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• Atlanta BeltLine Seeks Funding to Complete Trails Before 2030

  January 20, 2021

  Legislation to create a Special Service District (SSD) within the Atlanta BeltLine Planning Area was introduced at the Atlanta City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. This new revenue source would ensure completion of the 22-mile loop of mainline, multi-use trails and stimulate jobs and economic recovery.

• Gov. Kemp Reports 16,000+ Jobs Created During First Half of Fiscal Year

  January 20, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than 16,000 jobs were created across all regions of the state by economic development projects in Georgia during the first half of fiscal year 2021, generating nearly $6 billion in new investments.

• goBeyondProfit: Impact of Racial Inequity at Work

  January 20, 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.

• goBeyondProfit Releases Video Series Identifying Common Dynamics that Hurt Company Cultures & Hinder Success of Black & Other Diverse Employees

  January 19, 2021

  As follow up to their recent research report on Empathetic Leadership, goBeyondProfit has released a three-part video series offering business executive insights on common workplace practices and perspectives that hinder all employees, but in particular Black employees, from peak performance.

• MARTA Track Replacement Project to Enhance Safety and Customer Experience, Extend Life of Rail System

  January 19, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.

• City of Atlanta Installs New Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

  January 19, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the installation of a new bronze sculpture of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The installation, titled “Hope Moving Forward,” is located at the intersection of Northside Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive near Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the City’s MLK Innovation Corridor Project.

• Survey: America's CEOs Start 2021 Concerned About Taxes, Optimistic About Trade, & Eager to Return to the Office

  January 19, 2021

  As 2021 begins, a new survey from The Conference Board reveals the biggest issues that will keep business leaders up at night in the new year. CEOs in the United States are more worried about higher corporate taxes and increased regulation, but less worried about global political instability and disruptions to global trade.

• Central Atlanta Progress Announces 2021 Award Recipients

  January 15, 2021

  Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) will host their 2021 Annual Meeting & Awards Tribute virtually. The hour-long special, called Good Morning Downtown, will feature informative and entertaining segments by CAP/ADID leadership, staff and some very special guests.

• Apple, Southern Co. to Fund New Tech Hub at Atlanta University Center

  January 15, 2021

  Southern Company and Apple Inc. joined educators and community stakeholders today to announce a partnership to launch the Propel Center, a new digital learning hub, business incubator, and global innovation headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia for students of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

• Despite Challenges, Georgia Ports Achieved Milestones in 2020

  January 15, 2021

  Despite unprecedented challenges in 2020, the Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) and its partners achieved many milestones.

• Georgia Plans to Provide Bonus Payment to Every Public School Teacher, School Staff Member

  January 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp and State School Superintendent Richard Woods plan to provide a one-time, $1,000 bonus payment to every K-12 public-school teacher and school-level staff member in the state.

• SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders & All Lenders on Tuesday

  January 15, 2021

  The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.

• Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues Event Attracts over 3,000 Participants

  January 14, 2021

  The Georgia Chamber all-virtual Eggs and Issues event, presented by AT&T, Atlanta Gas Light, Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, Inc., and Georgia Power aired virtually Wednesday to more than 3,000 business and community leaders across the state.

• Kris Reinhard to Serve as 2021 ACVB Chair

  January 14, 2021

  Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) board of directors names Kris Reinhard its chair in 2021. Reinhard is a partner in Fifth Group Restaurants and serves as general manager of Bold, Fifth Group’s Catering and Design Division.

• Atlanta Region Receives Over $2.48 Million in Grants from the Community Foundation

  January 14, 2021

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announced $2,481,250 in grants to more than 60 nonprofits in the metro Atlanta region.

• Chair, Deputy Chair of Atlanta Fed's Board of Directors Designated

  January 13, 2021

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the designation of Elizabeth A. Smithas the 2021 chair of its board of directors, and Claire Lewis Arnold as the 2021 deputy chair. Both are Class C directors, appointed to the board by the Board of Governors in Washington, DC.

• Starbucks Announces Investment in Atlanta Small Businesses

  January 13, 2021

  Starbucks announced new initiatives as part of its long-standing commitment to use its scale and platform to positively impact the communities it serves.

• Dr. Steve Wrigley Announces Plan to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  January 13, 2021

  University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced plans to retire July 1st, after 36 years in public service.

• Atlanta Preservation Center Names David Mitchell Executive Director

  January 12, 2021

  The Atlanta Preservation Center, whose mission is to promote the preservation of Atlanta's architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy, announces David Mitchell as its new Executive Director.

• Peachtree Corners Smart City and The Ray Install USA's First Road Surface Solar Panels on Autonomous Vehicle Lane

  January 12, 2021

  Peachtree Corners – the nation's first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – unveiled the city's new solar roadway system which produces energy for a solar-powered EV charging station located at city hall. The installation also marked the first road surface-powered solar panels to be activated in a United States city.

• Georgia Power Provides Donation to Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Learning Pod Center

  January 08, 2021

  Earlier this month, Georgia Power Area Manager Toni Hannah and ChiQuita George, Citizens of Georgia Power – Metro East chapter treasurer presented a $1,300 donation to the Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) to offset expenses towards the GPTC Remote Learning Center.

• Joint Venture of Skanska, New South, FS 360 and Synergy Selected for $124.5 Million Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Concourse T-North Extension

  January 08, 2021

  The joint venture led by global construction and development firm Skanska, along with New South Construction, FS360 and Synergy Construction, announces it will construct five additional gates at the north end of Concourse T at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Hartsfield-Jackson).

• SelecSource Staffing Services Announces Lukas Donough as Director of Business Development

  January 07, 2021

  SelecSource Staffing Services, a Georgia grown talent-inspired employment agency, recently announced the hiring of Lukas Donough as the Director of Business Development.

• Georgia Farm Bureau Honors Sen. Isakson with Commodity Award

  January 07, 2021

  On Dec. 17th, former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson received the 2020 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Commodity Award in a private presentation at his Atlanta office. The GFB Commodity Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, is given to individuals who have supported and promoted Georgia agriculture.

• Greater Atlanta’s Residential Real Estate Market: 2020 Review & 2021 Predictions

  January 06, 2021

  Contrary to the expectations of many, greater Atlanta’s residential real estate market performed extremely well during 2020, according to Kelly Stephens, ,managing broker at Engel & Völkers Buckhead Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Atlanta North Fulton.

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