Georgia (U.S. state)

NSSF Praises Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Peach State.
  • With Georgia, there are now 14 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Brian Kemp's signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act is yet another example of his firm commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Georgians.

Shawarma Press® Continues Expansion With Opening of Flagship Location in Georgia

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawarma Press, the first authentic Shawarma franchise in the U.S., announced plans for continued expansion with the opening of its flagship restaurant in Georgia. Located in the thriving Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek at 11035 Medlock Bridge Road, the popular Mediterranean spot is the first of several franchise units planned throughout the state. The expansion to The Peach State follows seven well-established Texas locations in Irving, Plano, Georgetown, Arlington, Frisco, San Antonio, and a recently opened flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District. CEO and co-founder Sawsan Abublan said expansion in Georgia is significant because it is the first of several states earmarked for Shawarma Press locations in 2024.

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  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawarma Press , the first authentic Shawarma franchise in the U.S., announced plans for continued expansion with the opening of its flagship restaurant in Georgia.
  • CEO and co-founder Sawsan Abublan said expansion in Georgia is significant because it is the first of several states earmarked for Shawarma Press locations in 2024.
  • "Currently we are planning two more locations in Georgia as well as another franchise unit in Kansas.
  • "But now we are excited about introducing authentic Shawarma and Mediterranean flavors to Georgia, as the Johns Creek area has a diverse customer base with sophisticated palates."

Rivian Shares Progress on Future Georgia Facility at Atlanta Space Grand Opening

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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American all-electric automaker Rivian (Nasdaq: RIVN) today announced the opening of its newest spaces location at Ponce City Market, using the occasion to showcase progress on its future Georgia manufacturing facility and upcoming milestones.

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  • American all-electric automaker Rivian (Nasdaq: RIVN) today announced the opening of its newest spaces location at Ponce City Market, using the occasion to showcase progress on its future Georgia manufacturing facility and upcoming milestones.
  • Rivian will build its next manufacturing facility—with an annual capacity of 400,000 units when fully complete—at the Stanton Springs North site about 40 minutes from Atlanta across Morgan and Walton Counties.
  • Rivian expects to hold a formal groundbreaking ceremony in early 2024, with start of vertical construction to begin thereafter.
  • “We’re excited to welcome visitors to our latest Rivian space in Atlanta,” said Rivian CEO and Founder RJ Scaringe.

CENTENE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it has named Wade Rakes its Chief Growth Officer.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today it has named Wade Rakes its Chief Growth Officer.
  • Mr. Rakes previously served as the Company's first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
  • Before joining Centene in 2010, he served as Senior Advisor to the Governor of Ohio and Director of Public Liaison for the state.
  • "Wade is an experienced leader with proven expertise in business development and market expansion," said Centene's Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London.

United Dental Corporation Expands Presence in Georgia

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Dental Corporation ("UDC"), a rapidly growing Dental Service Organization (DSO), announced the acquisition of Georgia-based Prosthodontics practice, Dr. Hal N. Arnold, D.M.D.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Dental Corporation ("UDC"), a rapidly growing Dental Service Organization (DSO), announced the acquisition of Georgia-based Prosthodontics practice, Dr. Hal N. Arnold, D.M.D.
  • UDC's latest partnership expands its existing presence in Georgia to three practices and represents the thirteenth practice acquisition since commencing its acquisition strategy in October 2022.
  • UDC M&A Associate, Scott Mirenberg, said, "UDC's acquisition of Dr. Arnold's practice bolsters our commitment to the Peach State and reaffirms our strategy to selectively aggregate the highest quality oral clinicians.
  • Our Private Practice at Scale mission combines top-notch providers with best-in-class technology and is strengthened with this new partnership."

My Plates Great Plate State Auction

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- My Plates, one-stop plate shop for personalized license plates in Texas, is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated Great Plate State Auction. This unique event will showcase fifty one-of-a-kind personalized license plate messages, each representing one of the fifty United States of America. It's a battle of state against state, plate against plate, as we determine which state message will fetch the highest bid at this year's auction.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- My Plates, one-stop plate shop for personalized license plates in Texas, is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated Great Plate State Auction.
  • It's a battle of state against state, plate against plate, as we determine which state message will fetch the highest bid at this year's auction.
  • So, no matter where you're originally from, whether it's the Peach State, the Evergreen State, or the Buckeye State, this auction has a plate for you," said Steve Farrar, CEO of My Plates.
  • Join us at the Great Plate State Auction and show your state pride.

Firefly Solar Adds Macon, GA to Existing Atlanta Location

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Solar, a top provider of solar energy solutions, announced its business expansion with the launch of its satellite branch in Macon, GA adding to its existing Atlanta, GA location.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Solar, a top provider of solar energy solutions, announced its business expansion with the launch of its satellite branch in Macon, GA adding to its existing Atlanta, GA location.
  • With the launch of this Macon branch in Georgia in addition to its Atlanta location, Firefly Solar aims to broaden its customer base in the Peach State and provide similar high-quality solar energy solutions including solar panel maintenance and repairs.
  • We can now serve more customers and make a bigger impact in the solar energy industry," said Aaron Davis, CEO of Firefly Solar.
  • Firefly Solar offers financing options to make it easier for customers to transition to solar energy and start saving money on their energy bills.

Georgia State University Forecaster: U.S. Economy is in a White-Collar, Middle-Management “Recession”

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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“Businesses realized technology made it possible to run operations remotely without a large number of supervisors and reduced their ranks.

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  • “Businesses realized technology made it possible to run operations remotely without a large number of supervisors and reduced their ranks.
  • “This isn’t a recession in the traditional definition because job creation is continuing in the healthcare, hospitality and construction sectors,” Dhawan said.
  • During the so-called ‘Goldilocks economy’ of the late 1990s, two high-paying jobs were created for every one low-paying job.
  • In 2024, the state will add only 35,800 jobs (3,500 premium) and 85,000 jobs (21,200 premium) in 2025.

GENESIS ADDS FIRST STANDALONE RETAIL FACILITY IN GEORGIA

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis announced the grand opening of Genesis of Atlanta, the brand's sixth standalone retail facility in the United States and its first in Georgia.

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  • ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Genesis announced the grand opening of Genesis of Atlanta, the brand's sixth standalone retail facility in the United States and its first in Georgia.
  • Genesis of Atlanta features an open floorplan showcasing the award-winning Genesis product portfolio with distinct brand elements.
  • "We are proud to bring the first standalone Genesis retail facility to the Peach State," said Wes Ellis, dealer principal of Genesis of Atlanta.
  • Genesis of Atlanta is the sixth of many planned standalone retail facilities for the brand in the United States.

Toyota Auto Insurance Expands to Colorado, Georgia and Oregon

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in the states of Colorado, Georgia and Oregon. Introduced to select markets in 2021, Toyota Auto Insurance offers customers quality, customizable coverage at affordable rates. Now, Toyota Auto Insurance customers in the Centennial State, the Peach State and the Beaver State will be able to receive an immediate upfront discount and may be able to save even more with good driver, good student, or multipolicy discounts.*

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  • PLANO, Texas, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker's branded insurance product, is now available to customers residing in the states of Colorado, Georgia and Oregon.
  • "We're excited to continue our rollout of Toyota Auto Insurance, expanding our reach to even more customers," said Rob Spencer, Toyota Insurance President.
  • Currently, Toyota Auto Insurance is available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
  • Toyota Auto Insurance customers benefit from more than 90 years of insurance insights, knowledge, and award-winning claims support—all provided by Toggle, part of Farmers Insurance®.