September 2024 Features

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Welcomes New Chief Economic Development Officer

  September 30, 2024

  As an organization focused on advancing economic growth and regional prosperity, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced today that Kristi Brigman will step into the role of Chief Economic Development Officer.

• Norfolk Southern Takes Action Against Hunger With $100,000 Donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank

  September 30, 2024

  September is Hunger Action Month and Norfolk Southern, dedicated to supporting the communities it serves, is contributing to the cause with a $100,000 donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene

  September 30, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.

• Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads

  September 30, 2024

  Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.

• Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues

  September 30, 2024

  Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.

• Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit

  September 30, 2024

  Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.

• Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches

  September 26, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.

• InnovATL2024 Launches Across Metro Atlanta

  September 25, 2024

  October 1st marks the beginning of InnovATL2024, a 19-day series of special events promoting entrepreneurs, creators, tech pioneers and influencers pushing metro Atlanta forward. Metro Atlanta is a center of creativity and influence that attracts global attention year after year, and the region is a natural home to this annual showcase convening innovators of all kinds.

• New CEO Takes Helm at Shepherd Center

  September 24, 2024

  Jamie Shepherd, MBA, MHA, FACHE, is Shepherd Center’s new CEO. Shepherd assumes the role on September 23, 2024, succeeding longtime CEO Sarah Morrison, PT, MBA, MHA, who retired after a 40-year career at Shepherd Center. Shepherd has served as president and chief operating officer since 2022.

• The Atlanta Opera to Build a New Arts Center on the Atlanta Beltline

  September 24, 2024

  The Atlanta Opera, recognized as one of the leading opera companies in the United States, will transform the historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse, located on Woodward Way on the Atlanta Beltline, into a home for opera and the performing arts in a community-forward, multi-disciplinary arts center.

• Hawks, State Farm, & 6,000 Volunteers Set Record Time Packing More Than One Million Meals

  September 24, 2024

  Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm welcomed 6,000 volunteers to the award-winning State Farm Arena to pack more than one million meals, setting a record time as part of the 2024 Million Meal Pack initiative.

• Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season

  September 24, 2024

  Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.

• Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants

  September 23, 2024

  The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.

• Wellspring Living Breaks Ground on South Fulton Campus

  September 23, 2024

  Wellspring Living is proud to announce the groundbreaking for its much-anticipated enhanced campus, a vital step forward in the organization's mission to provide domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with transformative care.

• Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work

  September 23, 2024

  Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.

• Georgia-Pacific Unveils Plans for Historic Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Downtown Atlanta

  September 20, 2024

  Georgia-Pacific announced initial plans for one of the country's largest mixed-use redevelopments and the intent to transform its iconic 51-story world headquarters and the surrounding city block into a thriving center for innovation and community engagement.

• Today’s Employees Value Quality of Life More Than Compensation

  September 20, 2024

  A new study by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO finds that 51% of employees left a job due to a lack of generosity to employees, in large part to seek out a better quality of life. So, we asked employees about their pursuit of quality of life, including what, if any, sacrifices they were willing to make regarding compensation to achieve it.

• Georgia Maintains Top Business Ranking - Jobs for Georgians Remain a Top Priority

  September 20, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Russell Family Enterprises Names Mona Garland as Their Chief People Officer

  September 19, 2024

  Russell Family Enterprises, the umbrella organization under which Atlanta-based H. J. Russell & Company, Concessions International LLC, and Russell New Urban Development sit, has named Mona Garland as their Chief People Officer.

• Gwinnett County Acquires 23-Acre Macy’s Site at Gwinnett Place Mall

  September 19, 2024

  The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County’s purchase of the Macy’s sites at Gwinnett Place Mall, totaling 23 acres, for $16.5 million. The board also approved the issuance of bonds to fund the purchase through its Urban Redevelopment Agency.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Announces $8 Million Chestnut Family Foundation Donation for a New Bike Park in Westside Park

  September 18, 2024

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership is thrilled to announce a transformative $8 million donation from Chestnut Family Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the fundraising efforts needed to construct a new Bike Park at Westside Park.

• Council for Quality Growth Releases Teaser & Full Speaker Lineup for 2024 Four Pillar Tribute

  September 18, 2024

  On October 10th, the Council for Quality Growth will honor the legacy of Herman J. Russell Sr. and the work carried on by his children, Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. with its 35th Annual Four Pillar Tribute, presented by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, and Norfolk Southern.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year

  September 18, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.

• Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation Partners with Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate to Host “Avant South”

  September 17, 2024

  The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate, will host Avant South—the city’s groundbreaking event designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement.