MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 3 -- Georgia College & State University issued the following news release:

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eorgia College & State University has been awarded more than $700,000 in federal funding to boost business development throughout Georgia, specifically within rural areas.

A total of $710,000 has been appropriated by the United States Congress - through the offices of Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Raphael Warnock - for Georgia College to launch the Bobcat Business Incubator, a university-led initiative to nurture startups and cultivate entrepreneurism throughout Middle Georgia.

The incubator space will provide a resource for local businesses and entrepreneurs to connect and find expert support, as well as be available to all Georgia College ...