May 2024 Features

• ATDC Companies Raise $280.2 Million In Investments In 2023

  May 31, 2024

  Startups in the Advanced Technology Development Center current portfolio raised more than $280.2 million in investment capital and created or saved more 2,021 jobs in 2023.

• US Consumer Confidence Rose in May

  May 31, 2024

  "Confidence improved in May after three consecutive months of decline," said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. "Consumers' assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month.

• Invest Atlanta Board Approves Financing for 444 Units of Affordable Housing

  May 30, 2024

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved resolutions at its May meetings to finance the creation or preservation of 444 affordable housing units in the city of Atlanta.

• Children's Museum of Atlanta Supporters Help Achieve More than $1 Million in Total Donations

  May 30, 2024

  Children’s Museum of Atlanta advocates assembled at The Eastern in Reynoldstown on March 23rd for its third magical Imagination Ball presented by Georgia Natural Gas. The benefit, born in 2022 as an evolution of the Museum’s 16-year fundraising event A'museum.

• Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Raises $634,111 For Atlanta Community Food Bank

  May 30, 2024

  The 13th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy recently wrapped up, and the numbers are in for this year’s fundraising initiative. The program raised awareness for food insecurity throughout Georgia and generated $634,111 in donations or over an estimated 2 million meals to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

• Governor Marks Completion of Plant Vogtle Expansion

  May 30, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp celebrated the completion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion Wednesday while acknowledging the obstacles that had to be overcome in building the first nuclear reactors in the U.S. since the 1980s.

• Atlanta Among Best Metros for Manufacturing in the U.S.

  May 29, 2024

  The United States is currently experiencing a remarkable surge in manufacturing activity across numerous regions. However, the question remains: where exactly in the U.S. is the manufacturing sector thriving?

• Yalo Named Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year for 2024

  May 29, 2024

  Yalo, a 100 percent minority-owned creative agency, is proud to announce its recognition as the Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year for 2024. This prestigious award highlights Yalo's continuous growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence in delivering branding, digital ecosystems, and omni-channel advertising solutions to clients both locally and nationwide.

• RaceTrac Celebrates 90 Years of Convenience

  May 28, 2024

  RaceTrac, Georgia’s second largest privately owned company, celebrates its 90th anniversary as a convenience store leader with roots dating back to 1934, when founder Carl Bolch, Sr. opened a fuel store known as Carl Bolch Trackside Stations in Missouri.

• City of Atlanta Parks Clinch Prestigious National Ranking

  May 28, 2024

  Trust for Public Land released its 2024 ParkScore index ranking with Atlanta advancing to 25th among the largest 100 U.S. cities nationwide. Atlanta climbed three spots over last year’s 28th ranking and achieved its highest finish in ParkScore history.

• Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers From Fresh to Value-Added Markets

  May 28, 2024

  Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.

• Explore Gwinnett Awards Over $175,000 in Project Grants Through Gwinnett Creativity Fund

  May 23, 2024

  Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County, Ga, today announced it has awarded over $175,000 in funding for project grants through the 2024 Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Former Coca-Cola Executive Matthew Tarallo Launches AETHER Brand Group

  May 22, 2024

  Matthew Tarallo, Former Global Vice President of Amazon for The Coca-Cola Company and Senior Vice President of Business Development for Reynolds American, is pleased to announce the launch of brand operator and incubator AETHER Brand Group, as well as the expansion of the already existing RFT Ventures.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Raises Nearly $2.1M for Statewide Education and Research Services

  May 22, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival, which culminated on April 27, 2024, with the Trustees Gala, raised a record $2,095,653 to further the institution’s educational and research mission.

• SRJ Architects Inc. Launches Expansion Into Metro Atlanta, Blending Innovation with Community-Centric Design

  May 21, 2024

  SRJ Architects Inc., a distinguished firm composed of architects, project managers, construction specialists and interior designers based in Albany, Georgia is known for its steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainable architecture.

• MARTA Airport Station Reopens After Successful Renovation Project

  May 21, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Airport Station reopened yesterday after a six-week closure to renovate the concourse and platform levels. The following work was completed during a temporary station closure from April 8th through May 19th.

• Georgia Chamber Launches New Website Launched to Empower Georgia's Business & Elected Leaders

  May 20, 2024

  Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Chamber's new website, designed to provide invaluable data and insights for both business and elected leaders across the state.

• Greater Women’s Business Council Honored 12 Companies at its 2024 TOP Corporations Awards Celebration

  May 17, 2024

  The Greater Women’s Business Council held its 2024 TOP Corporations of the Year Awards celebration on April 30th at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. An annual celebration, the TOP Corporations of the Year Awards honor prominent corporations with an undeniable foundation for encouraging and empowering women business enterprises.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Smith + Howard Acquires VIP Search and VIP Solutions Businesses

  May 17, 2024

  Smith + Howard, a leading tax, accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of VIP Search Group, LLC and VIP Solutions Group, LLC effective April 30, 2024. The acquisition marks the third in the last 12 months as Smith + Howard continues to aggressively expand its services and brand nationally.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Names Rosalyn Merrick President and CEO

  May 16, 2024

  Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Merrick as President and CEO effective immediately. Merrick, who joined the organization as chief development officer in November 2020, received unanimous approval from the Board of Directors.

• Georgia State University Plans Downtown Baseball Stadium

  May 16, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the construction of a new stadium for the Georgia State University baseball program on the Downtown Atlanta campus.

• Tommy Nobis Center Raises over $200,000 at its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon

  May 16, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 26th annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom.