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2025 Week 6 Legislative Update After being out for Presidents’ Day on Monday, legislators were in session Tuesday through Friday this week for Legislative Days 18 through 21. Dozens of bills were introduced this week, and dozens more were considered and debated in committee. This week legislators considered everything from Governor Kemp’s tort reform…
Read MoreExecutives Unplugged Luncheon: Georgia 2050: A Vision for the Next 25 Years We were so excited to hear Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber, delve into the 2025 Georgia Chamber Strategic Pillars. Share valuable insights into Talent and Workforce Preparedness, Infrastructure and Energy, Competitiveness and Economic Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Regional…
Read More2025 Week 5 Legislative Update Legislators were in session Monday through Thursday this week for Legislative Days 14 through 17. The Senate took up a handful of contentious bills this week, which made for several long days of debate on the floor, but at this point in the session, most bills are still making…
Read MoreThank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for providing this content. Chamber Bulletin KEY TAKEAWAYS Businesses will help make Valentine’s Day sweet for Americans. DEVELOPMENTS THAT MATTER Business Blooms on Valentine’s Day For 67 years, Karin’s Florist has helped make Valentine’s Day special for its community with exquisite flowers and curated gifts. Recognized as a U.S.…
Read More2025 Week 4 Legislative Update This week legislators were back under the Gold Dome Monday through Thursday for Legislative Days 10 through 13. Committee activity picked up considerably this week, and the House and Senate both considered a handful of bills on the floor, including the Amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget. House and Senate…
Read More2025 Week 3 Legislative Update Legislators were in session Monday through Thursday this week for Legislative Days 6 through 9. They will be back under the Gold Dome next week Monday through Thursday for Legislative Days 10 through 13. Tort Reform Flanked by dozens of small business leaders from across the state, legislators, and…
Read More2025 Week 2 Legislative Update After the MLK holiday, legislators were back under the Gold Dome this week for joint Appropriations Committee budget hearings. Led by Senate Appropriations Chairman Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia) and House Appropriations Chairman Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), members of the two committees gathered for three full days of meetings Tuesday through Thursday…
Read MoreThe Douglas County Chamber partnered with The Business Hospital to bring you a free Business Clinic! Their team of experienced business professionals provided on-the-spot diagnoses and actionable advice to address attendees specific challenges. Whether you needed help with marketing, finance, operations, or strategic planning, they provided the expertise you need to get your business back…
Read More2025 Week 1 Legislative Update Legislators from all corners of the state were back under the Gold Dome this week to be sworn in for the first session of the 158th Georgia General Assembly, including almost two dozen new House and Senate members. Lawmakers were in session Monday through Friday this week for Legislative…
Read MoreSpeaker: Dr. Jerry Parrish, Metro Atlanta Chamber Dr. Parrish Presentation Speaker: Dr. Joseph Smith, University of West Georgia Dr. Smith Presentation
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