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MARTA Names New Chief Customer Experience Officer, Establishes First Riders’ Advisory Council
February 19, 2020
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker has named a new chief customer experience officer and announced the formation of a Riders’ Advisory Council to ensure customers’ voices are heard regarding operations and capital programs.
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Piedmont Healthcare’s Community Benefit Program Provides Grants to 44 Nonprofits, Totaling More Than $500,000
February 19, 2020
Piedmont Healthcare’s community benefit program, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities the organization serves, has made more than $500,000 in community benefit awards.
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WellStar Health System Contributes nearly $9M to Expand KSU Nursing Program
February 18, 2020
Building on their longstanding relationship, Kennesaw State and WellStar Health System are partnering to address Georgia’s nursing shortage.
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Macy’s, Inc. $14M Atlanta Technology Hub to Locate at T3 West Midtown, Johns Creek
February 18, 2020
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that Fortune 500 company Macy’s, Inc. will open a new office at Atlanta’s T3 West Midtown facility to create the innovative technology hub recently announced as part of the company’s three-year strategic plan, while maintaining its current Johns Creek facility. The $14 million project will create 630 new jobs.
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Atlanta Science Festival Unveils 2020 Programming, Immersive Launch
February 13, 2020
Atlanta Science Festival (ASF), the city’s premier celebration of all things science, returns with explosive events and excitement. Atlanta Science Festival representatives unveiled the schedule taking place March 6-21, 2020. Delta Air Lines continues as presenting sponsor.
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Georgia Tech’s Technology Square Phase III to Include George Tower
February 13, 2020
Momentum for Technology Square Phase III continues to grow with the naming of its second tower in honor of longtime supporters of Georgia Tech. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the naming of George Tower at its meeting Feb. 11 in recognition of philanthropists William “Bill” and Penny George.
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OPB Director Walks Lawmakers Through Proposal
February 13, 2020
State legislators took an unexpected recess this week to dig deep into the state’s budget — and Tuesday Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director spent time walking lawmakers through the proposed plans for the Amended FY 20 and FY 21 budgets.
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Technology Association of Georgia Announces the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 12, 2020
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has unveiled the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia winners. TAG’S Top 40 Awards, sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Creature Comforts Honored With the goBeyondProfit Champion Award
February 11, 2020
Today Creature Comforts Brewing Co. CEO Chris Herron and staff were presented with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award. They earned this rare honor for their strategic efforts to benefit their community and company by cultivating company culture, deploying company resources and focusing on community empowerment.
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2019 Another Record Year for Georgia Exports
February 11, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state’s diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia tallied $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3 billion in overall international trade.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Serves as Economic Engine for Entire Southeast
February 10, 2020
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) generates more than $82 billion in annual economic impact for the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion (PAM), a recent economic impact study found. The PAM includes all or portions of six states: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida.
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Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Fund Invests $1.5M in Reinvestment Fund
February 07, 2020
GoATL Fund (GoATL), an impact investment fund launched by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, announced $1.5 million in two investments to Reinvestment Fund. The first investment, $1 million, will expand Reinvestment Fund’s existing GoATL investment supporting a diverse portfolio of impactful projects throughout metro Atlanta.
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Trey Kilpatrick Named VP for Government & Community Affairs at Georgia State
February 07, 2020
Martin “Trey” Kilpatrick, former deputy chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, has been appointed vice president for government and community affairs at Georgia State University.
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Senators Perdue, Loeffler Push Fort Benning As Home Of New Army Corps Headquarters
February 07, 2020
U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) are urging the U.S. Army to select Fort Benning as the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.
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Georgia Chamber Welcomes Business Prospects for 32nd Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany
February 06, 2020
This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 32nd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany as31 business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local, state and economic development officials to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.
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Hala Moddelmog Stepping Down After Guiding Six-Year Transformation at the Metro Atlanta Chamber
February 05, 2020
The Metro Atlanta Chamber today announced Hala Moddelmog’s decision to step down from her post as president and CEO. Moddelmog entered the role in January 2014 as the first woman to lead the organization and is credited with bringing business-savvy and a next-generation approach to MAC’s work.
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Wellstar Health System Research Reveals What Georgians Want from Their Healthcare System... And It's Personal
February 05, 2020
The healthcare landscape and the needs of patients and communities, both throughout Georgia and across the country, are ever changing. Wellstar Health System –nationally ranked and locally recognized for its high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and team members –actively listens to the people in the communities it serves to best understand and respond to what they want, need, and expect from their healthcare provider.
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Frazier & Deeter, Nationally Ranked U.S. Accounting and Advisory Firm, Acquires Consulting Firm
February 05, 2020
Frazier & Deeter, one of the largest public accounting and advisory firms in the United States, announced today the expansion of its services via the acquisition of boutique consulting firm Arch + Tower. Arch + Tower offers a variety of consulting services focused on Customer Experience, Employee Experience, and Operational Excellence.
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CSU’s Leadership Institute Announces Speakers and Format for The Forum 2020, August 24-25
February 05, 2020
For the 15th 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. The two-day event, held at the Columbus Iron Works and Convention Center, begins at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24 and runs through Tuesday, Aug. 25. This year’s event theme is “Leadership in Hindsight.”
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Watson Spence Expands with Atlanta Team of Litigators
February 04, 2020
Watson Spence, LLP is pleased to announce the acquisition of a team of litigators to expand its footprint to the Atlanta market. The new Watson Spence Atlanta office will be led by partner Michael Boorman and includes partner Luke Andrews and attorneys Timothy Andrews, Dwayne Brown and Phillip Henderson.
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Corporate Generosity Research Open to Georgia Business Leaders
February 04, 2020
One year ago, the 2019 Corporate Generosity Research Report conducted by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO provided invaluable insights about business leader, employee and customer expectations. Georgia CEOs, Owners and Senior Business Executives are invited to participate in the 2020 survey.
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Gov. Kemp Kicks off Georgia Foreign Trade Conference
February 04, 2020
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Monday, highlighting the state and nation's continued strength in global trade.
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AG Chris Carr Visits White House for National Human Trafficking Summit
February 03, 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr participated in the President’s Human Trafficking Summit at The White House. The summit focused on the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, the landmark anti-human trafficking law. During the event, President Trump signed an executive order to further combat human trafficking and online child exploitation.
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Atlanta Sets Jobs Records in December
January 31, 2020
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Atlanta’s labor force, employed residents, and jobs all reached all-time highs in December.
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GMA Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
January 30, 2020
On Monday, GMA held a groundbreaking ceremony for the association’s new headquarters project. GMA welcomed several prominent leaders to the ceremony, including former presidents and executive directors of the association, members of the project team and valued GMA staff.