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Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson to Deliver 2024 State of Gwinnett County Address on March 7th
March 04, 2024
The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with the Gwinnett Chamber, will host the 2024 State of Gwinnett County Address on March 7th at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville. The breakfast program, presented by Axis Companies and HNTB, will feature an annual address from the Chairwoman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.
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TAG Announces the 2024 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia
March 04, 2024
The Technology Association of Georgia today announced the 2024 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia. This annual program recognizes Georgia-based companies of all sizes for their contributions to innovation and economic growth within the state’s technology sector.
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Vogtle Unit 4 Connects to Electric Grid for the First Time
March 04, 2024
Georgia Power announced that Unit 4 at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia, has achieved another major milestone in startup testing by generating electricity and successfully synchronizing and connecting to the electric grid for the first time.
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Cristo Rey Atlanta Gala Raises $1,000,000 for Scholarships
March 01, 2024
The fabulous Fox Theatre set the stage for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School’s Rey of Hope Gala on Saturday, February 24th. The sold-out gala brought together supporters and corporate partners of the school to celebrate Cristo Rey’s 10th year of educating students in Atlanta.
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Governor Kemp Proclaims March 1st as Georgia STEM Day
March 01, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed March 1st, as Georgia STEM Day, a statewide opportunity for schools, educators, students, and companies to raise awareness by engaging in hands-on activities involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Georgia Ports Highlights Site Selection Opportunities
March 01, 2024
For automakers and their suppliers, other manufacturers and logistics operations, Georgia’s ports are a key factor in the decision to bring jobs to the Peach State.
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Georgia Benefiting from Tailwinds of Domestic Migration, EV, & Manufacturing Investment, Offset by National Headwinds of Corporate Job Compression & Weak Global Growth
February 29, 2024
Georgia’s economy is benefiting from the tailwinds of people moving to the state from the rest of the nation, electric vehicle and supplier-related construction, and general manufacturing investments, while also being buffeted by the headwinds of national job market compression and global growth woes.
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Cox Buys Majority Stake in OpenGov
February 28, 2024
OpenGov, the leader in modern cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies, has secured a majority investment, valuing OpenGov at $1.8 billion, from long-time partner Cox Enterprises.
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TOUR Championship Debuts New Shared Hospitality Option, The Georgian, for 2024 Event
February 28, 2024
The TOUR Championship announced the addition of The Georgian, a new upscale shared hospitality option to round out its comprehensive hospitality program for the 2024 event.
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Azalea Health Unveils Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Enhance Healthcare Workflows
February 28, 2024
Azalea Health announced its revolutionary approach to artificial intelligence designed to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and personalization of healthcare workflows while maintaining the highest standards for patient privacy and data protection.
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UGA SBDC Partners with Southeastern Universities to Bring Business Education Programs to Rural Communities with Support From SBA Grant
February 28, 2024
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to bring the popular Digital Marketing Bootcamp program to more rural towns across Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.
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Researchers Find Three Companies Own More than 19,000 Rental Houses in Metro Atlanta
February 27, 2024
Three corporate landlords control nearly 11 percent of the single-family homes available for rent in metro Atlanta’s core counties, according to a new analysis led by Taylor Shelton, a geographer at Georgia State University.
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UGA Miracle Raises $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
February 27, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, announced they had raised $1,075,281.24 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More than 2,000 students representing more than 30 student organizations gathered in Tate Student Center Grand Hall overnight Feb. 24-25 for UGA Miracle’s annual Dance Marathon.
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Greenlight and Tropical Smoothie Cafe Join Forces to Reward Kids & Teens for Learning About the World of Money
February 27, 2024
Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc., the fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially-smart kids, today announced a new rewards program with Tropical Smoothie Cafe to bring financial literacy game Greenlight Level Up to more families for free.
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State Leaders Celebrate Hyundai Motor Group’s Historic Impact on Georgia
February 27, 2024
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and President and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America José Muñoz to celebrate Hyundai Motor Group’s historic and positive impact on the State of Georgia while providing an update on the progress of its Metaplant America.
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Atlanta Science Festival Features More Than 150 Events March 9th-23rd
February 26, 2024
The Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, returns March 9-23. Curious kids and adults can explore more than 150 interactive and educational events, providing an opportunity to learn from experts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Swinerton to Construct $30M Boutique Hotel
February 26, 2024
Swinerton , an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, announces the construction of one of Downtown Roswell’s first boutique hotels.
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Unveiling Georgia’s $1.3B Arts Impact
February 26, 2024
Nonprofit arts and culture have a powerful ability to attract and hold dollars within local communities. Now, for the first time, Georgia has a custom economic analysis of its nonprofit arts and culture sector – and the data from Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 from Americans for the Arts is impressive.
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MARTA Airport Station to Temporarily Close for Renovations Beginning April 8th, Shuttle Service to be Provided
February 23, 2024
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will close its Airport Station for six weeks from Monday, April 8 through Sunday, May 19 to renovate the concourse and platform levels. MARTA service will continue to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via a bus shuttle.
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CareSource Announces $1M Commitment to Fostering Success Act, Inc. to Support Young Georgians Aging Out of Foster Care
February 23, 2024
CareSource, a mission-driven managed care plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, announced at a press conference Thursday at the Georgia Capitol, a $1 million investment to Fostering Success Act, Inc. FSA is a nonprofit that provides resources and support to young people aging out of Georgia’s foster care system.
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Global Technology Company Celebrates Expansion in Gwinnett
February 23, 2024
nesevo, a global leader in networking solutions, IT services, and logistics, hosted the grand opening of its new 13,000-square-foot facility in Norcross, marking a significant milestone in its expansion plans in Gwinnett County.
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2024 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced
February 23, 2024
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced six new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2024 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.
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Gas South Announces Executive Leadership Team Changes
February 22, 2024
Gas South, the leading retail natural gas provider of the Southeast, has announced several leadership changes that position the company for continued growth. Manon Brochu, Chief Operating Officer (COO), will retire from Gas South after 18 distinguished years of service to the company.
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Spelman College Led Team Awarded a $14 Million NSF Grant Focused on Transforming the Research Enterprise
February 22, 2024
Spelman College, in collaboration with Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University, was awarded a $14 million competitive grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation as part of its Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity initiative.
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ARC Board Approves Major Update to Metropolitan Transportation Plan
February 21, 2024
The Atlanta Regional Commission Board today approved a major update to the Atlanta Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which allocates $168 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve transportation and safety across the 20-county region.