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• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Announces $8 Million Chestnut Family Foundation Donation for a New Bike Park in Westside Park

  September 18, 2024

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership is thrilled to announce a transformative $8 million donation from Chestnut Family Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the fundraising efforts needed to construct a new Bike Park at Westside Park.

• Council for Quality Growth Releases Teaser & Full Speaker Lineup for 2024 Four Pillar Tribute

  September 18, 2024

  On October 10th, the Council for Quality Growth will honor the legacy of Herman J. Russell Sr. and the work carried on by his children, Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. with its 35th Annual Four Pillar Tribute, presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, and Norfolk Southern.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year

  September 18, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.

• Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation Partners with Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate to Host “Avant South”

  September 17, 2024

  The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate, will host Avant South—the city’s groundbreaking event designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement.

• USG Foundation Raises $1.85M, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy & Reveals $10M Partnership for Foster Youth

  September 17, 2024

  The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state. The USG Foundation also announced a $10 million partnership with Fostering Success Act, Inc., to establish a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund within the system for foster youth in Georgia.

• City of Atlanta’s Atlanta Urban Development Corporation & Atlanta Public Schools Announce Landmark Agreement

  September 16, 2024

  The Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUDC) and Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announced a groundbreaking Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to transform eight surplus school properties into community assets across the city of Atlanta.

• MARTA Unveils Special Bus Honoring Civil Rights Icon and Public Transit Advocate Congressman John Lewis

  September 16, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) proudly unveils a special bus honoring late Civil Rights icon and public transit advocate Congressman John Lewis.

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Celebrates Workforce Development Month & Recognition as Number One Goodwill in the Nation for Putting People to Work

  September 13, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia - one of the largest retail operations & workforce training agencies in Georgia with a mission to put people to work - today released key hiring and employment data for 2023. The data highlights the agency's success in serving job seekers and placing individuals into jobs across the state.

• Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs

  September 13, 2024

  Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.

• Venture Atlanta Reveals List of Top Tech Companies To Be Featured at 2024 Conference

  September 13, 2024

  Venture Atlanta, one of the nation's largest and most prestigious venture capital conferences, announced the trailblazing tech companies to be featured at its 17th annual event taking place October 8-9 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues

  September 13, 2024

  Joined by other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia's healthcare industry today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's healthcare providers and affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Regions Bank Announces Retirement of Bill Linginfelter, Appointment of Mary Beth Coke as Atlanta Market Executive

  September 12, 2024

  Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Bill Linginfelter – the company’s Atlanta market executive and Commercial Banking regional executive for Georgia and the Carolinas – will retire at the end of the year following 16 years of service to Regions and more than 46 years in banking.

• 2024's Georgia Grown Conference Highlights Networking & Collaboration Among Georgia's Ag Community

  September 12, 2024

  On August 28-29, 2024, the Georgia Grown program held the "Growing Together: A Georgia Grown Conference" at the Columbus Convention Center. The event brought together Georgia Grown members from across the state.

• Porsche Cars North America Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

  September 11, 2024

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming a sales organization in North America.

• Consultants Rank the “Top States for Doing Business” — Georgia Ranks #1

  September 11, 2024

  Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2024 Top States for Doing Business survey of location consultants. Georgia retains the #1 spot overall, dominating several key categories, including business incentives programs, logistics and infrastructure, and workforce training programs.

• Georgia Downtown Association Wraps Up a Dynamic 2024 Conference

  September 10, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state. This year’s conference resulted in an engaging, insightful conference concluding with an awards ceremony.

• GMSDC Announces the 2024 Spirit of Alliance Award Winners

  September 10, 2024

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council hosted the 42nd Spirit of Alliance Awards on August 28th at the World Headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company in midtown Atlanta. The event celebrates the corporations, Minority Business Enterprise firms and supplier diversity professionals that are setting the standard for minority small business development in Georgia.

• Troutman Pepper & Locke Lord Announce Merger

  September 09, 2024

  Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have agreed to merge effective January 1st. The new law firm, which will be named Troutman Pepper Locke, will have more than 1,600 attorneys in 33 offices in the United States and two in Europe, with a meaningful presence in all 10 of the largest U.S. legal markets.

• ATL Opens First Six Gates of its Concourse D Widening Project

  September 09, 2024

  Similar to sprinters at the recently completed Paris Olympic games, crews and stakeholders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ran their own “sprint” that resulted in today’s completion of Phase 1 of ATL’s Concourse D Widening Project.

• College Football Hall of Fame Names Aflac Title Partner of New “Military and Football Exhibit”

  September 06, 2024

  The College Football Hall of Fame, celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlanta this month, announced today that Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., has joined the Hall of Fame’s impressive roster of sponsors as the Official Supplemental Insurance Provider.

• Wolter Inc. Expands into Atlanta with Acquisition of Dedicated Material Handling Solutions

  September 06, 2024

  Wolter Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions across seven states in the Midwest, has strategically expanded its footprint by acquiring Dedicated Material Handling Solutions.

• How is the Economic Impact of the Childcare & Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia Affecting Your Business?

  September 06, 2024

  By investing in expanded maternal health services and childcare support, Georgia companies can not only improve employee well-being but also boost their bottom line.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Launches “Under the Canopy: Stories Behind the World’s Busiest Airport”

  September 05, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking new podcast series, “Under the Canopy: Stories Behind the World’s Busiest Airport.” This series is designed to take listeners behind the scenes of the world’s busiest airport.

• Hyundai Reveals First Look at the Hyundai IONIQ 5, First Vehicle to Be Produced at Metaplant Site

  September 04, 2024

  Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

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