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• Cobb Chamber Names Pete Quinones of MetroAtlanta Ambulance as its 2027 Board Chairman

  August 28, 2025

  The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors have named Pete Quinones, CEO of MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service, Inc., as its 2027 Chairman of the Board.

• ATL Prepares for Busy Labor Day Weekend

  August 28, 2025

  Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest travel periods of the year. Between Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 3, more than 2.3 million passengers are expected to pass through the Airport.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America

  August 28, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement Award

  August 28, 2025

  At the 2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, was honored by his election to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the ITS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

• Health Connect South 2025: Atlanta’s Premier Health Collaboration Event Returns with Stellar Speaker Line-Up

  August 27, 2025

  Health Connect South, the Southeast’s leading healthcare collaboration gathering, is returning on September 17 at the Georgia Aquarium to unite innovators, policy leaders, health executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the theme of forging meaningful regional partnerships.

• Gateway85 CID Board Names Robert Michener as Executive Director

  August 27, 2025

  The Gateway85 Community Improvement District board of directors voted during its August meeting to name Robert Michener as executive director. Michener, who has served as interim since July, brings 17 years of dedicated service to the CID and a proven record of advancing projects that improve mobility, safety and economic growth across the district.

• Georgia Ports Economic Impact Jumps 7% in 2024

  August 27, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2023, the period covered by the previous study.

• USG Foundation Raises $4.5M, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia

  August 26, 2025

  The University System of Georgia Foundation announced a major step forward in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised more than $4.5 million this past weekend from generous sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for USG students across the state.

• Sen. Ossoff, Reps. Bishop, Carter, Collins, and Scott Headline the 2025 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

  August 26, 2025

  On August 20, 2025, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Congressional Luncheon, the premier event convening Georgia’s federal elected officials and the statewide business community.

• Georgia Aerospace Firms Launch Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  August 25, 2025

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX today announced the formation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, a new, statewide organization dedicated to advancing Georgia’s aerospace and defense industries through strategic collaboration and advocacy.

• Georgia State Sets New Single-Year Fundraising Record With $136.2M in FY '25

  August 25, 2025

  Georgia State University’s supporters powered the institution to a new one-year fundraising record of $136.2 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Highlighted by a transformative gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, individual donors and Georgia State’s corporate and foundation partners helped the university surpass its previous one-year fundraising record of $107.7 million set during the 2022 fiscal year.

• Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 22, 2025

  Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

• Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce

  August 22, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.

• Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act

  August 21, 2025

  Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.

• FlatironDragados to Open U.S. Headquarters at Perimeter Summit in Brookhaven

  August 20, 2025

  JLL and Spear Street Capital announced FlatironDragados, the second-largest civil engineering and construction company in the U.S., has selected Perimeter Summit in Brookhaven as the location for its new U.S. corporate headquarters.

• Georgia Film Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility at Assembly Studios

  August 20, 2025

  The Georgia Film Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art instructional facility at Assembly Studios yesterday. The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation.

• Field Finalized For 2025 TOUR Championship, FedExCup Playoffs Set For Dramatic Conclusion

  August 19, 2025

  The field is set for the 2025 TOUR Championship with the top 30 players in the FedExCup qualifying for the season finale at East Lake Golf Club. Reigning FedExCup Champion Scottie Scheffler earned his 18th win of his PGA TOUR career and his fifth victory of the 2025 season at the BMW Championship, maintaining his place as the FedExCup leader for the fourth consecutive season as he seeks to become the first back-to-back FedExCup Champion.

• USG Graduates Stand to Earn $1.4 Million Thanks to their Degrees

  August 19, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• ARC’s 2025 LINK Trip Seeks Insights from the D.C. Metro Area

  August 18, 2025

  More than 130 government, business, and civic leaders from metro Atlanta will visit the DMV region August 20th-23rd for the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 LINK trip.

• U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

  August 18, 2025

  The U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last December, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter's 101st birthday.

• Georgia Business Leaders Invest in Generosity at Record Levels but Miss the Mark on What Drives Real Returns

  August 15, 2025

  Overall, the 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that both executives and their employees agree that business generosity drives business success.

• Georgia-based Lockheed Martin C-130 Production Helps Peach State Take Off

  August 14, 2025

  In an era where interests and trends shift, one business and product in Georgia defies the odds. Lockheed Martin’s C-130 production line in Marietta, home to the iconic C-130J Super Hercules, is the longest running military aircraft production line in the world. A model of manufacturing endurance and consistency.

• Gwinnett Chamber Honors Women in Business at Annual MOXIE Awards

  August 14, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber recently hosted its annual MOXIE Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System, at the Gas South District. The event drew more than 500 business leaders, community members, and professionals to recognize women in business who are making significant contributions to their organizations and the Gwinnett community.

• University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact Increases to $23.1 Billion

  August 13, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• Ready, Set, Smile Georgia Cities: City Hall Selfie Day is Today!

  August 12, 2025

  City Hall Selfie Day turns 10 this year! Today - Tuesday, August 12th, cities across Georgia and the nation will once again join in a fun, light-hearted tradition that puts public service—and the people behind it—front and center.

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