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Governor Expands State of Emergency to Include All 159 Counties
September 11, 2017
Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command and ahead of heavy rains, strong wind and potential flooding from Hurricane Irma, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to include an additional 65 counties.
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Equifax Announces Cybersecurity Hack Impacting 143M People
September 08, 2017
Equifax Inc. announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. Based on the company's investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-May through July 2017. The company has found no evidence of unauthorized activity on Equifax's core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases.
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MARTA Names Elizabeth O’Neill as its Interim General Manager and CEO
September 08, 2017
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Elizabeth O’Neill as its Interim General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve O’Neill, a 22-year MARTA veteran who currently serves as Chief Legal Counsel, who will succeed Keith T. Parker.
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Governor Expands State of Emergency for 64 Additional Counties
September 08, 2017
Following a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency officials and local Emergency Management Agencies, Gov. Nathan Deal is expanding his emergency declaration to include 64 additional counties, with a total of 94 counties now included in a state of emergency
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MARTA GM & CEO Announces Departure from Nation's Ninth Largest Transit System
September 06, 2017
General Manager and CEO Keith Parker announced that he will step down after nearly five years of service, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority announced. Parker will join Goodwill of North Georgia, which provides job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs, as president and CEO this fall.
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The City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta Announce the Companies Selected for the 2017 Atlanta International Startup Exchange
September 06, 2017
The City of Atlanta announced that the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and Invest Atlanta, along with international partners including the U.K. Department for International Trade, Sage and Metropole Toulouse, have selected the final ten companies for the 2017 Atlanta International Startup Exchange.
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Rockdale Medical Center to Join Piedmont Healthcare
September 05, 2017
Officials at Piedmont Healthcare have signed an asset purchase agreement with LifePoint Health, the owner of Rockdale Medical Center, to make Rockdale the eighth hospital to join Piedmont’s Atlanta-based health system.
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Governor Announces More Than $37.5M in Community Development Awards
September 05, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that 59 Georgia communities will receive a total of $37.55 million in federal assistance to help grow their local economies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the funding to Georgia’s Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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Concierges, Pools and Historic Buildings Are Atlanta's Most Popular Rental Listing Amenities
August 30, 2017
Concierges, pools, historic buildings, grills and clubrooms are Atlanta's top five most popular rental amenities compared to other big cities, according to HotPads.
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Coca-Cola & Chick-fil-A Keynote Speakers Confirmed for the Georgia Manufacturing Summit
August 30, 2017
Manufacturing leaders from across Georgia will hear two of the top leaders in Supply Chain Management during the Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 25th. Debra Shankle, V.P. of Supply Chain for Coca-Cola North America, and Rob Dugas, the Chief Procurement Officer and V.P. of Chick-fil-A, will address the impact of manufacturing on the Food & Beverage Industry.
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Governor Unveils Martin Luther King Jr. Statue at State Capitol
August 29, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal, joined by First Lady Sandra Deal, members of the King family, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston, Rep. Calvin Smyre, members of the Georgia Capitol Arts Standards Commission and other dignitaries, unveiled the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue at the northeast quadrant of the State Capitol.
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Atlanta Habitat Appoints Delta and Oldcastle Leaders to BOD
August 29, 2017
John Laughter, Senior Vice President-Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance for Delta Air Lines and Karen Tracy-Executive Vice President EVP Talent Management for Oldcastle joined Atlanta Habitat for Humanity board of directors this summer.
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City of Atlanta and Georgia Institute of Technology Announce Expanded Research Partnership for Smart City Initiatives
August 25, 2017
The City of Atlanta announced an expanded research partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, which has partnered with the City since 2015 to design, implement and study Smart City initiatives. Through the partnership, Georgia Tech will act as the official research partner for the North Avenue Smart Corridor Project, which is funded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond program.
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CSU’s Leadership Institute to Bring 2017 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum to Columbus August 28th-29th
August 25, 2017
For the 12th year, the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, will bring a lineup of the best and brightest minds in the world to Columbus. This year’s event, themed “Inspired Leadership” features leaders in various sectors, including business, education, technology, leadership, sports, politics and military.
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Albany-Dougherty County Spring 2018 Site of Gamechangers Leadership Program
August 23, 2017
Albany-Dougherty County leaders announced yesterday the community's selection as the host site for the spring 2018 class of GeorgiaForward's Young Gamechangers, a leadership action program that makes a tangible impact in select communities by bringing young minds into the public sphere as respected idea-generators and problem-solvers.
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University System of Georgia’s Economic Impact on Georgia Totals $16.8B
August 22, 2017
The University System of Georgia’s economic impact on the state was $16.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2016 according to the most recent study conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
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Georgia’s Jobless Rate Continues to Drop, Down to 4.7% in July
August 18, 2017
Georgia’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in over a decade. The state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased for the sixth consecutive month to 4.7 percent in July. The rate is down one-tenth of a percentage point from 4.8 percent in June. In July 2016, the rate was 5.3 percent.
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Frazier & Deeter Opens Las Vegas Office
August 18, 2017
Frazier & Deeter, a nationally ranked public accounting and advisory firm, announced that they have opened a new office in Las Vegas. The new office will enable the firm to better serve clients in the Las Vegas area and across the western region.
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City of Atlanta Announces Applications Open for Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative for 2018-19 Business Incubator Program
August 17, 2017
The City of Atlanta announced that the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, the nation’s only city-funded incubator for women business owners, has opened the application process for choosing its next 15-member group of promising women entrepreneurs.
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Georgia Chamber Hosts Annual Congressional Luncheon
August 17, 2017
On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber hosted their annual Congressional Luncheon at the Macon Marriott City Center with a sold-out crowd. Each year, the luncheon brings together over 2,000 business leaders, state and federal elected officials, and community champions from all regions of the state.
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Westside Future Fund Launches Westside Volunteer Corps in Partnership with United Way and CFA Foundation
August 16, 2017
The Westside Future Fund has announced the launch of its newest initiative, the Westside Volunteer Corps, a year-round program to attract and mobilize volunteers—residents and non-residents, individuals and corporate groups—who are inspired to be part of the revitalization of Atlanta’s Historic Westside.
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium One Step Closer to Becoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Venue
August 16, 2017
Tuesday marked the first step in Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium possibly serving as an Official Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It's one of 49 stadiums in 44 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico approached by the United Bid Committee Tuesday.
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Draffin & Tucker, LLP Contributes $124,000 to Georgia Rural Hospitals Through State’s New Tax Credit Program
August 15, 2017
As part of Georgia’s new Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, Draffin & Tucker, LLP is pleased to announce they will be contributing $124,000 through this program to all eligible rural hospitals in the state. This contribution will be equally divided between all 49 eligible hospitals.
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Georgia Tech Hosts Smart Communities Workshop
August 14, 2017
On July 21st, GMA partnered with the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta Regional Commission, ACCG, Georgia Centers of Innovation, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Technology Association of Georgia, to host local governments, government associations, and industry and academic leaders for a Smart Communities Workshop.
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KSU President Sam Olens: ‘Student Success is Our No. 1 Priority’
August 11, 2017
Kennesaw State University President Sam Olens welcomed faculty and staff to campus Thursday for the 2017-18 academic year, and encouraged them to take advantage of “the unique opportunity we have to transform the lives of our students.”