May 2019 Features

  • Small Businesses Gain Big Wins from Community Involvement

    May 31, 2019

    Strapped and under-resourced small businesses might have the very most to gain from community involvement. Authentic outreach can be a powerful way to expand the company’s relationship network, raise business awareness and build loyalty among customers and employees. goBeyondProfit’s Corporate Generosity Research Report cites that 71 percent of Georgia’s employed adults prefer to buy products from companies who are generous to the community.

  • Invesco to Expand Atlanta Global HQ with 500 Jobs and $70M Investment

    May 31, 2019

    Governor Brian Kemp announced that Invesco, one of the world’s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and investing $70 million as part of a major expansion of its business.

  • 2021 MLB All-Star Game Awarded to Atlanta & SunTrust Park

    May 31, 2019

    Major League Baseball announced Atlanta as host to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. The annual matchup between the American League and National League’s top athletes will be played at SunTrust Park. This marks the third time Atlanta welcomes the Midsummer Classic, the first since 2000.

  • Georgia Public Policy Foundation Releases Study on Healthcare Waivers for Georgia

    May 30, 2019

    The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has long advocated for market-oriented solutions to Georgia’s healthcare challenges. As one way of accomplishing this goal, the Foundation supports the use of a Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Georgia General Assembly has authorized Gov. Brian Kemp to use this tool to pursue more flexibility in how Georgia administers certain aspects of the ACA.

  • Atlanta Gas Light to Test Adsorbed Natural Gas Technology for Light-Duty Trucks

    May 30, 2019

    Southern Company Gas subsidiary Atlanta Gas Light announced it will test adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel vehicles with the new integrated fuel storage technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. (ANGP).

  • Reynolds Lake Oconee to Host Second Annual Reynolds Cup, October 1st-3rd

    May 30, 2019

    The second annual Reynolds Cup presented by National Car Rental, a golf tournament for leaders in business who thrive on the competition and camaraderie that are the spirit of the game, is set for Oct. 1-3 at Reynolds Lake Oconee, the award-winning golf community and destination resort between Atlanta and Augusta.

  • Former Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Picked to Lead Mercedes-Benz Stadium Operations

    May 29, 2019

    AMB Sports and Entertainmen has named Dietmar Exler as senior vice president and chief operating officer to oversee Mercedes-Benz Stadium operations, including: fan experience, the award-winning food and beverage program, private events, the MBS tours business, as well as security and retail across the AMBSE portfolio.

  • Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signs Historic Legislation to Close and Reimagine Atlanta City Detention Center

    May 29, 2019

    Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed legislation authorizing the closure of the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC). With a declining number of inmates housed and increased operating costs, Mayor Bottoms called for the closing of ACDC last year.

  • Proposed Legislation Designed to Help Americans Prepare for Retirement

    May 29, 2019

    U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut Tuesday and re-introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will help Americans ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings.

  • More than 450 Regional Elected Officials and Business Leaders Joined the Council for Quality Growth’s 15th Annual Meet & Greet

    May 28, 2019

    The Council for Quality Growth hosted its 15th Annual Meet & Greet event for more than 450 elected officials, business leaders and policymakers, making it one of the largest annual gatherings of elected officials in the metro Atlanta region.

  • Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta Appoints David Kent President and CEO

    May 28, 2019

    Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta has named David Kent president and CEO. Kent succeeds Anne Meisner, who will focus on the national front as chief operating officer, CTCA Hospitals and Clinics.

  • Global Payments and TSYS Combine to Form Leading Pure Play Payments Technology Company

    May 28, 2019

    Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and TSYS, a leading global payments provider offering innovative solutions across the issuing, merchant and consumer segments, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

  • Atlanta United Named ‘Sports Team of the Year’ at 2019 Sports Business Awards

    May 24, 2019

    Atlanta United has been named “Sports Team of the Year” at the 2019 Sports Business Awards, presented by SportsBusiness Journal, during a ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

  • Atlanta Lowers Jobless Rate in April

    May 24, 2019

    Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Atlanta’s unemployment rate tumbled even lower in April.

  • Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Generates $1.8B for Local and State Economy

    May 24, 2019

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital generated more than $1.8 billion in revenue for the local and state economy in 2017, according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

  • Senators Isakson, Perdue Secure Long-Awaited Disaster Aid Funding for Georgia

    May 24, 2019

    U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., praised Senate approval of critical disaster relief funding for Georgia and other states impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters. Isakson and Perdue have fought for months to secure disaster funding for Georgia, which was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

  • Atlanta Jumps Two Spots in The Trust for Public Land's ParkScore Index

    May 23, 2019

    Atlanta ranked 42nd on The Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index for 2019, moving up from last year’s 43rd place finish.

  • Beer Industry Contributes $8.1B Annually to Georgia's Economy

    May 23, 2019

    Just ahead of Memorial Day, which marks one of the top beer selling holidays of the year and the start of the summer beer selling season, a new economic impact study shows America's beer industry contributes $8.1 billion annually to Georgia's economy and supports 54,084 jobs in the state.

  • Recruiting In Motion Opens 9th Office In Atlanta

    May 22, 2019

    Recruiting in Motion (RIM), a professional services recruitment agency, is pleased to announce the opening of their ninth office on Glenlake Parkway. The office will form strategic partnerships with local employers in Atlanta and surrounding areas to assist them with filling their permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements.

  • Atlanta VC Firm Noro-Moseley Closes $180M Fund

    May 22, 2019

    NMP Management Corporation, an Atlanta-based early growth equity firm, completed fundraising for its latest fund, Noro-Moseley Partners VIII, L.P. NMP VIII closed oversubscribed at its hard cap of $180 million in capital commitments. NMP VIII investors include public and sovereign pension plans, leading health plans and health systems, foundations, endowments and family offices.

  • GTRI Celebrates Grand Opening of Cobb County Research Facility South Campus

    May 21, 2019

    The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) celebrated the grand opening of its Cobb County Research Facility (CCRF) on May 8th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Georgia Tech representatives speaking at the event included President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, Interim Director of GTRI Lora Weiss, and Executive Director of Real Estate Development Tony Zivalich. Industry partners Rod McLean of Lockheed Martin and Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce also addressed the gathering.

  • Ideas United Expanding Operations in Atlanta, Creating 30 Jobs

    May 21, 2019

    The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Ideas United, an award-winning creative studio, will create 30 new jobs in Atlanta after receiving a commitment of $15 million in growth and equity funding from Kayne Partners.

  • Sen. Isakson Talks Middle East, Trade, National Security, Disaster Aid, Veterans

    May 21, 2019

    U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., outlined top pressing national and state priorities in an episode of the “Inside the Box” podcast on Thursday. During the interview, Isakson shared his views on his recent trip to Iraq, the increased tensions with Iran, his leadership on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. trade relationships, national security and his work to secure federal disaster aid for Georgia.

  • AG Chris Carr: Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Generates 1.7 Million Meals for Children in Need

    May 20, 2019

    Attorney General Chris Carr announced that law firms and legal organizations across Georgia raised a record breaking 419,321 dollars and 17,617 pounds of food during the 8th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. This is the equivalent of 1.7 million meals for Georgia’s food banks and a 9.5 percent increase from last year.

  • DOT Tentatively Approves New Delta Service between Haneda and Five U.S. Cities

    May 17, 2019

    Delta would become the leading U.S. airline serving Tokyo’s preferred airport under a preliminary decision announced May 16 by the Department of Transportation, with new slot pairs for flights between Haneda Airport and Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Ore., and Honolulu.