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Governor Perdue Announces Five New Certified Work Ready Communities
Governor Perdue Announces Five New Certified Work Ready Communities
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774
ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue today announced five new Certified Work Ready Communities, a designation showing the county has the skilled workforce that business demands and the educational infrastructure to drive economic growth and prosperity.
Laurens County Bank Consortium Formed
Laurens County Bank Consortium Formed
Laurens County Bank Consortium Created
Dublin, GA – November 3, 2008 – The Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority and Seven (7) Local Laurens County Banks have agreed in principle to create a bank consortium for projects covering the Laurens County area. The seven local banks have agreed to review economic development projects received through the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority that are strong projects where financing could aid in their location in Laurens County.
I-16 Corridor Alliance Pools Resources to Attract Growth
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By STACYE LEE - The Courier Herald
Twelve counties linked by Interstate 16 believe there is strength in numbers.
The newly formed I-16 Corridor Alliance pools the resources from these 12 counties to attract the attention of the Georgia Ports Authority and those who have a hand in placing distribution, warehousing and transportation centers along the corridor, which stretches from Macon to Savannah.
HGTC hosts manufacturing summer camp
DUBLIN—The Heart of Georgia Technical College was one of 26 organizations to receive a Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation grant for 2008. The $5,000 grant funded a week-long day camp for 14 to 16 year old Wilkinson County High School students.
Heart of Georgia Technical College, the Wilkinson County Board of Education, and the Stay in School Program partnered to write the grant. The purpose of the FMA Foundation grant was to support programs with positive hands-on experience, so young people will consider manufacturing as a future career option.
Four New VA Clinics to Open in Georgia
The Department of Veteran Affairs plans to open four outpatients clinics in Newnan, Brunswick, Milledgeville and Hinesville.
U.S. Senators (R) Saxby Chambliss, and (R) Johnny Isakson, commented on the step, in a statement released by their offices:
“Our veterans deserve access to the very best medical care and services,” said Chambliss, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “The announcement of these new clinics is great news for veterans in our state who have served our nation with honor.”
Go Fish Georgia
Go Fish Georgia is a $30 million initiative that will leverage $19 million
in state funds with private donations and financial support from
local communities
G o F i s h G e o r g i a I n i t i a t i v e
The purpose of the Go Fish Georgia Initiative is to promote and enhance boating and fishing tourism and to
boost economic development in communities across the state. This initiative will result in a quality fisheries
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Go fish #2.pdfEast Dublin's Buckeye Park Landing receives 'Go Fish Georgia' Funding
The State of Georgia wants everyone to go fishing - and is willing to give $115,000 to Laurens County to promote it.
Last week, Governor Sonny Perdue announced East Dublin's Buckeye Park Landing on the Oconee River was among eight locations in the state to receive funding from the 'Go Fish Georgia" program. That brings to total 18 ramps statewide to be funded by the program.
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Go Fish Project.pdfTransitional Center approved for Laurens County
A complex originally constructed several years ago to house probationers will open as a transitional center to help inmates released from prison ease back into society.
The center will open thanks to $2.6 million provided by the 2008 Legislature, according to state Rep. DuBose Porter. Opening of the center will bring 34 jobs, including correctional officers, administrative and personnel positions. The center will carry a $1 million annual budget, including salaries and upkeep of facilities.
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Diversion Center.pdfEast Dublin Breaks Ground on New City Hall
The City of East Dublin is ending the year with plans for new growth
Local officials broke new ground at the future site of East Dublin City Hall on Friday morning
The new site of the city hall is located in a three-acre lot off U.S. Hwy 80 East across from the Bank of Dudley.
Dublin-based contractors Bagget Construction Co. will be responsible for building the new city hall. East Dublin Mayor George Gornto said if weather cooperates with the construction schedule, he hopes there will be a ribbon cutting by late summer or early fall 2008.
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