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Enjoy a Fun-Filled July at Atlantic Station
July 06, 2021
Atlantic Station has a thrilling lineup of summer events for everyone to enjoy! Find your newest furry friend at a feel-good pet adoption with Best Friends Animal Society or enjoy a morning of fun with your toddler at Tot Spot. Looking for ways to treat yourself? Join us for our weekly Wellness Wednesday fitness class or weekend artisan market, Maker’s Market, to enjoy some much-needed self-care. Adults deserve a summer break too, right? Consider Friday Night Live or the Truist Atlanta Open tennis tournament for your next night out.
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Hartsfield-Jackson and Airport Partners Prepare for Busy Independence Day Weekend
July 01, 2021
After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, passenger volume continues to grow at the nation’s busiest airport. More than 1.5 million people are expected to travel from, to, or through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) this Independence Day weekend between Wednesday, June 30 to Monday, July 5. ATL officials are working closely with Airport stakeholders and partners to ensure that passengers have a safe, efficient, and pleasant journey through ATL.
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Georgia Chief Justice Harold D. Melton to Join Troutman Pepper's National Litigation Practice Group in Atlanta
July 01, 2021
After serving 16 years on the Supreme Court of Georgia, including almost three as Chief Justice, Harold D. Melton will join the national law firm Troutman Pepper on July 19th. Melton, who announced his intention to leave the Supreme Court of Georgia in February, is celebrated for his steadfast commitment to the rule of law, trailblazing leadership, and public service.
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Georgia Power, City of Atlanta Partner on the Installation of 10,000 Energy Efficient Streetlights across the City as Part of “One Atlanta – Light Up the Night”
June 30, 2021
Georgia Power and the City of Atlanta today announced that the company will be increasing the city’s streetlight footprint by 10,000 lights and upgrading other lighting, with a focus on areas with high rates of traffic accidents and crime.
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What Impact Will the Pandemic Have On Corporate Real Estate Portfolios And The Work Week?
June 30, 2021
In two years, more than half (53 percent) of the corporations surveyed by CoreNet Global say that their overall corporate real estate portfolio will be smaller than it is today. For 15 percent of those surveyed, that reduction will be by more than 30 percent.
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Outreach Grows U.S. Presence - Adds New Atlanta Office and Expands Leadership Team
June 28, 2021
Outreach, the largest and fastest-growing sales intelligence and engagement platform provider, announced today a new office location coming to Atlanta. The company expects to hire a significant number of employees in the greater Atlanta Metro area over the next 18 months, with an initial focus in customer success and technical support organizations.
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MARTA & Goldman Sachs Asset Management Announce $100 Million Atlanta Affordable Housing & Transit Oriented Development Initiative
June 28, 2021
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) today announced a partnership with the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) for a $100 million initiative to finance new development at or within a mile of MARTA rail stations.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces Dwayna A. Haley as New Chief Brand and Communications Officer
June 25, 2021
The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced that Dwayna A. Haley will join MAC as the new chief brand and communications officer, effective July 26th. As part of MAC’s senior leadership team, Haley will lead the organization’s executive and internal communications, marketing, branding and media relations efforts.
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PAJUNK Celebrates New U.S. Headquarters Opening in Alpharetta
June 25, 2021
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Teresa MacCartney Named Acting Chancellor of the University System of Georgia
June 24, 2021
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Teresa MacCartney as acting chancellor of the University System of Georgia, effective July 1st. The decision comes as the Board conducts a national search to find USG’s 14th chancellor.
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Simeio Amplifies Growth with New Atlanta Corporate Headquarters
June 24, 2021
Simeio, a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM), announced its new relocated headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, a fast-growing tech hub just north of the Atlanta metro. The new location is an exciting area in the country, with the right infrastructure to accommodate this fast-growing tech company.
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Companies Make Summer Plans to Resume Domestic Business Travel
June 24, 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today released the findings from its 20th COVID-19 poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel, post pandemic.
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Gov. Brian Kemp: Delivering on Our Promise to Expand Rural Broadband
June 23, 2021
While travelling across our state, I am proud to highlight how Georgia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Thanks to our strong, conservative policies, the Peach State economy continues to grow and thrive – despite a global pandemic.
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Atlanta HBCUs Receive $5M Grants from Google
June 18, 2021
Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College today announced they are among 10 institutions in the country to each receive a $5 million grant from Google, designed to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation in the STEM industry.
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Tommy Nobis Center Welcomes New Board Members
June 18, 2021
Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, recently elected Patricia J. Royak, G. Thomas Balas, Jr., and Judge Sonja N. Brown to their board of directors.
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Draffin Tucker Hosts Successful Student Leadership Program
June 17, 2021
On Friday, June 4th, Draffin & Tucker, LLP hosted their annual THRIVE Summer Leadership Program (SLP) for thirty rising college sophomores and juniors seeking a career in accounting.
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Georgia Power Celebrates Opening of Microgrid Project with Georgia Tech
June 17, 2021
Georgia Power today announced, in collaboration with Georgia Tech, the opening of the 1.4 MW microgrid project in Tech Square at Spring and 5th streets in Metro Atlanta. Microgrids are self-contained power systems co-located with the facilities they serve that include generation resources, storage systems and energy management systems.
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goBeyondProfit: Impact of Racial Inequity at Work
June 17, 2021
A bit of history frames the discussion that leads to practical understanding of why conversations on race are vitally important in the optimal workplace.
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Council for Quality Growth is Honoring Ambassador Andrew J. Young with 32nd Annual Four Pillar Award
June 15, 2021
The Council for Quality Growth will honor Ambassador Andrew Jackson Young, former Ambassador to the United Nations and Chairman of the Andrew J. Young Foundation, with its 32nd annual Four Pillar Award.
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goBeyondProfit: Beyond Bias & Blind Spots
June 15, 2021
In this conversation, experts help you discover hidden obstacles to realizing the ideal workplace and share actionable steps to remove the barriers to success.
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CSU’s Leadership Institute Announces Format for The Forum 2021
June 14, 2021
For the 16th year, The Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus August 31st. This year’s event, themed “Leadership Reinvented,” will feature four speakers and a Dine Around Uptown Columbus during lunch.
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DeKalb Chamber Announces New President & CEO
June 11, 2021
The DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors announces the appointment of Frankie L. Atwater, Sr. as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. An experienced business leader, Mr. Atwater takes the Chamber lead following the departure of former President and CEO, Katarina Taylor, and interim President and CEO, Kenneth Coleman.
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Finalist Named for Georgia State University Presidency
June 11, 2021
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) announced Dr. M. Brian Blake as finalist for the Georgia State University presidency. Blake is currently executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost of George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C.
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W&A Engineering Announces Expansion into Metro Atlanta
June 10, 2021
W&A Engineering announced the expansion of its team into Metro Atlanta. W&A Engineering continues to grow its reach across the southeastern United States as they carry out their mission to build better communities.
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Georgia Legal Community Raises Record-breaking 3.7M Meals for Food Banks
June 10, 2021
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a record-breaking 936,883 dollars for the state’s regional food banks in only two weeks during the 10th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,747,532 meals that the food banks can distribute to feed hungry kids, seniors, and families in local Georgia communities.