February 2025 Features

• MARTA: Behind the Ride All Aboard: The Tech Upgrades Powering MARTA’s Future

  February 21, 2025

  At MARTA, a dedicated Customer Experience team is working behind the scenes to improve your ride today and in the future. They’re not just transit professionals; they’re riders, too. They know the frustration of waiting for a train without real-time updates or switching between multiple apps to plan a trip. That’s why they’ve set out to change the way you experience MARTA.

• SCAD SERVE Community Fund Awards $2 Million in Grants to Local Non-Profits

  February 21, 2025

  As part of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) ongoing dedication to strengthening its hometown communities, the university is proud to announce it has awarded nearly $2 million dollars in grants to nonprofits in Savannah and Atlanta.

• Educators and Groups Want to Address Teacher Shortage

  February 21, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage. The move is necessary as a generation of teachers nears retirement after two decades and more in the classroom, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

• CEO Confidence Increased Sharply in Q1 2025

  February 21, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council increased by 9 points, the highest level in three years. For the first time since early 2022, the Measure was well above 50 in Q1 2025, indicating that CEOs have shifted from the cautious optimism that prevailed in 2024 to a more confident optimism

• goBeyondProfit Founder Rick Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship

  February 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, is proud to celebrate its founder, Rick Jackson, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

• Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts Delivers 2025 State of the County to Business Community

  February 20, 2025

  On Tuesday, the Council for Quality Growth and Fulton County Government hosted the 2025 State of Fulton County Address, in partnership with Legendary Events, at the sold-out Flourish Atlanta in Buckhead.

• Duracell Selects Atlanta for New R&D Headquarters

  February 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Duracell, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, will establish its new Global Headquarters for Research and Development at Science Square in Atlanta, creating 110 jobs and investing approximately $56 million.

• GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference

  February 19, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.

• Atlanta Regional Commission Seeks Applications for 2025 Livable Centers Initiative and Community Development Assistance Programs

  February 18, 2025

  The Atlanta Regional Commission is now accepting applications for two local planning programs: the Livable Centers Initiative and the Community Development Assistance Program.

• May Mobility Now Offers Autonomous Driverless Rides in Peachtree Corners

  February 18, 2025

  May Mobility, a leading autonomous vehicle technology company, announced today the launch of its first commercial driver-out autonomous transportation service in the City of Peachtree Corners.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 18, 2025

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt—a premier statewide initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Georgia Aquarium Announces Travis Burke as President & CEO

  February 14, 2025

  The Georgia Aquarium Board of Directors has announced the selection of Travis Burke as the new President and CEO. Burke, who has been serving as Interim CEO since the passing of Dr. Brian Davis in August 2024, brings more than 25 years of experience to the role.

• Georgia Breaks Export Records, Rises in Total Trade

  February 14, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% that outpaced the national average of 2.3%.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• CBRE: Atlanta Among Top Targets for Commercial Real Estate Investment in 2025

  February 13, 2025

  A recent survey of commercial real estate investors ranked Atlanta as a top 10 target among U.S. metros. The market held its spot at #4 among the most attractive markets for investment in CBRE’s 2025 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey.

• Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment

  February 13, 2025

  At the Brunswick State of the Port event, Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said Colonel’s Island Terminal has become the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.

• Governor Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill Moving in State Senate

  February 12, 2025

  Legislation backed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses has cleared a state Senate committee following a five-hour hearing.

• Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future

  February 11, 2025

  Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates the 77th Annual Dinner

  February 11, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber gathered at the Gas South District on February 7th for its 77th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements and honoring individuals pivotal to the prosperity of Gwinnett.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Launches New Transforming Access Together Accelerator

  February 10, 2025

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank is proud to announce the Transforming Access Together Accelerator, a cohort program designed to empower its diverse group of partners in their efforts to combat food insecurity and expand food access across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Announces New Board Leadership and Members During Era of Rapid Beltline Growth

  February 07, 2025

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership today announced Beth Chandler, Chief Legal Officer at Rollins, Inc., as its new board chair. Chandler succeeds Kathy Farrell, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Truist, who completed a transformative two-year tenure (2023-2024) and continues to serve on the board.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• More than 17,000 Rural Georgia Students Supported in Innovative Partnership with Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Education

  February 07, 2025

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced the tremendous statewide impact of their 2024 partnership to meet workforce preparedness needs in rural communities.

• 5th Annual In Good Company Report Celebrates Over 2,200 Generous Companies

  February 06, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today released its 2025 In Good Company Report. This 5th annual list recognizes over 2,200 Georgia businesses of all sizes that have pledged to make generosity a core value of their operations.

• Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker About Grady Health System, Will Also Release Free Business History Resources for Educators

  February 06, 2025

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker about Grady Health System and its more than 130-year history. Dedicated in partnership with the Grady Health Foundation and the Correll Family Foundation, the marker is the newest addition to GHS’s Business History Initiative.