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• Charlie Harper: Kia Puts West Point On World Stage

  February 12, 2019

  One of the unexpected highlights of Atlanta’s Super Bowl was an ad by Kia announcing its new full size Telluride SUV. While the vehicle was shown, it was the people of West Point Georgia that were featured, and the divide between rural and urban America highlighted.

• Senator Isakson to Receive ‘John McCain Service to Country Award’ for Support of National Service

  February 12, 2019

  In recognition of his strong support for national service, Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) will receive the inaugural John S. McCain Service to Country Award from Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state service commissions and individual champions who work to ensure Americans of all ages can serve and volunteer in their community.

• Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Introduces Legislation to Establish the City of Atlanta Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust

  February 11, 2019

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms introduced legislation to create the City of Atlanta Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust, which will evaluate the efficacy of the City’s current legislative and administrative policies and procedure related to ethics, transparency, and compliance.

• TAG Unveils the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

  February 11, 2019

  The Technology Association of Georgia has announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia.

• BeltLine University Announces Inaugural Class

  February 08, 2019

  In November 2018, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) announced the opening of applications for the inaugural “BeltLine U” class, a 4-month long civic university that will explore the history, vision, programmatic elements and implementation strategy of the Atlanta BeltLine.

• BB&T and SunTrust to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create Premier Financial Institution

  February 07, 2019

  SunTrust Banks, Inc. and BB&T Corporation announced today that both companies' boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $66 billion. The combined company will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits.

• Peachtree Hotel Group Concludes Record 2018 with 14 Hotel Acquisitions and 10 Developments Totaling $495M

  February 07, 2019

  Officials of Peachtree Hotel Group (PHG), one of the nation’s fastest growing hotel investment and management platforms, announced it concluded a record 2018 with 14 hotel acquisitions and 10 ground-up development projects totaling $495 million.

• Atlanta Braves Announce Art in the Park to Debut This Season

  February 07, 2019

  The Atlanta Braves announce Art in the Park will debut this upcoming season, with local artists from around Braves Country creating limited-edition posters. A new 12" by 18" Braves-themed piece will debut at the start of each home series and will be sold exclusively in the Braves Clubhouse Store at SunTrust Park, with a majority of the proceeds going to local arts programs through the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

• MARTA Doubles Ridership over Super Bowl Weekend

  February 06, 2019

  The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) moved over a half-million customers during the three-day Super Bowl weekend as massive crowds took advantage of 24-hour rail service.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Remains the World’s Busiest Airport for 20 Consecutive Years

  February 06, 2019

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world’s busiest airport for the 20th consecutive year, serving more passengers than any other airport in the world in a single year. Additionally, ATL has remained the most efficient airport in the world for the past 15 years.

• Governor Kemp Celebrates Georgia Tourism Industry, Unveils 2019 Travel Guide

  February 06, 2019

  Governor Brian Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to recognize the importance of the tourism industry in Georgia.

• Advanced Technology Development Center Current Portfolio Companies Raise $114M in Investment Capital in 2018

  February 05, 2019

  Startups at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), the state of Georgia’s technology incubator, raised more than $114.3 million in investment capital in 2018.

• Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Enters 33rd Year of Continuous Service to Georgia Businesses

  February 05, 2019

  February marks an important milestone for the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) as it enters its 33rd year of continuous operation in aiding Georgia businesses that are pursuing government contracts.

• Equifax to Provide Free Credit Report Service to Consumers Impacted by Partial Government Shutdown

  February 05, 2019

  Equifax Inc., a global information solutions company, announced that it will provide a free credit report service to consumers employed by the federal government who were impacted by the partial shutdown.

• Gwinnett Chamber's 71st Annual Dinner Honored Community Visionaries and Achievements

  February 04, 2019

  The Gwinnett Chamber celebrated the successes of 2018 and the successes to come in 2019 Friday, Feb. 1st in front of a crowd of more than 900 business and community leaders from across Gwinnett and metro Atlanta at the 71st Annual Dinner, presented by Gwinnett Medical Center.

• Samsky Family Pledges $11M Gift to Piedmont Heart

  February 04, 2019

  Local philanthropists Brett and Louise Samsky and their son Connor Samsky, whose $6 million gift established the Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Center at Piedmont Heart in 2015, are making an additional $11 million donation to establish the Samsky Invasive Cardiovascular Services Center.

• Kia Motors Reveals New Brand Personality in 90 Second Super Bowl Ad

  February 04, 2019

  Kia’s Longest-Ever Super Bowl Ad Showcases the “Give It Everything” Spirit of the Brand and its West Point, GA Manufacturing Facility, home of the all-new 2020 Telluride SUV.

• Hancock Askew & CO on 2018 Tax Planning

  February 01, 2019

  With the end of the year approaching, now is the time to be looking for year-end tax-saving opportunities. This is particularly true for 2018 since this year a majority of taxpayers will feel the effects of the new tax legislation for the first time. The following opportunities are some ideas that you should discuss with your tax advisor.

• Georgia Power Files 20-year Plan to Meet Georgia's Future Energy Needs

  February 01, 2019

  Georgia Power filed its 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). The company files an IRP every three years to outline how it will continue to deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its 2.5 million customers over the next 20 years.

• Georgia Tech Presidential Search Committee Named

  February 01, 2019

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named members of the Georgia Institute of Technology Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search to replace Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, who will retire as president this summer.

• Kroger, Mayor Bottoms Launch "More than Mac" Campaign

  February 01, 2019

  As Atlanta celebrates the Big Game, Kroger is teaming up with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to kick-off the “More than Mac” Campaign Against Hunger. Starting this weekend and continuing through Feb. 16, metro-Atlanta Kroger customers can round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar or make a cash donation when they shop at one of the 28 participating stores to help end hunger.

• Rick Jackson Shares Why He Founded goBeyondProfit

  January 31, 2019

  Rick Jackson, the CEO and Chairman of Jackson Healthcare shares why he launched goBeyondProfit – a fully funded venture for his peers and their companies. He believes that goBeyondProfit offers a tremendous opportunity for business leaders to learn from each other and make an even bigger impact in the communities where they live, work and serve.

• Atlanta’s Civil Rights Center Names Jill Savitt New Director

  January 31, 2019

  The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Board of Directors announced today it has appointed Jill Savitt as Chief Executive Officer effective March 11th. Savitt, a genocide prevention expert, will resign as Acting Director for the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

• United Way and NFL Bring Immersive Virtual Reality Game to Super Bowl Experience

  January 31, 2019

  Through virtual reality, United Way, Atlanta-based Futurus and Creative Media Industries Institute are transporting visitors of the NFL’s Super Bowl Experience Driven by Hyundai into the middle of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

• 2019 Kicks Off with a Slight Increase in Small Business Hiring and Wage Growth

  January 31, 2019

  The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch started the new year with slight gains in small business job and hourly earnings growth. The Small Business Jobs Index increased 0.04 percent in January to 98.92, though it remains down 0.96 year-over-year.

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