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• Governor Brian Kemp Joins Safe Digging Stakeholders to Proclaim April 2025 as Safe Digging Month

  April 09, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp met with key stakeholders from the safe digging community to issue an official proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Safe Digging Month in Georgia.

• Boehringer Ingelheim to Relocate U.S. Animal Health Headquarters to Medley in Johns Creek

  April 08, 2025

  Toro Development Company announced Boehringer Ingelheim, a leader in animal health innovation, has leased 73,000 square feet of lifestyle office space at Medley, the 43-acre mixed-use destination under construction in Johns Creek.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Moneypenny Atlanta Team Steps Up for Global Challenge, Walking 8,000 Miles to Boost Well-being

  April 08, 2025

  Moneypenny’s US team has been stepping up in a big way, joining their UK colleagues for “Race Across the Pond”, a company-wide challenge to collectively walk the distance between the company’s offices in Atlanta and Wrexham, UK.

• Georgia Ports Grows March Container Trade 22.5%

  April 08, 2025

  In its busiest March ever, the Port of Savannah’s container trade increased by 22.5 percent or 98,000 TEUs compared to the same month last year. In intermodal cargo, the Port of Savannah set an all-time record of 52,645 containers moved by rail, an increase of 17 percent over the same month last year.

• Largest Gift in School History, William and Jane Carney Center for Business & Transactional Law Opens at Emory University School of Law

  April 07, 2025

  On April 3rd, Emory University School of Law celebrated the opening of the William and Jane Carney Center for Business and Transactional Law, funded by a $6 million gift, the largest in the school’s history.

• Strong Series of Pro-Business Legislation Secures Full Passage During 2025 Legislative Session

  April 07, 2025

  Following Sine Die, the final day of the Legislative Session, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce highlighted the strong series of pro-business legislation that secured full passage during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session.

• The Georgia Power Foundation Marks Milestone, Awards New Grants through Workforce for Georgia Program

  April 07, 2025

  The Georgia Power Foundation announced today that it has reached a milestone, awarding over $2.25 million through 65 grants to support workforce development needs through educational programs across the state since 2020.

• Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell Delivers 2025 State of Henry County Address

  April 04, 2025

  On Thursday morning, April 3, 2025, the Council for Quality Growth hosted a record-breaking crowd for the 2025 State of Henry County Address at Grace Baptist Church in Stockbridge. Presented by Geosam Capital Group, Piedmont Henry Hospital, and Truist, the breakfast and program featured the annual address from the Chairwoman of Henry County’s Board of Commissioners, Carlotta Harrell.

• Ricky Smith Assumes Leadership as General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson

  April 03, 2025

  A dynamic new chapter in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) storied legacy begins today as Ricky Smith assumes the role of general manager, bringing his leadership and vision to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

• Georgia-based Flock Safety Opens New 97,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

  April 03, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Georgia-headquartered Flock Safety, a leading safety technology solutions provider, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna.

• SCORE in Georgia - for the Health of Your Business

  April 03, 2025

  SCORE, formerly the Service Corps of Retired Executives, plays a vital role in fostering small business success across Georgia. As a nonprofit organization and partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE provides free mentoring and educational services to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.

• World Korean Business Convention in Atlanta to Transform Global Trade

  April 02, 2025

  The World Korean Business Convention 2025 is set to take place April 17th–20th, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. As one of the most anticipated global business events of the year, WKBC 2025 will serve as a premier platform for fostering meaningful connections between Korea’s top innovators and businesses across the United States and beyond.

• Federal Judge Sides with Georgia in ‘Water Wars’ with Alabama

  April 02, 2025

  The state of Georgia has won another legal case in its long-running “water wars” with Florida and Alabama.

• City of Atlanta Launches Program to Support and Recognize Legacy Businesses

  April 01, 2025

  The City of Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta – the City’s economic development agency – announced the upcoming launch of the city’s first legacy business program aimed at supporting businesses that have been in operation for 30 years or longer.

• Georgia Power Implements New Strategies to Help Drive Business Customer Satisfaction

  April 01, 2025

  Georgia Power, continues to focus on improving and enhancing the customer experience throughout its business that serves 2.8 million customers across the state.

• Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025 Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend

  April 01, 2025

  One of the largest jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and the art of jazz. This year’s festival is presented by Design Essentials and returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

• Georgia and Canada: More Than Friends—Family

  March 31, 2025

  While national headlines may focus on the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, Georgia’s connection with Canada is distinct, deep-rooted, and thriving. Years ago, a U.S. Consul General in Toronto referred to Canadians as “Georgians of the North”—a sentiment that still holds true today.

• Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell to Deliver State of Henry County on April 3rd

  March 28, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with Henry County, will host the 2025 State of Henry County Address on April 3rd at Grace Baptist Church in Stockbridge. This year’s breakfast is presented by Geosam Capital Group, Piedmont Henry Hospital, and Truist and will feature an annual address from the Chairwoman of Henry County’s Board of Commissioners.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgia

  March 28, 2025

  Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks the completion of the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history, just two and a half years after breaking ground.

• The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Center of Hope Reaches Construction Milestone

  March 28, 2025

  The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Center of Hope recently reached its full height in downtown Atlanta. Brasfield & Gorrie, the project’s general contractor, has completed the structural work for the five-story addition, which doubles the current facility’s size.

• Moneypenny Unites Under One Brand as It Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

  March 28, 2025

  Moneypenny, the world’s customer conversation expert, proudly marks 25 years of delivering exceptional service and innovation. As part of this milestone, Moneypenny is unifying all of its brands across the US, including VoiceNation, Alphapage, Sunshine Communication Services, and Choice Voice, under one internationally recognized name.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.6% as State Adds 7,200 Jobs

  March 28, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in January. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Tommy Nobis Center Hosts 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon to Empower Individuals with Disabilities

  March 27, 2025

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will host its 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on Friday, April 25, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Cobb Energy Centre.

• Georgia Tech’s $40M Medical Mission

  March 27, 2025

  Georgia Tech stands on the brink of a medical revolution, fueled by a monumental award from the Marcus Foundation. This transformative $40 million endeavor, with a principal investment of $20 million from the Marcus Foundation, promises to make high-quality, life-saving cell therapies more affordable, reliable, and accessible than ever before.

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