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These are the six companies that can grow marijuana in Georgia

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The state commission in charge of Georgia’s medical marijuana program has announced its intent to award six licenses to companies to grow the leaf crop and convert it into low-THC…

Georgia’s film industry has strong rebound from pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic, after depressing Georgia’s film industry during its early months, actually helped the state bounce back strong during the last fiscal year. Movie and TV productions accounted for…

Here’s how Gwinnett County can jumpstart your small business

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If you’re a new business owner in financial need or one who needs a jumpstart, the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center wants to lend a helping hand. The center is now accepting…

In Georgia, 69% of the jobs lost during the pandemic have come back

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Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3% last month, down from 4.5% in March, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. While the number of jobs in April declined by 9,300…

Why aren’t workers returning to restaurants and hotels?

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After nearly 16 months, COVID-19 -related restrictions are lifting across the nation, breathing life back into the hospitality industry as people return to dining out at restaurants and traveling for…

Georgia film industry has strong rebound after pandemic

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Georgia’s film industry is setting records even as the coronavirus pandemic continues dampening activity in other economic sectors. Movies and TV productions filmed in Georgia generated $101 million in wages…

Labor and employers battle over plan to nix $300 extra unemployment

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Labor advocates and state lawmakers in Georgia called on Gov. Brian Kemp Wednesday to reverse his decision to end expanded federal unemployment benefits next month, saying the move would hurt…

Cryogenic freezer company to open manufacturing facility in Bartow County

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Governor Brian Kemp today announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million dollar investment in opening an advanced manufacturing facility near Cartersville. As demand for…

Newest Amazon expansion will bring 1,000 full-time jobs to Savannah

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Amazon will build a fulfillment center in Savannah that will create 1,000 full-time jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday. The 640,000-square-foot facility, expected to open next year, will use innovative…

Georgia’s top county for small businesses will surprise you

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Oconee County has the highest concentration of small businesses in Georgia, according to a new study from a New York-based financial technology company. The report, compiled by SmartAsset, ranked counties…

All-Star game pullout could cost Georgia $150 million

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In the days following the passage of Georgia's controversial new elections law, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game has relocated to Colorado and boycotts are being discussed for major Georgia…

Pete’s plans $18 million expansion in Warner Robins

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WARNER ROBINS -- Pete’s, a long-time, California-based greenhouse grower, will invest $18 million in opening their first eastern U.S. indoor, controlled environment agriculture facility in Warner Robins in Peach County,…

Here’s why gas prices are going up in Georgia

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If you've filled up your car's gas tank lately, you may have felt a slight sting looking at the prices per gallon. Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared…

Sod prices are expected to be high this year

If seeing the turfgrass during the Super Bowl has you itching to unfurl sod for a new lawn, it will likely cost a bit more than usual, according to a…