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Banyan Street Capital Announces Major Reinvestments in 191 Peachtree Tower
June 17, 2025
Banyan Street Capital today announced it will be kicking off a $4.5 million capital improvement plan for 191 Peachtree Tower, the iconic, 50-floor office landmark in Downtown Atlanta.
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Norfolk Southern Board of Directors Elects Richard Anderson as Chair
June 16, 2025
Norfolk Southern Corporation's Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of Delta Air Lines, President of Optum Health, CEO of Northwest Airlines, and most recently President and CEO of Amtrak, as the independent chair of the board, effective immediately.
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MARTA Board Approves Transformational NextGen Bus Network
June 16, 2025
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors formally approved the NextGen Bus Network, a strategic redesign of over 100 bus routes intended to deliver a smarter, faster, and better network to meet the evolving needs of the region.
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DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Delivered Inaugural Employee State of the County Address
June 16, 2025
DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson delivered her inaugural Employee State of the County address to more than 1,000 DeKalb County employees and stakeholders. CEO Cochran-Johnson outlined her bold vision for “reimagining DeKalb.”
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Arcis Golf Acquires Three Top-Tier Clubs in Atlanta
June 13, 2025
Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of golf facilities in the United States, has acquired three nationally-recognized clubs: The Country Club of the South (Johns Creek, Georgia), The Manor Golf & Country Club (Alpharetta, Georgia), and White Columns Country Club (Milton, Georgia). The transactions closed yesterday, and Arcis Golf assumes operations of all clubs today.
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Dexter Lummus Named Atlanta Market President at Colony Bank
June 13, 2025
Colony Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Dexter Lummus to Atlanta Market President. A seasoned banking professional with more than four decades of experience, Lummus will oversee strategic growth initiatives and strengthen Colony’s commercial banking presence across the Metro Atlanta area.
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Global Law Firm Dentons Awarded for its Legacy Commitment to the Communities it Serves
June 12, 2025
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Dentons Atlanta as the recipient of a 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. This recognition celebrates the firm's enduring commitment to civic engagement.
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Atlanta Marks One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26 with Joint Host City Efforts & Citywide Celebrations
June 12, 2025
The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee marked One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26 with a celebration that highlighted the area’s preparation for the world’s largest sporting event while also announcing multiple initiatives designed to boost fan engagement, honor the region’s rich culture, and build momentum ahead of the city’s first match on June 15, 2026.
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CEO Survey Shows Optimism Declining Amid Uncertainty
June 12, 2025
CEO outlook is shifting amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty and global complexity. The "Spring 2025 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" shows a substantial decline in optimism around the global economy and own company performance as business as leaders navigate the macroeconomic environment.
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Invest Fest 2025 Announces Open Pitch, A Startup Pitch Competition With $125,000 Investment Prize
June 11, 2025
Open Opportunity Fund, the venture capital firm, is partnering with Earn Your Leisure, the cultural force behind Invest Fest, to launch the Open Pitch competition live on stage at Invest Fest 2025 in Atlanta.
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24 Middle School Civic Leaders to Compete in First Georgia Civics Bee State Finals Hosted by Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation
June 11, 2025
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that 24 middle school civic leaders from eight communities across Georgia will compete in the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals. For the first time, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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UGA Study: Future of Volunteering in U.S. Remains Uncertain
June 11, 2025
Volunteerism may be dying a slow death in America. Research from the University of Georgia suggests economic uncertainty and social unrest may be to blame.
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Atlanta Partner Will Williams Elected Next Chair of KPMG’s Americas Region
June 10, 2025
KPMG today announced the Americas Board of Directors has elected Will Williams as the next Chair of KPMG’s Americas Region, commencing July 1st. Williams will succeed Paul Knopp, who has held the position since 2020.
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DeKalb Schools Hires HPM for $1.5 Billion Capital Improvement Program
June 10, 2025
HPM has been selected to serve as planning and program manager on a $1.5 billion capital improvement program for DeKalb County School District within metro Atlanta. HPM will serve a unique role, providing full-service planning and program management for the school district, which plans to implement a number of renovations and new construction projects to accommodate evolving enrollment and modernize aging facilities.
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How a Georgia Foster Youth Became a KSU Graduate—Thanks to This Tax Credit
June 10, 2025
Jake, a graduating senior at Kennesaw State University, is earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology—a remarkable milestone for any student, but especially meaningful for someone who entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 17.
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Emory Healthcare Officially Welcomes Houston Healthcare to the Family with Celebrations, New Sign Unveilings
June 10, 2025
Emory Healthcare is pleased to welcome Houston Healthcare, a community-based health system headquartered in Warner Robins, to the family, advancing high-quality patient care and expanding services to central Georgia. Houston Healthcare officially joined the Emory Healthcare team on June 1st, after receiving approval for the strategic integration from the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in May.
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Walmart Expands Drone Deliveries to Five New Cities, Including Atlanta
June 09, 2025
Walmart is taking convenience to new heights — and new speeds — with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states.
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Governor Kemp Traveling To Canada For Trade Conference
June 09, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada this week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor.
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Artistic Innovation at the Heart of Georgia Tech’s Newest District
June 06, 2025
In West Midtown, steps away from the heart of the Georgia Tech campus, the Ferst Center for the Arts, and Science Square, a vision is taking shape. It’s Tech’s latest planned innovation district — an arts and entertainment hub for Atlanta called Creative Quarter.
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High Street Residential and Third & Urban Announce Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Sandy Springs
June 06, 2025
High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, alongside partner Third & Urban, have announced plans for Hillcrest, a transformative 8.1-acre mixed-use development set to redefine luxury living and community engagement in the heart of Sandy Springs
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Atlanta Crowned Best Large City for Recent Grads
June 05, 2025
In 2025, Atlanta climbed back to the number one spot among large cities, thanks to strong employment and financial metrics.
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New Public-Private Partnership to Bring 269 Residences and a 700-Space Parking Deck to the Heart of Downtown Lilburn
June 05, 2025
The City of Lilburn and the Lilburn Downtown Development Authority celebrated the groundbreaking of a transformative new development by Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate. At the event, RangeWater officially unveiled the name of the project: The Porchline—a tribute to the town’s heritage of front porches and rail lines that shaped the rhythm of community life.
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Goodwill of North Georgia Celebrates 2025 Graduation with 781 Career Training Graduates
June 04, 2025
On June 9th, Goodwill of North Georgia, will honor 781 individuals who have completed job training and career development programs across its 45-county service area. This year’s themed: “Dive Deep into Success, ” will recognizes the remarkable resilience, growth, and readiness of graduates to contribute meaningfully to Georgia’s workforce.
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State Tax Rebates on the Way
June 04, 2025
The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
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Arrow Exterminators Celebrates the Retirement of Two Industry Leaders: Rick Bell and Ken Stieren
June 04, 2025
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators proudly announces the retirement of two exceptional leaders, Rick Bell and Ken Stieren, both of whom have dedicated their lives to advancing the pest control industry and building the foundation of excellence that defines our company today. Their official retirement date was May 31, 2025.
