Georgia Chamber of Commerce

08/13/2026

Rural Georgia is powered by leaders, businesses, and communities making a difference every day.

Nominations for the Georgia Chamber’s Rural Awards are open through Aug. 15. Nominate a leader or community that is helping shape a stronger future for rural Georgia here: https://bit.ly/3TJ7kot

And if you missed it, hear more from one of last year's Rural Champions, Gina Webb, on a recent episode of the Georgia Chamber podcast. 🎙️Listen here: https://bit.ly/4hw0xIw

08/12/2026

Celebrating the people and companies helping make Georgia a great place to live, work, and do business.

At the Georgia Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Luncheon, we were proud to recognize this year’s outstanding award recipients:

🏆 Blanchard Award: First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp
🏆 Corporate Citizen Award: Cox Enterprises
🏆 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia: Blue Bird Corporation Vision Electric School Bus

From leadership and service to corporate citizenship and Georgia-made innovation, these honorees represent the best of what makes our state exceptional.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients! 👏

08/12/2026

Connecting Georgia’s business and government leaders. 🤝

The Georgia Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Luncheon brought together leaders from across the state for meaningful conversations, and a shared commitment to Georgia’s continued success.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Athens and helped make this year’s event a success!

08/12/2026

A strong day for Georgia’s business community and state leadership.

Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Luncheon in Athens, bringing together business and government leaders from across the state to discuss Georgia’s continued growth and the opportunities ahead.

Thank you, Governor Brian Kemp, for your leadership and for helping keep Georgia the best place to live, work and build a business.

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

And the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Champion is… 🏆

The Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus! ⚡️🚌

For nearly 100 years, Blue Bird Corporation has called Fort Valley home. Today, its electric school bus continues that legacy by combining Georgia manufacturing, cutting-edge engineering, and sustainable transportation into one award-winning product.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4wHVM3m

08/04/2026

Every vote celebrated Georgia manufacturing.

Every round showcased innovation, ingenuity, and products made right here in our state.

Tomorrow, one finalist will earn the title of 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia.

Congratulations to our championship finalists:
🚌 Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus
🌱 TifTuf Drought Tolerant Bermudagrass

Stay tuned as the winner is revealed live tomorrow at the Georgia Chamber's sold-out Congressional Luncheon in Athens, GA.

08/03/2026

This Wednesday, the sold-out Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon heads to Athens.

U.S. Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) will welcome Georgia business leaders to Georgia's 10th Congressional District as attendees from across the state gather for conversation, connection, and insights from Georgia's leaders.

07/30/2026

When rural Georgia thrives, all of Georgia thrives. 🌾

On the latest episode of the Georgia Chamber Podcast, we’re joined by Gina Webb, Director of the OneGeorgia Authority at Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and a 2025 Georgia Chamber Rural Champion, to discuss the opportunities, challenges and investments shaping the future of rural communities across our state.

🎧 Listen now: http://gachamber.com/podcast-hub/