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• Aflac Pledges $1 Million to Morehouse School of Medicine

  December 10, 2020

  Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., has pledged $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). The funding will support the institution's research and education programs related to the ongoing opioid crisis in rural America.

• Georgia Hospitality Leaders: Better Days Ahead

  December 10, 2020

  It’s not exactly breaking news that the hospitality industry was one of those hit the hardest by COVID-19. But Georgia leaders have not rested on their laurels, working to secure economic relief and provide support until traffic picks back up.

• Georgia Power Foundation Invests $500,000 in Support of Atlanta BeltLine Communities’ Longstanding Residents

  December 09, 2020

  The Georgia Power Foundation has announced a $500,000 donation over the next three years to support the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s (ABP) Legacy Resident Retention Program. The donation will help seniors and working families, who are longstanding residents in these historic neighborhoods, afford to stay in their homes and continue to access the Atlanta BeltLine, which also helps revitalize the area for the city.

• Truist Highlights History, Commitment to Atlanta Community on its One-Year Anniversary

  December 09, 2020

  To help celebrate its teammates’ hard work and collective commitment to the diverse Atlanta-area communities it serves, today, on the one-year anniversary of the merger of equals, Truist published its Atlanta Community Impact Report.

• Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces First $250,000 Grant for Pilot Program to Advance Entrepreneurial Opportunities Throughout Georgia

  December 09, 2020

  The  Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, with the support of Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, has announced its first funded pilot program, theClubhou.se: Mesh Network. This organization aims to empower entrepreneurs and provide resources to create new businesses in traditionally under-resourced communities.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces $50 Million in New Bond Funding for Affordable Housing

  December 09, 2020

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will issue an Executive Order to invest $50 million in new bond funding to advance the goals of creating or preserving 20,000 affordable homes by 2026 and investing City-controlled public sources in the production and preservation of affordable housing.

• Intercontinental Exchange Elects Shan Cooper & Mark Mulhern to the ICE Board of Directors

  December 08, 2020

  Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listings services, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Shan Cooper and Mark Mulhern as new Directors.

• Tis the Season! Chick-fil-A Brings Back Two Seasonal Menu Favorites and Offers Giftable Ideas for the Holidays

  December 08, 2020

  Chick-fil-A is serving holiday cheer with the return of two wintertime favorites. Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide. Guests will also be able to deck the halls and spark some joy with limited-edition Chick-fil-A holiday merchandise, available for the season at select restaurants.

• Atlanta BeltLine Becomes a Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Program Recipient

  December 07, 2020

  The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is pleased to be a recipient of the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Program. This program is one of the nation’s largest philanthropic investments in nonprofit leadership development. The $200,000 award will support the Legacy Resident Retention Program.

• Georgia’s Choppy Rebound from COVID Recession Smooths Out in 2021

  December 04, 2020

  The COVID-19 economic recession is very likely over in Georgia, but the state still faces a hard slog to reach a full recovery, according to a new forecast from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.

• Atlanta-based Public Relations Firm Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

  December 04, 2020

  PR South, an Atlanta-based public relations firm specializing in real estate, financial services and nonprofits, is celebrating ten years of serving clients throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond this month.

• Thirty-one Georgia Companies Receive 2020 GLOBE Awards, Four Recognized as Exporters of the Year

  December 04, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its International Trade division’s 2020 GLOBE Award recipients. This state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that entered new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2019, GLOBE winners from 17 counties across Georgia collectively entered 75 new international markets.

• Boston Consulting Group More Than Doubles Atlanta Presence, Creates 331 New Jobs

  December 03, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading management consulting firms and premier employers, will invest $18 million in expanding their Atlanta Business Services Center. The internationally known company’s expansion in the state will result in 331 additional jobs in Fulton County.

• Georgia’s Banks Post Gains in Loans, Deposits, Assets

  December 03, 2020

  Loan and deposit balances continued to grow at the 155 FDIC-insured banks based Georgia in during the third quarter, with totals for those banks through Sept. 30 up 15% and 20%, respectively.

• How TSA Lines are Speeding Up at Delta’s Largest Hub Thanks to Industry-leading Security Scanners

  December 03, 2020

  Just in time for holiday travel, Delta, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are speeding up security lines for faster, hassle-free domestic travel from Atlanta.

• KSU Receives Multi-Million Dollar Gift to Name Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences

  December 03, 2020

  Kennesaw State University has received a $9 million gift from real estate executive Norman J. Radow and his wife Lindy to benefit the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is rare for a public College of Humanities and Social Sciences to be the beneficiary of this level of philanthropy from a single donor.

• City of Atlanta Enters Bid to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  December 02, 2020

  In 2026, the FIFA World Cup, the world’s largest and most prestigious sporting event, is coming to the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Twenty-three (23) cities across North America were submitted as a part of the successful 2026 United Bid, but likely only 16 cities – 10 in the United States, three (3) in Canada, and three (3) in Mexico – will be selected by FIFA as Official Host Cities.

• Bank of America Names Atlanta Beltline and Russell Center 2020 Neighborhood Builders

  December 02, 2020

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership (ABP) and Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) have been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders awardees for Atlanta. The nonprofits were selected for their work in the Atlanta community addressing issues fundamental to economic mobility, ensuring opportunities are within reach for all Atlantans.

• Georgia Chamber Announces an All-Virtual 2021 Eggs & Issues Breakfast

  December 02, 2020

  The Georgia Chamber announces that it will host its annual marquee event, the Eggs and Issues Breakfast, as an all-virtual program on January 13th, 2021.

• Georgia Economic Outlook for 2021 Set for December 3rd

  December 01, 2020

  Economic forecasters from the University of Georgia and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will provide essential insights for these uncertain times at this year’s Georgia Economic Outlook. For the first time in the program’s 38-year history, the event will be hosted virtually and streamed on YouTube.

• Georgia State University Receives $2M Gift in Memory of Days Inns Founder to Establish Hospitality Immersion Program

  December 01, 2020

  The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business has received a $2 million endowment from Deen Day Sanders to establish an immersion program in memory of her late husband, Days Inns founder and school namesake, Cecil B. Day, Sr.

• Anthem Survey: 96% of Employers Actively or Considering Integrating Their Healthcare Benefits

  December 01, 2020

  A recent study by Anthem shows a trend over the last several years is here to stay as the majority of employers are integrating healthcare benefits to create a more efficient, effective and affordable benefits package for their employees.

• Coca-Cola Gives $665,000 to Clayton State Toward First Generation, Women in STEM Scholarships

  December 01, 2020

  Clayton State University is embarking on an ambitious project to transform the quality of life for communities in the south metro Atlanta region, in addition to increasing outcomes for students, and it’s getting some help from Coca-Cola.

• Interim Assistant General Manager Made Permanent at Hartsfield-Jackson

  November 30, 2020

  Jai Ferrell -an Atlanta native, Spelman alumna, and global influencer- was named the permanent Assistant General Manager and Head of Marketing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Wednesday, November 18th.

• Arts & Entertainment Atlanta Announces 2020 Grant Program Recipients

  November 30, 2020

  Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E Atlanta) is pleased to announce the recipients of its first-ever grant program. Grants ranging from $5,000-10,000 have been awarded to seven artists and arts organizations.

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