January 2024 Features

• Atlanta BeltLine Exceeds Affordable Housing Goal for 2023

  January 31, 2024

  The Atlanta BeltLine has exceeded its 2023 goal for new affordable housing units within the BeltLine Tax Allocation District, keeping it on track to meet or surpass its total affordable housing goal of 5,600 units by 2030.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Norfolk Southern Commissions Mural for North Avenue MARTA Station

  January 30, 2024

  A new mural soon will adorn the North Avenue MARTA station by way of a partnership with Norfolk Southern.

• Denim Marketing Celebrates 25 Years of Cutting-Edge Marketing Excellence

  January 29, 2024

  Denim Marketing, a public relations and digital marketing leader, announces its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999, the award-winning agency has evolved significantly, adapting to the ever-changing marketing and media landscape.

• Assembly Studios Opens in Doraville, Making DeKalb County a Prime Location for State-of-the-Art Film Production

  January 26, 2024

  Doraville, a vibrant city known for its rich cultural diversity and strategic location, is the latest hub for the film and entertainment industry. With the newest addition of Assembly Studios, a cutting-edge film production facility has been established in the heart of the city.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

• Techstars Impact Powered by Cox Enterprises Announces 2024 Class

  January 24, 2024

  Techstars Impact powered by Cox Enterprises announces their 2024 class. This year's cohort includes a wide range of companies focused on making positive impacts on underrepresented groups, underserved communities, and social responsibility.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023

  January 24, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.

• Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference

  January 23, 2024

  As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.

• Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

  January 23, 2024

  Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• ARC Recognizes Seven Green Communities for Continued Commitment to Sustainability

  January 22, 2024

  The Atlanta Regional Commission announced last week that DeKalb County and the cities of Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners, and Sandy Springs have been certified through the agency’s Green Communities Program for demonstrating leadership in sustainability practices.

• Spelman College Receives Historic $100 Million Donation

  January 19, 2024

  Spelman College is honored to announce a $100 million historic gift – the largest single donation ever to an HBCU.

• Study Shows Georgia Residents are Among Most Likely to Start a Small Business in 2024

  January 19, 2024

  Business ideas and information site The Small Business Blog analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner for more than 100 terms related to the term ‘side hustle’ and ‘small business’. The average number of monthly searches for these 100 search terms were calculated for each state as a proportion of 100,000 residents.

• Aflac Sales Agents & Brokers Raise $770,000 for Children & Families at the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  January 19, 2024

  Aflac's sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held last week at FOCUS, the company's annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Seeing Positive Results

  January 18, 2024

  The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to a strong start, despite not getting off the ground until well after classes began last fall, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday.

• 75k Cars in Our 75th Year: Porsche Reports Record U.S. Retail Sales for 2023

  January 17, 2024

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. announced that 2023 retail deliveries in the United States totaled 75,415 cars – a new record – and a 7.6 percent increase versus the previous record set in 2022.

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

  January 16, 2024

  Hilton has announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

• Rodney Bullard, CEO of The Same House PBC to Keynote DeKalb Chamber 86th Annual Meeting

  January 16, 2024

  Rodney Bullard, CEO of The Same House PBC and former Senior Executive at Chick-fil-A, will serve as the keynote speaker for the DeKalb Chamber 86th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Bulging State Budget Surplus Driving Ambitious Spending Plans

  January 16, 2024

  A sure sign that Georgia’s coffers are flush with an unprecedented budget surplus is that for the first time in memory, the state plans to fund its annual list of building projects with cash instead of bonds.

• Atlanta Is the Top City to Watch in 2024: It Saw the Highest Rental Activity All Through Last Year

  January 12, 2024

  For the typical American, the housing market has likely felt quite challenging in 2023. High home prices and rising interest rates pushed many to continue their renter lifestyles. As we look ahead to 2024, which cities will continue to see the most rental activity and attract apartment hunters?