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ATLANTA -- The Georgia Chamber hosted a virtual roundtable featuring University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director Allan Adams as he unpacked the latest round of small …
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Submitted by Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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2/4/21
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) released today its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) Accountability and Investment Report, a transparent look at GDOT’s funding, …
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Submitted by Georgia DOT
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2/2/21
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Murray County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Sheila Simpson told the Chatsworth City Council on Monday that new Industrial Development President and CEO Eli Falls will also serve as president …
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Staff reports
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2/1/21
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COVID-19 liability protections for Georgia businesses and hospitals would be extended until July 14, 2022, under a bill introduced in the General Assembly.Since August, the liability protections have …
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By Beau Evans, Staff Writer, Capitol Beat News Service
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1/28/21
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Students graduating from Dalton State’s Wright School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration can easily transition into one of three online master’s programs offered …
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Submitted by Dalton State Collee
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1/28/21
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Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate increased in December.“In December, key indicators varied in the different regions and …
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Submitted by DOL
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1/28/21
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ATLANTA - The Georgia Ports Authority Monday reported modest growth for 2020 despite the economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.The Port of Savannah moved more than 4.68 million …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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1/25/21
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ATLANTA - Some Georgia employers are having a hard time filling job openings because generous unemployment benefits are encouraging them to stay home, state Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler said …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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1/22/21
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ATLANTA - The unusual nature of the current pandemic-driven recession has put Georgia in a stronger economic position than could have been expected otherwise, the state’s chief economist said …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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1/21/21
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ATLANTA - First-time unemployment claims in Georgia increased by 5,581 last week to 37,039, reflecting a national trend, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.As a result, the state agency …
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1/14/21
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March 18, 2020Our office will be following the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America as well as Governor Kemp’s Guidelines to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our …
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1/4/21
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ATLANTA - The Small Business Development Center at the University of Georgia will offer free online seminars next week to update business owners on the $900 billion coronavirus relief package …
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12/27/20
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Submitted by Food City
ABINGDON, VA – Ashley Findley of Chatsworth has been recognized by Food City for “outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their …
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Submitted by Food City
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12/23/20
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ATLANTA - Georgia tax collections rose in November for the second consecutive month, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.The state brought in nearly $1.96 billion last month, an increase …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/9/20
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ATLANTA - Georgia is going to need $135 billion to $150 billion during the next 30 years to keep up with the demand for freight capacity of a fast-growing state, a logistics industry executive said …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/3/20
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ATLANTA – — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its International Trade division’s 2020 GLOBE Award recipients. This state-led awards program …
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12/3/20
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/3/20
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ATLANTA – Illya S. Copeland, former Executive Director, Murray County Industrial Development Authority, was made an Honorary Life Member (posthumously) by the Georgia Economic Developers …
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Submitted by Georgia Economic Developers Association
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12/1/20
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ATLANTA - The Port of Savannah set a record for containerized cargo volume in October, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) reported Monday.The nation’s busiest export hub handled an all-time high …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/1/20
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ATLANTA – Attorney General Chris Carr this week announced that the office’s Consumer Protection Division has launched a revamped website at www.consumer.ga.gov.“The improvements we …
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By the Office of the Attorney General
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11/20/20
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