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• Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell Delivers 2025 State of Henry County Address

  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.

• Ricky Smith Assumes Leadership as General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson

  April 03, 2025

  A dynamic new chapter in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) storied legacy begins today as Ricky Smith assumes the role of general manager, bringing his leadership and vision to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

• Georgia-based Flock Safety Opens New 97,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

  April 03, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia-headquartered Flock Safety, a leading safety technology solutions provider, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna.

• SCORE in Georgia - for the Health of Your Business

  April 03, 2025

  SCORE, formerly the Service Corps of Retired Executives, plays a vital role in fostering small business success across Georgia. As a nonprofit organization and partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE provides free mentoring and educational services to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.

• World Korean Business Convention in Atlanta to Transform Global Trade

  April 02, 2025

  The World Korean Business Convention 2025 is set to take place April 17th–20th, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. As one of the most anticipated global business events of the year, WKBC 2025 will serve as a premier platform for fostering meaningful connections between Korea’s top innovators and businesses across the United States and beyond.

• Federal Judge Sides with Georgia in ‘Water Wars’ with Alabama

  April 02, 2025

  The state of Georgia has won another legal case in its long-running “water wars” with Florida and Alabama.

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

  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.

• Georgia Power Implements New Strategies to Help Drive Business Customer Satisfaction

  April 01, 2025

  Georgia Power, continues to focus on improving and enhancing the customer experience throughout its business that serves 2.8 million customers across the state.

• Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025 Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend

  April 01, 2025

  One of the largest jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and the art of jazz. This year’s festival is presented by Design Essentials and returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

• Georgia and Canada: More Than Friends—Family

  March 31, 2025

  While national headlines may focus on the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, Georgia’s connection with Canada is distinct, deep-rooted, and thriving. Years ago, a U.S. Consul General in Toronto referred to Canadians as “Georgians of the North”—a sentiment that still holds true today.

• Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell to Deliver State of Henry County on April 3rd

  March 28, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with Henry County, will host the 2025 State of Henry County Address on April 3rd at Grace Baptist Church in Stockbridge. This year’s breakfast is presented by Geosam Capital Group, Piedmont Henry Hospital, and Truist and will feature an annual address from the Chairwoman of Henry County’s Board of Commissioners.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgia

  March 28, 2025

  Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

• The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Center of Hope Reaches Construction Milestone

  March 28, 2025

  The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Center of Hope recently reached its full height in downtown Atlanta. Brasfield & Gorrie, the project’s general contractor, has completed the structural work for the five-story addition, which doubles the current facility’s size.

• Moneypenny Unites Under One Brand as It Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

  March 28, 2025

  Moneypenny, the world’s customer conversation expert, proudly marks 25 years of delivering exceptional service and innovation. As part of this milestone, Moneypenny is unifying all of its brands across the US, including VoiceNation, Alphapage, Sunshine Communication Services, and Choice Voice, under one internationally recognized name.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs

  March 28, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

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

  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.

• Georgia Tech’s $40M Medical Mission

  March 27, 2025

  Georgia Tech stands on the brink of a medical revolution, fueled by a monumental award from the Marcus Foundation. This transformative $40 million endeavor, with a principal investment of $20 million from the Marcus Foundation, promises to make high-quality, life-saving cell therapies more affordable, reliable, and accessible than ever before.

• Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Leaders in Education and Business for 2025

  March 27, 2025

  A visionary leader in agricultural education and research and a stalwart agricultural industry supporter and business leader were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on March 21st.

• JE Dunn Construction's Atlanta Office Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence

  March 26, 2025

  JE Dunn Construction celebrates 40 years in Atlanta, marking four decades of shaping the region’s skyline and driving its economic growth.

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

  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.

• Georgia Lawmakers Focusing on Artificial Intelligence

  March 26, 2025

  By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

• Walt Farrell Named President & CEO of Atlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga Gas

  March 25, 2025

  Southern Company Gas announced that Walt Farrell has been named president and chief executive officer of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, effective March 31st. In this role, Farrell will serve on the Southern Company Gas Management Council and oversee all aspects of the company's southern operations.

• Clayton County Office of Economic Development Hosts Bus Tour Showcasing Future Retail & Lifestyle Development Opportunities

  March 25, 2025

  The Clayton County Office of Economic Development is set to host its highly anticipated Economic Development Bus Tour on April 9th, offering an exclusive look at key sites primed for future retail and lifestyle development.

• 300,000 Jobs in Atlanta Region Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 24, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports approximately 300,800 jobs in the Atlanta region, and more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• Georgia State University’s Investments in Research Reach $237M

  March 24, 2025

  Georgia State University’s investments in research have reached the highest levels in university history, according to the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey.

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