Portman Acquires Westin Peachtree Plaza, the Atlanta Hotel Tower Designed by Firm’s Founder
Portman announced that Portman Hospitality Fund I, LP has acquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza, a 1,073-key full-service hotel in downtown Atlanta, from Marriott International. The hotel will remain in Marriott’s portfolio under a long-term management agreement.
Video: From Strawberries to Scavenger Hunts — How the Farm Passport Helps Families Explore Georgia's Farms
Kelly Henry, Georgia Farm Bureau’s Certified Farm Market Coordinator, shares how the Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Passport helps families discover more than 100 farms across Georgia. From you-pick strawberries, peaches, apples, and lavender to local beef, dairy, vegetables, wineries, and family-friendly farm activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This year’s companion app adds interactive scavenger hunts, live leaderboards, fun missions, and chances to win prizes every three months.
May Matters Coalition Drives Record Civic Engagement in Georgia Primary; June Matters Runoff Outreach Already Underway
Georgia's primary election made history this week. The Georgia Secretary of State has already reported more than two million ballots cast, breaking every historical voter turnout record for a Georgia primary election. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue partnering with May Matters as the initiative expands into June Matters.
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Atlanta's World Cup Fan Festivals and Hospitality Industry Prep for Incoming Visitors
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Waymo Suspends Freeway Rides, Pauses Atlanta Operations Amid Safety Fixes
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City of Atlanta Climbs to 18th Nationally in 2026 ParkScore Index
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Hector Casablanca, PE Joins Thomas & Hutton as Environmental Project Manager
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Altera Film Festival Announces Location for Its Two-Day Immersive AI Experience
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Scotland Wright Associates Promotes Nathan Williams to Principal
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PNK Group Begins Construction on 1 Million SF Industrial Facility in Griffin
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Wheels Up Achieves Record Operational Milestone of Zero Cancellation Days
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Georgia State Launches Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Business Transformation
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Democrats Outdraw GOP in Georgia Primary as Turnout Flips From 2022
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Georgia Power Shares Tips, Tools and Free Resources to Reduce Energy Use This Summer
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Georgia Southern, Kennesaw State Join the Georgia Research Alliance
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New Formal Partnership Announced to Support Georgia's Veterans
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After College Athlete’s Death, Kemp Signed Law to Help 911 Callers Find AEDs
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Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper Announces Winning Entries in 2026 Ag Week Photo Contest
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Inched Up in April
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The Georgia Chamber Announces Second Year of Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition
On Monday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce with Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial ...
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Georgia Labor Force & Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%
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Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Generates an Estimated $137.4M for Local Economy
Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta, a partnership between Broadway Across America and the Fox ...
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Bottoms Dominates Democratic Governor Primary as Jones & Jackson Head for GOP Runoff
Georgians who pulled a Democratic ballot Tuesday had a clear preference for governor, but ...
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ARC Awards Planning Support for Metro Housing and Community Revitalization Projects
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced today it will provide critical planning and technical support ...
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Republicans Send Two to Runoff in Georgia U.S. Senate Race
Republican voters winnowed their field of candidates for U.S. Senate Tuesday, sending U.S. Rep. ...
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Mayor Andre Dickens Introduces “Opportunity for All: The Neighborhood Reinvestment Act”
Mayor Andre Dickens announced the introduction of the “Opportunity for All: The Neighborhood Reinvestment ...
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Develop Fulton Board Approves Up to $70M Financing for Georgia Tech Stadium Project
The Develop Fulton Board of Directors has unanimously approved a bond inducement resolution supporting ...
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Georgia Humanities Celebrates New Leadership, Student Achievement, and Community Programs
Georgia Humanities is pleased to share a season of exciting milestones—from new organizational leadership ...
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