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Oct. 27, 2020 The Center Square Kemp ranks near top in economic freedom report on U.S. governors Nyamekye Daniel reports that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ranked second among U.S. governors in a new conservative think tank report for his policies…

Oct. 26, 2020 Georgia.org Georgia International Trade Office Earns Unprecedented Fourth U.S. Department of Commerce Award for Export Services Staff reports that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that its International Trade division has earned a President’s…

Oct. 23, 2020 Capitol Beat News Georgia ports bouncing back from pandemic Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s deep-water ports are recovering quickly after taking some hits during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the Georgia Ports…

Oct. 22, 2020 Georgia.gov Outdoor Network Announces Headquarters Expansion, New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Albany Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp on Wednesday announced that family-owned and operated marine and power sports company Outdoor Network (ODN) will invest nearly…

Oct. 21, 2020 WABE 90.1 Proposed Mine Near Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp Gets A Major Hurdle Removed Molly Samuel reports that a company planning to mine for titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp has had a major hurdle removed: The U.S. Army…

Oct. 20, 2020 Georgia.org BandD Foods to Open Eastern U.S. Headquarters in Americus, Create 100+ Jobs Staff reports, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) on Monday announced that BandD Foods, a supplier of steak, beef, pork and chicken products,…

Oct. 19, 2020 Brunswick News Georgia's economy continues to recover from virus Gordon Jackson reports that Georgia’s private sector saw an increase of 28,000 jobs in September as the state continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. State labor commissioner…

Oct. 16, 2020 Capitol Beat News Unemployment rises in Georgia but initial claims fall Dave Williams reports that unemployment in Georgia rose last month, but first-time unemployment claims fell significantly, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. The state’s unemployment…

Oct. 15, 2020 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funding to Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Staff reports that Governor Brian P. Kemp yesterday announced that as much as $1.5 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds from the CARES…

Oct. 14, 2020 University System of Georgia University System of Georgia state economic impact grows to $18.5 billion Staff reports that the University System of Georgia (USG) recorded a statewide economic impact of $18.5 billion for fiscal year 2019, a…