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• DCA Announces Annual CDBG Competition

  Features, April 14, 2020

  The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) provides funding to assist a wide range of eligible activities, including housing improvement projects, public facilities such as water and sewer lines, buildings such as local health centers or head start centers, and economic development projects. All projects must substantially benefit low and moderate income persons.

• Georgia Hospitals To Receive Nearly $800M To Aid COVID-19 Fight

  Features, April 13, 2020

  U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) announced $792 million in funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Georgia hospitals and health care providers enrolled in Medicare. These funds, authorized through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability (CARES) Act, will be used to treat coronavirus patients and aid in the fight against COVID-19.

• Georgia Bread-Maker Gives $5.6M in 'Appreciation Bonuses'

  News, April 13, 2020

• Health Connect South Launches Online Portal to Facilitate COVID-19 Donations to Southeast-based Organizations

  News, April 13, 2020

• GDOL Announces Updates to CARES Act

  News, April 13, 2020

• Georgia DOT Awards nearly $109.4M in Construction Contracts for March

  Features, April 13, 2020

  Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 15 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $109,380,895.

• Georgia Natural Gas and Foundation to Donate $200K to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts

  News, April 13, 2020

• Liberty Utilities and Liberty Power Donate $500,000 to Support Local Communities during COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 10, 2020

• Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Announces Postponement Of Primary Election Until June 9th

  Features, April 10, 2020

  Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that, pursuant to the authority vested in him by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-50.1, he is postponing the Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election until June 9th, 2020.

• Gas South Commits Over $1M to Support COVID-19 Relief

  News, April 10, 2020

• Gov. Kemp and Georgia Dept. of Labor Partner on Getting Funds to Georgians

  News, April 10, 2020

• University System of Georgia Announces No Tuition Increase for 2020-2021 Academic Year

  Features, April 10, 2020

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) will meet Tuesday, April 14th, and will be asked to approve a recommendation of no tuition increase for the 2020-2021 academic year.

• PeopleForBikes Community Announces Grant Program

  News, April 10, 2020

• FEMA’S ‘Project Airbridge’ Takes Flight With 25 UPS Charter Flights, Dedicated FEMA Distribution Center

  News, April 10, 2020

• Federal Unemployment Aid Coming to Georgians Not Eligible for State Benefits

  Features, April 09, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing relief to many Georgians currently not eligible for state unemployment benefits.

• Georgia Electric Providers Urge Public to Maintain Proper Social Distance from Utility Workers

  News, April 09, 2020

• GeorgiaALIVE - Business and Community Leaders Connect to Fight COVID-19

  Features, April 09, 2020

  GeorgiaALIVE Inc., a leadership initiative for a vital economy, announces its formation and first order of business. The Georgia corporation with pending nonprofit status, created and driven by business and community leaders, is placing immediate focus on protecting Georgia’s personal and economic health during the coronavirus pandemic.

• TCSG Foundation Establishes Emergency Response Fund

  News, April 09, 2020

• USG Encourages Medical and Public Health Professionals to Join Medical Reserve Corps

  News, April 09, 2020

• Carr Warns Georgians of Fake COVID-19 Websites, Texts and Emails

  News, April 09, 2020

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis

  News, April 09, 2020

• Georgia Chamber Endorses Incumbent Justices Bethel and Warren

  News, April 09, 2020

• March State Net Tax Revenues Up 9.8%

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Senators Announce Additional $9.2M For Georgia to Fight COVID-19

  News, April 08, 2020

• Second Century Ag Receives Hemp Processing License

  News, April 08, 2020

• GMA Message to Congress: Support for Cities in 4th Supplemental Aid Package

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Department of Education Receives Federal Assessment Waiver

  News, April 08, 2020

• Georgia Power's Suspension of Disconnects to Continue during COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 08, 2020

• AAA: COVID-19 Continues to Impact Georgia Pump Prices

  News, April 07, 2020

• 2020 Masters Targeting November 9th-15th

  Features, April 07, 2020

  In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters.

• Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key Campaign Reminds Us of the Importance of Home in Uncertain Times

  News, April 07, 2020

• Technical College System of Georgia Providing Assistance to the State to Combat Coronavirus

  Features, April 07, 2020

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is responding to the needs of communities impacted by the effects of the Coronavirus through its network of 22 colleges all across Georgia. TCSG colleges are helping Georgia’s healthcare system combat the spread of the Coronavirus by donating medical supplies, transporting essential items, and providing much-needed services for frontline workers and the community.

• Gov. Kemp Issues Guidance for Retailers, Consumers Amid COVID-19

  News, April 07, 2020

• Delta Extends Medallion Status, Club Memberships and More to Support SkyMiles Members’ Future Travel

  News, April 06, 2020

• Georgia Coronavirus Task Force Add 296 Hospital Beds for COVID-19 Patient Surge

  News, April 06, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Names New Coronavirus Task Force Committee

  News, April 06, 2020

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Urge Feds To Expedite Foreign Nurse Visas During COVID-19

  News, April 06, 2020

• Processed Unemployment Claims At Highest Ever

  News, April 03, 2020

• Governor Kemp Issues Shelter in Place Order

  News, April 03, 2020

• Georgia Power Invites Georgians to Say 'Thank You' to Employees during Thank a Lineman Month

  News, April 03, 2020

• Google For Startups Launches Founders Academy For Georgia Entrepreneurs Via Digital Workshops

  News, April 03, 2020

• Gov. Kemp, DCH Announce Approval of 1135 Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids Waiver

  News, April 03, 2020

• Enrollment Now Open For Kia's The Great Unknowns Scholarship Program

  News, April 03, 2020

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Secure Automatic COVID-19 Payments For Seniors

  News, April 03, 2020

• The Home Depot Announces Business Updates in Response to COVID-19

  News, April 03, 2020

• Georgia Power Offers Tips and Resources For Customers To Manage “Stay-At-Home” Energy Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, April 02, 2020

• Large Investment Towards New Housing in Georgia

  News, April 02, 2020

• Discover Dunwoody CVB Launches Search for Executive Director

  News, April 02, 2020

• 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Announced

  News, April 02, 2020

• Georgia-based Footwear Company Launches Comfort For Frontline Heroes Campaign

  News, April 02, 2020

• PSC April 2nd Committee Meetings to Be Held Online Only

  News, April 02, 2020

• UPS Mobilizes Against Coronavirus In Collaboration With Global Customers & U.S. Agencies

  Features, April 01, 2020

  UPS announced an unprecedented increase in efforts in coordination with the President’s Coronavirus Taskforce, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and State health agencies. UPS Healthcare and UPS operations all over the world are working with many companies and agencies across the public and private sectors.

• Georgia Power’s Beneficial Reuse Project at Plant Mitchell Will Turned Stored Coal Ash into Portland Cement

  News, April 01, 2020

• USG Working to Supply Critical Medical Supplies in Fight Against COVID-19

  News, April 01, 2020

• Atlanta Gas Light Unveils Plans to Hire 200 Workers Across Georgia

  News, April 01, 2020

• Support Local Farmers with the Great Farm Takeout

  News, April 01, 2020

• Gov. Kemp, Carden Deploy Soldiers to Fight COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities

  News, April 01, 2020

• ‘Delta Clean’ Delivers New Standard of Airline Cleanliness, Now and Always

  News, March 31, 2020

• Georgia National Guard Deploys Medical Support Teams to Fight COVID-19

  News, March 31, 2020

• Secretary Raffensperger Encourages Those Who Can To Support Local Businesses During Pandemic

  News, March 31, 2020

• U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on 2020 Census Update

  News, March 31, 2020

• DCA Launches New Resources for Georgians to Access High-Speed Internet

  Features, March 31, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) launched a new website to inform Georgians about ways to connect to high-speed internet throughout the state.

• Habitat for Humanity International Welcomes Olivia Wong to Board of Directors

  News, March 31, 2020

• Mercer University School of Medicine Contributes Resources to COVID-19 Effort

  News, March 31, 2020

• President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia

  News, March 30, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Names Appointments to Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals

  Features, March 30, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his selection of Judge Carla Wong McMillian to serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia and Judges Verda M. Colvin and John A. "Trea" Pipkin III to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals.

• Containment Vessel Top Placed for Vogtle Unit 4

  News, March 30, 2020

• Mercer University School of Engineering Releases Design Files on Surgical Mask Prototype Following Successful Fit Test

  News, March 30, 2020

• Gov. Kemp, Williams: Officials Will Enforce Social Distancing at Parks, Lakes

  News, March 30, 2020

• Senators Perdue, Loeffler Announce $6M FEMA Grant

  News, March 30, 2020

• Gov. Kemp, DCH, DBHDD, GHA Submit Emergency Waivers to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Features, March 30, 2020

  Governor Kemp and the Department of Community Health (DCH) submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for an 1135 Medicaid waiver. Concurrently, the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) submitted a request to CMS for a 1135 Medicare waiver.

• Georgia Dept. of Labor Extend Unemployment Benefits for Georgians

  Features, March 27, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) addressed the unprecedented demand for economic relief for Georgians as witnessed in the recent unemployment claims numbers released this morning by the US Department of Labor. This morning, Governor Kemp signed an Executive Order allowing GDOL Commissioner Mark Butler to issue two new emergency rules.

• Summary: Senate Passes Phase III of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Legislation

  News, March 27, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Closes K-12 Public Schools Through April 24th

  News, March 27, 2020

• U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5M to Establish New Business Incubator in Valdosta Opportunity Zone

  News, March 27, 2020

• Regions Bank Announces Special Financial Assistance amid Coronavirus Concerns

  News, March 27, 2020

• Habitat CEO to White House: Nation Must Support Low-income Families and the Organizations Who Serve Them

  News, March 27, 2020

• Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King: Utilize Telemedicine Over In-Person Doctor Visits

  News, March 26, 2020

• ​Superintendent Woods: Georgia Will Immediately Apply for Federal Assessment Waiver

  News, March 26, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Calls on Georgia Businesses to Aid with Critical Health Care Needs

  Features, March 25, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp called on all Georgia businesses who are able to help the state provide, produce, distribute, or store critical health care items needed to fight the spread of COVID-19.

• Georgia Power Focuses on Reliability and Readiness as Spring Storm Season Arrives during COVID-19 Pandemic

  News, March 25, 2020

• Secretary Raffensperger Takes Unprecedented Steps to Protect Safety and Voter Integrity in Georgia

  News, March 25, 2020

• AG Chris Carr Partners with Business Community to Combat Price Gouging and Scams

  Features, March 25, 2020

  Attorney General Chris Carr is stepping up the fight to rid the marketplace of price gougers and scammers by partnering with members of the Georgia and national business communities.

• Georgia’s Cities Urged to Declare Public Health Emergencies

  News, March 25, 2020

• Georgia Ports Authority: Port of Savannah up 17% in Volume in February

  Features, March 24, 2020

  The Port of Savannah achieved its busiest February ever last month, handling 364,405 twenty-foot equivalent container units, an increase of 17 percent over the same month last year. Although March volumes are expected to dip due to the impact of COVID-19 compared to last March, all terminals remain open for business.

• Georgia DOT Awards $127M in Construction Contracts for February

  News, March 24, 2020

• Georgia Tech: Cyber Hygiene Keeps Your Email Safe from Virtual Viruses

  News, March 24, 2020

• Southern Company Gas Commits $2.5M across its Footprint to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts

  News, March 24, 2020

• Habitat for Humanity CEO: For Some, “Shelter in Place” is a Different Kind of Crisis

  Features, March 24, 2020

  Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford discussed the economic ripple effects of COVID-19. "With each passing day, we all find ourselves trying to adapt to the measures required to combat the spread of COVID-19. In countries and cultures all around the world, “stay at home” is the message of the moment. “Shelter in place.”

• Facebook Releases Online Tools for Local Governments Amid COVID-19

  News, March 24, 2020

• Announcing the 2020 GA Smart Communities Challenge

  News, March 24, 2020

• Arthur M. Blank Foundation Commits $5.4M to COVID-19 Relief Efforts

  News, March 23, 2020

• Gov. Kemp Names Coronavirus Task Force Committees

  Features, March 23, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the members of the Governor's four Coronavirus Task Force Committees: the Economic Impact Committee, Primary Care Provider Committee, Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Committee for the Homeless and Displaced.

• CSU's Leadership Institute Offers Free Webinar March 26th

  News, March 23, 2020

• Georgia’s Financial Institutions Proactive on Coronavirus

  News, March 23, 2020

• Delta Obtains $2.6B Credit Facility

  News, March 23, 2020

• Commissioner King Issues Third COVID-19 Directive to Insurance Industry

  News, March 23, 2020

• Georgia Farm Bureau Helping Farmers During Covid-19 Pandemic

  News, March 23, 2020

• Khan Academy’s Efforts to Keep Everyone Learning Gains Major New Support from Bank of America

  News, March 20, 2020

• Georgia Power Foundation Invests $1M to Support State in COVID-19 Recovery

  News, March 20, 2020

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