Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Wednesday that over 24,000 jobs were created across the state by economic development projects in Georgia across the first three quarters of 2021’s fiscal year.
Those projects total over $8.43 billion dollars in investments, a 67% increase in new investments compared to the first nine months of the previous fiscal year, according to Kemp’s statement. Job creation is also up 49% over the same period during fiscal year 2020.
“Creating high-paying jobs for hardworking Georgians– no matter their zip code– has been a key priority of mine since day one,” said Governor Kemp. “These numbers show that our continued, targeted investments in K-12 education, workforce development, and innovative partnerships are doing exactly what they’re supposed to – delivering opportunities to Georgians in every corner of the Peach State.”
The property located at 901 Greene St. which formerly hosted SharedSpace has a new occupant and a new business will open there soon. Signage is up for a business called “The Space.” Little more is known about the project but more info will be released soon and The Augusta Press will provide an update about what’s to come there.
SharedSpace was a communal workshop, providing temporary office space and working quarters for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses. It closed at the end of 2019.
In February, The Augusta Press covered a program by Home Depot that is donating one million dollars to HBCUs. The results are now in.
Tougaloo College, one of the top performers this season, took first place in Cluster 3 and earned the Campaign of the Year award, winning a total of $120,000 from Retool Your School. The Retool Your School Winners’ Ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 14. The event was hosted by actor and Howard University alum Laz Alonso.
“Since 2009, The Home Depot has continued to increase its investment in campus improvements for HBCUs,” said The Home Depot’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Derek Bottoms. “We are ensuring HBCU students have an upgraded environment that enhances their educational experience as they progress on their journey to become the next generation of leaders.“
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com
