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Technical College System of Georgia Recognizes 23 Alumni as 2024 Alumni of the Year
October 25, 2024
The Technical College System of Georgia announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical education in Georgia.
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Augusta University Expert Talks Hurricane Helene鈥檚 Impact on the Supply Chain
October 25, 2024
According to Rick Franza, PhD, professor in the James M. Hull College of Business and an expert on operations and supply chain management, said lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore incident earlier this year can help with mitigation of risk and recovering during these problematic times
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New Committee to Explore Impacts of AI on Georgia Courts
October 24, 2024
Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs Tuesday announced the formation of an ad hoc committee that will assess the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in the state鈥檚 court system.
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Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Surplus Tax Relief Rebates
October 23, 2024
For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.
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Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation
October 22, 2024
Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state鈥檚 foster care system to attend one of Georgia鈥檚 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.
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Energizing Our Cities for a Stronger Georgia
October 21, 2024
As the dust settles from the recent political conventions, it鈥檚 clear that the political parties have emerged with renewed vigor, ready to champion their candidates and their vision for the future. In a similar vein, GMA鈥檚 Annual Convention, Cities United Summit, training opportunities and other gatherings bring city officials from across the state together to learn, share, and strategize about the future of our cities.
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New Study Highlights Georgia鈥檚 Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact
October 18, 2024
Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development鈥檚 strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia鈥檚 nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.
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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.
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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鈥檚 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.
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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.
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Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees
October 15, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. 鈥淪onny鈥� 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.
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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鈥檚 economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.
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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.
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How Aflac Found Its Voice and Changed Insurance Advertising
October 09, 2024
The insurance business is all about taking calculated risks, so Aflac 好色TV Dan Amos always makes sure his numbers line up before he makes a big decision. Still, on New Year鈥檚 Day 2000 鈥� the day the now-famous Aflac Duck quacked its way into the world for the first time 鈥� he was anxious.
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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鈥檚 foster youth.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open
October 01, 2024
Children鈥檚 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.