ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that Georgia has been recognized as number one for business for the 12th straight year. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development…
Georgia economic projects result in record-breaking job creation
Record-breaking job creation was a result from secured economic development projects in every region of Georgia. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced that economic development…
Georgia Quail hunt pairs business leaders with local,…
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce partners with the Albany Area Chamber every year to host the Georgia Quail Hunt for businesses and officials. According to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, the partnership…
Rent-A-Center and Georgia enter into settlement over lawsuit
Rent-A-Center has entered into a settlement to resolve allegations of deceptive business practices violating the FDCPA. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his office has entered into a settlement with Rent-A-Center. The settlement resolves allegations…
GBI make arrest in business email scheme
The GBI Cyber Crime Center arrest a man after an eight-month investigation into a $1 million business email compromise scheme. Release: An eight-month investigation conducted by the GBI Cyber Crime Center (G3C) has resulted in…
Ryder invests in new distribution center in Georgia
Ryder System is expected to invest $44 million in a new third-party distribution center in Georgia creating more than 250 jobs. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ryder System, Inc., a leader in supply…
January Net Tax Revenues Up 16.7 Percent
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for January totaled roughly $2.95 billion, for an increase of $423.5 million, or 16.7 percent, compared to January 2021. Release: Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax…
Kemp applauds EMC, broadband provider partnership
An EMC and a broadband service provider have partnered to increase internet access for rural communities in Georgia. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded the news of Jackson Electric Membership Corp. and TruVista announcing an…
Wiregrass electrical program receives donation
Photo: Members of the Valdosta – Lowndes Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. presented the Wiregrass Foundation with a check to go toward the Electrical Technology programs. Pictured l-r; Ace Electric CEO, Emeritus Thomas Stalvey, Wiregrass President…