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Goodwill of North Georgia Hits Milestone, Opens 70th Retail Store in Jasper
March 10, 2025
Goodwill of North Georgia unveiled the grand opening of its 70th retail store in Jasper this morning, located at 934 East Church Street in Jasper. This location is expected create a new shopping experience for the more than 4,500 residents of Jasper and the larger Pickens County.
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Upgrades and New Amenities in Store for The Battery Atlanta Ahead of 2025 MLB All-Star Game in July
March 10, 2025
Atlantans will soon enjoy a reimagined dining, entertainment and social experience as The Battery Atlanta receives a series of property enhancements that will modernize the mixed-use destination’s offerings, while incorporating thoughtful amenities to create a functional, thriving community hub in anticipation of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in July 2025.
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TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners
March 10, 2025
The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.
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Georgia Tech Graduate Takes Kiid Coffee to ‘Shark Tank’
March 07, 2025
Georgia Tech graduates and entrepreneurs David and Lauren Sanborn know it sounds strange that they send their 8- and 4-year-old sons to school with a cup of coffee in the morning, but David and their older son, Ethan, will be pitching the idea on ABC’s Shark Tank tonight at 8 p.m.
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Trust for Public Land Launches Emerald Necklace 2.0 Report Charts Future of Atlanta's Public Realm
March 07, 2025
Trust for Public Land released the Emerald Necklace 2005-2025 report, a comprehensive assessment of Atlanta's progress in developing its public realm since the publication of the groundbreaking BeltLine Emerald Necklace study in 2004.
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Join Georgia Power at the 2025 Hunger Walk/Run for Energy Assistance Resources
March 07, 2025
Georgia Power is joining forces with the Atlanta Community Food Bank on March 9th to help meet vital needs in the community. The efforts correspond with the company’s support of the 2025 Hunger Walk/Run – a key event organized by the ACFB that helps raise funds, build community, and spread awareness.
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Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism
March 07, 2025
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.
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Atlanta Gas Light CEO Pedro Cherry Named President of Mississippi Power
March 06, 2025
Mississippi Power announced that Atlanta Gas Light CEO Pedro Cherry has been named president of the company with Anthony Wilson continuing in his roles of chairman and CEO until summer.
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A New Era for Chastain Park: Synovus Bank Secures Naming Rights to Atlanta’s Iconic Amphitheater
March 06, 2025
One of Atlanta’s most cherished live music venues is getting a new name, as Synovus Bank becomes the naming rights partner for Chastain Park Amphitheater—now officially known as Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park.
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Atlanta Community Food Bank Brings Community Together for 41st Annual Hunger Walk Run
March 06, 2025
The Atlanta Community Food Bank invites the community to participate in its 41st annual Hunger Walk Run on March 9th. With the Food Bank seeing the highest need for food assistance since the pandemic, this year's event is critical for raising awareness and funds to combat hunger in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
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2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders
March 06, 2025
The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.
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Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates 1,600+ New Jobs in Gwinnett with Company Reception
March 05, 2025
Partnership Gwinnett, the region’s leading local economic development initiative, recently celebrated more than 1,600 new jobs representing $275M in capital with a company reception, sponsored by Hogan Construction Group, to honor those businesses that chose Gwinnett in which to locate or expand in 2024.
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Meeting the Moment: Mobilizing and Stabilizing Atlanta’s YMCA
March 05, 2025
Lauren Koontz was eight months into her dream job when, on March 10, 2020, she gathered her team in an office at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and asked: “What happens if we have to close for a few weeks?” It seemed like a straightforward crisis management meeting at the time, but Koontz didn’t know the next two years would stretch the 167-year-old nonprofit’s community service mission to new heights.
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A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events
March 05, 2025
Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.
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Atlanta Emerges as National Leader in Data Center Net Absorption
March 04, 2025
Atlanta’s data center market emerged as the national leader in net absorption (the amount of space leased compared to the amount vacated over a given period), achieving 705.8 megawatts (MW) of positive net absorption in 2024, according to CBRE’s latest North American Data Center Trend Report.
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The Atlanta Opera's Bel Canto Gala Raises Over $1.5M in Support of Comprehensive Campaign
March 04, 2025
The Atlanta Opera is pleased to announce that its sold-out 2025 Bel Canto Gala raised more than $1.5 million in support of the company’s comprehensive campaign. Held on February 15, 2025, at Flourish Atlanta, the event honored Victoria and Howard Palefsky for their exceptional contributions to the arts and was co-chaired by Talia Murphy and Roxanne Varzi.
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GPTC MADE: Pathways to Success Showcase Connects Students with Advanced Manufacturing & Distribution Opportunities
March 04, 2025
Decide DeKalb Development Authority in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College and DeKalb County School District’s Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, is set to host the GPTC MADE: Pathways to Success Showcase on Saturday.
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Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy
March 04, 2025
PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.
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Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson to Deliver 2025 State of Gwinnett County Address Thursday
March 03, 2025
The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with the Gwinnett Chamber, will host the 2025 State of Gwinnett County Address on March 6th in Lawrenceville. Over 800 Council and Chamber members, elected officials, businesses, residents, county staff, and partners of Gwinnett County and its 17 cities are expected to attend to hear the Chairwoman’s address.
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UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction
March 03, 2025
Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces 2025 Metro Export Challenge Cohort
February 28, 2025
Yesterday, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the companies selected for the 2025 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge cohort. Entering its ninth year, the MEC provides small and medium-sized companies expanding into a new international market with financial and mentorship support for their global business development efforts.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024
February 28, 2025
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.
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U.S. Manufacturing Picked Up in January Driven By Growing Demand
February 28, 2025
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — posted -0.21 at the start of the year. This indicates that global supply chains are effectively at full capacity.
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Atlanta Design Festival 2025: A Platform for Growth, Equity, & Innovation in the Creative Economy
February 27, 2025
Atlanta’s creative community takes center stage as the Atlanta Design Festival returns in September. This year’s festival builds on its role as a cornerstone for the city’s thriving design economy, offering an expanded lineup of seminars, tours, and educational programming under the Creative Futures brand.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2025 List of State's 10 Places in Peril
February 27, 2025
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.