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• Reynolds Lake Oconee to Host Second Annual Reynolds Cup, October 1st-3rd

  May 30, 2019

  The second annual Reynolds Cup presented by National Car Rental, a golf tournament for leaders in business who thrive on the competition and camaraderie that are the spirit of the game, is set for Oct. 1-3 at Reynolds Lake Oconee, the award-winning golf community and destination resort between Atlanta and Augusta.

• Former Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Picked to Lead Mercedes-Benz Stadium Operations

  May 29, 2019

  AMB Sports and Entertainmen has named Dietmar Exler as senior vice president and chief operating officer to oversee Mercedes-Benz Stadium operations, including: fan experience, the award-winning food and beverage program, private events, the MBS tours business, as well as security and retail across the AMBSE portfolio.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signs Historic Legislation to Close and Reimagine Atlanta City Detention Center

  May 29, 2019

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed legislation authorizing the closure of the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC). With a declining number of inmates housed and increased operating costs, Mayor Bottoms called for the closing of ACDC last year.

• Proposed Legislation Designed to Help Americans Prepare for Retirement

  May 29, 2019

  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined Democrat Chris Murphy of Connecticut Tuesday and re-introduced bipartisan legislation that he says will help Americans ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings.

• More than 450 Regional Elected Officials and Business Leaders Joined the Council for Quality Growth’s 15th Annual Meet & Greet

  May 28, 2019

  The Council for Quality Growth hosted its 15th Annual Meet & Greet event for more than 450 elected officials, business leaders and policymakers, making it one of the largest annual gatherings of elected officials in the metro Atlanta region.

• Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta Appoints David Kent President and CEO

  May 28, 2019

  Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Atlanta has named David Kent president and CEO. Kent succeeds Anne Meisner, who will focus on the national front as chief operating officer, CTCA Hospitals and Clinics.

• Global Payments and TSYS Combine to Form Leading Pure Play Payments Technology Company

  May 28, 2019

  Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and TSYS, a leading global payments provider offering innovative solutions across the issuing, merchant and consumer segments, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals.

• Atlanta United Named ‘Sports Team of the Year’ at 2019 Sports Business Awards

  May 24, 2019

  Atlanta United has been named “Sports Team of the Year” at the 2019 Sports Business Awards, presented by SportsBusiness Journal, during a ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

• Atlanta Lowers Jobless Rate in April

  May 24, 2019

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that Atlanta’s unemployment rate tumbled even lower in April.

• Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Generates $1.8B for Local and State Economy

  May 24, 2019

  Piedmont Atlanta Hospital generated more than $1.8 billion in revenue for the local and state economy in 2017, according to a recently released report by the Georgia Hospital Association.

• Senators Isakson, Perdue Secure Long-Awaited Disaster Aid Funding for Georgia

  May 24, 2019

  U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., praised Senate approval of critical disaster relief funding for Georgia and other states impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters. Isakson and Perdue have fought for months to secure disaster funding for Georgia, which was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.

• Atlanta Jumps Two Spots in The Trust for Public Land's ParkScore Index

  May 23, 2019

  Atlanta ranked 42nd on The Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index for 2019, moving up from last year’s 43rd place finish.

• Beer Industry Contributes $8.1B Annually to Georgia's Economy

  May 23, 2019

  Just ahead of Memorial Day, which marks one of the top beer selling holidays of the year and the start of the summer beer selling season, a new economic impact study shows America's beer industry contributes $8.1 billion annually to Georgia's economy and supports 54,084 jobs in the state.

• Recruiting In Motion Opens 9th Office In Atlanta

  May 22, 2019

  Recruiting in Motion (RIM), a professional services recruitment agency, is pleased to announce the opening of their ninth office on Glenlake Parkway. The office will form strategic partnerships with local employers in Atlanta and surrounding areas to assist them with filling their permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements.

• Atlanta VC Firm Noro-Moseley Closes $180M Fund

  May 22, 2019

  NMP Management Corporation, an Atlanta-based early growth equity firm, completed fundraising for its latest fund, Noro-Moseley Partners VIII, L.P. NMP VIII closed oversubscribed at its hard cap of $180 million in capital commitments. NMP VIII investors include public and sovereign pension plans, leading health plans and health systems, foundations, endowments and family offices.

• GTRI Celebrates Grand Opening of Cobb County Research Facility South Campus

  May 21, 2019

  The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) celebrated the grand opening of its Cobb County Research Facility (CCRF) on May 8th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Georgia Tech representatives speaking at the event included President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, Interim Director of GTRI Lora Weiss, and Executive Director of Real Estate Development Tony Zivalich. Industry partners Rod McLean of Lockheed Martin and Cobb County Commission Chairman Mike Boyce also addressed the gathering.

• Ideas United Expanding Operations in Atlanta, Creating 30 Jobs

  May 21, 2019

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Ideas United, an award-winning creative studio, will create 30 new jobs in Atlanta after receiving a commitment of $15 million in growth and equity funding from Kayne Partners.

• Sen. Isakson Talks Middle East, Trade, National Security, Disaster Aid, Veterans

  May 21, 2019

  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., outlined top pressing national and state priorities in an episode of the “Inside the Box” podcast on Thursday. During the interview, Isakson shared his views on his recent trip to Iraq, the increased tensions with Iran, his leadership on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. trade relationships, national security and his work to secure federal disaster aid for Georgia.

• AG Chris Carr: Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Generates 1.7 Million Meals for Children in Need

  May 20, 2019

  Attorney General Chris Carr announced that law firms and legal organizations across Georgia raised a record breaking 419,321 dollars and 17,617 pounds of food during the 8th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. This is the equivalent of 1.7 million meals for Georgia’s food banks and a 9.5 percent increase from last year.

• DOT Tentatively Approves New Delta Service between Haneda and Five U.S. Cities

  May 17, 2019

  Delta would become the leading U.S. airline serving Tokyo’s preferred airport under a preliminary decision announced May 16 by the Department of Transportation, with new slot pairs for flights between Haneda Airport and Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta, Portland, Ore., and Honolulu.

• With Seven Hospitals Earning ‘As’ in Leapfrog Spring Safety Grade, Piedmont Healthcare is Georgia’s Safest System

  May 16, 2019

  Seven of Piedmont Healthcare’s 11 hospitals received “A” grades in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade, making it the safest healthcare system in Georgia with more A grades than any other healthcare system in the state.

• Isakson, Perdue Help Secure $35M in Disaster Relief

  May 16, 2019

  Last week we wrote about the work U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) are doing to secure much needed disaster relief funds for Georgia farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael.

• Gulfstream Reinforces Reliability And Capabilities With World Speed Record

  May 16, 2019

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the high-performing Gulfstream G550 recently established a new city-pair speed record, connecting Shanghai with Seattle in 10 hours and 29 minutes, bringing the number of records the jet has earned to 55.

• ACG Atlanta Announces 40 Fastest-Growing Companies In Georgia

  May 14, 2019

  The Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth, announced the 2019 Georgia Fast 40, recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Georgia.

• Georgia Tech Internet of Things Research Center to Host International Conference on Sustainability

  May 14, 2019

  The Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) will host an international conference on the Internet of Things (IoT) and sustainability July 18, 2019, at the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta.

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