Features
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Vogtle Unit 4 Enters Commercial Operation
April 29, 2024
Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 4 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years.
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EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists
April 29, 2024
Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group (Part 2)
April 26, 2024
Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In part two of our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.
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Summer 2024 Travel Trends: Gen Z Spends, Europe Reigns
April 26, 2024
Despite the rising cost of travel, travelers are sparing no expense on their summer getaways, according to Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: 2024 Legislative Session Recap
April 25, 2024
It’s no secret that during an election season, polarizing debates and partisan politics can often overshadow the work being done on behalf of all Georgians. As we reflect on the last two years and the issues that have been most important for the business community, I’m proud of the bipartisanship, civility and integrity displayed by our state’s elected leaders to solve problems and deliver solutions that move our state forward.
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Georgia Ports CEO: We are Preparing for Growth
April 24, 2024
The Georgia Ports Authority hosted their 55th annual 2024 Georgia International Trade Conference. The event brings customers, business partners and industry leaders together to discuss the latest maritime and logistics industry developments and trends
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UPS CEO Carol Tomé & Founding Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Louis Sullivan to Receive Georgia's Highest Honor
April 23, 2024
To commemorate the 291st anniversary of the founding of Georgia, Governor Kemp and the Georgia Historical Society will induct Carol B. Tomé, CEO of UPS, and Dr. Louis W. Sullivan, founding Dean of the Morehouse School of Medicine and 17th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, as modern-day Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.
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Georgia Power Marks 50 Years of Safe Digging with Georgia811
April 23, 2024
With April recognized as Safe Digging Month across the country, Georgia Power is marking 50 years of helping keep Georgians safe through its longstanding partnership with Georgia811.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 26 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Athens
April 22, 2024
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 26 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 47th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Athens.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group
April 19, 2024
Is purpose just a motivating tag line or can it be a playbook for industry-beating financial success? In our conversation with Jeff Hilimire, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Group, we focused on how purpose drives exponential returns for business and people alike.
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FutureVerse: America's Only Museum of the Future Will Further Cement Atlanta as Global Innovation Hub
April 18, 2024
FutureVerse, America's only Museum of the Future, is on the horizon for Atlanta. Spearheaded by a dynamic and diverse consortium of educators, innovators and corporate leaders, the new non-profit museum will transform learning and showcase Georgia’s and America’s most advanced technologies which will protect our planet and benefit mankind.
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Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members
April 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.
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Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey
April 16, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.
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Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport
April 16, 2024
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.
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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off Annual Fundraiser to Support Georgia's Regional Food Banks
April 15, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 13th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.
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Albany State, South Carolina State, & Paine College Named Home Depot Retool Your School Winners
April 12, 2024
The Home Depot awarded 42 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with nearly $3 million in grants for campus enhancements at the annual Retool Your School Awards Celebration.
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Georgia Exporters Thrive in the Global Marketplace
April 11, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, challenges are par for the course. Yet, Georgia’s industries continue to rise up, exceeding expectations year after year.
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Georgia Chamber Affiliate Hosts Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurship X-Perience State Competition
April 11, 2024
On Friday, April 12th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s newest affiliate, the Georgia Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial X-Perience (FLEX), will hold its second annual state finals competition at the Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy.
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Corporations Consistently Choose Georgia – Here’s Why
April 10, 2024
From FORTUNE 500's like Aflac and UPS to industry leaders like Aurubis and Porsche, companies across diverse sectors are recognizing the benefits of establishing their presence in Georgia.
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Longtime Georgia Bankers CEO Joe Brannen Announces Retirement
April 09, 2024
Georgia Bankers Association President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Brannen will retire on July 15, 2024, the 44th anniversary of his joining the association.
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Tripp Cofield Named Georgia Bankers Association Leader
April 09, 2024
Tripp Cofield has been elected by the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) Board of Directors as the association's incoming President and CEO when the longtime current leader, Joe Brannen, retires on July 15, 2024.
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Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize Goes to New Creation Soda Works
April 08, 2024
New Creation Soda Works won the grand prize at the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food contest for their product, PECHES Georgia Peach Soda.
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Georgia’s Business Community Celebrates Legislative Wins During 2024 Session
April 05, 2024
The Georgia General Assembly completed the 2024 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, passing several pieces of key legislation that bolster our state’s economy and further solidify Georgia’s designation as the ‘No.1 place for business.’
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Three Georgia Cities Receive International Recognition
April 04, 2024
Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards.
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30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year
April 03, 2024
During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.