Features
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Hartsfield-Jackson Continues to Break Single-Day Passenger Screening Records
July 07, 2017
The summer travel season continues to exceed expectations as Independence Day passenger numbers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport broke a single-day record for the third time this year.
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Registration Open for Center of Innovation for Logistics Luncheon in Savannah
July 07, 2017
According to the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year—that’s billion with a B. And Colin McRae, an attorney at HunterMaclean in Savannah who specializes in transportation, logistics, and business litigation, says that with the support of state offices like the Center of Innovation for Logistics, it’s no wonder Georgia continues to rank as the number one state to do business.
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The Home Depot to Purchase Compact Power Equipment for $265M
July 06, 2017
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Woodruff Annual Corporate Campaign Surpasses $14 Million
July 06, 2017
The Woodruff Arts Center’s Annual Corporate Campaign raised $14.3 million in the 2016/17 fiscal year thanks to the generosity of more than 350 Atlanta companies, the largest number of corporations ever to support the Campaign in a single year.
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Atlanta Housing Authority Announces New Board Chair & Expands Senior Leadership Team
July 05, 2017
The Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners elected Robert Rumley as its new chairman Wednesday following the resignation of Daniel Halpern, who served as board chair for nearly six years.
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City of Atlanta Recognized for Leadership in Solar Energy Growth by the U.S. Department of Energy
July 05, 2017
Mayor Kasim Reed announced that the City of Atlanta was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as a national leader in advancing solar energy. The U.S. Department of Energy named the City of Atlanta as a SolSmart Gold designee because of its actions to attract solar business and solar industry investment, as well as generate economic development and local jobs.
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The Human Performance of Your Business
July 05, 2017
Corporate America could gain a huge edge on its competition, if it began to learn from the world of sport and fitness. How so? Simple. Your body is a machine and all machines have capabilities and limitations. Your toaster can toast bread, but not muffins.
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5th Annual Miller Lite Tap The Future Live Pitch Tour Coming to Atlanta
June 29, 2017
Miller Lite is in search of entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their business. For the fifth year, the Miller Lite Tap the Future business competition will hit the road for a Live Pitch tour. The five-city tour will feature twenty-five semifinalists eager to take their business to the next level.
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AT&T will Serve as the Official Communications Provider for Mercedes-Benz Stadium
June 28, 2017
Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Atlanta Falcons announce AT&T as a Founding Partner and its Official Communications Provider. AT&T will help make Mercedes-Benz Stadium one of the most-connected venues in the nation and will give fans a permanent gathering place with The AT&T Perch above the west end zone.
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Metro Atlanta Selected to Develop New Market Prioritization and Metropolitan Economic Partnership Strategies as Part of the Global Cities Initiative
June 28, 2017
Metro Atlanta leaders announced the region’s selection to join a group of eight city-regions seeking to amplify the impact of metropolitan trade strategies through new research and problem-solving that will determine how city-regions can best prioritize and execute international economic partnerships with international metro counterparts. This new effort is part of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase, building upon the foundation of Metro Atlanta’s participation in the Global Cities Exchange.
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4 Ways to Improve Customer Service Through Technology
June 27, 2017
In today’s competitive business world, it’s more vital than ever to keep customer service accommodating and fresh, staying up to date on the latest convenience services and the best new products. Without great customer service, customer acquisition and retention become difficult, nearly impossible. Through the implementation of technology, you can drastically improve your customer service overnight. Take a look at these 4 ways you can connect with customers on a deeper level and rise about the noise.
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Chick-fil-A Foundation Invests in Innovative Literacy Initiative for Atlanta Students
June 26, 2017
Atlanta Public Schools elementary students will soon experience a whole new way of learning, thanks to an innovative literacy initiative being introduced to the school system this summer. Starting this week, APS teachers will receive training in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Celebrates Achievements of Air Cargo Community
June 26, 2017
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials, along with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Atlanta Air Cargo Association, recognized air cargo stakeholders at the annual ATL Cargo Awards celebration Wednesday, June 21st.
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Mayor Kasim Reed Raises Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour for City Workers
June 23, 2017
Mayor Kasim Reed announced that the City of Atlanta will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two fiscal years, starting with an increase to $13 per hour in Fiscal Year 2018, beginning on July 1st. The Atlanta City Council approved four additional compensation actions today as amendments to the $2.1 billion FY18 budget, passed unanimously.
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Boeing, Georgia Tech Unveil New Research Center
June 23, 2017
Boeing and Georgia Tech formally opened a new advanced development research center designed to solve some of the toughest technical challenges in manufacturing.
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Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Approval of Final Agreement to Transform Philips Arena
June 20, 2017
Mayor Kasim Reed announced that the Atlanta City Council has voted to approve the extension of car rental tax collected at the CONRAC at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The approval ensures that the Atlanta Hawks remain in the City of Atlanta for decades to come and will maintain Philips Arena, a keystone of Downtown Atlanta, as a highly competitive venue for sports and entertainment events.
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Gov. Deal Breaks Ground on the New Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University
June 20, 2017
Governor Nathan Deal broke ground on the much-anticipated, new Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center at Augusta University Monday.
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City of Atlanta Hires Approximately 1,000 Summer Interns
June 15, 2017
The City of Atlanta announced that its summer internship program has employed approximately 1,000 Atlanta youth and young adults, offering practical experience in all city departments and mentorship opportunities with city leaders. The internship participants are graduating high school seniors and college students.
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Deficit Reduction, Public Safety Raises, Blight Removal Highlight DeKalb Budget
June 14, 2017
DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond is addressing what he calls the county’s most important critical issues for the remainder of fiscal year 2017: deficit spending and an inadequate fund balance.
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Boston Consulting Group to Create More Than 200 Jobs in Fulton County
June 13, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, announced that Boston Consulting Group, a global management and consulting firm, will create more than 200 jobs and invest $9.2 million in a new regional support center in Atlanta.
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Frazier & Deeter Named a Top CPA Firm for Women
June 09, 2017
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Georgia Construction Outlook Survey: 86% of Respondents Project Revenue Increase
June 09, 2017
The Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that 86 percent of the state’s privately held construction companies project a revenue increase over the prior year. The survey, released on Tuesday, was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Construction Management Department in cooperation with Bennett Thrasher, one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms.
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YMCA of Metro Atlanta Receives $4M Grant from The Goizueta Foundation
June 07, 2017
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta has received a grant in the amount of $4 million from The Goizueta Foundation. The grant will support the Y’s goal of infusing science, technology, engineering, the arts and math into its early learning classrooms through a pilot program and will provide endowment support for the Summer Adventures in Learning program.
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Domain Timber Advisors Purchases Timbervest’s Fund Management Business
June 06, 2017
Domain Timber Advisors, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor and an affiliate of Domain Capital Advisors, LLC headquartered in Atlanta, announced the purchase of Timbervest, LLC’s fund management business
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Braves to Host Kids Week from June 5th-11th
June 05, 2017
The Atlanta Braves will be hosting a special week of activities during their next homestand, geared specially towards the kids in Braves Country. From June 5-11, the youngest Braves fans can visit SunTrust Park to participate in a variety of activities as part of Kids Week.