August 2026 Features

• Georgia Gubernatorial Candidates Pitch Competing Plans at Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

  August 07, 2026

  Georgia’s two candidates for governor showcased their competing plans for healthcare, jobs and other top issues at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Congressional Luncheon in Athens on Wednesday.

• Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene: Higher Electric Prices & Lower Reliability? Not in Georgia.

  August 07, 2026

  If you’re reading the headlines, you may have noticed a seemingly nationwide crisis – the increased use of artificial intelligence and cloud storage by all of us is driving an electricity demand surge unlike anything in recent memory.

• Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 06, 2026

  Yesyerday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the Blue Bird Vision Electric School Bus at the winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2026 Congressional Luncheon.

• Georgia EMC Announces Heather Teilhet as Next President/CEO

  August 04, 2026

  After a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of Georgia EMC is pleased to announce the selection of Heather Teilhet as the organization’s next President/CEO. She will take office on January 4, 2027.

• Eric Tanenblatt: The Midterms Are Coming. Is Your Business Ready?

  August 03, 2026

  The 2026 midterm elections are still months away, but for business owners, executives, investors and directors, the time to prepare is now.

• UPS Makes Shipping Easier than Ever with New Digital Tools for SMB Customers

  August 03, 2026

  UPS is putting more power directly into the hands of SMB customers with a series of shipping enhancements, including new pickup management tools, faster label creation and expanded mobile capabilities.