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• Georgia International Trade Office Earns Unprecedented Fourth U.S. Department of Commerce Award for Export Services

  October 26, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced that its International Trade division has earned a President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service from the U.S. Department of Commerce in recognition of “continuing significant contributions to an increase in U.S. exports.

• Invest Atlanta Recognized for Economic Development Excellence

  October 23, 2020

  Invest Atlanta won three Excellence in Economic Development Awards at the 2020 Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference.

• Georgia Ports Authority Holds First Virtual State of the Port

  October 23, 2020

  In its first-ever virtual State of the Port Address, co-hosts Griff Lynch and Will McKnight took the Georgia Ports Authority’s online audience for an on-terminal view of infrastructure advancements the Authority is making to accommodate record container growth.

• Chick-fil-A Sauces Coming to Stores in Georgia

  October 23, 2020

  Chick-fil-A announced that bottles of its signature sauces will soon be available for purchase at retailers nationwide, with 100% of the royalties Chick-fil-A, Inc. receives from third-party retail sales supporting scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members.

• AT&T Provides Empowerment Opportunities to Drive Economic Mobility and Social Equity with #BelieveAtlanta Initiative

  October 22, 2020

  AT&T is passionate about the strength and success of Atlanta, and through Believe Atlanta, AT&T employees in Atlanta are collaborating with community leaders to provide economic empowerment opportunities for the traditionally underserved – challenging the wealth gap that currently exists in our city and driving a more equitable society.

• Gov. Kemp Names Brian Marlowe Leader of Rural Strike Team

  October 22, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson during an event in the North Wing of the State Capitol to name Tift County Development Authority President and CEO Brian Marlowe as the new Deputy Commissioner for Rural Georgia.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 77 Organizations More than $585,000 in Grant Funding

  October 22, 2020

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards for fiscal year 2021.

• Gas South to Acquire Infinite Energy

  October 21, 2020

  Gas South will acquire Florida-based Infinite Energy in a deal announced today by the two companies. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2020.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Integration of WorkSource Atlanta and Invest Atlanta Approved by City Council

  October 21, 2020

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ plan to improve economic mobility and job opportunities for Atlantans by integrating WorkSource Atlanta—the City’s workforce development arm—into Invest Atlanta—the City’s economic development arm—was unanimously adopted by the Atlanta City Council.

• Delta’s Blocked Middle Seats, Filtered Air & Safety Tips Bring Comfort & Joy to Holiday Travel

  October 21, 2020

  If it’s been a while since you’ve traveled, Delta is ready to take you to your loved ones safely. That’s why the airline is offering these tips – the four C’s of holiday travel – to help flyers navigate the winter travel season with comfort and joy:

• CEO Confidence Up Sharply Heading into Q4

  October 21, 2020

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council rose sharply in the final month of Q3, after a moderate increase in the first month of Q3. The measure stands at 64, up from 45. (A reading above 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses.)

• Georgia Tech Celebrates the Largest, Most Diverse Transfer Class in Institute History

  October 20, 2020

  This year, Tech welcomed 1,146 new transfer students from 224 different colleges, including 39 Georgia colleges, and 76 community colleges. This new class topped the Institute’s record transfer enrollment numbers with 230 more students than last year, and includes 120 more in-state students and 12% more underrepresented minority students.

• 40 West 12th Reaches Peak with Tower Topping Out, Celebrates Presentation Gallery Opening

  October 20, 2020

  Rising as one of the three towers at 1105 West Peachtree, the $530 million mixed-use development under construction in Midtown Atlanta, 40 West 12th celebrates its topping out and the opening of its presentation gallery this month.

• Superintendent Woods: We Must Reimagine K-12 Education in Georgia

  October 20, 2020

  Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia's students, families, and educators have risen to meet this unprecedented moment.

• Georgia Public Policy Foundation: For Millions, Healthcare Waivers Offer Hope

  October 19, 2020

  Georgians received a dose of good news Thursday, as Gov. Brian Kemp announced federal approval of his plans to increase healthcare access and affordability. Seema Verma, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joined Kemp to put the Trump administration’s official seal of approval on the pair of “waivers” – one to allow for a new, more cost-effective way to cover some of Georgia’s working poor, and another to extricate Georgia from some of the strictures of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

• GDEcD Announces 2020 Georgia ‘GEAR Award’ Winners

  October 19, 2020

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced the five companies who earned 2020 Georgia Emerging Automotive Recognition (GEAR) Awards.

• Gov. Kemp, CMS Administrator Verma Announce Approval of Georgia Healthcare Reform Package

  October 16, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp joined Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma to announce federal approval of Georgia's healthcare reform package.

• Clayton State University Generates $302M Economic Impact in South Metro Atlanta

  October 16, 2020

  Clayton State University’s presence continues to make a huge impact on the economic viability of communities south of Atlanta’s airport. The university generated $302.5 million economic impact for fiscal year 2019, according to a recent report released by the University System of Georgia.

• Gov. Kemp Announces $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funding to Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

  October 15, 2020

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that as much as $1.5 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds from the CARES Act would be allocated to repay borrowing for the Georgia Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund to prevent increases in state and federal unemployment taxes.

• University System of Georgia State Economic Impact Grows to $18.5B

  October 14, 2020

  The University System of Georgia (USG) recorded a statewide economic impact of $18.5 billion for fiscal year 2019, a 4.5 percent increase from fiscal year 2018. USG also generated 157,770 jobs.

• Children’s Healthcare Names New Hospital after Arthur Blank Following $200M Donation

  October 13, 2020

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation today announced the naming of the newest hospital within the healthcare system. Made possible through a generous $200 million donation from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, it is the largest donation in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta history.

• Atlanta-based Cold-Storage Giant Americold Announces $1.7B Acquisition

  October 13, 2020

  Americold Realty Trust, the world’s largest publicly traded REIT focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Agro Merchants Group from an investor group led by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. for a total of $1.740 billion.

• Georgia Downtown Developments: Businesses & Local Governments Adapt for the Future

  October 13, 2020

  Downtown small businesses are having to adapt to weather this COVID storm for business survival. It is important for city officials to encourage local businesses to try tools that have been working, like transitioning to e-commerce and carry-out for restaurants.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Secure Your Vote, Georgia

  October 13, 2020

  2020 will go down in history as one of humanity’s most challenging moments in time. We started the year with a strong economy, and in the blink of an eye we were crippled by a global pandemic. Needless to say, this year we have witnessed extreme highs and lows; yet, we are still here, still moving forward one step at a time, and still with one challenge before us as we usher in 2021.

• Atlanta Gladiators to Suspend 2020-21 Season Due to Pandemic

  October 12, 2020

  The Atlanta Gladiators have announced that the team will opt out of competition in the 2020-2021 ECHL season, under the ECHL’s COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension policy. The team will return to play in the 2021-2022 ECHL season.

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