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• University System of Georgia Sets New Record for Degrees Awarded

  October 27, 2025

  The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia institutions in FY2025 increased by 7.9% over the previous fiscal year, reaching a new all-time high for the system of 82,607 degrees conferred annually. The increase this past fiscal year is the most significant year-over-year increase the system has seen in the last decade.

• A Generational Guide to Productivity: What Your Employees Need to Thrive

  October 24, 2025

  New research from goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to productivity. Instead, the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report shows that the drivers of productivity are as diverse as the workforce itself.

• Global Business Connections Strengthen with Gwinnett Visit to MAGI Headquarters in Italy

  October 24, 2025

  Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber strengthened international business ties this week with a visit to MAGI Group’s global headquarters in northern Italy. The visit was part of the Gwinnett Chamber’s EMBARK trip which brings local business leaders together for cultural immersion and a shared travel experience abroad.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Korean Office, Reinforce Longstanding Economic Partnerships

  October 24, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul.

• Downtown Atlanta Momentum: Central Atlanta Progress Unveil 2025 State of Downtown Report

  October 23, 2025

  Central Atlanta Progress has released new data and visuals showcasing the people, places and progress happening around Downtown Atlanta’s revitalization. The State of Downtown features data and examinations on Downtown’s demographic trends, employment and talent pipelines, real estate, visitation and the public realm, while highlighting Downtown champions and their stories.

• Georgia Department of Labor Partners with TCSG/WorkSource Georgia to Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

  October 23, 2025

  As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. In response, the Georgia Department of Labor, in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia and WorkSource Georgia, is mobilizing statewide resources to help impacted federal employees get back to work.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Announces Key Leadership Appointments

  October 23, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the appointment of five senior leaders to key executive positions. These appointments are part of ATL’s ongoing organizational realignment to enhance accountability, improve collaboration, and position the Airport for continued success as a global aviation leader.

• Georgia’s Transportation Chief: Growth, Future Funding, and a Call for City Partnerships

  October 22, 2025

  Georgia’s economy and population continue to surge, and GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry told the GMA Board of Directors that the state’s infrastructure must keep pace. Speaking at the board’s Oct. 10th meeting in Atlanta, he outlined recent funding wins, major projects, and a call for continued city–state collaboration.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Announces Hire of Former TOUR Championship Director Martin Stephenson

  October 22, 2025

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, one of the nation’s top 100 commercial insurance brokers, has announced the hire of Client Advisor Martin Stephenson. Martin is based in the company’s Atlanta office where he will concentrate on general commercial lines.

• Moneypenny Atlanta Expands Marketing Team as It Gears Up for Further US Growth

  October 21, 2025

  Moneypenny, a leading customer conversations company, is pleased to announce that its Atlanta office has added two new professionals to its growing marketing team, including Shirley Oliveira as Demand Generation Manager and Bailey Shepard as Marketing Coordinator.

• gener8tor Launches Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator Under New Leadership

  October 21, 2025

  gener8tor and Pinnacle Financial Partners have launched the Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, a new 12-week venture-backed program investing $100,000 into each of five metro Atlanta fintech startups. The inaugural cohort will receive capital, mentorship, and access to a national network of investors and advisors.

• Governor Brian Kemp & TCSG Announce Winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards

  October 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards during a special ceremony in Atlanta. The awards celebrate exceptional accomplishments in workforce development, strategic partnerships, and student success across the state.

• Southface Institute Honors Ambassador Andrew Young at 2025 Visionary Awards Dinner, Recognizing Leaders in Sustainability

  October 20, 2025

  Southface Institute, a national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, that leverages advocacy, education, and services to create sustainable communities, will honor Ambassador Andrew Young during the 2025 Visionary Awards at the Georgia Aquarium. The keystone fundraising event honors those who have led sustainability efforts in Georgia and beyond.

• When a Video Isn’t Real: Georgia Tech Alum Innovates Deepfake Detection for a New Era of Fraud

  October 20, 2025

  In 2024, a finance worker in Hong Kong was duped into attending a meeting with four co-workers – or so he thought. What he didn’t know was that all four were scammers, using deep-fake video to deceive him. In the end, he wired them $25 million.

• CEO Confidence Ticked Down to Further Below Neutral in Q4

  October 20, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council, fell to 48 in Q4 2025, down 1 point from 49 in Q3. A total of 130 CEOs participated in the Q4 survey.

• Invest Atlanta Board Supports Small Businesses with $925,000 in Tax Allocation District Funding

  October 17, 2025

  The City of Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved $925,000 in Tax Allocation District funding to support Atlanta’s small business community. The funding is part of the ongoing effort to bolster Atlanta’s small business through targeted investment and to ensure they can fully capitalize on major events coming to Atlanta, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• The Real Surprise in Flexible Work: Why Baby Boomers Value It Most

  October 17, 2025

  The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report challenges the popular narrative that younger generations are rejecting the return to the office. The data reveals that while flexibility is a universal desire, its meaning and importance vary dramatically across the workforce.

• Flock Safety & Ring Announce Partnership to Enable Community Requests and Improve Neighborhood Safety

  October 17, 2025

  Flock Safety and Ring announced that Flock Safety will integrate with Ring’s Community Requests to give customers the choice to securely and privately share video footage with local public safety agencies that use Flock software to investigate active cases.

• Leadership Georgia Announces the Class of 2026

  October 16, 2025

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2026. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Delta Air Lines & Atlanta Hawks Tip Off Season With Extended Partnership, Fan-First Experiences

  October 16, 2025

  As the professional basketball season gets underway, Delta and the Atlanta Hawks are celebrating their renewed multi-year partnership with a lineup of elevated fan experiences both on and off the court. Delta remains the Official Commercial Airline of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, continuing to deliver unforgettable moments through partnership assets like the SkyMiles Upgrades Platform.

• Fans Invited to Experience the LT Open - Nation's First-Ever Elite Singles-Only Pickleball Tournament in Atlanta Oct. 17–19

  October 15, 2025

  Pickleball fans will have a rare opportunity for complimentary courtside access to watch many of the world's top singles pros go head-to-head as Life Time debuts its LT Open, an elite singles pickleball tournament taking place October 17–19 at Life Time Peachtree Corners in Atlanta.

• The Inactive Company Honors First Responders with Discount and Donation for First Responders Day on October 28th

  October 15, 2025

  In honor of First Responders Day on October 28th, The Inactive Company, an Atlanta-based sleep performance brand, announces a partnership with the First Responders Foundation to promote the sleep health of first responders nationwide.

• Cortavo’s Growing Team Moves to Spacious New Atlanta Headquarters

  October 15, 2025

  Cortavo, one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing managed IT service providers, has expanded its headquarters into a new, state-of-the-art Class A office in Sandy Springs, to support its accelerating growth and deepen connections with clients. The move comes as Cortavo has nearly doubled its client roster in the past two years, expanding its service portfolio to meet the rising demand from midmarket organizations to co-manage their IT.

• Georgia Takes Center Stage as Spotlight State at This Year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo

  October 15, 2025

  Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that Georgia has been selected as the Spotlight State for the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, taking place today through October 16th in Moultrie, Georgia.

• Rayonier & PotlatchDeltic Merger to Bring HQ to Atlanta, Creates Georgia’s Largest Private Landowner

  October 15, 2025

  Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leading domestic land resources owner and top-tier lumber manufacturer.

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