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October 27, 2022
Pippin Orchards, in Dougherty County, was awarded a $250,000 Value-Added Producer Grant.
The grant was awarded by Secretary of Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small and Congressman Sanford D. Bishop.
The Pippin family is grateful for the grant and is excited for the future of their farm.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be announcing two more family-owned farms in Georgia for the Value-Added Producer Grant.
September 28, 2022
A Camilla bank has been awarded over $13.7 million in federal funds that can be made available for loan to borrowers in Mitchell and surrounding counties.
Last Thursday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., announced that Camilla Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of the Bank of Camilla, will be receiving $13,708,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through its Emergency Capital Investment Program.
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September 24, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. announced this week that Camilla Bancshares Inc. in Camilla will receive $13,708,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through its Emergency Capital Investment Program for a range of community investments such as affordable housing and community development projects.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
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September 23, 2022
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that Camilla Bancshares, Inc. in Camilla, GA will be receiving $13,708,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through its Emergency Capital Investment Program for a range of community investments such as affordable housing and community development projects.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
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September 23, 2022
ALBANY — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of local leaders to Washington, D.C., for the annual "DC Fly In," the organization's long-standing annual federal advocacy event. The delegation, representing the public and private sectors, met with national leaders and lawmakers on issues most vital to Albany and southwest Georgia.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ANNOUNCES $13,708,000 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT IN CAMILLA
September 22, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA02) announced that Camilla Bancshares, Inc. in Camilla, GA will be receiving $13,708,000 from the U.S.
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September 22, 2022
Albany Area Chamber leads local delegation to Washington, D.C. in federal advocacy event
ALBANY, GA – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce last week led a delegation of local leaders to Washington, D.C., for the annual "DC Fly In," the organization's long-standing annual federal advocacy event. The delegation, representing the public and private sectors, met with national leaders and lawmakers on issues most vital to Albany and Southwest Georgia.
The two-day event included meetings with the Albany Area Congressional delegation — U.S.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
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September 19, 2022
The Albany-Dougherty delegation spent the week in Washington DC advocating on behalf of businesses and people in the Albany area.
The group held meetings with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop and U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, as well as leadership from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.
Issues:Jobs & Workforce
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September 19, 2022
The Albany-Dougherty delegation spent the week in Washington DC advocating on behalf of businesses and people in the Albany area.
The group held meetings with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Senator Jon Ossoff, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop and U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, as well as leadership from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.
August 12, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported historic legislation that would put money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgia families while at the same time reduce the federal budget deficit by $300 billion to fight inflation.
"The Inflation Reduction Act puts people over politics, lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, and builds safer communities for all Americans," said Congressman Bishop. "This bill will lower prescription drug costs, as well as keep health insurance premium costs low.