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PEACHBYTE June 29, 2021

Seeking Vaccination Incentives
In an effort to boost Georgia's vaccination rate, Governor Brian Kemp, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Explore Georgia, and many other state partners are working together to motivate Georgians to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are seeking tourism partners who would be interested in this effort and are able to provide travel-related incentives to those who receive a vaccination. For example, the Atlanta Braves provided free tickets to a game. By offering free travel experiences like hotel packages, attraction passes, or restaurant vouchers as incentives, we have the opportunity to get more people vaccinated and rebuild Georgia's tourism industry. If you're interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Jenny Jang at jjang@macoc.com or Ben Harris at bharris@macoc.com.

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Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference Registration Opens July 1

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Plan to join us August 30-September 1, 2021, at Lanier Islands as we return to an in-person Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference you won't soon forget! As the premier educational and networking event for the state's tourism and hospitality industry, the conference is your chance to reconnect with your industry colleagues and be re-energized by sessions featuring industry experts sharing the latest insights and travel trends. Mark your calendars, and watch for an announcement this Thursday, July 1.
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U.S. Civil Rights Trail Applications Now Open
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail is a collection of churches, courthouses, schools, museums, and other landmarks in the Southern states and beyond that played a pivotal role in advancing social justice in the 1950s and 1960s, shifting the course of history. Georgia is home to 11 sites on the trail, and adding more is a valuable way for the state's historically significant spots to be preserved and shared with visitors.
Applications for the consideration of additional sites for the U.S. Civil Rights Trail are currently being accepted until July 15, 2021.
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USDA Accepting Applications for Placemaking Grants

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from rural communities to foster placemaking activities. USDA is making up to $3 million in cooperative agreement grants available under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC). The funds can be used to help rural communities create plans to enhance capacity for broadband access; preserve cultural and historic structures; and support development in transportation, housing, and recreational spaces.

Electronic applications must be submitted via grants.gov by July 26, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. For more information, contact: RD.RPIC@usda.gov.

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New Research Report: Georgia Tourism Forecast
From Tourism Economics, this report anticipates COVID-19 related impacts on Georgia's tourism industry through 2022. It has been revised and updated since the previous version issued in September to incorporate leading indicators for 2021 and revised figures for 2020.
Use this report to inform your strategic planning, grant applications and other funding opportunities, stakeholder and partner communications, and more.
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Explore Georgia Staffing Updates
We are excited to introduce four new members to the Explore Georgia team! We look forward to you meeting them and having the opportunity to work together.

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Domestic Tourism Marketing Manager Deja Preuitt
Digital Content Producer Miles Shelby
Tourism Planning & Budget Manager Tameka Blackwell

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We're hiring!
Explore Georgia has posted two new positions for Visitor Information Specialists in Ringgold and Port Wentworth. Submit applications online here.

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