Features
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UGA Study: Georgia Ports Support More Than 439,000 Jobs
March 27, 2018
Georgia's ports support 439,220 full-and part-time jobs across the state, according to a study released by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA's Terry College of Business.
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Governor Deal Proclaims “Georgia Technology and Innovation Day” at Annual Technology Summit
March 26, 2018
Governor Nathan Deal, referencing the 13,000 technology-related companies in Georgia, proclaimed a resolution marking March 21st as Georgia Technology and Innovation Day. The Governor included the special announcement during his speech at the annual Technology Summit held this past week in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria.
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MARTA Board Confirms Jeffrey Parker as General Manager and CEO
March 26, 2018
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors today voted unanimously to confirm transit executive Jeffrey A. Parker as the Authority’s new general manager and chief executive officer.
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Communities In Schools Raises $430,000 to Ensure a Better Future for Atlanta's At-Risk Students
March 26, 2018
Over 400 attendees gathered at the beautiful Flourish in Buckhead on Thursday, March 15 for an evening of celebration – from congratulating students on their successes inside and outside of the classroom to honoring community leaders for their life-long contributions to helping students succeed.
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Media Mogul Buys Weather Channel TV Network
March 23, 2018
Entertainment Studios, Inc. announced its acquisition of the Weather Group parent company of the Weather Channel television network and Local Now streaming service. Media Mogul Byron Allen purchased the Weather Group through his company, Allen Media LLC, from The Blackstone Group, Bain Capital, and Comcast/NBCUniversal.
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Tech Square Innovation Week Coming to Midtown Atlanta in May
March 23, 2018
Technology Square is abuzz with the activity of startups, corporate innovation, and disruptive research, as well as outstanding student talent from the Georgia Institute of Technology. For one week in spring 2018 — May 7-10 — the Tech Square neighborhood and the components that make it one of the nation’s most successful ecosystems of ideation and disruption will be on display as part of Tech Square Innovation Week.
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Georgia Sets Employment Records in February
March 22, 2018
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that February was another record-setting month for Georgia, as the state reached new highs for jobs, employed residents and labor force. At the same time, unemployment claims fell and the unemployment rate remained unchanged.
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Georgia Aquarium Reveals Plans for New Expansion to Open in 2020
March 21, 2018
The largest aquarium in the United States is getting bigger. Georgia Aquarium revealed expansion plans for a new gallery featuring sharks—one of the most misunderstood species in the ocean—to open in late fall of 2020. An extension of the Aquarium’s conservation and education efforts, the new experience will help guests have a deeper appreciation for the important role sharks serve in the oceans and inspire them to join conservation efforts to protect our oceans.
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Four Georgia Small Businesses Named Rock Stars
March 21, 2018
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, announced Georgia’s 2018 Small Business Rock Stars. GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were honored for being an outstanding, unique and impactful small business.
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Atlanta Technical College and Georgia Film Academy Tout Success of Innovative Partnership
March 20, 2018
Last year, Atlanta Technical College President Dr. Victoria Seals signed an agreement with the Georgia Film Academy to increase educational and professional opportunities for ATC’s students. The GFA Program provides students professional training in the film production crafts as well as opportunity to earn credits towards their Associate’s Degree at ATC.
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Mercer University’s Executive Forum Continues with Delta Air Lines Executives Gil West, Joanne Smith
March 20, 2018
Mercer University’s 2017-2018 Executive Forum, presented by BB&T, continues March 20th and 21st with presentations in Macon and Atlanta by Delta Air Lines executives Gil West and Joanne Smith.
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Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
March 16, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA held the official grand opening of its new headquarters in Sandy Springs, 14 miles outside of the heart of Atlanta. Among the distinguished guests joining Dietmar Exler, MBUSA president and CEO, were Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia; Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor of Atlanta; Axel Harries, Daimler vice president sales Mercedes-Benz Cars and product management Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars; and Rusty Paul, Mayor of Sandy Springs.
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Georgia Congressional Delegation Pushes Georgia as Home to U.S. Army Futures Command
March 16, 2018
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., joined the entire Georgia congressional delegation in urging the Pentagon to consider Georgia as home to the new Futures Command of the U.S. Army.
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The Arthur M. Blank Foundation and Turner Invest in Atlanta's High School Students
March 15, 2018
Atlanta nonprofit re:imagine/ATL just announced their commitment to the future of talented teens through the creation of the re:imagine/ATL Alliance, a coalition of organizations joining together to build a creative economic pipeline that will support Georgia's budding film and digital media industry.
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Georgia’s Chief Turnaround Office and the Synergy Around Rural Georgia
March 15, 2018
The schools and districts that make-up Cohort I of the turnaround focus (as outlined in HB 338) are primarily focused in rural, Southwest Georgia. While the turnaround team would love to take credit for the synergy of this rural focus, it was a force brewing well before the establishment of the Turnaround Office.
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Georgia House Speaker David Ralston: A Call to Action for “Building a Stronger America”
March 14, 2018
From the world’s busiest airport to the fastest growing container port in America, Georgia leads the nation in moving people and goods. That didn’t happen by accident. On the contrary, for generations, Georgians have invested in the infrastructure necessary to facilitate our forward momentum.
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ATL UTD Dominates Home Opener in Front of Record-Breaking Crowd
March 13, 2018
Atlanta United returned to their electric attacking ways to earn their first win of the season in front of yet another record-breaking crowd Sunday, topping D.C. United 3-1 in their 2018 home debut.
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Seeking Qualifications for Northeast Trail Design and Engineering
March 12, 2018
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is seeking statements of qualifications from firms interested in designing and engineering the Northeast Trail. The Northeast Trail is the segment of Atlanta BeltLine corridor between Monroe Drive and MARTA’s Lindbergh Station. Design will be done in coordination with ongoing Georgia Power work between Westminster Drive and Mayson Street.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Project Teams for Replacement Hospital and Support Building
March 12, 2018
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has announced the team of architects and consulting partners for its new campus and replacement hospital at North Druid Hills and I-85. Children’s has also engaged industry-leading consultants for its support office building, planned at the northern side of the campus along the I-85 frontage road.
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Governor Signs $25.4B Amended FY 2018 Budget
March 12, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the Amended FY 2018 budget at a signing ceremony in Polk County, authorizing $25.4 billion in spending for the current fiscal year. The state appropriations within HB 683 are based upon a 2.7 percent growth in general fund revenues over FY 2017 collections. This additional funding will address growth needs in education and human services, provide additional funding to local governments and school systems, and support statewide economic development efforts.
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MARTA Hires Veteran Atlanta Transit Executive Jeffrey Parker to be New CEO
March 09, 2018
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) named Atlanta transit executive Jeffrey A. Parker as the sole finalist in its search for a permanent General Manager and CEO. State law requires a 14-day waiting period before the MARTA Board of Directors can vote to confirm his selection and extend an official offer of employment.
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TAG Announces Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
March 09, 2018
The Technology Association of Georgia announced the Top 10 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. These companies were selected from the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies for showing the highest degree of innovation, the broadest scope and financial impact of their innovations, and the greatest effect of such innovation in promoting Georgia's technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Facebook to Invest $750M in Stanton Springs Data Center
March 08, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Facebook will create at least 100 full-time jobs and invest $750 million in a new data center in Stanton Springs over the next five years. New jobs will include positions in engineering and management, as well as opportunities for data center technicians.
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Georgia-based Mark Spain Real Estate Begins Southeast Expansion
March 08, 2018
Mark Spain Real Estate, headquartered in Alpharetta, Ga., and with five offices in Georgia, has launched an extensive expansion plan that will take it well beyond the borders of Georgia. Its first out-of-state offices have recently opened in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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U.S. Special Forces Partners With Grady Health System to Train Combat Medics
March 07, 2018
Grady Memorial Hospital is the only civilian hospital in the country that has formed a partnership with the U.S. Army Special Forces to provide additional, formal instruction and preparation for its Green Beret Special Operations Combat Medics.