August 2022 Features

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Labor Day Travel

  August 31, 2022

  In preparation for Labor Day weekend travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are providing tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend. More than 1.6 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through Hartsfield-Jackson.

• Mayor Dickens Announces Resurgence Grant Fund Awards to Support Small Businesses & Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

  August 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the award of more than 420 Resurgence Grants totaling $8.2 million to assist small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic.

• 14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  August 31, 2022

  Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Consumer Confidence Improved in August

  August 31, 2022

  The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in August, following three consecutive monthly declines.

• Corporate Environments Announces Merger with Office Services, Expanding Services for Clients Across North America

  August 30, 2022

  Corporate Environments, a full-service furniture and interior architecture dealer, announced earlier that the company has merged with Office Services, a leading office furniture and products dealer in Savannah, as part of a strategic expansion to serve clients across southeast Georgia and throughout North America.

• SPLC & Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce $4.6M in Grants

  August 30, 2022

  In a virtual press conference, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced over 4.6 million in additional Vote Your Voice grants to 39 voter outreach organizations across the Deep South.

• Kia Among Most Innovative Mass Market Brands in New Study

  August 30, 2022

  Kia has ranked second among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. The new study rates advanced technologies in new vehicles with an innovation score and Kia continued its strong momentum.

• Gas South Donates $325,000 to Support Children’s Charities

  August 29, 2022

  Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers in the Southeast, announced a donation of $325,000 to charities supporting children and families throughout Georgia and North Florida.

• Conference to Focus on Atlanta’s Impact on Commerce

  August 29, 2022

  Registration is open for TiECON Atlanta 2022, the premier conference for entrepreneurs. Hosted by TiE Atlanta on September 30th at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, this annual event connects business owners for networking, learning opportunities, and honoring the best of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial community.

• As Inflation and Uncertainty Abound, Georgia Parents’ Back-to-School Spending Surges

  August 29, 2022

  As students in Georgia head back to school, Deloitte issues its 2022 back-to-school survey results. Despite economic concerns, parents in the Peach State planned to spend an estimated $873 per child on back-to-school shopping, 32% higher than the national average of $661 per child.

• U.S. Chamber Kicks Off National Roadshow “Advance with Africa” to Deepen U.S.-Africa Business Engagement

  August 29, 2022

  On September 6th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will kick off its “Advance with Africa” roadshow in Atlanta at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, a hub for Black business owners and entrepreneurs.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Heath Fountain of Colony Bank

  August 26, 2022

  Colony Bank is a $2.70 billion dollar financial services company with 41 locations throughout Georgia is the largest Georgia based community bank headquartered outside of Atlanta. And while you may think of community banking as a traditional business mold, Heath Fountain, President and CEO of Colony Bank, shared several innovative and even thought-provoking approaches for generous leadership.

• MARTA: Funding to Purchase 25 Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure to Serve West Atlanta

  August 26, 2022

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority nationally recognized Sustainability Commitment Program received a federal funding boost recently with the award of a $19.3 million Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant.

• Securities & Charities Division Highlights Best Practices with State Law Enforcement

  August 26, 2022

  On Tuesday, the Secretary of State Securities and Charities Division led the Investment and Donor Fraud: Detect and Investigate Financial Exploitation seminar during the GBI’s Georgia Crime Information Center Training Symposium in Savannah.

• Cumberland CID Launches Non-Profit - One Cumberland

  August 25, 2022

  On Wednesday, the inaugural meeting for One Cumberland’s Board of Directors was held, officially launching Cumberland’s first community 501(c)(3) organization. One Cumberland, founded by the Cumberland Community Improvement District, will help bolster the work of the Cumberland CID by enhancing and broadening its reach, funding, and impact.

• Council for Quality Growth Hosts 2022 State of the BeltLine Breakfast

  August 25, 2022

  The Council for Quality Growth will host the 2022 State of the BeltLine address and breakfast to conclude their “State of” series of programs for the year on Tuesday, August 30th at The Gathering Spot ATL. This event is hosted in partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.1M in Grant Funding to Support More than 200 Arts Organizations Throughout Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1st.

• The Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Serves Announces $7M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  The State of Georgia announced that it has received $7,260,916 in AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, a federal agency.

• Nobu Hotel Atlanta Launches Website, Reservations Now Open

  August 24, 2022

  Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury lifestyle, hotel and dining brand announces the unveiling of Nobu Hotel Atlanta’s website, now accepting room reservations. Guests can visit atlanta.nobuhotels.com to book reservations and discover more about the property's exclusive guest room retreats and first-class amenities.

• Southern Company Renews as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship

  August 23, 2022

  The PGA TOUR today announced that Southern Company has renewed its relationship as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship in an agreement that extends through the 2027 tournament.

• State Transportation Board Elects New Leaders

  August 23, 2022

  The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting on August 18th.

• Draffin Tucker Contributes Over $1,000,000 to Rural Hospitals Through State’s Tax Credit Program

  August 22, 2022

  In response to Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, Draffin & Tucker, LLP has announced that with its 2022 contribution of approximately $200,000, the Draffin Tucker team has contributed over $1,000,000 to eligible rural hospitals within the state over the last six years.

• Georgia Tech Breaks Ground on Science Square

  August 19, 2022

  Georgia Tech, in partnership with Trammell Crow Company, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Science Square. This exciting new project will be a purpose-built district dedicated to biomedical research and technology — the first of its kind in Atlanta.

• 400 in Attendance at Governor Kemp’s Environmental Address in Gwinnett

  August 19, 2022

  A 14-year tradition for eco-focused nonprofit, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful was realized on August 12. 400 community, business, educational and environmental leaders packed the Convention Center at Gas South District to hear Governor Brian Kemp’s thoughts on the state of the environment in Georgia.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Staci Willson of Sunnyland Farms

  August 19, 2022

  Sunnyland Farms is a family-owned, fourth generation pecan farm that has been in business since 1948. What started as a mail order company has grown to serve tens of thousands of customers around the world. Staci Willson’s candid explanation of business generosity translates the idea into practical guidance for every sector and every size company.