July 2021 Features

  • Georgia Earns Back-to-Back No. 1 Tech Hub Rankings

    July 30, 2021

    For the second consecutive year, Business Facilities magazine has named Georgia’s capital city of Atlanta the No. 1 Tech Hub spot. The momentum the state is experiencing, particularly in tech, is no accident and can be attributed to several factors.

  • Georgia Power Announces Revised Schedule, Cost Forecast for Vogtle Units 3 & 4

    July 30, 2021

    Georgia Power announced a revised schedule and cost forecast for the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project, resulting from productivity challenges and additional time for testing and quality assurance. The company currently projects a Unit 3 in-service date in the second quarter of 2022 and a Unit 4 in-service date in the first quarter of 2023.

  • ‘How Do We Welcome Our Team Back?’ Georgia-Based Companies Solidify Return-To-Work Plans

    July 29, 2021

    Do you want to keep working from home, or are you the type who thrives in the office setting? And how should companies accommodate workers after the pandemic upended everything we once knew about the workplace?

  • Port of Savannah Moves 5M TEUs in FY2021

    July 28, 2021

    For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.

  • Delta Fuels Georgia's Post-Pandemic Economic Growth

    July 27, 2021

    With travel on the rebound, Delta has announced the hiring of 2,216 Georgians since January 1 to join the ranks of the now nearly 30,000 who work for Delta in the state of Georgia. These talented professionals have been hired to work in career jobs across Delta's business in Reservations and Customer Care, Airport Customer Service and Cargo, Flight Operations and Tech Ops.

  • Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission Closer to Helping Patients in Need

    July 26, 2021

    The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission announced during their public hearing on Saturday, the Notice of Intent to Award six Class 1 and Class 2 Production Licenses to manufacture low-THC cannabis oil for medical use in Georgia. Sixty-nine applicants submitted competitive proposals and have undergone a fair and rigorous selection process.

  • Nearly Half of Employers Plan to Increase Corporate Gifting Frequency Post Pandemic

    July 26, 2021

    Corporate gifting is on the rise as nearly fifty percent of businesses say they intend to increase the frequency of their gift giving post COVID-19, according to a new corporate gifting survey from Coresight Research commissioned by GiftNow, a Synchrony solution.

  • SouthState Corporation & Atlantic Capital Bancshares Announce Merger Agreement

    July 23, 2021

    SouthState Corporation and Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which Atlantic Capital will merge with and into SouthState in an all-stock transaction with an aggregate value of approximately $542 million, or $26.43 per share of Atlantic Capital common stock.

  • MAU Workforce Solutions Expands in Metro Atlanta Area

    July 23, 2021

    MAU Workforce Solutions, an independently owned family business that provides global staffing, recruiting, outsourcing and technology solutions, is expanding into Douglasville, GA, as it continues to grow with world-class companies in the area.

  • AAA Survey: Traveler Confidence Soars; 75% Of Georgians Are More Comfortable Traveling Now

    July 23, 2021

    Traveler confidence is soaring, according to a new AAA Travel survey, fielded in late June. According to the data, three-quarters of Georgians (75%) feel more comfortable traveling now than they did three months ago.

  • Georgia Film Records Blockbuster Year

    July 22, 2021

    The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state.

  • University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.6 Billion

    July 21, 2021

    In fiscal year 2020, the University System of Georgia (USG) served as a significant source of stability and played a critical role in the state’s recovery with an $18.6 billion statewide economic impact. USG’s impact grew 0.6 percent over fiscal year 2019. The system directly and indirectly generated 155,010 jobs.

  • Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Soar to a Record $1.54B

    July 20, 2021

    The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced its most successful year ever with historic profits generated for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs. The Georgia Lottery raised a record $1,544,954,000 in profits for fiscal year 2021, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $23.8 billion.

  • Roam to Open Coworking Space at the Town at Trilith

    July 16, 2021

    The Town at Trilith, located adjacent to Trilith Studios, one of the largest movie studios in North America, today announced Roam, a comprehensive work, meet, and office solution will open in September inside Trilith’s Two-Ten office building in the town’s growing Town Centre.

  • Arthur Blank Named ESPN's Sports Philanthropist of the Year

    July 15, 2021

    ESPN named Arthur M. Blank the 2021 Sports Philanthropist of the Year as part of the production of the seventh annual Sports Humanitarian Awards last night in New York City. The show production took place at The Rooftop at Pier 17, in New York City, with a 90-minute television special scheduled for original airing on Saturday, July 24th.

  • Crawford & Company Marks Milestone 80th Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

    Crawford & Company, the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporations, marks its milestone 80thanniversary this year.

  • MAC Announces 2021 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Grant Recipients in Partnership with Local, State & Federal Agencies

    July 14, 2021

    The Metro Atlanta Chamber today announced 12 grant recipients joining the 2021 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge class. The Atlanta MEC provides small- and medium-sized metro Atlanta businesses with funding and tailored mentorship to help develop international business prospects. Each company receives a reimbursement grant of $5,000 to be spent on activities aimed at fostering international sales growth, specialized trade consulting and travel vouchers provided by Delta Air Lines.

  • Delta to Add Airbus, Boeing Aircraft to Fleet Amid Travel Demand Recovery

    July 14, 2021

    Delta has entered into agreements to add 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs and lease seven used Airbus A350-900s as it continues to streamline and modernize its fleet. The 36 additional aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and enhance the customer experience, while supporting Delta’s fleet renewal strategy focused on simplification, scale, size and sustainability.

  • Georgia’s Sizzle Reel Puts Spotlight on Community, Economic Benefits of Industry

    July 13, 2021

    Between the increase in streaming platforms and theaters around the country reopening to bring cinema fans back to the big screen, TV and movie entertainment is continuing an unprecedented run.

  • Christian City Announces Guest Speaker for 2021 Community Champion Awards

    July 13, 2021

    Christian City has announced the guest speaker for the 2021 Community Champion Awards. Ambassador Andrew Young will serve as the guest speaker at the September 28 event honoring an extraordinary group of philanthropic leaders who have dramatically improved the lives of individuals in metro Atlanta and beyond. The Community Champion Awards will pay tribute to Dan Cathy in the Individual category, The Home Depot in the Corporate category and 100 Black Men of Atlanta in the Nonprofit category.

  • Amy Lancaster-King Named Executive Director of WorkSource Atlanta

    July 12, 2021

    Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta today announced the appointment of Amy Lancaster-King as executive director of WorkSource Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s workforce development agency. The hiring of Amy Lancaster-King coincides with the expected completion of WorkSource Atlanta’s integration into Invest Atlanta in July 2021.

  • Small Business Employment Gains Continue, Especially in Leisure and Hospitality

    July 12, 2021

    Despite the competitive hiring environment, small business employment growth grew 0.26 percent in June, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 clients provided by Paychex.

  • Addressing the Workforce Skills Gap, “Construction Ready” Prepares for Second Training Session in Gwinnett

    July 12, 2021

    The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) is offering a second session of its “Construction Ready” program in Gwinnett County beginning August 16th. Construction Ready takes Georgians through a free 20-day construction education program that ends with training, credentialing and job placement.

  • Landmark Properties Announces Atlanta Office and New Build-to-Rent Division

    July 09, 2021

    Landmark Properties, the nation’s top developer of student housing, will open an Atlanta office at One Buckhead Plaza this fall. The office will house a new division of the company focused on single-family rental home neighborhoods, commonly referred to as “build-to-rent” in the industry, along with members of its growing corporate and development team.

  • Neenah, Inc. Taking Further Actions to Accelerate Annual Revenue Growth, Profitability & Value Creation

    July 09, 2021

    Neenah, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials and imaging & packaging, today announced a number of operational changes consistent with the Company’s commitment to accelerating growth, strengthening margins, and creating value for customers and shareholders.