August 2024 Features

• Atlanta Selected to Host 2031 Men’s Final Four

  August 30, 2024

  The 2031 NCAA Men’s Division I Final Four will be played in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the NCAA announced today. This marks the sixth time Atlanta has been awarded the event but will be the fifth time serving as host following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Celebrating Courage: Wellspring Living's 2024Courage Gala Highlights Resilience of Trafficking Survivors and Advocates

  August 30, 2024

  Wellspring Living is thrilled to announce the 2024 Courage Gala, presented by Delta Air Lines and UPS, on Sunday, September 15, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta. As the organization's largest annual fundraiser, the Gala has raised millions in support of survivors of sexual exploitation and those at risk.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Labor Day Travel 2.3 Million Passengers Expected to Travel Through ATL

  August 30, 2024

  As the nation prepares for Labor Day weekend, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and partners provide tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend.

• Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  August 30, 2024

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.

• Georgia Executives Brace for Political Storm: How to Protect Workplace Culture

  August 29, 2024

  A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals a staggering 56% of executives and 45% of employees fear that politics will disrupt their company culture this year. As the political landscape in Georgia continues to heat up, so too does the potential for workplace disruption.

• Georgia Job Creation & Momentum Remains Strong

  August 29, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. GDEcD’s Global Commerce team supported 429 facility expansions and new locations resulting in more than $20.3 billion in investment and the commitment of 26,900 new, private sector jobs statewide.

• Ser Familia Unveils $10M New Headquarters in Kennesaw

  August 29, 2024

  Ser Familia, which helps families deal with issues such as mental health and domestic violence, hosted a “sneak peek” of its new $10 million office building in Kennesaw on Saturday, August 24th.

• Cumberland CID, One Cumberland, and the National Park Service Announce Groundbreaking Project to Renew Paces Mill Located in the Palisades Unit

  August 28, 2024

  The Cumberland Community Improvement District, One Cumberland, and the National Park Service announced today the groundbreaking of Phase One of the New Day Palisades project to renew Paces Mill in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

• The Coca-Cola Company Expands Longtime PGA TOUR Relationship

  August 27, 2024

  The PGA TOUR announced an expanded relationship with The Coca-Cola Company, as the TOUR's Official Soft Drink adds to its categories Official Sports Drink, Isotonic Drink and Water of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.

• MacKenzie Scott Gives $10 Million to Georgia Nonprofit ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

  August 27, 2024

  A $10 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs will have a dramatic impact on the nonprofit’s work to fuel the growth of Georgia businesses around the state, said Grace Fricks, ACE founder and CEO.

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• Technical College System of Georgia Achieves 9.3% Enrollment Growth

  August 27, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the Academic Year 2024, bringing total enrollment to 148,746 students across the system. This is the highest number of students enrolled at TCSG since 2013.

• Town Center Community Opens Nominations For 2024 Townie Awards

  August 26, 2024

  Town Center Community today announced nominations are open for the 2024 Townie Awards. The annual awards recognize community members, leaders and businesses for contributions to Town Center Community, one of the most accessible and prosperous areas in metro Atlanta.

• Chik-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame Puts Fans Directly into the Game with Its New AI Experience

  August 26, 2024

  Set, Hike! The College Football Hall of Fame is setting a new industry milestone with its new GAME ON! AI Experience. This deeply engaging, personalized storytelling experience inserts fans into the rich history of college football.

• Atlanta’s Data Center Pipeline Hits Record High as Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Providers Drive Demand

  August 23, 2024

  Data center space under construction in Atlanta reached another record high during the first half of 2024, according to CBRE’s latest North American Data Center Trend Report.

• Business Generosity Yields Financial Rewards

  August 23, 2024

  Recent data tells us that 92% of executives plan to maintain or increase their current investments in generosity. 60% of executives plan to increase giving to employees, 46% to communities, and 45% in the way they operate their business. This is a significant jump from 2023, where only 33% planned to increase generosity investments.

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Cox Enterprises and Gener8tor Launch Cleantech Accelerator in Atlanta

  August 22, 2024

  Cox Enterprises and gener8tor, a global venture firm and startup accelerator, announced the launch of the Cox Cleantech Accelerator. The Cox Cleantech Accelerator initiative will support early-stage startups developing innovative climate change solutions, providing resources to drive environmental and economic impact in Georgia and the Southeast.

• MARTA Completes One Thousand New Bus Stop Amenities Within 5 Years

  August 22, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has completed the installation of 1,000 new bus stop amenities throughout its service area, ensuring 70 percent of customers now have a sheltered space in which to wait for their bus.

• Discover Georgia’s Booming Food Processing Industry

  August 22, 2024

  Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing companies operating here, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The Georgia Department of Economic Development drives industry growth in multiple ways.

• Hawks Inspire Next Wave of Women Leaders at Second Annual 'She Leads' Summit

  August 21, 2024

  On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena hosted the second annual summit of the ‘She LEADS’ Women’s Empowerment Program at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, the official practice and training facility of the team, in Brookhaven.

• Survey: Consumers Expect to Spend More this Year on Back-to-School Shopping & This Fall on Discretionary Items

  August 21, 2024

  Anticipating higher prices for their shopping list than a year ago, consumers expect to spend 14% more on average on back-to-school shopping per child this year, according to a new KPMG survey conducted in July.

• Georgia Power Uses Drones to Inspect Transmission Lines

  August 20, 2024

  Georgia Power continues to focus on improving reliability and service for customers by making investments in the power grid and using advanced technology to prevent or restore power outages. The company is now deploying unmanned aerial systems, to inspect transmission power lines, helping ensure the safety and reliability of these main lines more efficiently and with greater accuracy than ever before.

• From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map

  August 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development and its economic development partners capitalized on the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit to demonstrate why Georgia stands out to international companies seeking to locate or expand in the U.S.

• Public Colleges Generated $21.9 Billion Impact on Georgia

  August 19, 2024

  New research from the Terry College of Business Selig Center for Economic Growth found the University System of Georgia (USG) had an impact of $21.9 billion on the state’s economy and generated more than 160,000 full- and part-time jobs during fiscal year 2023.