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AG Chris Carr on Combating the Rise of Organized Crime in Georgia
August 06, 2018
Attorney General for the State of Georgia Chris Carr discusses how certain state organizations are coming together to help reduce crime in Georgia. He also talks about the importance of supporting law enforcement and local communities across the state.
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Ember Bentley on the Georgia Forestry Foundation
August 03, 2018
Ember Bentley, Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, talks to us about what they do and their mission to connect connect Georgians to all the acres of forest the state provides.
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Laura Whitaker Gives an Update on Extra Special People's Java Joy Program
August 02, 2018
Athens-based Extra Special People, Inc. Executive Director Laura Whitaker gives us an update on the Java Joy program, and how they have started serving communities throughout the state. Java Joy is a coffee cart rented by businesses that provides meaningful training, employment & self-confidence for individuals with disabilities, the Joy-ristas.
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Millard Choate on the goBeyondProfit Initiative
July 27, 2018
CEO of Choate Construction Millard Choate talks about the importance of investing in community needs, and why you should take the goBeyondProfit pledge to give back to your community.
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U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on Dodd-Frank Reform
July 25, 2018
Senior U.S. Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson discusses the significant rollback of Dodd-Frank Act regulations, and how it will impact the banking industry in Georgia.
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Pat Wilson on Rural Georgia and Bringing Jobs Outside of Atlanta
July 23, 2018
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson talks about what Georgia is doing to bring in new jobs across the state.
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Jones Hooks on Why You Should Visit Jekyll Island
July 18, 2018
Jones Hooks, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority, talks about the revitalization of Jekyll Island, and why you and your family should visit.
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CSU Leadership Institute's Shana Young on the Homeland Generation
July 17, 2018
Executive Director for the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University Shana Young discusses the next generation that will be coming into the workforce, the Homeland Generation. She talks about their entrepreneurial mindset, and how they will fit into businesses.
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Jennifer Herring on the REACH Georgia Scholarship & Working with Industries
July 13, 2018
Senior Vice President for College Affordability Initiatives for the Georgia Student Finance Commission Jennifer Herring talks about what makes the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program unique, and how it will help strengthen Georgia's future workforce.
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CAES Dean Sam Pardue on the New Hospitality and Food Industry Management Degree at UGA
July 12, 2018
Sam Pardue, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UGA, discusses the new degree program that prepares students for careers in the hospitality and food industries across Georgia.
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Christopher Tomlinson on the State Road & Tollway Authority
July 09, 2018
State Road and Tollway Authority Executive Director Christopher Tomlinson gives an overview of their mission and how they differ and integrate with the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.
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Ember Bentley on the Economic Impact of Georgia Forestry
July 06, 2018
Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation Ember Bishop Bentley discusses how the Georgia forestry industry has an economic impact of over $38 billion every year, and employs 144,000 Georgians in forestry.
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Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle on Helping Rural Healthcare & the Opioid Crisis in Georgia
June 29, 2018
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle discusses healthcare initiatives that are focused on making healthcare more affordable across the state. He also talks about fighting the opioid epidemic in Georgia, and how they hope to combat the issue.
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Jones Hooks on the Revitalization of Jekyll Island
June 25, 2018
Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority Jones Hooks discusses the past 10 years of changes and revitalization of Jekyll Island, and how it has impacted the state.
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Kris Vaughn on Young Gamechangers in Albany-Dougherty County
June 22, 2018
GeorgiaForward Executive Director Kris Vaughn talks about this year's class of Young Gamechangers working in Albany-Dougherty County and their final recommendations they will give to the community on August 10th.
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GDEcD's Steve Justice on Georgia Innovates
June 20, 2018
Executive Director of the Georgia Centers of Innovation Steve Justice discusses how they partnered with the ATDC to develop Georgia Innovates.
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FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee on the Importance of Nuclear Energy & Plant Vogtle
June 18, 2018
Commissioner Neil Chatterjee with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission talks about the importance of nuclear power in Georgia, and why it is important for the Plant Vogtle project to be completed.
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Georgia Tech President to Embark on 10th Annual Summer Tour
June 18, 2018
President of Georgia Institute of Technology G.P. "Bud" Peterson gives details about the 10th Annual Summer Tour. Ten years ago, President G.P. “Bud” Peterson and first lady Val Peterson set off on their first tour around the state to meet with alumni, stakeholders, and friends of Georgia Tech. This year, they’ll return to some of the places they visited that first year, as well as several others around the state.
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Eric Tanenblatt on the goBeyondProfit Initiative
June 14, 2018
Principal and Head of Public Policy Practice at Dentons Eric Tanenblatt talks about the business leader led initiative goBeyondProfit and taking the pledge to give back to your community.
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Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson on the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge
June 13, 2018
President of Georgia Institute of Technology G.P. "Bud" Peterson talks about the inaugural Georgia Smart Communities Challenge. Four Georgia communities developed and will implement smart design solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the state. The projects, which tackle housing, traffic congestion, sea level rise and shared autonomous vehicles, are supported through the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge.
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Georgia Lottery President Gretchen Corbin on Impacting Education
June 04, 2018
President and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation talks about the enormous impact the lottery has on education in Georgia. She also discusses some of the things she has learned this year while being the president of the Georgia Lottery.
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Mike McCurdy on Resources the Georgia Employers Association Provides to Members
June 01, 2018
Georgia Employers' Association Executive Director Mike McCurdy talks about some of the resources that GEA offers to its members.
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U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson on School Safety Legislation
May 30, 2018
Senior United States Senator from Georgia Johnny Isakson talks about the importance of school safety and taking the necessary steps to making schools safe as possible.
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U.S. Senator David Perdue on Washington’s Broken Budget Process
May 23, 2018
Junior United States Senator from Georgia David Perdue discusses Washington’s broken budget process and ways that he is working to bring new ideas on fixing the budget.
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CSX's Craig Camuso on Transportation Infrastructure in Georgia
May 21, 2018
Regional VP for State Government Affairs for CSX Transportation Craig Camuso talks about the transportation infrastructure in Georgia, and the important role that transportation will play as the state continues to grow.