Features

• Creative Urban Development Firms Join Forces

  June 12, 2018

  Two development firms responsible for some of the most successful adaptive re-use and creative infill projects over the past decade in Atlanta are uniting. Third & Urban and Chris Faussemagne, President of Westbridge Partners, are forming a new entity which seeks to be the premier creative development company in the southeastern United States. The new firm will retain the name Third & Urban.

• Atlanta Marriott Marquis Named Marriott’s Hotel of the Year

  June 08, 2018

  Marriott International has named Atlanta Marriott Marquis the 2017 Americas Hotel of the Year, just four weeks after the property earned the honor of being named internal Hotel of the Year Eastern Region. The award was received by Erica Qualls-Battey, Area General Manager of the hotel in downtown Atlanta, at Marriott’s awards ceremony in Washington DC.

• 4 Ways to Master Risk in Your Small Business Without Breaking a Sweat

  June 08, 2018

  Risk is something that few people enjoy. Sure, there are always daredevils who push things too far, but the majority of people are relatively cautious. And while there’s something to be said for protecting yourself, successful entrepreneurs don’t shy away from risk altogether.

• AG Chris Carr: Frequently Asked Questions When It Comes to Open Records and Open Meetings

  June 07, 2018

• UGA Provost Named Finalist for Kennesaw State University Presidency

  June 06, 2018

  Board of Regents Chairman James M. Hull and Chancellor Steve Wrigley announced that the Board of Regents named Dr. Pamela Whitten as the finalist for the position of president of Kennesaw State University. Whitten currently serves as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Georgia, a position she has held since 2014.

• To Find Your Happy Place, Try Spending That Well-Earned Time Off on Jekyll Island

  June 06, 2018

  If you're hesitant about slipping away from the office for a couple weeks to take your family on that long-awaited summer vacation, relax. Research shows that vacation travel is the one type of travel that has virtually everyone's approval. Nestled on the Atlantic coast between Savannah and Jacksonville, Jekyll Island boasts a rare combination of activities, attractions and natural wonders that capture the imagination, regardless of age or interests.

• Georgia Secretary of State Welcomes SEC Commissioners to Atlanta for Town Hall

  June 05, 2018

  The Georgia Secretary of State’s Securities Division, in partnership with the Georgia State University School of Law, is proud to announce that all five members of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are coming to Atlanta on June 13th for a town-hall style event with individual investors to answer questions about investing, avoiding fraud, taking action if you are a victim, and more.

• GDEcD Trade Mission to South America Opens New Markets

  June 05, 2018

  Recently, GDEcD International Trade Manager, Alice Carson, has been traveling across South America connecting Georgia businesses with new opportunities in Latin American markets. The mission involved stops in three countries: Colombia, Peru and Chile.

• EYP’s New Atlanta Office Celebrates Downtown Atlanta--and Its Own, Distinctive Organization

  June 04, 2018

  Gone are the days when offices mirrored corporate organization charts and individual work spaces measured their occupants’ rank and title--as the new Atlanta office of EYP at 100 Peachtree Street makes joyously evident.

• Aron Levine, Head of Consumer Banking & Merrill Edge, Offers Insight into Making a Difference in the Community this Year

  June 04, 2018

  Now that we’ve settled into 2018, if you’re anything like me, you’re re-thinking your progress on New Year’s resolutions. For some, this might mean evaluating your philanthropic or community involvement goals for the year. Or, you may be in the research stages of finding the specific causes or organizations you’ll support—either with your time or financial contribution.

• American Global Logistics CEO Jon Slangerup Joins Home Depot, Target and UPS Execs Speaking at Atlanta 3PL & Supply Chain Summit

  June 01, 2018

  American Global Logistics Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Slangerup will lead a speaking session at Eye for Transport’s 3PL & Supply Chain Summit, held in Atlanta from June 5th-7th at the Westin Peachtree.

• AT&T, MARTA, InSite Wireless Partner to Deliver Improved Mobile Internet to Rail Commuters

  May 31, 2018

  Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority riders now have access to faster mobile wireless speeds and better connections thanks to a new agreement between AT&T and InSite Wireless Group.

• Cristo Rey Interns Share Their Experience at State Road and Tollway Authority

  May 31, 2018

  This school year, the State Road and Tollway Authority hosted four student interns from Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School through the school’s Corporate Work Study Program. SRTA is one of 137 corporate partners for 2017-18.

• Connecting Georgia’s Communities to Spur Economic Development: RuralWorks

  May 31, 2018

  The newest division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Rural Georgia Initiatives, has one primary focus in mind: to help rural Georgia communities become more competitive for economic development projects and identify new strategies for attracting jobs and investment.

• Georgia Department of Transportation Heads into 2018 Summer Construction Season

  May 30, 2018

  With Memorial Day in the rear view mirror, the unofficial start of summer has begun. For Georgia Department of Transportation, summer road construction is gearing up across Georgia. The Department announced plans for an active 2018 summer construction season, with hundreds of construction and maintenance projects along interstates and state routes across Georgia.

• Ted Turner and CNN Recognized with New Historical Marker

  May 29, 2018

  The Georgia Historical Society was pleased to dedicate a new Georgia Business History Initiative historical marker recognizing CNN and visionary founder Ted Turner. The marker was unveiled in a private ceremony at the CNN Center that was attended by friends and family of Turner along with hundreds of CNN and Turner Broadcasting employees.

• City of Atlanta Announces Land Acquisition for Piedmont Park Expansion

  May 29, 2018

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that the City of Atlanta has agreed to purchase 2.94 acres of land located at the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive for the historic expansion of Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

• Delta Offering More Trans-Atlantic Flying Than Ever

  May 29, 2018

  Memorial Day weekend marked the start of Delta's biggest ever summer on the trans-Atlantic. Some 11 routes – both new and old favorites – will begin over the next couple of days connecting the U.S. and nine countries in Europe.

• U.S. CEOs' Confidence Soars As Hunt For Sustained Growth Continues

  May 29, 2018

  U.S. chief executives are highly confident in the growth prospects for their companies over the next three years and will focus on M&A and collaborative efforts such as accelerator or incubator programs for startup firms to achieve sustained growth, according to a study released today by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces One Atlanta: The Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  May 24, 2018

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces the establishment of the first-ever Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, known as One Atlanta.

• Georgia Banks & Industry Groups Applaud Dodd-Frank Rollback

  May 24, 2018

  Georgia-based community banks, regional banks, and industry groups are applauding the significant rollback of Dodd-Frank Act regulations. As a member of the Senate Banking Committee, U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) helped craft the bipartisan rollback plan, which included three of his provisions. The rollback plan now heads to President Trump’s desk to become law.

• Georgia DOT Restricts Construction-Related Closures Statewide During Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

  May 24, 2018

  To ease Memorial Day weekend traffic congestion, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures from Friday, May 25th through Tuesday, May 29th on Interstate Highways, and limiting lane closures on state routes that directly serve major tourist and recreation centers.

• What’ll Ya Have? The Varsity Celebrates 90 Years of Fast, Fresh and Fun-Filled Dining Experiences in Atlanta

  May 23, 2018

  The Varsity, Atlanta’s iconic family-owned and operated restaurant, will celebrate its 90th anniversary later this month. As part of the festivities, the restaurant is selling commemorative merchandise, including limited edition cups that will allow guests to enjoy unlimited refills on soft drinks and $0.90 refills on Frosted Orange, vanilla and chocolate milkshakes through December 31st.

• Community Foundation Reaches $1.1B, Issues $100M in Grants in 2017

  May 23, 2018

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has reached $1.1 billion in assets, as revealed in the 2017 Annual Report. In 2017 the Foundation also awarded $100 million in grants to nonprofit organizations.

• Southern Company Announces Sale of Certain Florida Assets to NextEra Energy

  May 22, 2018

  Southern Company today announced that it has entered into agreements to sell Gulf Power Company, Florida City Gas and the entities holding Southern Power's interests in Plant Oleander and Plant Stanton to NextEra Energy for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $6.475 billion. Net of debt, this reflects an equity value of approximately $5.075 billion.

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