March 2022 Features

• Atlanta Ranks as a Top Market for Big-Box Industrial in North America

  March 31, 2022

  In several categories, Atlanta has been ranked as one of the top big-box industrial and warehouse markets in North America, according to a new report from CBRE.

• Delta Brings on First Airbus A321neo, Latest in Sleeker, More Fuel-Efficient Fleet

  March 30, 2022

  Delta Air Lines marked the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts with the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo, on Wednesday of last week.

• Georgia Chamber CEO: Georgia General Assembly Focused on Winning the Battle For Talent

  March 29, 2022

  For over 8 years, Georgia has been named the best state to do business because of our low unemployment and record economic growth. Our robust economy owes much to the pro-business and pro-job creation partnership between Governor Kemp, Speaker Ralston, Lt. Governor Duncan, the Georgia General Assembly, state leadership, educators, and the business community.

• MODEX-The Biggest Manufacturing and Supply Chain Event of 2022 is Coming to Atlanta March 28-31

  March 28, 2022

  When the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2022, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on March 28 it will include 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

• Georgia Recognized as One of the Best States for Taxpayer ROI and Infrastructure

  March 28, 2022

  Personal finance outlet WalletHub released a study titled “2022’s States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI,” ranking taxpayer return on investment based on the quality of services state residents received compared to their total state and local taxes. Georgia was recognized as one of the top five for "Best State for Taxpayer Return On Investment" and the state with the second best Roads and Bridges.

• Port of Savannah Marks Milestone: Harbor Deepening Complete

  March 28, 2022

  The Georgia Ports Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Transportation and dignitaries joined Friday to mark completion of the Savannah Harbor deepening. The project expedites the flow of cargo to and from global destinations by reducing tidal restrictions for mega-ships transiting the Savannah River.

• Greater North Fulton Chamber Announces 2022 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners

  March 25, 2022

  The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), North Fulton’s regional Chamber serving the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs, announced the winners of the 2022 North Fulton Women INfluencing Business Awards.

• GDOL Announces Highest Number of Georgians Ever Employed

  March 25, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia registered a new all-time high number of employed Georgians of 5,068,389, up 21,102 in February. The labor force also recorded an all-time high of 5,234,620, up 18,994 over the month, while job numbers continued to rise 24,700 from January to February, to 4,724,400, another all-time high for the state.

• Delta Asks Biden Administration to End COVID-Era Travel Restrictions

  March 24, 2022

  Delta CEO Ed Bastian and other airline CEOs sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging the elimination of COVID-era transportation mandates, such as the federal mask requirement on airplanes and in airports.. The CEOs are also asking the White House to remove the international pre-departure testing requirement for U.S. inbound customers.

• Atlanta Habitat Receives $13.5M from MacKenzie Scott

  March 23, 2022

  Atlanta Habitat, along with Habitat for Humanity International, and 83 U.S. Habitat affiliate organizations, recently received $436 million in unrestricted giving from American author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Atlanta Habitat received $13.5 million. This transformational donation will substantially help further Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has equitable access to a safe, decent and affordable place to call home.

• Tommy Nobis Center to Host 24th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon At Georgia Aquarium April 8th

  March 23, 2022

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will host its 24th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on Friday, April 8th at the Georgia Aquarium.

• 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Competition Kicks Off April 18th

  March 23, 2022

  The 11th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy kicks off April 18th and runs through April 29th this year. The virtual competition is open to everyone in the Georgia legal community where law firms, legal organizations, and corporate/in-house counsels compete to make the biggest impact on hunger.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2022 Logistics Summit in Macon

  March 22, 2022

  The Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), hosted hundreds of attendees at the March 16th Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the digitalization of the logistics industry and on harnessing needed talent.

• Impact100 Atlanta Launches Membership

  March 22, 2022

  Impact100 Atlanta, a women’s philanthropic organization, is excited to launch and accept founding members for 2022. The organization joins the 60+ Impact100 chapters across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and New Zealand that are already making a difference in their communities.

• KMCL Gift to Emory Law Will Increase Diversity Among Environmental Lawyers

  March 22, 2022

  Emory Law’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law program has received a gift from the Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP law firm (KMCL) to establish a new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative to promote broader diversity in the practice of environmental law.

• Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation

  March 21, 2022

  goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.

• U.S. Attorney General, VIPs Honor DeKalb Police Program, Tour GPTC

  March 21, 2022

  The DeKalb Conference Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston set the scene Thursday for a major nationally-recognized celebration. The Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing ceremony was highlighted by remarks from the nation’s top law enforcement official, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

• Gulfstream Creates New System to Digitize Decades of Aircraft Engineering History

  March 21, 2022

  A team known for meticulously preserving the engineering documents at Gulfstream Aerospace Corps.’ headquarters in Savannah, Ga., recently designed a new database tool to make those important records easy to access and to ensure every detail is preserved for the future.

• Goizueta Business School Announces New Real Estate Conference

  March 18, 2022

  On April 14, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School launches the inaugural Emory Real Estate Conference, designed to be Atlanta’s premier university-sponsored real estate event.

• Georgia Chamber Kicks Off New Georgia Economy Tour for 2022

  March 18, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber is proud to once again begin its statewide swing known as the New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo.

• QTS Signs Agreement With Georgia Power That Adds Nearly 350 Megawatts of New Renewable Energy to the Power Grid in Atlanta

  March 18, 2022

  QTS Realty Trust, a leading provider of hybrid colocation and mega scale data center solutions and EPA Green Power Partner, announced it has signed a definitive 20-year agreement with Georgia Power subscribing to nearly 350 megawatts of new renewable energy that is being added to the power grid supporting its Atlanta-Metro and Suwanee Georgia data center campuses.

• Atlanta Science Festival Explodes With Grand Finale, Exploration Expo at Piedmont Park

  March 17, 2022

  The Atlanta Science Festival reaches an explosive finale with the Exploration Expo. The event materializes 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26th in Piedmont Park.

• Technical College System of Georgia Names 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year and 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

  March 17, 2022

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Rochelle White from Oconee Fall Line Technical College was named TCSG’s 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year. Devlynn Taylor from Augusta Technical College won the 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage

  March 16, 2022

  The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.

• The Center for Civic Innovation Introduces New Board Members

  March 16, 2022

  The Center for Civic Innovation (CCI), a coalition of Atlanta’s good troublemakers who help drive transformative policy change, is proud to introduce the organization’s newly elected Board of Directors for 2022.