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DeKalb County Studies Impact of New, Expanding Cities
May 13, 2019
A first-of-its kind study in DeKalb County will analyze the impact that cities have on county services and finances. A steering committee consisting of legislators, county officials and city leaders met for the first time Wednesday, spending most of the time debating what should be included in the report due in December.
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Governor Kemp Signs Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
May 13, 2019
Governor Brian P. Kemp signed the fiscal year 2020 budget. Joined by lawmakers, law enforcement officials, educators, and local leaders in Camilla, Georgia, Governor Kemp's signature of the balanced budget caps a historic first legislative session.
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Serta Simmons Bedding Officially Opens North American Headquarters in Doraville
May 10, 2019
Serta Simmons Bedding, the largest manufacturer and distributor of mattresses in North America, has officially opened its new headquarters in Doraville at the new Assembly development. On Friday, May 3, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman attended the grand opening and welcomed the company’s Atlanta employees.
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Announces Largest Affordable Housing Budget
May 10, 2019
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) announced its largest affordable housing allocation ever in its fiscal year 2020 housing budget. The budget, which was approved by the ABI Board of Directors today, includes a $11.9 million line-item for affordable housing development. This amount is part of a historic $45 million budget that exceeds projections by $10.5 million.
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New South McCarthy Synergy and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Celebrate Topping Out for the South Canopy
May 10, 2019
New South Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and Synergy Development Partners’ joint venture known as NSMS, along with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), celebrated an important milestone - the installation of the final structural steel on the south terminal canopy and topping out of project.
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Kilpatrick Townsend Names Roger Wylie Managing Partner
May 09, 2019
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced that it has named Roger Wylie the firm’s new Managing Partner. Susan Spaeth, who has served as the firm’s Managing Partner since 2013, will become Kilpatrick Townsend’s Chief Legal Officer and remain a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Henry Walker will continue to serve as the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the firm.
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Delta Launches Reclaim My Status Customer Loyalty Benefit
May 09, 2019
Recently became a parent? Recovered from an illness? Cared for a family member? Delta's got you covered. Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members can now take advantage of "Reclaim My Status" after a change, event or important life moment has temporarily affected their travel patterns. Built from the ground up based on Member feedback, this is the latest thoughtful addition to Delta's Medallion program.
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General Assembly launches Georgia-Japan Legislative Caucus
May 09, 2019
James Magazine’s May-June issue includes a feature which highlights Georgia’s important economic relationship with Japan, and how the state has benefited significantly from the relationship with various industries, including the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
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Atlanta United License Plate Bill Signed into Law
May 08, 2019
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground on Monday afternoon to sign into law the bill (SB-8) that will bring Atlanta United license plates to the state. The specialized plates will be available to the public for pre-order and mail delivery on May 28.
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Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council for 2019-2020 Term
May 08, 2019
Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This Council, which was reauthorized by House Resolution 214, will continue working with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth.
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Ameris Bancorp and Fidelity Southern Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger
May 07, 2019
Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, and Fidelity Southern Corporation, the parent company of Fidelity Bank, jointly announced that, at their respective special meetings of shareholders, shareholders of both companies have voted to approve all proposals necessary to complete the merger of Fidelity with and into Ameris.
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Georgia’s Tourism Industry Breaks Economic Impact Record
May 07, 2019
Georgia Tourism, a division of The Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $66.2 billion in business sales impact in 2018, up 4.7 percent, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.
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Georgia State To Establish Graduate School To Expand, Strengthen Graduate And Professional Programs
May 07, 2019
Georgia State University will establish a new Graduate School as part of the university’s strategic efforts to expand and strengthen graduate and professional programs at the institution.
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U.S. Chamber's Donohue to Congress: ‘The Time Has Come’ for a 21st Century Infrastructure System
May 07, 2019
Rebuilding and modernizing America’s infrastructure is a major priority for the business community. “This year, we are calling on our lawmakers to take bipartisan action on a meaningful infrastructure package now,” said U.S. Chamber and CEO Tom Donohue in February at the America's Infrastructure: Time to Invest event.
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Council for Quality Growth Names Cousins Properties Executive Chairman Larry Gellerstedt III 2019 Four Pillar Honoree
May 06, 2019
The Council for Quality Growth will honor Cousins Properties Executive Chairman Larry Gellerstedt III with its 30th annual Four Pillar Award on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Ballroom. The prestigious Four Pillar Tribute recognizes an outstanding individual in the region and the state who demonstrates the ‘Four Pillars’ of leadership – Quality, Responsibility, Vision and Integrity – and exemplifies the Council’s mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth.
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U.S. Small Business Owners Confident in their Business and the U.S. Economy
May 06, 2019
The annual Small Business Pulse Survey from SunTrust reveals a strong small business community, with two-thirds of small business decision makers reporting strength in their local economy (68 percent) and the U.S. economy (65 percent).
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The U.S. Small Business Administration, City of East Point Sign Strategic Alliance
May 02, 2019
Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration and the mayor of East Point, Georgia have signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum, officially launching their partnership. The two-year alliance was created to foster small business development and growth for residents of the south-Atlanta suburb by educating them about the programs, services and resources available to them from the SBA.
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AT&T Creating ‘Opportunity Youth’ Internships
May 02, 2019
AT&T, with non-profit Year Up, is opening the door to internships across the U.S. for opportunity youth, defined as talented young adults seeking work who are underemployed or unemployed.
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Georgia DOT to Host Community Conversations on I-285 Top End Express Lanes Project
May 01, 2019
The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced dates for Community Conversations: I-285 Top End Express Lanes, a series of informational meetings focusing on improved trip time reliability around the I-285 Top End and SR 400 areas included in the proposed I-285 Top End Express Lanes in DeKalb, Fulton, and Cobb counties.
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Atlanta’s Own ID3 Group Fabricates HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION
May 01, 2019
Fans of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will have the opportunity to dig deeper into the life and times of Alexander Hamilton thanks to a new exhibition that was fabricated by Atlanta’s own ID3 Group, a full-service fabrication company, and part of Exploring, Inc. The EXHIBITION debuted on April 27 in a freestanding temporary building on Northerly Island in Chicago with approximately 25,000 square feet of exhibit space.
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Georgia Chamber Issues 2019 Legislative Scorecard
May 01, 2019
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its 2019 Legislative Scorecard highlighting how elected officials voted on the business community’s top issues during this year’s Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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Isakson, Perdue Continue Bipartisan Push for Critical Disaster Relief
May 01, 2019
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., today continued their push for Congress to pass critical disaster relief funding for states impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters at a press conference in Washington, D.C. It has been more than six months since Georgia was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October 2018.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival Presents 31 Days of Jazz Starting on May 1st
April 30, 2019
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will host 31 Days of Jazz events starting on May 1st, leading up to the free 42nd Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th. The 31 Days of Jazz are exciting events held at various locations across metro Atlanta, including MARTA stations, restaurants, local neighborhood parks and more that encourage people to experience this diverse musical genre.
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Hancock Askew & CO: Sales Tax Impact of South Dakota vs. Wayfair
April 30, 2019
On June 21, 2018, the US Supreme Court issued a decision that will drastically increase the power of States to force retailers to collect sales tax. In South Dakota v. Wayfair, the Supreme Court upheld a South Dakota statute allowing it to force retailers who had no employees, inventory, or assets in the State to collect South Dakota sales tax.
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23 Metro Atlanta Entrepreneurs Named Finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Award in the Southeast
April 29, 2019
EY announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in the Southeast. Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world.