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Council for Quality Growth to Host the 15th Annual CID Recognition Event
November 07, 2024
The Council for Quality Growth is set to host its 15th Annual Community Improvement District Recognition Event on November 12th. The event is presented by Georgia Power and Pond & Company and will be held at the Jewel Box at Assembly Studios Atlanta.
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City of Sandy Springs Gains Asbury Automotive Group’s Headquarters
November 07, 2024
The City of Sandy Springs is excited to announce that Asbury Automotive Group, one of the largest franchised automotive groups in the U.S., will be relocating its headquarters to Sandy Springs next year.
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Young GameChangers Conclude Program with Final Presentations in Valdosta
November 07, 2024
The GeorgiaForward Young GameChangers Program held its final presentations on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort by participants committed to enhancing Valdosta’s growth and community impact.
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Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State
November 06, 2024
Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
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Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories
November 06, 2024
Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.
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Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections
November 06, 2024
The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.
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Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia
November 05, 2024
The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.
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Go Studio & Kennesaw State University Launch Multi-Year Research Project to Improve Consumer Shopping Experience
November 05, 2024
Go Studio, the innovation hub of payments technology company InComm Payments, and Kennesaw State University announced the launch of a new research collaboration. The three-year project will connect KSU researchers and Go Studio innovators to create technology solutions that help retail businesses understand and resolve consumer pain points during the in-store shopping experience.
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ARC’s 2024 State of the Region Explores the ‘Power of Connection’
November 04, 2024
About 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders attended the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2024 State of the Region event today to take stock of metro Atlanta and explore key regional challenges through the theme of the “Power of Connection.”
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MARTA GM/CEO Collie Greenwood Releases Annual Customer Charter
November 04, 2024
MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood has released his annual Customer Charter, a detailed customer commitment to complete projects that improve and enhance the customer experience and ensure greater transparency and accountability at MARTA.
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Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers
November 04, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy
November 04, 2024
The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.
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RE:IMAGINE Marks a Decade of Empowering Gen Z in Creative Fields and Endowing the Next Generation with Purpose and Skills
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.
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Metro Export Challenge Pitch Day Winners Awarded
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.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations
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.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces New Board Leadership Through 2026
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.
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Georgia Chamber Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Public Affairs & Foundation Initiatives
October 31, 2024
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of three dedicated team members who exemplify the values and principles of the “Georgia Chamber Way.” As the Georgia Chamber works to strengthen our mission of advocating for free enterprise, fostering economic resilience, and supporting the future of Georgia’s business community, these servant-hearted leaders will play essential roles in driving forward our agenda and strategic vision.
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Atlanta Shoots for the Stars in Year Two of the MICHELIN Guide
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.
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Goodwill of North Georgia Raises More than $541,000 to Support Local Entrepreneurs & Training Programs
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.
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Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025
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.
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Apply for a Complimentary Georgia Chamber Membership | Small Diverse Businesses
October 30, 2024
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Fiserv are proud to offer complimentary Chamber memberships to small, diverse businesses based in Georgia.
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GMA's Larry Hanson: Public Safety - Serving and Protecting Georgia’s Cities, Citizens and Visitors
October 29, 2024
As I travel across Georgia throughout the year and currently for our fall district meetings, one issue that consistently rises to the top in many conversations is public safety. Public safety is a fundamental part of what makes Georgia’s cities great places to live.
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“Affordable Housing Week 2024” Observance Focuses on Developer Education
October 28, 2024
Mayor Andre Dickens and the Department of City Planning will host “Affordable Housing Week” with three days of programming from Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Atlanta City Hall.
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AT&T, Compudopt Provide 100 Laptops and Backpacks to Atlanta Students
October 25, 2024
AT&T and Compudopt provided 1MO? with 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Atlanta youth and families.
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From Global to Local: International Businesses Grow Globally in Georgia
October 25, 2024
With more than 5,000 participants representing 96 global markets, the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit was an opportune moment for Georgia to demonstrate why it has been the No. 1 state for business for over a decade to companies entering the U.S.