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

  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.

• Meeting the Moment: Mobilizing and Stabilizing Atlanta’s YMCA

  March 05, 2025

  Lauren Koontz was eight months into her dream job when, on March 10, 2020, she gathered her team in an office at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and asked: “What happens if we have to close for a few weeks?” It seemed like a straightforward crisis management meeting at the time, but Koontz didn’t know the next two years would stretch the 167-year-old nonprofit’s community service mission to new heights.

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

  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

  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

  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.

• GPTC MADE: Pathways to Success Showcase Connects Students with Advanced Manufacturing & Distribution Opportunities

  March 04, 2025

  Decide DeKalb Development Authority in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College and DeKalb County School District’s Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, is set to host the GPTC MADE: Pathways to Success Showcase on Saturday.

• Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy

  March 04, 2025

  PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.

• Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson to Deliver 2025 State of Gwinnett County Address Thursday

  March 03, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with the Gwinnett Chamber, will host the 2025 State of Gwinnett County Address on March 6th in Lawrenceville. Over 800 Council and Chamber members, elected officials, businesses, residents, county staff, and partners of Gwinnett County and its 17 cities are expected to attend to hear the Chairwoman’s address.

• UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction

  March 03, 2025

  Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces 2025 Metro Export Challenge Cohort

  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

  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.

• U.S. Manufacturing Picked Up in January Driven By Growing Demand

  February 28, 2025

  The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — posted -0.21 at the start of the year. This indicates that global supply chains are effectively at full capacity.

• Atlanta Design Festival 2025: A Platform for Growth, Equity, & Innovation in the Creative Economy

  February 27, 2025

  Atlanta’s creative community takes center stage as the Atlanta Design Festival returns in September. This year’s festival builds on its role as a cornerstone for the city’s thriving design economy, offering an expanded lineup of seminars, tours, and educational programming under the Creative Futures brand.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2025 List of State's 10 Places in Peril

  February 27, 2025

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

• SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Issues Memo on Day One Priorities

  February 27, 2025

  Following her confirmation and swearing-in as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler issued a Day One memo outlining her top priorities for the agency.

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

  February 26, 2025

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

• Chief Justice Michael Boggs Announces Resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia

  February 26, 2025

  Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31st, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.

• Atlanta Braves Announce Brand New Eight-Stall Food Hall at Truist Park

  February 25, 2025

  The Atlanta Braves are offering even more food and beverage options this year with a brand new food hall in Truist Park. Opening ahead of the Braves home opener on April 4th, the Outfield Market will showcase flavors from across Braves Country and beyond.

• Bridging the Literacy Gap: Georgia Leaders Unite to Tackle Literacy Crisis and Celebrate the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award Winners

  February 25, 2025

  According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Georgia ranks 28th in the nation in 4th grade reading proficiency. To bring attention to Georgia’s literacy crisis and in celebration of Georgia Reads Day, leaders in government and education gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to recognize the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award winners and READBowl Champions.

• State Senate Panel Approves $40.5B Mid-Year Budget

  February 25, 2025

  The state Senate is upping the ante on funding to help victims of Hurricane Helene recover from the massive storm that marched through South Georgia and east Georgia from Valdosta to Augusta last September.

• Atlanta's New Cox Cleantech Accelerator Welcomes Five Trailblazing Startups on a Mission to Help Build a World-Class Innovation Ecosystem

  February 24, 2025

  The Cox Cleantech Accelerator, a partnership between Cox Enterprises, gener8tor, and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, today announces its inaugural cohort of cleantech startups poised to transform sustainability in the Southeast.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2025 Future of Talent Summit

  February 24, 2025

  On February 19th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Future of Talent Summit, with the theme “Reimagining Education and Talent Development.” The 2025 Future of Talent Summit was cohosted with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

• Duracell's $56M Investment in Atlanta: A Boost for Georgia Tech and Innovation

  February 24, 2025

  In a significant development for Atlanta’s innovation landscape, Duracell has announced a $56 million investment to establish its new R&D global headquarters at Georgia Tech’s Science Square, a research innovation district adjacent to the university.

• MARTA: Behind the Ride All Aboard: The Tech Upgrades Powering MARTA’s Future

  February 21, 2025

  At MARTA, a dedicated Customer Experience team is working behind the scenes to improve your ride today and in the future. They’re not just transit professionals; they’re riders, too. They know the frustration of waiting for a train without real-time updates or switching between multiple apps to plan a trip. That’s why they’ve set out to change the way you experience MARTA.

• SCAD SERVE Community Fund Awards $2 Million in Grants to Local Non-Profits

  February 21, 2025

  As part of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) ongoing dedication to strengthening its hometown communities, the university is proud to announce it has awarded nearly $2 million dollars in grants to nonprofits in Savannah and Atlanta.

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