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AG Chris Carr Kicks Off 7th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy
March 06, 2018
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that registration is open for the 7th Annual Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide food and fund drive competition among Georgia’s lawyers to help end hunger. The 2018 competition will take place April 16 – April 27, 2018 and is done in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, the State Bar of Georgia, the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia and the Georgia Food Bank Association.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO: Can the Government Nationalize a Business?
March 05, 2018
Is the federal government allowed to take over and run a private business in an emergency? That is the fundamental question at the heart of a case brought by Starr International Company against the federal government.
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Experts Think Amazon Will Choose Atlanta or Northern Virginia as its Second Headquarters
March 02, 2018
Experts expect Amazon to choose either Northern Virginia or Atlanta for its new headquarters, according to the 2018 Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey. Austin and Denver were also commonly cited by experts as strong contenders.
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More Startups Join Engage Ventures
March 02, 2018
Eight additional technology startups will go through an early-stage venture fund created by Georgia Tech and 10 leading global corporations. The Engage Ventures growth program differs from other accelerators in that it targets later stage complanies and helps them develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
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Philanthropy Can Help Atlanta Become a "City Too Busy to Hate"
March 01, 2018
Metro Atlanta is home to the largest charitable sector in the South, and has grown and thrived on a reputation of prosperity and inclusiveness. But this belies a growing gentrification and criminalization problem that has marginalized the region's underserved populations. National and Southern foundations and wealthy donors need to support the Metro Atlanta communities' grassroots activism to make the city's reputation a reality.
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Urban Creek Partners Plans to Expand West Midtown with Quarry Yards
March 01, 2018
Mark Teixeira, former Atlanta Braves first baseman and MLB All-Star, along with Urban Creek Partners Jimmy Barry and Joel Bowman, unveiled plans for Quarry Yards. This one-of-a-kind 70-acre mixed-use development, adjacent to the Bankhead MARTA Station on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, will transform the Grove Park neighborhood and create a lifestyle community connected to nature, fitness and innovation. The development’s 27-acre, $400 million first phase is expected to break ground by the end of 2018.
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Savannah Harbor Expansion Project on Schedule, Reaches Crucial Milestone
March 01, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed outer harbor dredging at the Port of Savannah, marking the midpoint of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project.
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P20 Announces Atlanta as Host for Second Annual International Payments Conference
February 28, 2018
During a special launch celebration at Holland and Knight's Atlanta office, P20, the transatlantic payments initiative, announced its second annual international conference to be held in Atlanta this October.
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Georgia Banks Earn $3.4B During 2017
February 28, 2018
Georgia’s 177 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $3.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 13.7 percent over the previous year. Total deposits, loans and assets all increased during the year.
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Film Day at the Capitol Celebrates Georgia’s Film and Television Industry
February 28, 2018
The Georgia Film Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, celebrated Film Day at the Capitol to recognize the state’s past, present and future in the film industry. “No other film production center has seen more growth in infrastructure than Georgia has over the last eight years,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Governor Deal’s leadership and unwavering support has ensured Georgia’s place as a top destination for film and television activity.”
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Four Leaders Join Community Foundation Board of Directors
February 27, 2018
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces four additions to its Board of Directors: Millard Choate, Susan Grant, Jerry Wilkinson and Studie Young. Each will serve a five-year term.
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GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives Award for Engineering Influence
February 27, 2018
Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, P.E. received ACEC Georgia’s Engineering Influence Award “in recognition of his exceptional leadership and management of the department’s response to the Interstate 85 fire and bridge collapse” last year.
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Chick-fil-A Rodney Bullard to Keynote DeKalb Chamber 80th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2018
Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation, will serve as the keynote speaker for the DeKalb Chamber 80th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 27th.
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Senators Johnny Isakson & David Perdue: Tax Cuts Are Helping Georgians
February 26, 2018
The tax cuts passed by the U.S. Senate and signed into law by President Donald J. Trump are already having a positive impact across the country. Businesses are investing in our economy again. More than 3 million Americans have received bonuses. Wages are rising at their highest rate in eight years. Here in Georgia, we are seeing this positive impact firsthand.
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Georgia State Marks Opening of LaunchGSU, An Incubator For Students
February 23, 2018
Georgia State University marked the opening of LaunchGSU, its new incubator for student entrepreneurship and innovation in the newly renovated 58 Edgewood Ave. N.E. building.
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Technology Association of Georgia Unveils the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia
February 23, 2018
The Technology Association of Georgia announced the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.
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Billy Vick Equipment Company Serves Restaurateurs Coming and Going
February 22, 2018
Whether someone is opening a new start up restaurant and needs equipment, closing their establishment or selling a few items, or needs financing to open their business, Billy Vick Restaurant Equipment Company has them covered in every way.
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Hollywood South: Entertainment Industry Brings $9.5B to Georgia
February 22, 2018
Still thinking about which films to check off on the Oscar ballot before awards season wraps up March 4 with the 90th Academy Awards? Consider “Baby Driver,” “I, Tonya,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “DeKalb Elementary.” They all were filmed in Georgia and contributed to the $9.5 billion the film industry brought to the state last year.
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Former Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens Joins Global Law Firm Dentons
February 21, 2018
Dentons, the global law firm, announces the arrival of former Georgia Attorney General Samuel S. Olens. He joins Dentons' award-winning Public Policy practice, strengthening the Firm's State Attorneys General team, as well as its State and Local Government Affairs team.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Signs Ordinance to Transfer 31 Deeds to Atlanta Public Schools
February 21, 2018
The City of Atlanta announced that Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed ordinance 18-O-1054 which transfers deeds for 31 properties to Atlanta Public Schools.
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Georgia Power Continue Building the Future of Energy with Innovative Smart Neighborhood Projects
February 21, 2018
Southern Company and its Alabama Power and Georgia Power subsidiaries have officially announced Smart Neighborhood initiatives that will provide customers with state-of-the-art home construction, distributed energy resources – including solar and battery energy storage – and smart home appliances and technologies.
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Record-breaking Year for Georgia’s International Trade
February 20, 2018
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2017 international trade numbers, which indicate another record breaking year. In 2017, total trade between Georgia and the world reached 225 unique countries and territories, exceeding $128.6 billion.
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City Leaders Gain Critical Knowledge through UGA Partnership
February 20, 2018
More than 250 first-time mayors and city council members from Georgia cities gathered in Athens last week for the two-day Newly Elected Officials Institute, held every February to teach new leaders the basics of effective governance.
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UGA Students Raise More Than $1M for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
February 19, 2018
More than 3,000 students representing more than 50 student organizations gathered in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall Sunday morning to celebrate raising $1,261,077.18 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This is the third year in a row that UGA Miracle, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run philanthropy, has achieved a seven-figure fundraising total.
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Commerce Club Foundation $200,000 Grant Expands Georgia State's Program To Develop Women Leaders
February 19, 2018
The Commerce Club Foundation has given a $200,000 grant to Georgia State University’s WomenLead program to expand and formalize its Atlanta Civic Leadership Initiative, a program that connects students with influential civic leaders for educational and mentorship opportunities.