January 2022 Features

• Georgia Lottery Raises $376.5M for HOPE, Pre-K in Second Quarter of FY22

  January 31, 2022

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it generated $376,513,000 in profits for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception to more than $24.6 billion.

• Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Atlanta

  January 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens joined Wells Fargo leadership as they announced a $20 million donation to help Atlanta small business owners own more of their businesses’ assets—including property and equipment—to enable physical upgrades to their facilities.

• Home Depot Names Company Veteran Ted Decker as CEO

  January 28, 2022

  The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward "Ted" Decker has been named CEO and president, and has been elected to the company's board of directors, all effective March 1, 2022. Craig Menear, currently chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Inaugural Members of Hub Chamber Council

  January 28, 2022

  Acknowledging Georgia’s larger cities and counties outside of the Metro Atlanta region have their own unique issues and concerns that demand a more coordinated and specific program of work, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce along with its chamber partners are proud to announce the creation of the Hub Chamber Council.

• Delta is Driving Change for the Earth and the People on It

  January 27, 2022

  Delta is accelerating its efforts to build a more sustainable and people-first future for air travel. Starting this month, the airline will refresh its onboard product offerings with artisan-made amenity kits, recycled bedding, reusable and biodegradable service ware and premium canned wine.

• Foxhall Resort to Build Westin Hotel & Conference Center on 1,100-Acre Sporting Destination along Chattahoochee River

  January 27, 2022

  Foxhall Resort, Georgia’s premier sporting and outdoor destination, will build a five-story, 250-room Westin hotel with a 50,000 square-foot conference center. Construction is slated to begin in the third quarter of 2022, with an opening scheduled for 2024.

• 111-Room Independent Boutique Hotel Coming to Old Fourth Ward

  January 26, 2022

  Los Angeles based GreenLake Asset Management has funded a $18,500,000 construction loan for an independent boutique hotel in Atlanta. The Curator Hotel will feature 111 rooms and provide guests visiting the Old Fourth Ward district and fast-growing Ponce City Market neighborhood with a uniquely curated lifestyle experience.

• Georgia Ports Authority Tops 5.5M TEUs, 650K Units in 2021

  January 26, 2022

  The Port of Savannah moved a record 5.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Calendar Year 2021, growing volumes by a million TEUs, or 20 percent, compared to 2020. In Brunswick, Colonel’s Island Terminal handled 649,550 units of cars, trucks and machinery, an increase of 10.6 percent.

• Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars Announces 2022 Class

  January 25, 2022

  Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars has announced its third class. The three-month program will provide hands-on mentoring, funding and global connections to 10 for-profit, mission-driven companies.

• CEOs Eye 2022 With Optimism and a Dash of Uncertainty

  January 25, 2022

  175 CEOs across 15 industries shared their perspectives, expectations, thoughts, and priorities for the next 12 months.

• Atlanta Habitat Donors Give Over $770,000 to Pay Homeowner Mortgages Ongoing Crisis Calls for Continued Funding

  January 24, 2022

  Generous donors contributing to the Atlanta Habitat Home Matters mortgage-relief fund have made record-setting contributions to help 226 families to pay their mortgage during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Robert Bunch Named President, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Georgia

  January 24, 2022

  Anthem announced that Robert Bunch has been named President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia.

• Airbnb Announces New Atlanta Tech Hub

  January 21, 2022

  Airbnb announced it selected the Interlock at 14th Street and Howell Mill Road in Atlanta’s West Midtown as the new home for its planned technical hub.

• Georgia Resources Fire Up Shooting Sports Industry

  January 21, 2022

  In a state that treasures individual freedoms, the right to bear arms is highly honored by an ever-increasing number of Georgia citizens. This avid consumer base, coupled with a pro-business environment and gun-friendly legislation, has attracted many advanced manufacturers in the defense, law enforcement, firearms, and shooting sports industries.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Announces Full Transition Committee

  January 20, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced his 40-person transition team, featuring a diverse group of leaders representing various industries and interests.

• Atlanta Small Business Owners Rely on Family (or No One!) for Advice, Community for Support

  January 20, 2022

  While it’s clear that the pandemic has changed the way we work – both in and out of the office – it’s unclear how each city and its entrepreneurs have adapted to the changes.

• Georgia’s Economic Recovery Leads to One of the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates

  January 20, 2022

  Today, Commissioner Butler announced an all-time low unemployment rate for December 2021 of 2.6 percent, dropping two tenths of a point from November’s rate of 2.8 percent. The national December 2021 unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 3.9 percent.

• Christian City Announces 2022 Community Champion Awards Honorees

  January 19, 2022

  Christian City announced today its 2022 Community Champion Awards’ honorees, an extraordinary group of philanthropic leaders who have dramatically improved the lives of individuals in our community and beyond.

• College Football Hall of Fame and Microsoft Enter Multiyear Agreement

  January 19, 2022

  The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is proud to announce Microsoft as its newest Official Partner. With the multiyear agreement, Microsoft will be the exclusive technology solution behind the museum's digital outreach, interactive software and industry-leading fan experience.

• CEO Optimism Hits 10-Year High: Three-Quarters Expect a Stronger Global Economy in 2022

  January 19, 2022

  CEOs continued to face pressure generated by the ongoing COVID pandemic and market conditions such as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and the 'Great Resignation' in parts of the world. Despite the array of shifting headwinds, the CEOs that we surveyed are the most optimistic they have been in 10 years about the prospects for a stronger economy in the coming year.

• New Atlanta Police Department Precinct Set for One Buckhead Plaza

  January 18, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens joined Atlanta Police Department (APD) Chief Rodney Bryant, APD leadership, and community partners to unveil a new Zone 2 precinct in One Buckhead Plaza—Cousins Properties’ office tower at the intersection of Peachtree Road and West Paces Ferry.

• TAG President: Four Megatrends Shaping the Market for Tech Jobs in 2022

  January 18, 2022

  The technology ecosystem is moving into 2022 with momentum and a job market hungry for skilled talent. According to Microsoft, the U.S. is estimated to have 13 million new tech jobs by 2025. While this is good news for people with tech skills, it’s a risk for the innovation economy.

• Georgia State Research Expenditures Reach $202.4 Million, Setting a University Record

  January 14, 2022

  Total research expenditures at Georgia State University rose to $202.4 million in fiscal year (FY)2020, a new institutional record, according to an annual survey conducted by the National Science Foundation.

• CBRE Promotes ATL-based Chris Riley to Lead Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets in the U.S.

  January 14, 2022

  CBRE has promoted Chris Riley to President of Capital Markets for Industrial & Logistics in the United States.

• Four Atlanta-area Organizations Named 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards Recipients

  January 12, 2022

  Teach One to Lead One, Bloom Our Youth, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and The Stewart Foundation have been named recipients of the annual Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program. These organizations are making a profound impact throughout Atlanta and these grants will further their efforts in their communities.