February 2018 Features

• P20 Announces Atlanta as Host for Second Annual International Payments Conference

  February 28, 2018

  During a special launch celebration at Holland and Knight's Atlanta office, P20, the transatlantic payments initiative, announced its second annual international conference to be held in Atlanta this October.

• Georgia Banks Earn $3.4B During 2017

  February 28, 2018

  Georgia’s 177 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $3.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 13.7 percent over the previous year. Total deposits, loans and assets all increased during the year.

• Film Day at the Capitol Celebrates Georgia’s Film and Television Industry

  February 28, 2018

  The Georgia Film Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, celebrated Film Day at the Capitol to recognize the state’s past, present and future in the film industry. “No other film production center has seen more growth in infrastructure than Georgia has over the last eight years,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Governor Deal’s leadership and unwavering support has ensured Georgia’s place as a top destination for film and television activity.”

• Four Leaders Join Community Foundation Board of Directors

  February 27, 2018

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces four additions to its Board of Directors: Millard Choate, Susan Grant, Jerry Wilkinson and Studie Young. Each will serve a five-year term.

• GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives Award for Engineering Influence

  February 27, 2018

  Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. received ACEC Georgia’s Engineering Influence Award “in recognition of his exceptional leadership and management of the department’s response to the Interstate 85 fire and bridge collapse” last year.

• Chick-fil-A Rodney Bullard to Keynote DeKalb Chamber 80th Annual Meeting

  February 26, 2018

  Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation, will serve as the keynote speaker for the DeKalb Chamber 80th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 27th.

• Senators Johnny Isakson & David Perdue: Tax Cuts Are Helping Georgians

  February 26, 2018

  The tax cuts passed by the U.S. Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump are already having a positive impact across the country. Businesses are investing in our economy again. More than 3 million Americans have received bonuses. Wages are rising at their highest rate in eight years. Here in Georgia, we are seeing this positive impact firsthand.

• Georgia State Marks Opening of LaunchGSU, An Incubator For Students

  February 23, 2018

  Georgia State University marked the opening of LaunchGSU, its new incubator for student entrepreneurship and innovation in the newly renovated 58 Edgewood Ave. N.E. building.

• Technology Association of Georgia Unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

  February 23, 2018

  The Technology Association of Georgia announced the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

• Billy Vick Equipment Company Serves Restaurateurs Coming and Going

  February 22, 2018

  Whether someone is opening a new start up restaurant and needs equipment, closing their establishment or selling a few items, or needs financing to open their business, Billy Vick Restaurant Equipment Company has them covered in every way.

• Hollywood South: Entertainment Industry Brings $9.5B to Georgia

  February 22, 2018

  Still thinking about which films to check off on the Oscar ballot before awards season wraps up March 4 with the 90th Academy Awards? Consider “Baby Driver,” “I, Tonya,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “DeKalb Elementary.” They all were filmed in Georgia and contributed to the $9.5 billion the film industry brought to the state last year.

• Former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens Joins Global Law Firm Dentons

  February 21, 2018

  Dentons, the global law firm, announces the arrival of former Georgia Attorney General Samuel S. Olens. He joins Dentons' award-winning Public Policy practice, strengthening the Firm's State Attorneys General team, as well as its State and Local Government Affairs team.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signs Ordinance to Transfer 31 Deeds to Atlanta Public Schools

  February 21, 2018

  The City of Atlanta announced that Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed ordinance 18-O-1054 which transfers deeds for 31 properties to Atlanta Public Schools.

• Georgia Power Continue Building the Future of Energy with Innovative Smart Neighborhood Projects

  February 21, 2018

  Southern Company and its Alabama Power and Georgia Power subsidiaries have officially announced Smart Neighborhood initiatives that will provide customers with state-of-the-art home construction, distributed energy resources – including solar and battery energy storage – and smart home appliances and technologies.

• Record-breaking Year for Georgia’s International Trade

  February 20, 2018

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2017 international trade numbers, which indicate another record breaking year. In 2017, total trade between Georgia and the world reached 225 unique countries and territories, exceeding $128.6 billion.

• City Leaders Gain Critical Knowledge through UGA Partnership

  February 20, 2018

  More than 250 first-time mayors and city council members from Georgia cities gathered in Athens last week for the two-day Newly Elected Officials Institute, held every February to teach new leaders the basics of effective governance.

• UGA Students Raise More Than $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  February 19, 2018

  More than 3,000 students representing more than 50 student organizations gathered in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall Sunday morning to celebrate raising $1,261,077.18 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This is the third year in a row that UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, has achieved a seven-figure fundraising total.

• Commerce Club Foundation $200,000 Grant Expands Georgia State's Program To Develop Women Leaders

  February 19, 2018

  The Commerce Club Foundation has given a $200,000 grant to Georgia State University’s WomenLead program to expand and formalize its Atlanta Civic Leadership Initiative, a program that connects students with influential civic leaders for educational and mentorship opportunities.

• University System Saves Students More Than $18M a Year in Free Textbooks

  February 19, 2018

  The University System of Georgia is saving students more than $18 million a year with its free online textbook initiative called Affordable Learning Georgia.

• Blockbuster 18/19 Broadway in Atlanta Season Announced at The Fox Theatre

  February 16, 2018

  Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is proud to announce that Broadway musical six-time Tony Award winning Best Musical and 2018 Grammy winner DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Disney’s ALADDIN will anchor the 2018/2019 season at the Fox Theatre.

• Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Board of Directors Adds New Members for 2018

  February 16, 2018

  The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership has named five new members to its Board of Directors.

• Chairman Jason Shaw Introduces Legislation to Create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation

  February 16, 2018

  State Representative Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland) introduced legislation that would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.

• Delta Pays Employees More Than $1B in Profit Sharing for Fourth Consecutive Year

  February 15, 2018

  Delta Air Lines will pay out more than $1 billion in profit sharing for the fourth year in a row and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments made possible by its more than 80,000 employees around the world.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta Announce $60M in New Markets Tax Credits

  February 15, 2018

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that Invest Atlanta has received $60 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide gap financing for economic development projects that help create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods in Atlanta.

• The Flying Biscuit Café Details 25 Years of Growth, Plans for Future

  February 14, 2018

  According to the National Restaurant Association's end-of-year survey of 700 American Culinary Federation members, all-day breakfast is the 15th-largest trend in the culinary arena. Embracing this trend is Atlanta-based The Flying Biscuit Café, which celebrates and looks forward to continual franchise growth inside and outside of the Southeast as it hits the milestone of 25 years in business.