July 2024 Features

• 2024 FedExCup Playoffs to Offer PGA TOUR Fans Unparalleled Access

  July 31, 2024

  As the PGA TOUR’s best look to unseat FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland, fans will have unparalleled access to the sights and sounds of the FedExCup Playoffs through new on-site and virtual activtions and programming.

• ARC Seeks Input to Inform Update to Regional Public Participation Plan

  July 31, 2024

  The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking input to inform a major update to the agency’s regional public participation plan. The update, the first since 2019, is designed to ensure that ARC’s transportation planning meets the region’s needs and reflects metro Atlanta’s diverse population.

• Brunswick Sets Cargo Record While Savannah Suffers Slight Decline

  July 31, 2024

  The Port of Brunswick had a better year than the Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.

• Goodwill Announces New 2025 Board Members

  July 30, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia, the leading Goodwill organization for connecting job seekers with employment opportunities, is excited to announce the addition of three new board members.

• Porsche Celebrates 25 Years of Automotive Technical Training Excellence

  July 30, 2024

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program. Since 1999, the program has provided high-quality training and education to men and women interested in becoming a Porsche technician.

• State Health Coverage Commission Begins Work

  July 30, 2024

  A newly created state commission looking for ways to improve health-care access and quality for low-income uninsured Georgians held its kickoff meeting last Thursday.

• ACE Celebrates 24-Year Legacy of Funding Georgia Small Business Owners at It's 2024 Annual Awards Fundraiser

  July 30, 2024

  Recognizing small businesses and the communities they serve is not only a duty of ACE – it is truly an honor. ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. is pleased to announce its Fundraiser for the 2024 Annual Awards Event taking place on September 19th from 4 PM – 7 PM at the magnificent Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Unveils 2023 Environmental, Social, Governance and Prosperity Report

  July 29, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social, Governance and Prosperity (ESG+P) report, entitled “Future Forward.” This comprehensive report details ATL’s dedicated efforts to manage environmental and social risks, implement effective governance, and drive economic prosperity, continuing its role as the largest economic engine for the region.

• Georgia Milestones Test Scores Show Post-pandemic Improvement

  July 29, 2024

  Students showed continued improvement in the latest Georgia Milestones tests that cratered during the pandemic, the state Department of Education reported Friday.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards Still Open

  July 29, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.

• Employees Make Historic Sacrifices to Preserve Quality of Life: Data Confirms Georgians Make Tough Choices Due to Gaps in Family-Focused Benefits

  July 26, 2024

  Employees are increasingly prioritizing overall wellness and benefits that enable them to help their families thrive. A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals widening gaps between what companies are currently offering and what employees are looking for in an employer.

• L'Atelier Paris Unveils New Flagship Showroom in Atlanta Designed in Collaboration with Bradley Odom

  July 26, 2024

  L'Atelier Paris Haute Design proudly introduces its flagship location in Newnan, featuring the new North America factory, main office, and showroom designed by renowned Atlanta interior designer, Bradley Odom, founder and principal of Bradley Odom Interiors and Dixon Rye.

• DeKalb County Set to Unveil Historic Memorial in Honor of the late Congressman John Lewis

  July 26, 2024

  A memorial honoring the late Congressman John Lewis is scheduled to be unveiled during a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, announced DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and Board of Commissioners’ Presiding Officer Mereda Davis Johnson.

• Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P

  July 24, 2024

  At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Centennial Yards & Cosm to Bring Immersive Sports and Entertainment Venue to Downtown Atlanta

  July 23, 2024

  Centennial Yards Company announced that it has signed a long-term lease with Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, to create a 70,000-square-foot, three-level immersive entertainment venue, which will deliver live sports and experiential entertainment in Shared Reality, as part of the Sports and Entertainment District at Centennial Yards.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport

  July 23, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been recognized as the busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International World, according to the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset for 2023.

• City of Atlanta Announces Labor Education Program

  July 23, 2024

  Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta Department of Labor and Employment Services announced the launch of the Labor Rights Education Program, a micro-grant initiative designed to promote fair labor practices and ensure that all residents and businesses are well-informed about their rights and obligations.

• Georgia Among States Leading in New Businesses

  July 22, 2024

  A new study has named the top ten states submitting the most business applications, and Georgia comes in at #4.

• Public Service Commission to Take Up Plan to Add New Fossil Fuels to Energy Mix

  July 22, 2024

  Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state.

• Confidence Among Small and Midsize Business CEOs Dips in Q2 2024

  July 22, 2024

  Small and midsize business CEO confidence decreased slightly to 83.3 in Q2 2024, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index released by CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  July 19, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment

  July 19, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• How to Best Prioritize Limited Funds for Impactful Community Investments

  July 18, 2024

  While Georgia’s businesses have long been the backbone of strong communities, a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals meaningful shifts in community care and offers executives insight on how best to invest limited funds.

• Atlanta-based Trevelino/Keller acquires B2B Growth Marketing Firm

  July 18, 2024

  Trevelino/Keller, a nationally ranked Growth PR+Mkt firm, has successfully built a nationally ranked firm on the foundation of public relations, growth marketing and creative services, serving early and growth stages, middle market, national and international brands.