May 2025 Features

  • Gwinnett Chamber Hires Kevin Carmichael as New SVP of Economic Development

    May 05, 2025

    The Gwinnett Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin Carmichael as the new Senior Vice President of Economic Development. In this pivotal role, Carmichael will spearhead the strategic vision and execution of Partnership Gwinnett, the community and economic development initiative aimed at driving sustainable economic prosperity in the community.

  • Tommy Nobis Center Raises Over $250,000 at 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon

    May 05, 2025

    Tommy Nobis Center, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 27th annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on April 25th, at the Cobb Energy Centre.

  • Georgia Power Names Audrey King & Cleve Fann to Key Leadership Roles

    May 05, 2025

    Georgia Power has named Audrey King as senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, and Cleve Fann, previously vice president of strategy and support in Power Delivery, has been named senior vice president of Region External Affairs, replacing King.

  • Love Justice International, Atlanta Blockchain Companies Partner to Combat Human Trafficking Around the World

    May 02, 2025

    Love Justice International, a global nonprofit committed to stopping human trafficking through innovation and technology, is teaming up with Atlanta area blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech companies, and other local innovators to launch a new initiative capable of combating human trafficking around the world.

  • Office of the Governor & the Georgia Historical Society Induct Sonny Deriso and Craig Menear as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

    May 02, 2025

    Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2025 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

  • goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen

    May 02, 2025

    In part 2 of our interview with Parker’s Kitchen Founder and Executive Chairman, Greg Parker, he shares how giving back has become part of the DNA at Parker’s Kitchen – giving away more than $30 million in the last six years. In his first interview since becoming Executive Chairman, Greg Parker shares career insights and how lasting success stems from service and generosity.

  • The Water Tower Hosts 300+ for Fourth Annual Demo Day

    May 01, 2025

    The Water Tower welcomed more than 300 water professionals representing over 65 organizations and 14 states to its fourth annual Demo Day. This signature event, supported by presenting sponsor Siemens, brought together utility leaders, technology providers, and water industry experts for a day of hands-on demonstrations and collaborative learning focused on innovation, resilience, and operational excellence in the water sector.

  • TCSG Announces 2025 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year

    May 01, 2025

    The Technical College System of Georgia announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2025. Jason Colbert, a Nursing student from Southeastern Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor from Central Georgia Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.