Features
-
AG Carr: Consumer Protection Division Yields More than $109M for Georgia Consumers and State Treasury in FY19
August 06, 2019
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the Georgia Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Division generated more than $109 million for consumers and the State Treasury in fiscal year 2019 (FY19).
-
Georgia Among the Most Military Friendly States in the Nation
August 05, 2019
Three years ago Georgia set out on a mission — to become the most military friendly state in the nation. And at least one state lawmaker believes Georgia has accomplished that goal, thanks in part to the creation of the Georgia House Military Affairs Working Group by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge).
-
Forum Addresses Georgia Tech’s Role in Economic Development
August 02, 2019
Geoff Duncan, lieutenant governor of Georgia, welcomed guests to “Georgia Tech: A Driver of Economic Development.” “Being an entrepreneur is unscripted. It’s just in you,” Duncan said. “As lieutenant governor I want to look for ways to harness and cultivate that potential here in Georgia.” He acknowledged the role of education and thanked Georgia Tech’s leaders for striving to make Georgia the technology capital of the East Coast.
-
Italian Manufacturer to Open First U.S. Facility in Gwinnett County
August 02, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that that Rivacold, a leading manufacturer of refrigeration systems, will create 140 jobs and invest $5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Buford. Newly created jobs will include skilled positions in manufacturing.
-
Porsche Digital Expands in U.S. With Atlanta Office Focused on North America Projects
August 01, 2019
Porsche Digital is expanding to Atlanta, its second U.S. office and sixth worldwide, as it grows to map the future of the Porsche experience in a digital world.
-
City of Atlanta Named Newest City in Rockefeller Foundation’s Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative
August 01, 2019
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Atlanta will become the second city to participate in The Rockefeller Foundation’s Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative. The initiative, which launched in May 2019, aims to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
-
What are The Fastest Growing Jobs in Georgia?
August 01, 2019
COMMERCIALCafé has released its most recent analysis on the fastest growing jobs, both nationwide and by state. The most compelling facts of the study are the top seven fastest growing jobs in the last decade nationwide and the jobs that are growing fastest by individual state.
-
U.S. Workers See Undeniable Value in STEM Education and Skills
July 31, 2019
Randstad US released the U.S. data from the global quarterly Randstad Workmonitor survey for Q2 2019. According to the survey, if U.S. employees could go back in time to age 18, 68 percent say they would focus on a field of study within science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). This sentiment is indicative of the perceived high value of a STEM education and career path over other educational tracks.
-
Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces Finalists For 2019 Atlanta E3 Awards
July 30, 2019
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced the finalists for the 2019 Atlanta E3 Awards. Entering its seventh year, the Atlanta E3 Awards celebrate the companies, organizations and people whose work innovates at the intersection of sustainability and commerce. To-date the awards have recognized 37 recipients.
-
Georgia Chooses Dominion Voting Systems to Install New Statewide Voting System
July 30, 2019
After a competitive selection process, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger selects Dominion Voting Systems to implement its new verified paper ballot system. Implementation of the new secure voting system will start immediately and be in place and fully operational for the March 24th, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary.
-
Military a Dominant Force in Georgia’s Economy
July 29, 2019
Georgia is known for many things — peaches, peanuts, The Masters… but what about the military? Many people are unaware of the impact the military plays on Georgia and its economy. Georgia has the fifth largest military population in America with an economic impact of over $28 billion yearly. The top five are California, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina and Georgia.
-
Georgia Power, PulteGroup Celebrate Opening of Atlanta's First Smart Neighborhood
July 26, 2019
Georgia Power and PulteGroup are celebrating the opening of Atlanta's first Smart Neighborhood. Leaders from Georgia Power, PulteGroup, the Georgia Public Service Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, City of Atlanta and the project's technology partners joined together to officially open the neighborhood today at PulteGroup's development in Atlanta's Upper West Side, one of the city's most vibrant and popular areas.
-
Atlanta Sets Jobs Record Again in June
July 26, 2019
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Atlanta posted a strong June with growth in most key measures. Atlanta, according to preliminary numbers, added employed residents, labor force and jobs. Unemployment claims also fell in June across the 29-county metropolitan statistical area (MSA).
-
Westside Atlanta Nonprofit City of Refuge Receives $250,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation
July 26, 2019
For the second year in a row, City of Refuge has received a $250,0000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS. The grant will be used toward the Workforce Innovation Hub’s vocational training programs that offer mentoring and training focused on job readiness and job placement.
-
Emory Global Health Institute Announces New Global Health Council to Engage Atlanta Community
July 24, 2019
The Emory Global Health Institute has selected new Atlanta community members for its Global Health Council, aimed at supporting the Institute’s mission of improving health around the world.
-
Senoia, Summerville Ranked as Safest Cities in Georgia
July 24, 2019
Senoia, in Coweta County, has jumped into the top spot for the safest cities in Georgia, according to the latest survey performed by Safewise.com. Eleven new cities were added to Georgia’s safest list this year — meaning 78% of last year’s top cities made the cut again.
-
goBeyondProfit Launches Precedent-setting Award for Corporate Generosity that Demonstrates Both Community and Company Impacts
July 23, 2019
goBeyondProfit initiative, a no-cost resource for business leaders interested in evolving their corporate generosity as a business strategy, has announced a first of its kind award for Georgia business leaders and their Georgia’s companies -- the goBeyondProfit Champion.
-
Hartsfield-Jackson Named Most Efficient Airport in the World for 16 Years
July 19, 2019
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was recently honored as the world’s most efficient airport for the 16th consecutive year.
-
Georgia Tourism Announces New List of “Georgia’s 100 Plates”
July 19, 2019
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division announced the release of the 2019-2020 Explore Georgia Official State Culinary Guide. The fifth annual digest-sized guide features the wildly popular nomination-based “Georgia’s 100 Plates” list; a feature on five noteworthy female chefs; a guide to the best places to sample peaches, barbecue, craft beer, international cuisine and Southern dishes; as well as an exceptional selection of the state’s best food and drink festivals.
-
Senators Isakson, Perdue Introduce Bill to Help Fill Critical Vacancies at Georgia Military Depots
July 19, 2019
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Monday to eliminate a current six-month waiting period before retired military service members may be hired as federal civilian employees.
-
Hurricane Season Is Here: Insights into What Georgia Companies Do Best to Help Those in Need
July 18, 2019
Luckily Hurricane Barry’s flooding wasn’t as catastrophic as it might have been, but hurricane season and tropical disturbances are already keeping meteorologists busy as weather forecasters try to prepare us for potential impact, storm damage and flooding.
-
Variotech to Establish North American Headquarters in Atlanta
July 18, 2019
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Variotech, a world leader in tray solutions, will create 20 new jobs at a new North American headquarters in Fulton County.
-
Co-working Office Buildings on the Rise
July 18, 2019
Demand for co-working spaces is expected to show continued strong growth over the next few years, as more younger workers favor flexible office space over traditional office settings, according to BBG, a leading commercial real estate due diligence firm.
-
Atlanta Sees 29% Tech Talent Growth over Last Five Years
July 17, 2019
Atlanta is #9 on CBRE’s Tech Talent Scorecard, part of its annual Scoring Tech Talent Report, which ranks 50 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent.
-
Georgia Chamber to Host Rural Prosperity North Georgia Forum
July 17, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first-ever Rural Prosperity North Georgia Forum on July 23rd at the University of North Georgia Convocation Center. Following the widely successful annual Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton, the newly introduced North Georgia Forum focuses on the unique aspects of rural communities in North Georgia and seeks to bring solutions that cultivates prosperity for these portions of our state.