Features
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London-Based DS Smith Opens North American HQ in Atlanta
June 17, 2019
DS Smith plc, a leading provider of sustainable packaging, announces its further expansion in North America with the opening of its new headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Its growth into the North American market follows its acquisition of Interstate Resources and Corrugated Container Corporation, and The Display Connection.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces 100 Men to Mentors Challenge
June 14, 2019
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the City of Atlanta is seeking volunteers to mentor local boys ages 6-14. As a prelude to the launch of the City’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, the City of Atlanta is partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to help secure mentors for the 100 Atlanta boys who are currently on a waiting list to be matched with mentors.
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ChooseATL Brings Careers, Community and Culture Together for More than 1,000 Atlanta-based Summer Interns
June 13, 2019
The ChooseATL After 5 program launches for its fourth consecutive year, providing interns from 14 of metro Atlanta’s top companies, including Delta Air Lines, Turner, Cox Automotive and more, with valuable experiences outside of the office that illustrate Atlanta’s rich lifestyle and culture. After 5 is the first program of its kind in the nation – a six-part summer series of events at cultural hotspots around metro Atlanta, allowing interns to build relationships with their peers while enhancing their perception of the region.
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Merger of Equals Between BB&T and SunTrust Will Create Truist
June 13, 2019
BB&T Corporation and SunTrust Banks, Inc., announced Truist as the name for the combined company to be created through their merger of equals. Truist will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company serving more than 10 million households in the U.S., with a leading presence in many of the most attractive, high-growth markets in the country.
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Governor Kemp Makes Historic Appointment for Insurance Commissioner
June 13, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp made history by appointing Doraville Police Chief and Brigadier General John King to serve as Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner and Safety Fire Commissioner. King is the first Hispanic Insurance Commissioner and statewide constitutional officer.
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Freight and Logistics Commission will Look at All Options
June 12, 2019
Democrat and Republican lawmakers in Georgia agree that logistics and moving freight across the state will be a key issue when they meet under the Gold Dome again in January 2020. To prepare for those discussions, a Joint Commission of the state House and Senate has been appointed to study and consider different options.
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Industry Report Underscores the Value of Downtown Atlanta
June 11, 2019
Downtown Atlanta showed significant growth in vibrancy and economic activity since 2010, ranking it as a “growing downtown” among 24 cities studied in a new report by the International Downtown Association.
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CVS to Swap Some Atlanta Stores for New HealthHub Concepts
June 10, 2019
The executive team of CVS Health will outline a series of transformation initiatives at its 2019 Investor Day, showing how the company plans to accelerate enterprise growth, simplify a consumer health system that is confusing and inconvenient, and position the company for long-term growth and increased shareholder value. The company also will provide greater insight into near- and long-term earnings potential.
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Finalist Named for Georgia Institute of Technology Presidency
June 07, 2019
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announced Dr. Ángel Cabrera as finalist for the Georgia Tech presidency. Cabrera is currently president of George Mason University, a top-tier research institution and the largest public university in Virginia.
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Matt Arthur: Improve Horizons for Millions of Georgians Outside Metro Atlanta
June 07, 2019
Metro Atlanta continues to be the hub of economic activity in Georgia and the Southeast, with no sign of slowing down any time soon. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Atlanta has had a 43% growth in jobs since 1991, more than 20 percentage points higher than the national average. It has the fourth fastest population growth in the nation—nearly six million people live in the metro region.
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The Greater Women's Business Council Announces New Board Chair and 2019 Board Members
June 06, 2019
The Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC) announced the appointment of Deborah Mackins, Supplier Diversity and Business Development, Georgia Power, as new board chair. Additionally, there are 20 members who are a part of the 2019 board roster.
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Active Adult Company CEO Announces $1B Development Plans for Metro Atlanta and Southeast
June 06, 2019
Holbrook Chairman and Visionary Al Holbrook recently announced the company’s $1 billion development plans to open and expand its footprint throughout the Southeast. Currently, Holbrook has two communities slated to open later this summer in Decatur and Acworth with another in Woodstock scheduled to open in 2020.
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Small Business Hiring and Wage Growth Hold Steady in May
June 06, 2019
The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for May shows job and wage growth were essentially unchanged from the previous month. The national jobs index stands at 98.76 and has been relatively stable throughout 2019. Hourly earnings have increased 2.53 percent ($0.67) over the past 12 months, remaining slightly ahead of the 2018 average growth rate (2.49 percent).
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Georgia Chamber Partners With U.S. Chamber To Host Small Business Series June 12th
June 05, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be partnering to host the Small Business Series on June 12, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mason Fine Art and Events in Atlanta.
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SunTrust Doubles Community Investment in Atlanta to $300 Million Over Next Three Years
June 05, 2019
SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced that it will invest $100 million a year for the next three years in the Atlanta community. The investment will be made through a range of community and not-for-profit organizations.
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Georgia Power Customers to See Credit on June Bills
June 05, 2019
The second of three credits associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will be applied directly to Georgia Power customers’ bills in June. These credits are a result of the reduction in Georgia Power’s federal corporate tax rate from 35% down to 21%.
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Congress Passes Disaster Relief Bill
June 04, 2019
Help is on the way. Nearly nine months after farmers in South Georgia were devastated by Hurricane Michael, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $19.1 billion disaster relief bill Monday, sending the measure to President Donald Trump. The legislation was approved 354-58 by Congress.
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10 Most Expensive Places to Retire in the U.S.
June 04, 2019
Retirement might be a financial struggle for many retirees, but there is a segment for whom money is not a problem. To help those who like to dream big, Topretirements.com has developed a list of the 10 most luxurious places to retire. Communities where the hardest task is to choose whether it will be the beach club, marina, golf course, or take the plane out for a flight.
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AT&T Delivering on Commitment to Atlanta’s Westside with #Believe Atlanta
June 03, 2019
Efforts to help Westside residents connect to a positive future got a boost as AT&T contributed $250,000 to Westside Works, a long-term neighborhood program focused on creating employment opportunities and job training for Westside community residents.
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Conservative Writer Talks Free Speech at Georgia Public Policy Foundation
June 03, 2019
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation hosted longtime National Review writer and free speech expert David French last week. Besides being his writing duties, French is a veteran of the Iraq War and has spent much of his career as an attorney fighting for free speech rights.
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Small Businesses Gain Big Wins from Community Involvement
May 31, 2019
Strapped and under-resourced small businesses might have the very most to gain from community involvement. Authentic outreach can be a powerful way to expand the company’s relationship network, raise business awareness and build loyalty among customers and employees. goBeyondProfit’s Corporate Generosity Research Report cites that 71 percent of Georgia’s employed adults prefer to buy products from companies who are generous to the community.
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Invesco to Expand Atlanta Global HQ with 500 Jobs and $70M Investment
May 31, 2019
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Invesco, one of the world’s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and investing $70 million as part of a major expansion of its business.
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2021 MLB All-Star Game Awarded to Atlanta & SunTrust Park
May 31, 2019
Major League Baseball announced Atlanta as host to the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. The annual matchup between the American League and National League’s top athletes will be played at SunTrust Park. This marks the third time Atlanta welcomes the Midsummer Classic, the first since 2000.
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Georgia Public Policy Foundation Releases Study on Healthcare Waivers for Georgia
May 30, 2019
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation has long advocated for market-oriented solutions to Georgia’s healthcare challenges. As one way of accomplishing this goal, the Foundation supports the use of a Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Georgia General Assembly has authorized Gov. Brian Kemp to use this tool to pursue more flexibility in how Georgia administers certain aspects of the ACA.
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Atlanta Gas Light to Test Adsorbed Natural Gas Technology for Light-Duty Trucks
May 30, 2019
Southern Company Gas subsidiary Atlanta Gas Light announced it will test adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel vehicles with the new integrated fuel storage technology developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. (ANGP).