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• Chris Clark & Santiago Marquez: Georgia Needs Dreamers for a Robust Economic Recovery

  May 07, 2021

  It has been clear from the start of the pandemic that this is not simply a public health crisis. Businesses of all sizes were negatively impacted and, much like the rest of the country, Georgia’s economy took a hit. Fortunately, Georgia has already begun economic recovery efforts due to our state’s earlier re-opening leading to a 4.8% unemployment rate as opposed to the national rate of 6.2%.

• Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Purchases 31 Acre Site in Bankhead-Historic Westin Heights Neighborhood

  May 07, 2021

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership (ABP), with the support of the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, have purchased ±31 acres at 425 Chappell Road. This latest land acquisition represents ABI’s largest transaction to date in support of affordable housing. It is part of ABI’s strategy to create thoughtful development that spurs affordable housing, job creation, small business growth, and connectivity through land ownership.

• How Tech will Smooth the Return to Global Travel: A Q&A with Delta’s Innovation Leader

  May 07, 2021

  With summer ahead and more customers taking steps to return to the skies, Delta has continued to find new ways to welcome customers back with less guesswork.

• Ammeraal Beltech to Open Manufacturing Plant in Buford, Create 83 Jobs

  May 06, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that Ammeraal Beltech, a member of the Ammega Group and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belting, will invest more than $19 million in opening a new production plant in Buford, Georgia.

• Explore Georgia Launches Marketing Campaign & Travel Guide To Support Tourism Recovery

  May 05, 2021

  To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase visitation and support tourism recovery in the state.

• MARTA Seeks Public Input on New Rail Car Design

  May 05, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is seeking public input on many of the interior features that will be designed into the fleet of new rail cars, the first of which will arrive in metro Atlanta in 2023.

• Georgia Celebrates State’s 2021 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 04, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of this week's Georgia Small Business Week.

• Saadia Madsbjerg to be Named President of The Coca-Cola Foundation

  May 04, 2021

  The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Saadia Madsbjerg will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.

• Peach State Health Plan & Morehouse School of Medicine Establish Health Equity Innovation Fund

  May 04, 2021

  Peach State Health Plan and Morehouse School of Medicine have established the Peach State Excellence in Health Equity Innovation Fund and Initiative, a partnership that will enhance health outcomes and equity for Black communities across Georgia.

• Piedmont Healthcare and HCA Healthcare Sign Purchase Agreement for Several Georgia Hospitals

  May 03, 2021

  Piedmont Healthcare has signed a purchase agreement with HCA Healthcare for the acquisition of several Georgia hospitals. Pending regulatory approval, Piedmont will acquire Eastside Medical Center in Snellville; Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside, both in Macon; and Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville.

• H. J. Russell & Company Debuts We Build, a New Podcast With a Twist on Construction

  May 03, 2021

  Today, H. J. Russell & Company (Russell), one of the largest Black family-owned construction services and real estate development companies in the United States, known for building iconic structures, debuts its company podcast, “We Build: The Podcast”, which is designed to infuse the company’s rich history and impactful future while sharing valuable insights from influential guests.

• Speakers Announced: U.S. Chamber Global Forum on Economic Recovery

  May 03, 2021

  Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for our inaugural Global Forum on May 18th and 19th.Led by U.S. Chamber CEO and President Suzanne Clark, this year's Global Forum on Economic Recovery will bring together leaders from business and government to discuss the opportunities and impediments to a dynamic global recovery.

• New Filing Illustrates Atlanta Gas Light’s Plans to Enhance Its System, Support Growth in Georgia

  April 30, 2021

  Atlanta Gas Light submitted its first-ever Integrated Capacity Development Plan, a filing newly required by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The document, referred to as the i-CDP, provides insight into the company’s long-range plans for initiatives that will enable it to meet increased demand and deliver superior customer service while continuing to serve the state safely and reliably.

• MARTA will Offer Key Parcel for "Finding the Flint"

  April 30, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors Planning and Capital Programs Committee authorized the sale of a 7.25-acre parcel of land at the headwaters of the Flint River to the City of College Park to create the City’s first nature preserve and outdoor classroom.

• Cox Communications to Acquire Segra’s Commercial Enterprise and Carrier Business

  April 30, 2021

  Cox Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Charlotte, N.C.-based Segra, one of the largest privately-held fiber infrastructure providers in the U.S.

• NCR Partners with U.S. Small Business Administration to Help Restaurants Receive Revitalization Fund Grants

  April 30, 2021

  NCR Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end software and technology that runs restaurants, announced it is working with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help NCR customers receive Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants.

• goBeyondProfit Research Clarifies Georgians’ Heightened Expectations and Offers Road Map for Business Response

  April 29, 2021

  Georgia-specific research confirms employee and consumer rising expectations – and propensity to act – based on how businesses speak out about issues and care for employees, community and environment. Business executive input reveals increasing business value and commitment to corporate character efforts, according to goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance of CEOs which conducted the survey in March 2021.

• FL-based Anexa Staffing Solutions has Acquired Atlanta-based Elevate ERP Solutions

  April 29, 2021

  Jyoti Patel, CEO of Anexa Staffing Solutions, LLC announced an acquisition of Atlanta, GA-based Elevate ERP Solutions, LLC on April 27, 2021. The acquisition comes less than a week after Jason Myers, Chairman of Anexa, announced the acquisition of VERCO Group, Inc., and it positions VERCO Group to provide recruiting and operational support for Elevate ERP Solutions.

• Tommy Nobis Center Raises More Than $235,000 at its 23rd Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon

  April 28, 2021

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 23rd annual Galaxy of Stars event virtually on Friday, April 23, 2021 and raised over $235,000 – more than any other previously held Galaxy of Stars event.

• GreyOrange Announces Global Headquarters in Georgia

  April 28, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that GreyOrange, a global leader in AI-enabled software and robotics for fulfillment automation, is investing more than $1 million in relocating its global headquarters to metro Atlanta. This move will create 200 additional jobs in the area.

• Atlanta Ranks in the Top 15 Best Large Cities to Start a Business

  April 28, 2021

  With two in three small business owners saying 2020 was their hardest year ever, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best Large Cities to Start a Business, as well as accompanying videos.

• US Consumer Confidence Up Sharply Again in April

  April 28, 2021

  The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose sharply again in April, following a substantial gain in March.

• ARC Awards LCI Planning Grants to 11 Metro Atlanta Communities

  April 27, 2021

  The Atlanta Regional Commission today announced that it has awarded Livable Centers Initiative grants to fund 11 planning studies in metro Atlanta communities.

• Georgia Ports Authority Details Capacity, Operations Expansion

  April 27, 2021

  At the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, the Georgia Ports Authority released fiscal year to date numbers (July -March) showing record volumes of 3.9 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, an increase of 15 percent, and detailed a plan that expedites completion of more than 1.4 million additional TEUs of annual capacity.

• What to Expect in the Housing Market After the Pandemic

  April 26, 2021

  The coronavirus pandemic has upended the housing market, opening up new opportunities for many, pushing some to move back home and causing others to reevaluate how they want their home to look. With vaccines being widely distributed, new Zillow surveys reveal what's likely to change and what's expected to remain when the pandemic ends.

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