October 2023 Features

• ARC Taking Public Comment on $168 Billion Metropolitan Transportation Plan

  October 30, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission is taking public comment on a major update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which allocates $168 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve mobility and safety across metro Atlanta.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• Peach Bowl, Inc. Donates Half a Million Dollars to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in Partnership with The Same House

  October 30, 2023

  Nearly 7,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students in Atlanta will receive the benefits of an Academic Acceleration Program thanks to a $500,000 donation by Peach Bowl, Inc. to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) as part of Peach Bowl, Inc.’s involvement with The Same House’s Beloved Benefit 2023.

• Southern Stars Shine in Premiere of MICHELIN Guide Atlanta

  October 27, 2023

  The first MICHELIN Guide Atlanta has been revealed on October 24th, and the selection features five One-MICHELIN-Star establishments and two MICHELIN Green Star eateries.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Atlanta Growth Collective to Support Growth-Stage Founders and CEOs

  October 26, 2023

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the launch of Atlanta Growth Collective, an exclusive community for founders and CEOs of high-growth, mid-market startups. Built in partnership with renowned entrepreneur and MAC board member, David Cummings, Atlanta Growth Collective creates a trusted resource for business leaders navigating pivotal points of growth.

• International Leaders meet at the 10th Annual SMART Community Exchange 2023 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia

  October 25, 2023

  SMART Community Council has hosted SMART Community Exchanges across the U.S. and Europe during the past decade engaging Executives, Investors, Innovators, and Advisors in hot spots of technology innovation.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Raises $419K to Provide Critical Funds for Local Entrepreneurs & Support Essential Training Programs for Georgians

  October 25, 2023

  Goodwill of North Georgia - held its annual Battle of the BIZ! competition at this year’s Gala celebration, benefiting the agency’s GoodBIZ! program and essential training programs.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, & BoardWalk Consulting Present the 12th Annual Non-Profit Leadership Conference

  October 24, 2023

  Nonprofit leaders from across the southeast recently attended the 12th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference presented by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting. Since its inception in 2011, the Nonprofit Leadership Conference has provided a platform for growth and education through nationally recognized speakers and panelists related to the nonprofit industry.

• The Georgian Terrace Celebrates 112 Years of Timeless Elegance

  October 24, 2023

  The Georgian Terrace, Atlanta’s iconic landmark hotel, is proud to celebrate 112 years of timeless elegance! Located at an iconic crossroads in Atlanta right across from Fox Theatre, The Georgian Terrace has been a place for experiencing arts and glamour since opening its doors in October 1911.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 20, 2023

  In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.

• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Joins UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé at the 2023 UPS Impact Summit

  October 19, 2023

  Wednesday UPS hosted the second annual UPS Impact Summit, aligning with the company’s customer-first, people-led and innovation-driven business strategy. This year’s Summit brings together customers, employees, nonprofit leaders and government officials to discuss the importance of inclusion, innovation and collaboration as businesses work to positively impact communities.

• Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 19, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.

• Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate

  October 19, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.

• Celebrating the 20th Annual Atlanta Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention

  October 18, 2023

  At the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, we are currently in full swing of the Out of the Darkness Community Walk season, with our wonderful volunteers and staff busy planning over 400 Walks nationwide.

• Radial Hiring for More Than 1,500 Seasonal Jobs in Fulfillment Centers in Atlanta Area

  October 18, 2023

  Radial, Inc., a bpostgroup company, the leader in eCommerce solutions, announced its plans to fill more than 1,500 entry-level fulfillment positions in Locust Grove, to support the eCommerce demand this holiday season.

• CEO Confidence Dips in Q4

  October 18, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.

• Women in Technology Announces Winners of the 2023 Women of the Year Awards in S.T.E.A.M

  October 17, 2023

  WIT Awards celebrates women and men in S.T.E.A.M who live in the state of Georgia for their accomplishments as leaders in business, visionaries, and women who make a difference in their communities.

• Ed Bastian Receives Council for Quality Growth’s 34th Annual Four Pillar Award

  October 17, 2023

  On October 12, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth held its 34th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, for his leadership and commitment to serving the Atlanta region, state of Georgia, and far beyond.

• Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year

  October 17, 2023

  The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.

• The Delta Air Lines Foundation & the UPS Foundation Each Pledge $1M Grants to Wellspring Living "Welcome Home" Capital Campaign

  October 16, 2023

  The Delta Air Lines Foundation and The UPS Foundation each have committed their support of Wellspring Living’s transformational Welcome Home campaign with pledges of $1,000,000 to support the campaign.

• TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year

  October 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.