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President Jimmy Carter Honored as 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at 26th Annual ecoBenefête
November 11, 2019
The Georgia Conservancy honored Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as its 2019 Distinguished Conservationist at the Atlanta History Center on November 7th. The Distinguished Conservationist Award, bestowed at that Conservancy’s annual gala, ecoBenefête, recognizes President Carter’s profound and lasting impact on the conservation and protection of Georgia’s natural resources.
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H. J. Russell & Company Launches “We Build” to Further Define its Impact on and Legacy Connection With the Communities in Which it Builds, Manages and Develops
November 07, 2019
This year also marks the 60th anniversary of Russell’s incorporation. The company is responsible for playing a role in erecting or providing construction or program management services for some of the most iconic buildings that define the Atlanta skyline.
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Community Foundation Awards more than $1.9M to Nonprofits
November 07, 2019
In conjunction with the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces awarding more than $1.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the metro region.
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Georgia Receives Top Business Ranking for Record-Breaking Seventh Straight Year
November 07, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been named No. 1 in the nation by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, for the seventh year in a row. Georgia is the only state that has received the distinction seven consecutive times in the history of Site Selection’s rankings.
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Bill Would Eliminate Taxes from Military Retirements
November 07, 2019
A group of Georgia state representatives are hoping to remove income tax from military retirements. One of the co-signers of HB-7 is newcomer Rep. Philip Singleton (R-Sharpsburg) who was sworn in as the newest state representative for Newnan’s District 71 less than a month ago. At his swearing in ceremony he announced his plans to form the House Veteran Caucus.
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For S&P 500 CEOs, Stock Awards Now Comprise More Than 50% of Total Compensation
November 06, 2019
A new report reveals that stock awards, which include restricted stock and performance-based shares, represented a record portion of CEO compensation in 2018. For S&P 500 CEOs, stock awards alone exceeded 50 percent for the first time. Moreover, they climbed to a record of nearly 40 percent for those in the Russell 3000.
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Atlanta Listed Among Top Tech Hotspots in CBRE’s Tech-30 Report, Posting Fifth-Highest Office Rent Growth
November 05, 2019
A new CBRE report ranks Atlanta the fifth fastest growing tech market with overall office rent growth of 12.6 percent between Q2 2017 and Q2 2019. The company’s annual Tech-30 report measures the tech industry’s impact on office rents in the 30 leading technology markets in the U.S. and Canada.
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Delta Increases Service between Atlanta, Key Regional Airports throughout Georgia
November 05, 2019
Delta is deepening its investment in communities throughout its hometown state of Georgia with more flying from Albany, Brunswick, Columbus and Valdosta to the airline's Atlanta hub. Each market will see one additional daily frequency to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning next spring, increasing seat capacity to and from these Georgia communities by 35 percent in 2020.
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Sen. Isakson Highlights Georgia Projects in Senate-Passed Federal Funding Measure
November 04, 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., applauded the Senate passage of H.R.3055, which includes important funding for agriculture, transportation and other Georgia priorities, while urging colleagues to end obstruction tactics to advance funding for other measures including for veterans, health care, water projects and national security.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Building A Community Of Middle-Market Businesses Driving Growth In The Region
November 01, 2019
Powered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Backed by ATL announces the addition of five new middle-market companies. The Backed by ATL initiative was launched to support scaling middle-market companies, helping to accelerate growth and fuel economic impact across metro Atlanta. The latest companies to join the community include CulturaLink, NOW Corp, Revenue Analytics, The Gathering Spot and Trella Health.
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Governor Kemp Announces "Georgia Access" Health Waiver
November 01, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp joined members of the General Assembly and business leaders to unveil Georgia Access - a Section 1332 state relief and empowerment waiver to the Affordable Care Act.
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Primerica Opens New Technology Innovation Center in Gwinnett County
October 31, 2019
Primerica, Inc., a leading provider of financial services to middle income families in North America, joined Partnership Gwinnett to celebrate the grand opening of the Primerica Technology Innovation Center (PTIC) in Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta, Georgia.
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Small Business Wage Growth Gains Momentum, Job Growth Holds Steady in October
October 31, 2019
The tight labor market positively impacted wage growth in October, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings are on the rise, reaching 3.00 percent ($0.80) growth in October.
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$74M Active Lifestyle Community Opens in Decatur
October 31, 2019
On Thursday, October 24, Holbrook Decatur, the new $74 million active lifestyle community on Clairmont Road in Decatur, hosted its ribbon cutting and grand opening event with champagne, live music, chef food tastings and a dog show.
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City of Atlanta Meets Better Buildings Challenge Goal of 20% Energy Savings Two Years Ahead of Schedule
October 30, 2019
The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (ABBC), part of the nation-leading public/private initiative of the federal Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program, has achieved its energy reduction goal with a 20.3% reduction two years ahead of the 2020 goal.
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Google Breaks Ground on New Midtown Atlanta Office, Commits $1M to Georgia Nonprofits
October 29, 2019
Representatives from Google were joined by Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and other community leaders at a groundbreaking event for the tech company’s new offices in Midtown Atlanta. This new commitment is part of Google’s larger $13 billion investment in offices and data centers across the United States, which the company announced earlier this year.
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Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest Greer Named ‘Man of the Year’ at Law and Justice Awards
October 28, 2019
Ernest LaMont Greer, Co-President of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was selected as the “Man of the Year” and one of “Georgia's Most Powerful and Influential Attorneys” at the 2019-2020 Law and Justice Awards.
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Jackson Healthcare’s LoveLifts Village Welcomes Three New Non-Profit Tenants
October 25, 2019
Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly-specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, announced that three new tenants—Giving Company, Blueprint for Life and the L.I.F.E. Program—have joined LoveLifts Village. With room to grow, the organization invites and encourages other area non-profits that are interested in joining this unique work environment to learn more and apply.
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Georgia Tech Dedicates the Most Sustainable Building of Its Kind in the Southeast
October 25, 2019
The Georgia Institute of Technology dedicated a new building Oct. 24th that rewrites the rules for sustainability in the Southeast. In fact, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design isn’t really sustainable at all; more accurately, the newest building on the Atlanta campus is regenerative. And it has reimagined from the ground up what a campus building can be.
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Coca-Cola Company and Southern Company Honored for Corporate Transparency
October 25, 2019
Labrador, a global communication firm specializing in regulated disclosure documents, announces the winners of the inaugural U.S. Transparency Awards. This year’s top honor is awarded to The Coca-Cola Company for the Best Overall corporate disclosure across its annual proxy statement, form 10-K and investor relations website.
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Deloitte: Retailers Can Expect Jolly Holiday Shopping Season
October 24, 2019
For the 34th year, Deloitte commissioned a national survey of 4,410 consumers to better understand spending for the upcoming holiday season. Conducted online, Sept. 6-13, by an independent research company, the survey provides key insights into consumer behavior and what retailers can expect from shoppers as they tackle their holiday shopping.
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Zell Miller Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Class Of 2020
October 23, 2019
The Zell Miller Foundation has announced the members of the Zell Miller Leadership Institute Class of 2020. The Leadership Institute is a year-long leadership development program designed to explore the life, legacy, and core values Zell Miller believed were essential to becoming a more effective leader.
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Georgia Power Receives Chairman's Circle Corporate Responsibility Award from 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
October 22, 2019
Georgia Power was honored with the 2019 Chairman's Circle Corporate Responsibility Award for its commitment in making a difference in the Atlanta community by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
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Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Casinos and Gambling
October 21, 2019
For the past two days, members of the House Special Committee on Economic Growth have listened to a long trail of speakers that included casino executives, sports betting operators and other key stakeholders — some speaking in favor of legalizing gambling in Georgia and others against the idea. The committee is charged with looking at the economic benefits of allowing gambling in the state.
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Facing Some Economic Uncertainty, US Executives Focus on Building Resiliency
October 21, 2019
US executives are taking action to futureproof their organizations amid economic, geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. Supported by stable pipelines and deal-closing intentions, 83% of US executives say they expect the domestic M&A market to improve, though only 46% plan to actively pursue M&A in the next year, according to the EY 21st Capital Confidence Barometer (CCB).