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2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges
November 15, 2023
As we move into the season of giving, it鈥檚 an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state鈥檚 hard-working nonprofits 鈥 which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.
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State Rolling Out New Literacy Initiative
November 14, 2023
The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading.
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US Corporate Boards Are More Diverse Than Ever, But the Pace of Growth is Slowing
November 14, 2023
Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE.
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Former Isakson Colleagues Praise His Brand of Political Civility
November 13, 2023
A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government.
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State鈥檚 New Voter Registration System Passes First Test
November 13, 2023
A new statewide voter registration system has passed its first test with a successful run during this week鈥檚 municipal elections across Georgia.
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Georgia Chamber 好色TV Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving
November 10, 2023
Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.
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LG Burt Jones Announces 鈥楻ed Tape Rollback鈥
November 08, 2023
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while making it easier for Georgians to get business licenses.
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United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report
November 07, 2023
United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.
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UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development
November 06, 2023
The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.
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goBeyondProfit 好色TV Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza
November 03, 2023
What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia鈥檚 number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.
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State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence
November 02, 2023
Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.
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Rome 鈥楪eorgia Unscripted鈥 Event Set to Collide with the Rome International Film Festival
November 01, 2023
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event鈥檚 next stop is Rome on November 2nd. The event will be held at the Desoto Theatre in the heart of downtown. The event will highlight entertainment opportunities in the region with a focus on workforce development and local businesses participating in the growth of the creative economy.
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Rome International Film Festival Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary, Screening 125+ Films, Highlighting Initiatives to Build the Film Industry in Northwest Georgia
November 01, 2023
The 2023 Rome International Film Festival runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, including more than 125 film screenings and bringing thousands of visitors to Rome, Ga. A highlight will be a special appearance on Nov. 3 by actor/director Ethan Hawke for the Southeast premiere of 鈥淲ildcat,鈥 a new film about Georgia鈥檚 own Flannery O鈥機onnor.
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15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced
November 01, 2023
The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.
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Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth
October 30, 2023
Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.
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Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session
October 27, 2023
A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia鈥檚 Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year鈥檚 elections.
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goBeyondProfit 好色TV Interviews: Richard Simms, 好色TV of Tyrannosaurus Tech
October 27, 2023
Tyrannosaurus Tech鈥檚 whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.
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Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy
October 26, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations
October 25, 2023
Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.
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goBeyondProfit 好色TV Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and 好色TV of Cousins Properties
October 20, 2023
In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and 好色TV of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.
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Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 19, 2023
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office鈥檚 continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.
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Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate
October 19, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.
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好色TV Confidence Dips in Q4
October 18, 2023
The Conference Board Measure of 好色TV Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that 好色TVs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.
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Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute鈥檚 15th Year
October 17, 2023
The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.
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TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year
October 16, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.