January 2021 Features

• Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Welcomes New Board Chair and Board Members

  January 29, 2021

  The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership welcomes Georgia Power Senior Vice President— Metro Atlanta & Corporate Services Bentina Terry as the new chairperson of its board of directors. She succeeds Dallas Clement, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Cox Enterprises, Inc.

• Nearly $530 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Georgia in Current Round of Funding

  January 29, 2021

  As part of ongoing transparency of economic aid programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently released data summarizing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan approvals made through Jan. 24th.

• Atlanta Braves Announce the Formation of the Henry Louis Aaron Fund with $2 Million Donation

  January 28, 2021

  Yesterday, during their memorial service for Hank Aaron, the Atlanta Braves announced the formation of The Henry Louis Aaron Fund, which will live inside the Atlanta Braves Foundation, and seeded an initial $1 million. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association added an additional $500,000 each.

• SweetWater Brewing Company Reaches New Heights: Launching Statewide in Colorado February 1st

  January 28, 2021

  SweetWater Brewing Company, based in Atlanta, GA and founded in 1997, announced the launch of its brand in Colorado, bringing the company into its furthest western market to date.

• Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars Announces 2021 Class

  January 27, 2021

  Cox Enterprises has announced the 2021 class of the Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars. Now in its second year, the program has shifted focus to support companies addressing social justice and systemic racism issues. The three-month program will provide virtual mentoring, funding and global connections to 10 for-profit, mission-driven companies.

• NCR Wins Deal to Buy Cardtronics for $2.5 Billion

  January 26, 2021

  NCR Corporation, a global enterprise technology provider for the financial, retail and hospitality industries, and Cardtronics, the world’s largest non-bank ATM operator and service provider, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which NCR will acquire all outstanding shares of Cardtronics for $39.00 per share.

• UPS Announces Agreement to Sell UPS Freight to TFI International Inc.

  January 26, 2021

  UPS, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell UPS Freight to TFI International Inc. for $800 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments.

• COVID-19 Update: Dr. Anthony Fauci Talks with Georgia’s Cities

  January 26, 2021

  In an interview with GMA’s Larry Hanson (Executive Director), Rusi Patel (General Counsel) and Kelli Bennett (Director of Communications) Dr. Anthony Fauci shared an inside look into the COVID-19 vaccines, his professional opinion on a return to normal and what local leaders can do to engage with and protect their communities.

• Savannah Moves More than 4.6M TEUs in 2020

  January 26, 2021

  The Georgia Ports Authority moved more than 4.68 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in 2020, up 1.8 percent over its 2019 total of 4.59 million. Total cargo crossing all docks in 2020 reached 38.4 million tons.

• Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2021 Focus, New Board Leadership

  January 25, 2021

  The Gwinnett Chamber recently introduced its new chairman and board members. Chairman Doug Jenkins, Georgia Power’s Metro North Region Director, welcomed new board members and reviewed 2021 Chamber priorities at the January 21 board meeting, held in-person and virtually.

• Governor Brian Kemp: Here's How We Kept Georgia Open for Business

  January 25, 2021

  One year ago, none of us could have imagined the challenges we would face as a nation. Here in Georgia — similar to the rest of the country — our economy was growing at a rapid pace, unemployment was at its lowest in state history, and more Georgians were finding high-quality, sustainable jobs.

• Georgia Power Area Manager Toni Hannah Shares Lessons, Tips on Successfully Pivoting in your Career with Junior League of DeKalb

  January 22, 2021

  At a recent Junior League of DeKalb County, Inc. (JLD) virtual meeting, Georgia Power Area Manager Toni Hannah shared with members her tips and experiences on successfully pivoting in your career. The presentation was part of JLD’s “Training Thursday” series.

• Chris Clark & Teresa White: The Reimagined New Georgia Economy

  January 22, 2021

  As 2021 unfolds, the Georgia Chamber remains true to our purpose of supporting job creation, economic mobility, growth, equality and free enterprise statewide. Most importantly, we continue to listen to Georgia businesses as we focus on recovery and resiliency for a reimagined new Georgia economy.

• goBeyondProfit: Action Steps to a Diverse Workplace

  January 22, 2021

  Replay this conversation over and over to discover tried and true programs and processes to implement as well as guidance to create a customizable check list of incremental steps forward.

• Community Foundation’s GoATL Impact Investing Fund Announces New Commitments

  January 22, 2021

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Fund provides flexible, cost-effective impact capital to support our region’s nonprofits and social enterprises. Today, it announces three positive moves forward for the community.

• goBeyondProfit: Beyond Bias & Blind Spots

  January 21, 2021

  In this conversation, experts help you discover hidden obstacles to realizing the ideal workplace and share actionable steps to remove the barriers to success.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Looking for Development Partner in Cargo Ultimate Project

  January 21, 2021

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced the release of a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for its ultimate project aimed at promoting trade and cargo growth.

• City of Atlanta Re-Imagines Downtown Kiosk Program

  January 21, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced reforms to the City of Atlanta’s public kiosk program to enhance the economic and pedestrian vibrancy of downtown, while creating greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and microbusinesses.

• Council for Quality Growth Announces Fireside Chat with Newly Elected County Chairs

  January 20, 2021

  The Council for Quality Growth and their Board of Directors will host a socially distanced fireside chat featuring newly elected County Chairs from across the metro region on January 22nd.

• Atlanta BeltLine Seeks Funding to Complete Trails Before 2030

  January 20, 2021

  Legislation to create a Special Service District (SSD) within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area was introduced at the Atlanta City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. This new revenue source would ensure completion of the 22-mile loop of mainline, multi-use trails and stimulate jobs and economic recovery.

• Gov. Kemp Reports 16,000+ Jobs Created During First Half of Fiscal Year

  January 20, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than 16,000 jobs were created across all regions of the state by economic development projects in Georgia during the first half of fiscal year 2021, generating nearly $6 billion in new investments.

• goBeyondProfit: Impact of Racial Inequity at Work

  January 20, 2021

  A bit of history frames the discussion that leads to practical understanding of why conversations on race are vitally important in the optimal workplace.

• goBeyondProfit Releases Video Series Identifying Common Dynamics that Hurt Company Cultures & Hinder Success of Black & Other Diverse Employees

  January 19, 2021

  As follow up to their recent research report on Empathetic Leadership, goBeyondProfit has released a three-part video series offering business executive insights on common workplace practices and perspectives that hinder all employees, but in particular Black employees, from peak performance.

• MARTA Track Replacement Project to Enhance Safety and Customer Experience, Extend Life of Rail System

  January 19, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.

• City of Atlanta Installs New Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

  January 19, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the installation of a new bronze sculpture of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The installation, titled “Hope Moving Forward,” is located at the intersection of Northside Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive near Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the City’s MLK Innovation Corridor Project.