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• Smith + Howard Acquires VIP Search and VIP Solutions Businesses

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Smith + Howard, a leading tax, accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of VIP Search Group, LLC and VIP Solutions Group, LLC effective April 30, 2024. The acquisition marks the third in the last 12 months as Smith + Howard continues to aggressively expand its services and brand nationally.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Names Rosalyn Merrick President and CEO

  Features, May 16, 2024

  Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Merrick as President and CEO effective immediately. Merrick, who joined the organization as chief development officer in November 2020, received unanimous approval from the Board of Directors.

• Tommy Nobis Center Raises over $200,000 at its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon

  Features, May 16, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 26th annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom.

• Gov. Kemp Tours Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Highlighting Johnson Controls Investments in Local Skilled Trades Programs

  Features, May 14, 2024

  Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today toured Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Clarkston campus with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp to demonstrate the investments made in the school’s technical training programs and to dedicate state-of-the-art learning spaces.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Recognized as National Franchise Agency of the Year

  Features, May 03, 2024

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard was recently recognized by The Hanover Insurance Group as their National Franchise Agency of the Year.

• Westside Paper Spur Trail, Known as "The Spur," Breaks Ground in Atlanta's Howell Station Neighborhood

  Features, May 03, 2024

  The Upper Westside Community Improvement District (Upper Westside CID) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Westside Paper Spur Trail, known as "The Spur," marking a significant milestone in the development of Atlanta's westside multimodal infrastructure.

• Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion Budget

  Features, May 02, 2024

  The City of Atlanta is proud to announce its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, set at a remarkable $2.75 billion. The budget allocates $853.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 billion for Enterprise Funds and $352.5 million for Other Funds, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fiscal planning.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  Features, April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• StoryWalk Arrives at Hairston Park

  News, April 24, 2024

• SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit

  News, April 24, 2024

• Heritage Distribution acquires Young Supply Company

  News, April 23, 2024

• HGTV Smart Home Giveaway 2024 in Atlanta, Now Open for Entries

  News, April 23, 2024

• Fischer Homes to Showcase Eight Model Homes During 2024 Parade of Homes

  News, April 22, 2024

• Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members

  Features, April 17, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey

  Features, April 16, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.

• Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, April 16, 2024

  In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.

• The H.J. Russell Family Named 35th Recipient of Council for Quality Growth’s Annual Four Pillar Award

  Features, April 10, 2024

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor the H.J. Russell family on the 35th anniversary of the Four Pillar Tribute. Over its history, the prestigious Four Pillar Tribute has recognized outstanding individuals that have demonstrated great leadership while contributing to the high quality of life we have in metro Atlanta and Georgia.

• Cumberland Community Improvement District Unveils Booming Economic Numbers

  Features, April 08, 2024

  At the 2024 Cumberland Community Meeting, in partnership with One Cumberland, local leaders and stakeholders gathered to discuss the district’s substantial economic contributions and unveiled new initiatives aimed at fostering community development and environmental stewardship.

• PrizePicks Announces 33,000-square-foot Headquarters in Atlanta

  Features, April 05, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in North America, will locate its new 33,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta. The company will invest $25 million in the new headquarters and expand its workforce by 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.

• SHRM-Atlanta Prepares to Host 700 Business Leaders Downtown

  Features, April 04, 2024

  SHRM-Atlanta’s annual SOAHR conference, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will be held for the first time downtown at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. This two-day event, April 17-18, which is geared toward HR professionals and business leaders alike, offers dozens of education sessions and a resource partner showcase.

• City of Atlanta Recognized as Best City to Start a Business

  Features, April 03, 2024

  The City of Atlanta has been named as the top city to start a business in 2024 by Home Bay and recognized in Black Enterprise Magazine. Cited for low operating costs, a large talent pool and a strong community of Black entrepreneurs, the latest acknowledgement comes after Atlanta metro area captured the best place to start your own business in 2023 by LinkedIn.

• TOUR Championship Announces Record $6.96M Donation from 2023 Tournament

  Features, April 03, 2024

  TOUR Championship officials announced a record $6.96 million charitable donation from the 2023 tournament, up from $5.5 million in 2022.

• Thomas & Hutton Expands Civil Team in Atlanta

  Features, March 26, 2024

  Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce the following new hire in its Atlanta region. Sam McClendon, PE is a Civil Designer with 4 years of experience.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  Features, March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• SCAD Generates $1.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Georgia

  Features, March 13, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Receives $300k Grant from Coca Cola Foundation to Empower Women in Non-Traditional Roles

  Features, March 11, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia recently received a generous grant of $300k from the Coca-Cola Foundation to help serve women in non-traditional industries.

• Swinerton to Construct $30M Boutique Hotel

  Features, 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.

• Draffin Tucker Announces New Team Members

  News, February 22, 2024

• Gas South Announces Executive Leadership Team Changes

  Features, 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.

• Farm Stress Summit to Spotlight Mental Health Challenges Among Georgia’s Farming Communities

  Features, February 21, 2024

  The prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by farm families and farming communities in Georgia is staggering. Faced with unfavorable weather, unfriendly economic conditions, labor shortages and more, farmers of all types often cope with the pressures of their profession in unhealthy ways, including considering suicide.

• "Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia

  Features, 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.

• Georgia Leading Nation in New Clean Energy Projects, 19 Projects Totalling 39k Jobs, $13B in Private Investments

  Features, 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.

• Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

  News, February 16, 2024

• The 1975 Transportation Group Emerges from Broadleaf Trucking and Sexton Farms Merger

  News, February 16, 2024

• State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year

  Features, 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.

• More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments

  News, February 15, 2024

• Shirley Gary Group Named Number One Small Team for Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate

  News, February 14, 2024

• JE Dunn Construction in Atlanta Celebrates Centennial

  Features, 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.

• FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network

  Features, 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.

• Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia

  News, February 12, 2024

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report

  Features, 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.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  Features, 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.

• Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition

  News, February 09, 2024

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  Features, 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.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Professor Surprises Students with Trip to Summer Olympics Sponsored by Delta Air Lines

  Features, February 06, 2024

  A group of trailblazing Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  Features, February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates 76th Annual Dinner

  Features, February 05, 2024

  The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Gas South District on February 2nd, 2024, for its 76th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements and honoring individuals pivotal to the prosperity of the Gwinnett community.

• terra alma Facilitates Instigate Lease at Iconic Telephone Factory Lofts

  News, January 31, 2024

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  Features, January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Denim Marketing Celebrates 25 Years of Cutting-Edge Marketing Excellence

  Features, January 29, 2024

  Denim Marketing, a public relations and digital marketing leader, announces its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999, the award-winning agency has evolved significantly, adapting to the ever-changing marketing and media landscape.

• Metro Atlanta Woman Appointed to Lead National Military Suicide Prevention Campaign

  News, January 29, 2024

• Lincoln Property Company Lands Retail Management Assignment for Two Mixed-Use Communities in Atlanta

  News, January 29, 2024

• Mativ Announces Initiatives Expected to Reduce Costs by $40 Million

  News, January 29, 2024

• Cities Connect: Finding and Funding Child Care in Georgia

  News, January 29, 2024

• Georgia Regional Commissions Unemployment Rates Drop or Remain Steady for the New Year

  News, January 29, 2024

• Metro Atlanta Unemployment Rate Drops for the New Year

  News, January 26, 2024

• Draffin Tucker Promotes Team Members to Key Positions

  News, January 26, 2024

• Lose Design Celebrates Expansion to New Facility

  News, January 26, 2024

• Chairman Harry B. Johnston Delivers Annual 2024 State of Cherokee County Address

  News, January 26, 2024

• Terri M. Lee Named New President and CEO of Atlanta Housing

  News, January 26, 2024

• Georgia State and the World Business Angel Investment Forum Team Up to Foster Global Innovation and Financial Inclusion

  News, January 26, 2024

• ClickDimensions Appoints Andrew Jones as New General Manager

  News, January 26, 2024

• Georgia’s Christy Todd Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year

  News, January 26, 2024

• Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces Additional 2024 Legislative Priorities

  News, January 26, 2024

• Strategic Communicators Have More Influence, More Pressure to Drive Business Growth, Report Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Financial Fraud Growth Slowed in 2023, but Losses Remained High

  News, January 26, 2024

• IT and Security Teams Increasingly United in Battle Against Sophisticated Cyberthreats, Research Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Bold Move to Columbus, Georgia Marks First Semiconductor Manufacturer in Region

  News, January 25, 2024

  Innovative partnering proved successful as CHIPS4CHIPS announced the locating of the first semiconductor manufacturer in the Chattahoochee Valley. Micromize, a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, has chosen Columbus as the location for its inaugural manufacturing facility.

• HACEMOS Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

  News, January 23, 2024

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  Features, January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Jim Chapman Construction Group Closes Brunswick BTR

  News, January 22, 2024

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  Features, January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• Delta Tees Up Largest-Ever Schedule to the 2024 Masters Tournament

  News, January 22, 2024

• Macon Named #1 Most Affordable City to Buy a Home

  News, January 22, 2024

• Governor Announces 85 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: How City Officials Can Help Medicaid Members Stay Informed and Covered

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: Community Research Grant and Workforce Development with PIN

  News, January 17, 2024

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  Features, January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

  Features, January 16, 2024

  Hilton has announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  Features, January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  Features, January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Chief Legal Counsel to Georgia Governor David Dove to Join Troutman Pepper

  News, January 08, 2024

• Fischer Homes Wins Prestigious Silver OBIE Award for Wyatt Model Home in Braselton

  News, December 22, 2023

• Explore Georgia Announces Most Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2024

  Features, December 22, 2023

  The Peach State is preparing to ring in the new year with a host of new hotel options that offer more than just a good night’s sleep. From a mountaintop golf resort to a lovingly restored historic mansion, here is a sampling of the new accommodations travelers can look forward to in Georgia come 2024.

• PCOM Georgia and GCPS Partner to Benefit Gwinnett Students in STEM

  News, December 21, 2023

• Housing Market is Revisiting 2022 Lows, But the Bottom is Possibly Near

  News, December 21, 2023

• Fischer Homes Promotes Preston Esco to Construction Manager

  News, December 19, 2023

• AT&T & Compudopt Donate 110 Laptops to Georgia Foster Kids & Those Aging Out of Foster Care

  Features, December 18, 2023

  AT&T together with Compudopt took a step toward bridging the digital divide for 110 former and current children in the state’s foster care system today with a Christmas donation of laptops to at-risk youth.

• Global Community Connections Provides Agape Youth and Family Center with a $500 Donation

  News, December 18, 2023

• Fischer Homes Opens Model Home at Sweetbay Farm

  News, December 15, 2023

• Fox Theatre Boasts 2023 Historic Chart-Topping Success

  Features, December 15, 2023

  Atlanta's premier entertainment venue, The Fox Theatre, proudly announces its recent achievements and nominations as the year draws to a close. These accomplishments, placing this historic entertainment powerhouse in the top three of the industry's most respected publications, underscore the Fox Theatre's enduring success and essential role in the entertainment world.

• Congressman Drew Ferguson Not Seeking Re-election in 2024

  News, December 15, 2023

• Georgia Creative Champion of 2023 Awarded to GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson

  News, December 15, 2023

• Year-to-Year Pending Sales Turn Positive for the First Time in 18 Months

  News, December 14, 2023

• Kyungshin America Selects Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub

  News, December 13, 2023

• Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit

  Features, December 13, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought.

• U.S. Soccer Selects Fayette County for New HQ & National Training Center

  Features, December 08, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the U.S. Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) will move its headquarters and construct a first-of-its-kind national training center (NTC) in Fayette County, creating 440 new jobs through a $228 million investment.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Increased Funding for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant

  News, December 07, 2023

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