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Hwy 117 micro paving improvements begin

Hwy 117 micro paving improvements begin

  Hwy 117 micro paving improvements begin    CLICK THE IMAGE FOR PROJECT VIDEOCADWELL - This morning Asphalt Paving Systems began a $825,000 pavement surface improvement and preservation contract on State Route 117. The work zone spans from the Dodge County line 11 miles east near US 441/US 319/SR 31. Expect daily delays for the next one to two weeks as crews remain in the area.The Georgia DOT contract includes a pavement preservation process known as micro seal paving, which is a thin layer of rock

Dublin City Schools BOE approves optional calendar, first day Sept. 8

  Dublin City Schools BOE approves optional calendar, first day Sept. 8 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   For more information, contact Jason Halcombe at 478.353.8384 or at jason@dcsirish.com   DUBLIN, GA, JULY 13, 2020 — The Dublin City Schools Board of Education approved the proposed optional 2020-21 school calendar, shifting the first day of school to after Labor Day, during its regular board meeting this evening.   Based on the amended calendar, teachers and staff will begin pre-planning Aug. 3-7,

Capitol Recap: Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

Capitol Recap: Fiscal Year 2021 Budget  By: Sen. Larry Walker (R - Perry) Although the 2020 session has come to an end, the impact of our legislative work endures as we continue to serve the great people of this state. Perhaps the largest indicator of our dedicated efforts this year has been the final passage and signage of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget (FY21) by Governor Kemp. With the prevalence of COVID-19 in our communities, businesses have faced new constraints and typical sources of revenue have either

GA Chamber 2020 Congressional Luncheon

2020 Congressional Luncheon | August 11, 2020 We're excited to host our annual Congressional Luncheon in Macon on August 11, 2020. This event will give you the opportunity to hear directly from members of Georgia’s congressional delegation as well as invited special guest U.S. Senator David Perdue on policy and legislation that directly impacts our state’s business climate. The well-being of our attendees is the Georgia Chamber’s top priority. This year only sponsor and limited table purchases will be in

What You Can Do As COVID-19 Continues

  Political pundits and healthcare researchers can argue second wave or simply a continuation of the original COVID-19 pandemic. However, the fact remains that the virus which hit us so hard in the spring continues to be a potent force as we head into the summer months. In recent weeks, media turned its attention to the important concerns of inequality and racism, but Georgians continue to deal with the day-to-day impacts of a recession and a spreading health threat. Governor Kemp,

News Update 7-8-2020 - U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler

Hello: I wanted to share the updates below that may be helpful to Georgia businesses:The Department of Treasury announced that the Main Street Lending Program is now fully operational and ready to purchase qualifying loans. The Main Street Lending Program will provide bridge financing for small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the coronavirus. More information is available here. Last week, the Senate passed and President Trump signed into law legislation extending the application deadline for