Georgia Chamber of Commerce

10/06/2026

Meet Ella H., Georgia’s representative at the 2027 National Civics Bee® Championship! 🌟

After earning 1st place at both the Newnan-Coweta Chamber Regional Bee and the Georgia State Finals, Ella is taking her passion for civic engagement to the national stage. Her student profile highlights her work fighting food insecurity and supporting healthy communities.

Read Ella’s story and learn more about her journey: https://bit.ly/4ebHIYn

The Civic Trust

Hometown: Newnan, Georgia Competition Host(s): Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Chamber Foundation Essay Topic: Food Insecurity Ella H. is passionate about helping ensure that everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food. For her National Civics Bee® essay, she focused on food insec...

10/05/2026

At the Georgia Chamber’s 2026 State of Rural Prosperity, we recognized this year’s Rural Community of the Year and three Rural Champions for their dedication to creating opportunity and addressing challenges in communities across our state.

🏆 Rural Community of the Year: Moultrie Chamber

🏆 Rural Champion: Mana Nutrition
🏆 Rural Champion: Upson Regional Medical Center
🏆 Rural Champion: Golden Triangle RC&D

Congratulations to this year’s honorees, and thank you for the difference you’re making in rural Georgia!

10/05/2026

A strong economy begins with a strong foundation in our classrooms. We are proud to endorse Rick Jackson for Governor because he understands that supporting our teachers and elevating childhood literacy are critical to building Georgia's future workforce.

We’ll make Georgia a leader in childhood literacy, raise teacher pay, and give teachers the support they need. Above all, we will strengthen Georgia’s schools.

10/05/2026

Today is the last day to register to vote in Georgia’s midterm election. Visit mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to check your registration and find your polling place so you’re ready when Election Day arrives.

The decisions made at the midterm affect the people and communities we serve every day. Help the people in your life by sharing accurate, clear information about the election.

Visit GAMatters.us for more information.

09/30/2026

Today is the Georgia Chamber’s State of Rural Prosperity event! As we continue these conversations, tune in to the latest episode of the Georgia Chamber Podcast featuring Tiffany Holmes, Deputy Director of the Georgia Chamber Foundation.🌾

Tiffany discusses the work of the Center for Rural Prosperity, the role of local chambers, and how communities across Georgia are building a more prosperous future.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.gachamber.com/podcast-hub/

09/28/2026

Chris Clark, President & CEO, joined business and community leaders at the Governor’s Workforce Summit for the Corporate Leaders’ Roundtable.

Also in attendance were several Georgia Chamber Executive Committee members:

Stuart Countess, President & CEO, KIA Georgia – 2026 Chair
Kim Greene, Chairman, President & CEO, Georgia Power – 2026 Vice Chair
Beth Lowry, President & CEO, Holder Construction – 2026 Chair Georgia Chamber Foundation

Thank you to Governor Brian Kemp for bringing leaders together for your final summit to discuss Georgia’s workforce future and the role of corporate citizenship in strengthening our state.

09/25/2026

This week, we took our Georgia|2050 Regional Roundtable series to Carrollton in partnership with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

Thank you to the business, community, and education leaders who came together to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the region and share ideas for strengthening West Georgia’s future.

09/23/2026

We are proud to celebrate the Georgia Chamber Foundation as a recipient of the 2026 Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) Early Childhood Partnership Award.

Daniela Perry, Executive Director of the Georgia Chamber Foundation, accepted the award in recognition of the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening Georgia’s early childhood ecosystem and helping create greater opportunities for Georgia’s youngest learners and their families.

Thank you to GEEARS for recognizing this important work and for your continued leadership in supporting Georgia’s children and families!

09/23/2026

The verdict is in! For an unprecedented 13th year in a row, Georgia has been named the top state for business by the experts site selectors trust most.

Georgia is at the heart of the American comeback story, and there's more good news to come!
https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-23/gov-kemp-georgia-remains-no-1-business

09/21/2026

Strong communities and a strong workforce go hand in hand. Access to affordable, high-quality child care is an important part of supporting working families, attracting talent and strengthening local economies.

Join us at our State of Rural Prosperity event for a conversation on Child Care as Economic Infrastructure, featuring Suzanne Harbin, Director of Early Childhood Initiative, The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia; Caitlyn Hatcher, Executive Director, Moultrie Chamber; and Bivins Miller, Superintendent, Bryan County Schools, moderated by Kristin Bernhard, Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS). The panel will explore innovative partnerships and community-driven strategies that help rural communities support families and strengthen their economies.

📅 September 30, 2026
📍 UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

Register today: https://www.gachamber.com/event/state-of-rural-prosperity/