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• Southeast Investor Conference Debuts with Strong Turnout and Promising Investments

  Features, August 07, 2025

  The first-ever Southeast Investor Conference brought together more than 85 investors from across the region. The landmark event at Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) was held July 29-30 and spotlighted a diverse lineup of early-stage and growth-stage companies, fostering new connections and real-time investment opportunities.

• Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Semifinalist Announced

  Features, August 06, 2025

  Four products, Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules, da Vinci Surgical System, Midnight EVTOL, and Gulfstream Jets advanced to the semifinals of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2025 Awards Recipients

  Features, July 31, 2025

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize and honor Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership, commitment, and stewardship, all of which benefit Georgia and its communities.

• Delta Air Lines and TOUR Championship Team Up to Deliver a First-Class Fan Experience at the 2025 Tournament

  Features, July 22, 2025

  The TOUR Championship today announced the addition of the new Delta SkyMiles Deck, a fan venue on the No. 18 tee box, exclusive to Delta SkyMiles Members.

• Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta

  Features, July 18, 2025

  Rivian, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens today announced the American electric vehicle company will establish a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, as part of its landmark investment in the state.

• MARTA General Manager & CEO Collie Greenwood Announces Retirement

  Features, July 18, 2025

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors and General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood today jointly announced Mr. Greenwood’s early retirement. Chief Customer Experience Officer Rhonda Allen was named acting GM/CEO.

• Apprentice Georgia Awarded Largest Federal Apprenticeship Grant in State History

  Features, July 10, 2025

  The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced the award of $6.1 million in apprenticeship funding to the Technical College System of Georgia’s Apprentice Georgia program.

• State of the Tech Workforce: Provides Key Metrics for Atlanta, Georgia & the U.S.

  Features, July 02, 2025

  Technology employment across the United States continues to expand in depth and breadth, according to the “State of the Tech Workforce 2025” report published by CompTIA, Inc., the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology training and certifications.

• Colony Bank Celebrates 50 Years - Anniversary Luncheon Honors the Community Where It All Began in 1975

  Features, June 24, 2025

  Colony Bank is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of the yearlong celebration, Colony recently hosted a luncheon in Fitzgerald to honor the community where it was first chartered in 1975.

• Atlanta Marks One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26 with Joint Host City Efforts & Citywide Celebrations

  Features, June 12, 2025

  The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee marked One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26 with a celebration that highlighted the area’s preparation for the world’s largest sporting event while also announcing multiple initiatives designed to boost fan engagement, honor the region’s rich culture, and build momentum ahead of the city’s first match on June 15, 2026.

• Arrow Exterminators Celebrates the Retirement of Two Industry Leaders: Rick Bell and Ken Stieren

  Features, June 04, 2025

  Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators proudly announces the retirement of two exceptional leaders, Rick Bell and Ken Stieren, both of whom have dedicated their lives to advancing the pest control industry and building the foundation of excellence that defines our company today. Their official retirement date was May 31, 2025.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Tommy Holder 36th Recipient of Annual Four Pillar Tribute & Award

  Features, May 27, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Thomas M. “Tommy” Holder, Chairman and Former CEO of Holder Construction, with its 36th annual Four Pillar Tribute and Award.

• TIC Promotes Sal Ariganello to Vice President, Asset Management & Structured Credit

  News, May 27, 2025

• Parkland Communities Featured on WSB-TV with Clark Howard

  News, May 27, 2025

• Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Headquarters

  Features, May 08, 2025

  The Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance is proud to announce the grand opening of its first-ever headquarters in College Park, Clayton County. This historic event marks a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to regional transformation, economic competitiveness, and the collaborative impact of having direct access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

• KUMHO Tire U.S.A. Relocates North American Headquarters to Perimeter Summit

  Features, May 07, 2025

  JLL today announces that KUMHO Tire U.S.A., one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, has relocated and expanded its North American headquarters to a 14,000-square-foot space at Perimeter Summit, the 1.7 million-square-foot, Class-A mixed-use development in Brookhaven.

• Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  Features, May 06, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025.

• Google Announces $1M to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to Provide Metro Atlanta Nonprofits with AI Skills

  Features, April 29, 2025

  Google.org — the company’s philanthropy — announced $1 million in funding to Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to provide AI training to local nonprofits through the company’s AI Opportunity Fund.

• Florida Engineering Group Joins Thomas & Hutton to Expand Presence in Florida

  Features, April 11, 2025

  Florida Engineering Group, Inc., a well-established civil engineering firm in Orlando, joins Thomas & Hutton, a Southeast-based consulting firm. Orlando is T&H’s first Florida location market and enhances its opportunities to serve clients across the commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and residential sectors.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  Features, April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell Delivers 2025 State of Henry County Address

  Features, April 04, 2025

  On Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, the Council for Quality Growth hosted a record-breaking crowd for the 2025 State of Henry County Address at Grace Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Presented by Geosam Capital Group, Piedmont Henry Hospital, and Truist, the breakfast and program featured the annual address from the Chairwoman of Henry County’s Board of Commissioners, Carlotta Harrell.

• City of Atlanta Launches Program to Support and Recognize Legacy Businesses

  Features, April 01, 2025

  The City of Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta – the City’s economic development agency – announced the upcoming launch of the city’s first legacy business program aimed at supporting businesses that have been in operation for 30 years or longer.

• Tommy Nobis Center Hosts 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon to Empower Individuals with Disabilities

  Features, March 27, 2025

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will host its 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on Friday, April 25, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Cobb Energy Centre.

• Cresswind Georgia Maintains Ranking as Top Georgia Active Adult Community

  News, March 26, 2025

• Atlanta World Cup Host Committee and FIFA Unveil Atlanta’s Official Host City Poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026

  Features, March 26, 2025

  Today, the leaders of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, in partnership with FIFA, released the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Atlanta Host City Poster. Designed by Atlanta artist, Jose Hadathy, the poster is one of 16 to be unveiled over the next month.

• Norfolk Southern Donates $500,000 for Expansion of National Center for Civil and Human Rights

  Features, March 20, 2025

  The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced a new partnership with Norfolk Southern Corporation, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing education, human dignity, and civil rights. Norfolk Southern has pledged $500,000 to support the Center’s two-wing expansion, helping to broaden its national impact as a leading cultural institution for civil and human rights education and engagement.

• Peach Bowl Events Surpass $1.5 Billion in Cumulative Economic Impact

  Features, March 20, 2025

  Peach Bowl, Inc. events have surpassed the $1.5 billion mark in cumulative economic impact, following the $44.4 million impact delivered by its College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game between No. 5 Texas and No. 4 Arizona State on Jan. 1st.

• Blue River Development Sponsors IMN Build-to-Rent Forum in Nashville

  News, March 10, 2025

• Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates 1,600+ New Jobs in Gwinnett with Company Reception

  Features, March 05, 2025

  Partnership Gwinnett, the region’s leading local economic development initiative, recently celebrated more than 1,600 new jobs representing $275M in capital with a company reception, sponsored by Hogan Construction Group, to honor those businesses that chose Gwinnett in which to locate or expand in 2024.

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  Features, March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• Atlanta Emerges as National Leader in Data Center Net Absorption

  Features, March 04, 2025

  Atlanta’s data center market emerged as the national leader in net absorption (the amount of space leased compared to the amount vacated over a given period), achieving 705.8 megawatts (MW) of positive net absorption in 2024, according to CBRE’s latest North American Data Center Trend Report.

• The Atlanta Opera's Bel Canto Gala Raises Over $1.5M in Support of Comprehensive Campaign

  Features, March 04, 2025

  The Atlanta Opera is pleased to announce that its sold-out 2025 Bel Canto Gala raised more than $1.5 million in support of the company’s comprehensive campaign. Held on February 15, 2025, at Flourish Atlanta, the event honored Victoria and Howard Palefsky for their exceptional contributions to the arts and was co-chaired by Talia Murphy and Roxanne Varzi.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces 2025 Metro Export Challenge Cohort

  Features, February 28, 2025

  Yesterday, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the companies selected for the 2025 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge cohort. Entering its ninth year, the MEC provides small and medium-sized companies expanding into a new international market with financial and mentorship support for their global business development efforts.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024

  Features, February 28, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

• Mayor Dickens Appoints New Airport General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

  Features, February 26, 2025

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced Ricky Smith as the new General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning April 2nd.

• Events Happening in Macon: February 21st - February 27th

  News, February 21, 2025

• Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts Delivers 2025 State of the County to Business Community

  Features, February 20, 2025

  On Tuesday, the Council for Quality Growth and Fulton County Government hosted the 2025 State of Fulton County Address, in partnership with Legendary Events, at the sold-out Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  Features, February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Announces New Board Leadership and Members During Era of Rapid Beltline Growth

  Features, February 07, 2025

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership today announced Beth Chandler, Chief Legal Officer at Rollins, Inc., as its new board chair. Chandler succeeds Kathy Farrell, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Truist, who completed a transformative two-year tenure (2023-2024) and continues to serve on the board.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  Features, February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• PBS Aerospace Establishes North American HQ in Metro Atlanta

  Features, February 04, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that PBS Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines, will invest up to $20 million to establish its North American headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Roswell.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 04, 2025

  GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Christian City to Honor Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power, & Goodwill of North Georgia at the Community Champion Awards

  Features, February 03, 2025

  Christian City is proud to announce that Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power and Goodwill of North Georgia will be honored at its upcoming Community Champion Awards, which will take place this May.

• Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia

  Features, February 03, 2025

  Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.

• AT&T Names Riley Blount as President of AT&T Georgia

  Features, January 31, 2025

  Riley Blount has been named state president of AT&T Georgia. She succeeds Venessa Harrison, who recently announced her retirement after a four-decade career with AT&T.

• Introducing the Greater Perimeter Chamber: A Unified Force Driving Business Growth and Innovation

  Features, January 31, 2025

  The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber and the Perimeter Chamber, formerly the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, are proud to announce the successful completion of their merger, officially forming the Greater Perimeter Chamber.

• Influential Leaders of Atlanta Join Board of Directors for Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation

  Features, January 29, 2025

  The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation announces key influential leaders to join the 2025 Board of Directors. The list includes wide representation from an array of top industry executives and leaders, including notable names such as former Atlanta Mayor, Shirley Franklin, Atlanta Beltline CEO, Clyde Higgs, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director and CEO, Anna Roach, and City of Atlanta Public Safety Chair, Council Member Andrea Boone.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces its 2025 Board of Directors Chaired by Clyde Higgs

  Features, January 28, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth formally announces its 2025 Board of Directors and Officers. The 2025 Board was ratified at the Council’s 39th Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception, held December 17, 2024 at Cherokee Town Club.

• Georgia Well Positioned for Future Growth & Remaining Number One State to Do Business

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber Foundation published the 2025 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, the most comprehensive collection of statewide economic data and the Foundation’s annual capstone project.

• Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Announces Class of 2025

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Board of Directors announced today the selection of its Class of 2025. These 30 outstanding leaders represent a cross-section of Georgia’s most impactful voices in academia, industry, advocacy, government and civic organizations.

• Governor Kemp to Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Germany and Poland

  Features, January 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced he will lead an international mission to Europe to strengthen existing economic and cultural ties in Germany and Poland while also developing new relationships that will bring further opportunities to hardworking Georgians.

• Fostering Success Act Success Spotlight: Eric Tanenblatt

  Features, January 16, 2025

  Eric Tanenblatt, Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation at Dentons, is urging Georgia’s business and community leaders to take action and support foster youth through the Fostering Success Act.

• "There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back on 2024

  Features, January 08, 2025

  Today we're going to talk with President Bostic—or Raphael, as he always insists everyone call him—about this year in the economy and monetary policy, and a little more generally about what it's like to be a monetary policymaker in the world's largest economy.

• Georgia Public Broadcasting Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan and Rebrand Coinciding with 65th Anniversary in 2025

  Features, January 07, 2025

  On Monday, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) debuted a new visual identity, sonic logo, and other branding updates across its 20 radio and nine television channels throughout the state.

• Blue River Development Looks Ahead to Momentum-Fueled 2025

  News, January 06, 2025

• Georgia Creates Nearly 46k Job Opportunities Over Past Year, Unemployment at 3.7%

  Features, December 20, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• AT&T Field Operations Provide 25 iPads to Utopian Academy of the Arts Students

  News, December 19, 2024

• Honoring Kenny Blank: A Visionary Leader Elevating Atlanta’s Cultural Landscape

  Features, December 13, 2024

  Since its founding in 2000, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has become a cornerstone of Atlanta’s vibrant cultural scene, celebrated for fostering diversity, sparking dialogue, and connecting communities through the power of film.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Strengthens U.S.-South Africa Ties During Groundbreaking Official Visit

  Features, December 12, 2024

  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens concluded a landmark official visit to South Africa, accompanied by a delegation of 35 Atlantan political, business and community leaders.

• SBA Administrator Guzman Hosts Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Small Business Summit at Georgia Tech

  Features, December 12, 2024

  On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Atlanta to host the inaugural SBA AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub.

• 16th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced

  Features, December 11, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 9 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual black-tie event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry.

• Cresswind Models Take Gold, Silver in 2024 Charlotte Parade of Homes

  News, December 06, 2024

• Trust for Public Land, City of Atlanta Open First Public Access Point To Chattahoochee

  Features, December 04, 2024

  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined Trust for Public Land for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of Atlanta’s first public access point to the Chattahoochee River - Standing Peachtree Greenspace.

• Assembly Studios to Host Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 Event

  Features, December 03, 2024

  Georgia Entertainment announced that the next Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on December 11th, at Assembly Studios in Doraville.

• 2024 GAgives on GivingTuesday Showcases Nonprofits as the Unifiers of Communities

  Features, December 03, 2024

  With the season of giving upon us, it’s time to show our appreciation for those who have supported our communities throughout the year with unwavering commitment and a staggering level of accomplishment.

• CareSource Military & Veterans Brings TRICARE Managed Care Option to Atlanta

  Features, December 02, 2024

  CareSource Military & Veterans, an organization dedicated to improving health care access, delivery and outcomes for service members, veterans and their families, announced today that it has been awarded the TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration contracts for the Atlanta and Tampa regions.

• 2.3M Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  Features, November 22, 2024

  AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. Over 2.3 million Georgians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 40,000 more travelers than last year.

• Economic Development Expert Tapped to Lead Georgia Transportation Alliance

  Features, November 21, 2024

  The Georgia Transportation Alliance, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, selected Georgia economic development veteran Joseph Santoro to serve as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance.

• Fortinet Expands Global Presence with New Company-Owned Innovation Hub in Atlanta

  Features, November 18, 2024

  Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced the opening of a new building in Atlanta, Georgia.

• RE:IMAGINE Marks a Decade of Empowering Gen Z in Creative Fields and Endowing the Next Generation with Purpose and Skills

  Features, November 01, 2024

  In a time when Gen Z faces challenges connecting with career opportunities and community, RE:IMAGINE offers a new path forward. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, RE:IMAGINE will celebrate its decade-long impact with Soul of Storytelling, an inspiring evening of networking, interactive storytelling, and film screenings at Plywood located at 933 Lee St SW #B1, Atlanta, GA 30310.

• Metro Export Challenge Pitch Day Winners Awarded

  Features, November 01, 2024

  Three winners of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge pitch competition were awarded grants at an event hosted by the Metro Atlanta Chamber Wednesday evening. This year-long program assists local companies in their global business development efforts.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  Features, November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces New Board Leadership Through 2026

  Features, October 31, 2024

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced that Ryan Marshall, president and CEO of PulteGroup, will serve as the 2025 MAC Board Chair, and Rich McKay, CEO of AMB Sports and Entertainment and CEO of Atlanta Falcons, will step into the role for 2026.

• Atlanta Shoots for the Stars in Year Two of the MICHELIN Guide

  Features, October 30, 2024

  The 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Atlanta highlights four new one MICHELIN Star restaurants and four new Bib Gourmands. The full selection was announced Oct. 28 at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Raises More than $541,000 to Support Local Entrepreneurs & Training Programs

  Features, October 30, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia – one of the largest retail operations & workforce training agencies in Georgia with a mission to put people to work – held its annual Battle of the BIZ! competition at this year’s Gala celebration, benefiting the agency’s GoodBIZ! program and essential training programs.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  Features, October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Georgia Historical Society Welcomes Carol Tomé to Board of Curators

  Features, October 24, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to welcome Carol Tomé, Chief Executive Officer of UPS, to the GHS Board of Curators. Ms. Tomé was elected to an initial three-year term at the 185th Annual Meeting of the Board of Curators held at GHS headquarters in Savannah on June 13, 2024.

• TSW Internships Help Prepare Future Landscape Architects, Planners and Architects for Professional Success

  News, October 24, 2024

• terra alma Presents 10 Home Residential Development at 320 W Wieuca Road

  News, October 23, 2024

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

  Features, October 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting Present the 13th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference

  Features, October 18, 2024

  Nonprofit leaders from across the southeast recently attended the 13th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference presented by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting.

• New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

  Features, October 18, 2024

  Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

• Kirk Halpern to Receive Goodwill of North Georgia's Inaugural Community Leadership Award

  Features, October 17, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia is proud to announce that Kirk Halpern, a longtime advocate and leader within the organization and metro Atlanta community, will be honored with the inaugural Community Leadership Award at the upcoming Goodwill of North Georgia 2024 Battle of the BIZ! Gala.

• WGU Partners With Women of Project Management To Expand Educational Opportunities

  Features, October 16, 2024

  The School of Business at Western Governors University and Women of Project Management, have announced a new strategic partnership that will help advance educational opportunities for those pursuing learning pathways to higher education, including degrees, certificates, and other credentials.

• H.J. Russell Family Receives Council for Quality Growth’s 35th Annual Four Pillar Award

  Features, October 15, 2024

  On October 10, 2024, the Council for Quality Growth held its 35th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of Herman J. Russell Sr. and his living legacy through Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. for the family’s commitment to quality and their lasting contributions to metro Atlanta, Georgia, and far beyond.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  Features, October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  Features, October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Exotec Expands North American Headquarters in Atlanta to Accommodate Growth

  Features, October 09, 2024

  Today Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, is excited to announce the expansion of its North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Announces Two New Client Advisors, Jon Lambert and Mike Roman

  News, October 08, 2024

• Delta at ATL: Bigger and Bolder at the World’s Largest Airline Hub in Summer 2025

  Features, October 07, 2024

  For Delta, Atlanta is more than a hub—it’s home. That’s why in summer 2025, Delta will introduce its largest-ever schedule from Atlanta, offering customers even more destinations, increased frequencies and enhanced premium experiences that highlight the airline’s commitment to supporting the city’s growth.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corp. Announce Acquisition of Historic Mall West End

  Features, October 02, 2024

  The City of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the iconic Mall West End thanks to a partnership between Atlanta Urban Development and Atlanta Beltline, Inc.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open

  Features, October 01, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Recipients of 15th Annual CID Awards

  Features, October 01, 2024

  The Council for Quality Growth proudly announce the recipients of its 15th Annual Community Improvement District Recognition Event, presented by Georgia Power and Pond & Company.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Welcomes New Chief Economic Development Officer

  Features, September 30, 2024

  As an organization focused on advancing economic growth and regional prosperity, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced today that Kristi Brigman will step into the role of Chief Economic Development Officer.

• Blue River Development Announces Sale of Belleview Property in Central Florida

  News, September 26, 2024

• River Walk Place Now Selling in Lawrenceville

  News, September 26, 2024

• InnovATL2024 Launches Across Metro Atlanta

  Features, September 25, 2024

  October 1st marks the beginning of InnovATL2024, a 19-day series of special events promoting entrepreneurs, creators, tech pioneers and influencers pushing metro Atlanta forward. Metro Atlanta is a center of creativity and influence that attracts global attention year after year, and the region is a natural home to this annual showcase convening innovators of all kinds.

• New CEO Takes Helm at Shepherd Center

  Features, September 24, 2024

  Jamie Shepherd, MBA, MHA, FACHE, is Shepherd Center’s new CEO. Shepherd assumes the role on September 23, 2024, succeeding longtime CEO Sarah Morrison, PT, MBA, MHA, who retired after a 40-year career at Shepherd Center. Shepherd has served as president and chief operating officer since 2022.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  Features, September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

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