SBA Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a new round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance – called Supplemental Targeted Advances – on April 22, 2021 that will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supplemental Targeted Advance program is the latest SBA relief program to launch as part of the American Rescue Plan Act
DeKalb Chamber Announces New President & CEO
DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors announces the appointment of Frankie L. Atwater, Sr. as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. An experienced business leader, Mr. Atwater takes the Chamber lead following the departure of former President and CEO, Katarina Taylor, and interim President and CEO, Kenneth Coleman. “The hiring of Frankie Atwater Sr. constitutes more than just the acquisition of a President and CEO for the chamber membership. The Board of Directors and executive committee were
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Legislative Update: Week 1 - Mar 29-31, 2021 - Sine Die
The General Assembly met on March 29 and 31, completing Days 39 and 40. Wednesday, March 31, marked Sine Die, the end of the General Assembly’s 2021 Legislative Session. Budget: House Bill 81, the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, had conference committee meetings throughout the week. The conference committee report was adopted on Sine Die and now awaits action by the Governor. The budget included $250,000 for the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. Business and Industry: House Bill 112, by
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Legislative Update: Week 10 - Mar 22-26, 2021
The Georgia General Assembly was in session for three days this week. Monday was legislative day 36, Tuesday was legislative day 37, and Thursday was legislative day 38. The General Assembly will reconvene next week for the final two days of the session on Monday, March 29 for legislative day 39 and Wednesday, March 31 for legislative day 40, Sine Die. Bills under consideration are: House Bill 68, by Representative Heath Clark (R-Warner Robins), relates to certain military certifications that entitle
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Legislative Update: Week 9 - Mar 15-19, 2021
The Georgia General Assembly was in session four days this week. Monday was legislative day 32, Tuesday was legislative day 33, Wednesday was legislative day 34, and Thursday was legislative day 35. They will convene next week on Monday for legislative day 36, Tuesday for legislative day 37, and Thursday for legislative day 38. There is less than two weeks until Sine Die on March 31. Click here for the remaining session schedule. Bills under consideration are: Senate Resolution 84, by Senator Tyler Harper
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Legislative Update: Week 8 - Mar 8-12, 2021 - Crossover
The Georgia General Assembly was in session four days last week. Monday was legislative day 28 and Crossover day, Tuesday was legislative day 29, Wednesday was legislative day 30, and Thursday, legislative day 31. On Monday, March 15, session resumed with legislative day 32 and the legislature will be in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for legislative days 33 through 35 of the 40 day session. Click here for the remaining session schedule. Bills under consideration are: Senate Resolution 102 by
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Legislative Update: Week 7 - Mar 1-5, 2021
The Georgia General Assembly was in session for three days this week. Monday was legislative day 25, Wednesday was legislative day 26, and Friday was legislative day 27. Tuesday and Wednesday were heavy committee workdays. Many bills moved through committees as they prepare for Crossover Day on Monday, March 8. That leaves three and a half weeks until Sine Die on March 31. Click here for the remaining session schedule. Among the various bills that are under consideration are: Senate Resolution 102 by
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Legislative Update: Week 6 - Feb 22-26, 2021
The Georgia Legislature was in session all five days last week. The House passed a new Adjournment Resolution that has the General Assembly meeting, Monday, for legislative day 25, Wednesday for legislative day 26, and Friday for legislative day 27. Tuesday and Thursday are committee workdays. Additionally, the House and Senate have agreed to change “Crossover Day” back to the twenty eighth legislative day instead of the twenty seventh legislative day. This places “Crossover Day” on Monday March 8th. Please
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Legislative Update: Week 5 - Feb 15-19, 2021
The Georgia General Assembly completed day 19 of the 40-day legislative session on Thursday, February 18th. With crossover day now moved up to the 27th legislative day, committee activity is picking up significantly as members race to get their measures across to the other Chamber by the 27th legislative day. Governor Kemp signed the 2021 amended budget on February 15 and announced a revenue uptick of 7.5% for the month of January. The joint press release about the budget from the Governor, Lt. Governor
