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• Airbnb Announces New Atlanta Tech Hub

  January 21, 2022

  Airbnb announced it selected the Interlock at 14th Street and Howell Mill Road in Atlanta’s West Midtown as the new home for its planned technical hub.

• Georgia Resources Fire Up Shooting Sports Industry

  January 21, 2022

  In a state that treasures individual freedoms, the right to bear arms is highly honored by an ever-increasing number of Georgia citizens. This avid consumer base, coupled with a pro-business environment and gun-friendly legislation, has attracted many advanced manufacturers in the defense, law enforcement, firearms, and shooting sports industries.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Announces Full Transition Committee

  January 20, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced his 40-person transition team, featuring a diverse group of leaders representing various industries and interests.

• Atlanta Small Business Owners Rely on Family (or No One!) for Advice, Community for Support

  January 20, 2022

  While it’s clear that the pandemic has changed the way we work – both in and out of the office – it’s unclear how each city and its entrepreneurs have adapted to the changes.

• Georgia’s Economic Recovery Leads to One of the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates

  January 20, 2022

  Today, Commissioner Butler announced an all-time low unemployment rate for December 2021 of 2.6 percent, dropping two tenths of a point from November’s rate of 2.8 percent. The national December 2021 unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 3.9 percent.

• Christian City Announces 2022 Community Champion Awards Honorees

  January 19, 2022

  Christian City announced today its 2022 Community Champion Awards’ honorees, an extraordinary group of philanthropic leaders who have dramatically improved the lives of individuals in our community and beyond.

• College Football Hall of Fame and Microsoft Enter Multiyear Agreement

  January 19, 2022

  The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce Microsoft as its newest Official Partner. With the multiyear agreement, Microsoft will be the exclusive technology solution behind the museum's digital outreach, interactive software and industry-leading fan experience.

• CEO Optimism Hits 10-Year High: Three-Quarters Expect a Stronger Global Economy in 2022

  January 19, 2022

  CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' in parts of the world. Despite the array of shifting headwinds, the CEOs that we surveyed are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a stronger economy in the coming year.

• New Atlanta Police Department Precinct Set for One Buckhead Plaza

  January 18, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens joined Atlanta Police Department (APD) Chief Rodney Bryant, APD leadership, and community partners to unveil a new Zone 2 precinct in One Buckhead Plaza—Cousins Properties’ office tower at the intersection of Peachtree Road and West Paces Ferry.

• TAG President: Four Megatrends Shaping the Market for Tech Jobs in 2022

  January 18, 2022

  The technology ecosystem is moving into 2022 with momentum and a job market hungry for skilled talent. According to Microsoft, the U.S. is estimated to have 13 million new tech jobs by 2025. While this is good news for people with tech skills, it’s a risk for the innovation economy.

• Georgia State Research Expenditures Reach $202.4 Million, Setting a University Record

  January 14, 2022

  Total research expenditures at Georgia State University rose to $202.4 million in fiscal year (FY)2020, a new institutional record, according to an annual survey conducted by the National Science Foundation.

• CBRE Promotes ATL-based Chris Riley to Lead Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets in the U.S.

  January 14, 2022

  CBRE has promoted Chris Riley to President of Capital Markets for Industrial & Logistics in the United States.

• Four Atlanta-area Organizations Named 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Recipients

  January 12, 2022

  Teach One to Lead One, Bloom Our Youth, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and The Stewart Foundation have been named recipients of the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program. These organizations are making a profound impact throughout Atlanta and these grants will further their efforts in their communities.

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month

  January 12, 2022

  Attorney General Chris Carr is encouraging all Georgians to join in recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the Office of the Attorney General will share information and resources to help support victims and to ultimately raise awareness of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Georgia.

• The Home Depot Foundation Grants $1M to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  January 11, 2022

  On Monday, January 10, The Home Depot Foundation announced a $1 million grant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The investment is part of the Foundation’s mission to drive sustainable change in the communities where we live and work.

• Mayor Dickens Announces Key Appointments to His Administration

  January 11, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens’ executive team is taking shape. On Monday, the Mayor announced that Lisa Y. Gordon, President and CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, will join the Administration as Chief Operating Officer.

• FEMA Grant to Create Economic Recovery Training Program for U.S. Businesses

  January 11, 2022

  As the nation’s communities have grown in complexity through innovation and technological advances, the potential for massive economic damage in the wake of disasters has increased.

• Gene Wade Named CEO of the Propel Center, a New HBCU Technology and Learning Hub

  January 10, 2022

  The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, has announced the naming of respected social entrepreneur and education advocate Gene Wade as chief executive officer.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Announces Transition Committee Co-Chairs

  January 07, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the leaders of his transition committee who will provide advice and counsel to the Administration as it fills key positions and formalizes the Mayor’s first-term agenda.

• Hourly Earnings Growth Ends the Year at a New High; Job Growth Also Continues at U.S. Small Businesses

  January 05, 2022

  Workers saw record hourly earnings growth and employment levels continued to rise as 2021 drew to a close.

• Charlene Lake Shares AT&T’s Commitment to Closing the Digital Divide

  January 04, 2022

  At AT&T, we believe it’s our responsibility to create connections people need now and in the future and stand ready to work with leaders across the state to leverage our resources, financial capital, skilled workforce and expertise to maximize outcomes for Georgians.

• Keter Environmental Services Acquires M-PASS Environmental

  January 04, 2022

  Keter Environmental Services, a full-service recycling and waste management company focused on providing first-class sustainable recycling and waste programs, announced the acquisition of M-PASS Environmental, an Atlanta-based independent waste management and recycling solutions company.

• Georgia Power & Microsoft Partner to Provide More Than $200,000 in Funding to Support Clark Atlanta University’s Solar Powered Generator Student Venture

  January 04, 2022

  Georgia Power and Microsoft announced more than a $200,000 investment in support of Clark Atlanta University’s Makerspace and Advanced Manufacturing Lab. The lab is developed to give entrepreneurial undergraduate students the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skill set, and market competitiveness in the renewable energy space.

• Porsche Breaks Ground for 2nd Track at Experience Center in Atlanta

  January 03, 2022

  The Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, which offers thrilling drives for visitors with a full brand immersion including a museum, shop and dining, has embarked on a major expansion of the facility.

• Gov. Kemp Proposes Program to Support Georgia Farmers and Food Banks

  January 03, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp joined a number of statewide stakeholders to announce a proposal which will benefit Georgia farmers and food banks.

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