest in state history.