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Baldwin & Associates Joins Draffin Tucker
February 20, 2024
Draffin Tucker is pleased to announce our expansion to South Carolina as we join services with Baldwin & Associates, an accounting firm offering individualized financial and accounting assistance for the greater Charleston area and coastal South Carolina since 2003.
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"Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia
February 20, 2024
2024 marks Georgia 811’s 50th Anniversary. With the mission to promote safety and prevent utility damage, Georgia 811 will celebrate the occasion with various events, initiatives, and tributes to remind stakeholders and the general public of the importance of contacting 811 before digging.
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Metro Atlanta Population to Reach 7.9 Million by 2050, ARC Forecasts Show
February 16, 2024
The population of the 21-county Atlanta region will reach 7.9 million by 2050, an increase of 1.8 million over the 2020 U.S. Census baseline, according to population and employment forecasts released today by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
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Georgia Leading Nation in New Clean Energy Projects, 19 Projects Totalling 39k Jobs, $13B in Private Investments
February 16, 2024
Large-scale clean energy projects announced in Georgia in just the first year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are projected to create or support almost 39,000 jobs and generate tens of billions of dollars in new wages, tax revenue, and economic growth, according to a new economic analysis by BW Research for the national nonpartisan business group E2.
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Peach Bowl, Inc. Thriving Heading into College Football Playoff Expansion
February 15, 2024
Peach Bowl, Inc. continues to be a leader in the college football bowl industry as it moves into the new era of college football with the 12-team College Football Playoff expansion this season.
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SweetWater 420 Fest Announces 2024 Lineup With Headliners Beck
February 15, 2024
SweetWater Brewing Company, the largest craft brewer in the Southeast, announced the lineup for this year’s SweetWater 420 Fest, one of Atlanta’s most anticipated music festivals, which Beck and Slightly Stoopid will headline.
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State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year
February 15, 2024
Governor Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state surpassed $49.7 billion in exports in 2023, eclipsing the record-setting $47 billion in 2022.
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American Express To Open Largest Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
February 14, 2024
On February 14, American Express will open a new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the busiest airport in the world. At nearly 26,000 square feet, it is the largest lounge in the Centurion Lounge network.
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JE Dunn Construction in Atlanta Celebrates Centennial
February 14, 2024
Dunn Construction, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in its 26 offices nationwide throughout 2024. Local employees will engage in a year-long campaign that recognizes its legacy and demonstrates gratitude for its employees, local and national clients, and partners while looking forward to its commitments for the next 100 years.
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FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network
February 14, 2024
The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.
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Michael Hertz Promoted to President of United Distributors, Inc.
February 13, 2024
United Distributors, Inc., the largest beverage alcohol distributor in Georgia and Alabama, announced two leadership changes, effective February 1st, with the promotion of Michael Hertz to President and the appointment of Pete Moraitakis as Vice Chairman.
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Make a Connection with MARTA this Valentine's Day
February 13, 2024
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and its public art program, Artbound, announce systemwide Valentine’s Day customer appreciation events to foster connections, celebrate diversity, and enhance the customer experience.
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The Sustainable Future of Parking: Phoenix Parking Solutions Helps Clients Prepare for Transition to Electric Vehicles
February 13, 2024
The electrification of transportation offers energy efficiency, pollution reduction and performance benefits; however, it also presents new challenges for parking operators and developers.
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Nurturing Dreams, Growing Futures: Small Business Assistance that Builds Your Community
February 13, 2024
Every year America's entrepreneurs take their dreams and ideas and start thriving small businesses with the help of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Through cutting-edge training programs and advising strategies, SBDCs aren't just helping create new businesses; they are helping thousands of others grow.
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Estes Services Marks 75 Years of Excellence in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Services
February 12, 2024
Estes Services, a family-owned and leading provider of heat, air, plumbing, and electrical services, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional service to the community.
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Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report
February 12, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.
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CEO Confidence Improved in Q1 2024
February 12, 2024
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Measure is now above 50, a reading that suggests CEOs have become optimistic about what's ahead for the economy.
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Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany
February 09, 2024
This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.
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John R. Lewis Legacy Institute to Host Annual Fundraising Benefit at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta
February 09, 2024
The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute is thrilled to announce its annual fundraising benefit on Saturday, February 24,th, at the prestigious Mercedes Benz Stadium – Delta Sky360 Club. Themed “The Legacy Continues: Grounded in Love” this year’s celebration will be an intimate gathering that will honor the late Congressman John R. Lewis.
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Atlanta Fed Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market
February 09, 2024
At the Atlanta Fed, our tagline is "an economy that works for everyone." Such an economy will feature a labor market in which everyone can maximize their human capital and potential and find work commensurate with that full potential. The appeal of having this kind of economy is that it will be more resilient, more innovative, and more prosperous.
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Intuit Opens New Atlanta Office
February 08, 2024
Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced the official opening of its new Atlanta office, an innovation hub for Intuit and home to Mailchimp.
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Georgia Historical Society’s New Georgia Day Video to Explore the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding
February 08, 2024
The Georgia Historical Society will premiere an all-new Georgia Day video on February 12, 2024—Georgia Day—in recognition of the 291st anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733.
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Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases
February 07, 2024
Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.
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Honeywell, Atlanta Hawks Bolster Sustainability for State Farm Arena
February 07, 2024
Honeywell announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State Farm Arena’s building operations systems to help decrease energy consumption and emissions.
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Globalmed Logistix Announces Opening of New Facility to Create Medical Device & Healthcare Logistics Campus in Atlanta
February 06, 2024
GlobalMed Logistix, a leading provider of Value Added Services and Third-Party Logistics Services for the medical device industry, is announcing the 65,000 square foot expansion of its Atlanta-based campus in Norcross.