Latest Press Release on Georgia

GMSDC Named 'Council of the Year' by National Minority Supplier Development Authority
ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC), Georgia's leader in certifying, developing and connecting ethnic-minority business enterprises (MBE) and corporate entities, was named 'Council of the Year' during the National Minority Sup...

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Imperial Sugar Updates Port Wentworth Refinery Rebuild Project
SUGAR LAND, Texas - Imperial Sugar Company (NASDAQ:IPSU) updated the status of its project to rebuild its Port Wentworth, Georgia refinery, which was extensively damaged in an industrial accident in February 2008. The Company reported that all granulated refined sugar packaging lines were no

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TAG Health: November 10th Event to Discuss New Jobs and Business Opportunities for Georgia Created by Stimulus-fueled Healthcare Technology Adoption
ATLANTA - TAG Health, a Technology Association of Georgia society, will host an event on November 10th that will discuss the rollout of federal stimulus funding for the healthcare sector. This funding will speed the adoption of healthcare technology by hospitals and physicians

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Vega Accepting Bids for Construction of Georgia Manufacturing Plant
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- VEGA PROMOTIONAL SYSTEMS, INC. (Pink OTC: VGPR) announced today it is accepting bids for the construction of its Georgia fuel pellet manufacturing plant. The proposed 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility will be located in Tifto...

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Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia Graduate Featured on Local News
ATLANTA, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. The special report focused on the growing problem of prescription drug addiction...

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AT&T Brings 3G Mobile Broadband Network to More Georgians
ATLANTA, Nov. 2 -- AT&T* today announced the availability of its 3G mobile broadband network in more cities across Georgia including Augusta, North Augusta and Aiken (Sc), Statesboro, Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Fort Valley and Valdosta. With the addition...

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Georgia-Pacific to Distribute Third Quarter 2009 Financial Information on Nov. 12
ATLANTA, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific LLC will make available to current or potential investors in its corporate notes or debentures selected third quarter 2009 financial information on Nov. 12. (Logo: ...

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Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Southern Workers Hurt by Recession
CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in South Carolina and Georgia throughout the week of November 9-13 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling patients access information on progr...

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SBA Centers Close in Recognition of Veterans Day; Urges Return of Applications before the Deadline
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that its Centers will close Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. The Centers will resume normal operating hours Thursday, November 12 to help individuals and businesses in Georgia impacted by the severe

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ESRI's Electric and Gas User Group Members Share GIS Best Practices
REDLANDS, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ESRI users met in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss how geospatial technology is helping them meet the challenges of an uncertain economy and increasing demands for alternative and traditional energy. ESRI's Elect...

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Consumers Life Offers Real-Time Claims Processing System
ATLANTA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Life of Georgia has developed and piloted its own Real-Time Claims Adjudication (RTCA) system to enable patients to instantly take care of financial obligations at the point and time of their medical care. Introduced in October 2008, ...

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Special Olympics Georgia Organization Receives Grant From The Home Depot Foundation
ATLANTA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Through its fourth annual Building Community Day program, The Home Depot(R) Foundation has awarded $20,000 to Special Olympics Georgia. The donation will be used to grow the State Competitions which also includes the healthy athlete free health...

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ENERCON Acquires Beckett & LaRue of Georgia and Florida
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Enercon Services, Inc (ENERCON), headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., has acquired Beckett & LaRue, an engineering and consulting firm with offices in Marietta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. The company is prim...

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Bethesda Marriott Suites Provides Home Away from Home for Surgical Patients and their Families
BETHESDA, Md. - Donnie Fritts has Ameloblastic Carcinoma, a rare form of cancer that has resulted in the removal of his face and 20 surgeries over six years to replace it. All of these surgeries require several weeks of recovery time, but home is Calhoun, Georgia, far from his doctors at the

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A & N Sod Supply Announces the Beginning of Fall Fescue Season
A & N Sod Supply has announced that the Fall Fescue sod season has begun, even though very few sod producers offer it at this time of year. By being aware of this Fescue availability, landscapers and homeowners can get a head start./I/P PMarietta, Georgia (PRWEB) November 6, 2009 -...

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Over $30 Million in SBA Disaster Loans Approved for Georgia Residents
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has approved over $30 million in federal low-interest disaster loans to Georgia homeowners, renters and businesses who sustained damages as a result of the severe storms and flooding that occurred from September 1

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The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2010 List of State's 10 'Places in Peril'
ATLANTA, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2010 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state. Sites on the list include: Central State Hospital in Milledgeville; Paradise Gardens in Summerville; Morris Brown Col...

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Georgia Districts Implementing Classworks Instructional Software Report State Test Score Gains
DULUTH, Ga. - Since the state of Georgia launched the Georgia Performance Standards, schools have been working to enhance their instruction to help students achieve the rigorous expectations for student work. At least three Georgia school districts that integrate

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John Megel Used Cars Ranks as a Top Used Car Dealer in Georgia
John Megel Chevrolet which serves the Georgia new and used car markets is ranked in the Top 10 Chevrolet Dealerships in their Southeast District. This distinction highlights John Megel Chevrolet as one of the premier Chevrolet Dealerships in the state of Georgia. They achieved this ranking ...

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