Features
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Georgia Oyster Industry Shucks Wild-Grown Strategy; Discovers Pearl of Great Price in Aquaculture
January 14, 2019
In a few years, Georgia oysters may earn a spot next to Georgia peaches, peanuts, Vidalia onions, and shrimp as one of the state’s official foods and crops.The science of aquaculture for cultivating and harvesting oysters adds another aspect to the term “farm-to-table,” as the state oyster farming industry foresees a significant revivification of what was once a thriving business during the early decades of the previous century.
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Delta Reveals Enhanced Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives, Rallies Employees with Terry Crews and Ed Bastian ahead of Big Game
January 14, 2019
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11th, Delta Air Lines is hosting ‘Silence Breaker’ Terry Crews, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Polaris CEO Bradley Myles and trafficking survivor Megan Lundstrom for the airline’s third annual employee rally in the fight against trafficking, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian.
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BioIQ to Locate Headquarters in Cobb County
January 11, 2019
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that BioIQ, a health IT company, will create 500 jobs and invest more than $5 million in Cobb County through the location of its new headquarters. New jobs will include positions in technology, sales and operations.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Turns Blue to Shine a Light on the Darkness of Human Trafficking
January 11, 2019
At midnight, 1800 LED lights on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's North Canopy turned blue and burn brightly to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The blue lights will symbolize ATL's commitment to stamping out sexual exploitation and other forms of Human Trafficking.
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Community Foundation’s GoATL Fund Invests $1M for Diverse Solutions
January 11, 2019
GoATL Fund (GoATL), an impact investment fund launched by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, recently closed a new $1 million investment to Reinvestment Fund to support a diverse portfolio of impactful investments throughout metro Atlanta focused primarily on low-income neighborhoods with historically deprived levels of investment.
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Piedmont Healthcare’s Community Benefit Program Makes $500,000 in Grants to 34 Nonprofit Organizations throughout Georgia
January 10, 2019
Piedmont Healthcare’s community benefit program, which aims to improve the health and well-being of the community through direct service grants, has made more than $500,000 in awards during Fiscal Year 2019.
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Cobb Chamber Approves Plan to Sell Land and Building
January 09, 2019
The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to put the organization’s building and land up for sale to determine the viability of moving to another location in the Cumberland Community Improvement District.
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Saving for a Major Financial Purchase
January 09, 2019
You work hard to earn a living. You saved diligently for a down payment and bought a house. You're saving consistently for retirement, but that seems to be a long way off. Now, it's time to save for something fun.
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Georgia Tech President Peterson Announces Plans to Retire as President
January 08, 2019
Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. “Bud” Peterson announced he will retire as president in the summer of 2019, a position he’s served in since 2009.
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Alpharetta Business Association Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Local Businesses
January 08, 2019
Back in 1994, a group of downtown Alpharetta merchants banded together to promote their shops and restaurants in an effort to draw customers to the area. Now, 25 years later, that determination has paid off. That small group of business owners has transformed into the Alpharetta Business Association and Alpharetta has become one of the best cities to live, work and play in Metro Atlanta.
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Young Gamechangers Start New Year with Project in Monroe on January 31st
January 08, 2019
Instead of starting a diet or taking up a new hobby, 48 of Georgia’s brightest young professionals will celebrate the beginning of 2019 by kicking off an ambitious new project in Monroe, GA. As part of the Young Gamechangers program they will research the area’s industries, explore natural resources, gather historical data, and meet with business and community leaders.
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Porsche Sets U.S. Retail Sales Record in 2018
January 07, 2019
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, announced December retail sales of 4,086. With that, 2018 sales reached a U.S. record of 57,202, an increase of 3.2 percent from the previous record in 2017. It was the ninth consecutive year of growth for PCNA and the seventh record year in a row.
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83rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Dates Announced: April 12th-14th
December 21, 2018
When the Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens for its 83rd year next spring, the city’s residents and visitors will once again have the opportunity to enjoy three days of fine art and live entertainment while delighting in the delicate blooms of the dogwood tree.
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Atlanta’s Sports Scene Heats Up December
December 21, 2018
As many cities prepare for hibernation before the start of the new year, Atlanta warms up its red carpet for visitors with marquee sporting events.
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Gallup: The Most Generous Countries in the World
December 21, 2018
The United States is often considered the most generous country in the world. Why? Because Americans donate a lot of money. Its people, its foundations and its companies donated roughly $410 billion in 2017 -- or about 2.1% of its own GDP. In fact, the amount Americans donated was more than the entire GDP of all but about 40 countries in the world.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Busy Holiday Travel Period
December 20, 2018
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are working closely with Airport stakeholders to host more than 3.7 million passengers during the holiday period that runs from Sunday, Dec.16th to Wednesday, Jan. 2nd. Airport officials project these 18 days will be among the busiest during the holiday season.
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AT&T to Launch Mobile 5G in Atlanta on Friday
December 20, 2018
On Dec. 21, AT&T will be the first and only company in the U.S. to offer a mobile 5G device over a commercial, standards-based mobile 5G network.
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Georgia Sets Jobs Record in November
December 20, 2018
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia set a new record in November for total jobs as the state’s unemployment rate continued to fall. Georgia, Butler noted, has added nearly 100,000 jobs over the past year. Its unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest rate since January 2001. Labor force and employed residents are also up over the past 12 months.
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Georgia Lawmakers Explore Legislative Agenda at 2018 Biennial Institute
December 20, 2018
More than 200 members of the Georgia General Assembly attended policy presentations at the 31st Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators, coordinated by the Institute of Government to help lawmakers prepare for the next legislative cycle.
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Hapag-Lloyd America to Create More Than 360 Jobs in Peachtree Corners
December 19, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Hapag-Lloyd America, LLC, a multinational transportation company, will create 363 jobs and invest $5.5 million in an expansion of the Hapag-Lloyd Quality Service Center in Gwinnett County. New jobs will include positions in administration, technical support and customer service.
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New County Commissioners Launch Careers at Institute Training Conference
December 19, 2018
Nearly 140 newly elected county commissioners gained critical knowledge of government operations and management during a four-day training session coordinated by the Institute of Government in partnership with ACCG, Georgia’s County Association.
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UPS: Number of Packages Returned Expected to Peak Before Christmas, Reflecting E-Commerce Shift
December 19, 2018
National Returns Day is expected to occur prior to Christmas, reflecting just how deeply e-commerce is reshaping the retail universe, according to UPS. Consumers who got a jump on online shopping in the days before Black Friday are expected to begin returning more than 1 million packages each day in December, jumpstarting the holiday returns season earlier than ever.
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Ameris Bancorp and Fidelity Southern Corporation Announce Merger Agreement
December 18, 2018
Ameris Bancorp, the parent company of Ameris Bank, and Fidelity Southern Corporation, the parent company of Fidelity Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Fidelity will merge with and into Ameris in an all-stock transaction.
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Accenture Opens Innovation Hub in Atlanta’s Technology Square
December 18, 2018
Accenture opened a new innovation hub in Atlanta as a destination where clients can co-innovate with their Accenture teams to ideate, rapidly prototype and then scale innovative products and services for the digital economy.
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Is Christmas too Commercial? Well, That’s the Reason it Became Popular.
December 18, 2018
It’s that time of the year again when some people will argue about the meaning of Christmas, others will be guilted into gift-giving and some will claim commercialization has ruined the holiday altogether. But then there’s Dr. Ruth McClelland-Nugent, a pop culture scholar, who says the root of these external and internal conflicts actually lies in the creation of our modern celebration of Christmas.