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• H.J. Russell Family Receives Council for Quality Growth’s 35th Annual Four Pillar Award

  October 15, 2024

  On October 10, 2024, the Council for Quality Growth held its 35th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of Herman J. Russell Sr. and his living legacy through Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. for the family’s commitment to quality and their lasting contributions to metro Atlanta, Georgia, and far beyond.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Tommy Nobis Center Moves to New Location

  October 15, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that empowers people through employment, has moved to their newly renovated Cobb County location.

• Business & Civic Leaders Score Atlanta City Council Candidates

  October 11, 2024

  The Committee for a Better Atlanta (CBA), a nonpartisan coalition including Atlanta’s top business and civic organizations, released its candidate scores for the Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large special election candidates.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Final Roundtable on Litigation Reform

  October 10, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia businesses and policymakers for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation and its impact on the state's economic wellbeing. This was the final of three roundtable events announced by Governor Kemp for this Fall.

• APS Reaches All-Time Graduation Rate High of 88.4 Percent

  October 10, 2024

  Atlanta Public Schools (APS) achieved an 88.4 percent graduation rate for cohort 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education, which officially released graduation rates for the Class of 2024.

• Exotec Expands North American Headquarters in Atlanta to Accommodate Growth

  October 09, 2024

  Today Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, is excited to announce the expansion of its North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

• How Aflac Found Its Voice and Changed Insurance Advertising

  October 09, 2024

  The insurance business is all about taking calculated risks, so Aflac CEO Dan Amos always makes sure his numbers line up before he makes a big decision. Still, on New Year’s Day 2000 — the day the now-famous Aflac Duck quacked its way into the world for the first time — he was anxious.

• Meet John Solberg: Doing Life and Working with Former Foster Youth

  October 08, 2024

  John Solberg, Vice President of FaithBridge Youth Opportunities, has seen firsthand how the Fostering Success Act tax credit program transforms the lives of Georgia’s foster youth.

• Mayor Dickens Hosts Successful 2024 Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway

  October 08, 2024

  In the early morning of Oct. 5, more than 2,100 enthusiastic runners and walkers gathered at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to take part in the 10th Annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway.

• Volunteers Gather in Atlanta to Walk and Fight Suicide

  October 08, 2024

  Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Georgia, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers from Atlanta are joining the thousands of people who are gathering this season in towns across the United States to promote suicide prevention.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Entering Second Year

  October 08, 2024

  More than 137,000 Georgia high school seniors will receive a personalized direct college admissions letter this month, as the GEORGIA MATCH program begins its second year.

• Delta at ATL: Bigger and Bolder at the World’s Largest Airline Hub in Summer 2025

  October 07, 2024

  For Delta, Atlanta is more than a hub—it’s home. That’s why in summer 2025, Delta will introduce its largest-ever schedule from Atlanta, offering customers even more destinations, increased frequencies and enhanced premium experiences that highlight the airline’s commitment to supporting the city’s growth.

• The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million at Annual Community Investment Celebration

  October 07, 2024

  The Atlanta Women’s Foundation celebrated its annual Community Investment Celebration on September 24th, marking the first time the event was hosted at Atlanta City Hall. The Community Investment Celebration underscores AWF’s mission to empower women and girls by funding organizations that address the challenges they face, particularly those stemming from poverty.

• AT&T Opens Connected Learning Center at the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

  October 04, 2024

  AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter barriers to online participation. In addition, AT&T made a $50,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for programming support.

• What does Business Generosity Mean to Millennials? Gen Z?

  October 04, 2024

  Whether you are looking to support your managers who fall into the Millennial generation or recruit the future of your business with Gen Z, the 2024 Business Generosity Report revealed significant differences between the specific needs and wishes of each generation.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens & Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Investments in Georgia

  October 03, 2024

  Mayor Andre Dickens joined clean energy advocates and other local leaders to celebrate the impact of the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the funding awarded to Georgia under its three major programs.

• Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Launches Public Capital Campaign to Complete New House

  October 03, 2024

  Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities announced the launch of a public capital campaign to support construction of its new House adjacent to the recently opened Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

• Georgia Lands $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband

  October 03, 2024

  The U.S. Commerce Department last week gave initial approval to more than $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia.

• City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corp. Announce Acquisition of Historic Mall West End

  October 02, 2024

  The City of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the iconic Mall West End thanks to a partnership between Atlanta Urban Development and Atlanta Beltline, Inc.

• Council for Quality Growth to Honor H.J. Russell Family with 2024 Four Pillar Tribute

  October 02, 2024

  Next Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Herman J. Russell Sr. and his living legacy carried forth by his children, Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. with its 35th Annual Four Pillar Tribute starting at 6:00 PM in the Georgia Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Georgia Piedmont Awarded Nearly $400K Through National Science Foundation

  October 02, 2024

  For the third time in as many months, Georgia Piedmont Technical College has been awarded a substantial grant through the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity -or EPIIC- grant for $399,696 brings the total amount awarded to Georgia Piedmont through to nearly $1.75M.

• President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia

  October 02, 2024

  President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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