Illinois-based Cancer Treatment Centers of America has named Kane Dawson as CEO of its new Southeast regional cancer hospital slated to open in September 2012.

Dawson formerly served as chief operating officer at the company’s Eastern Regional Medical Center. In August, workers will break ground on the Newnan facility, which will be the company’s fifth regional location and is expected to generate 500 new jobs and $500 million in economic activity over its first five years of operation.

MISTY WILLIAMS

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Thousands of people walking for a good cause paid off for The Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The chapter recently raised more than $970,000 during the Great Strides walk, which benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's programs and research.

Last year, the walk raised more than $830,000.

Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. SHELIA POOLE

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