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• Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Inducts Leaders in Education and Business for 2025

  March 27, 2025

  A visionary leader in agricultural education and research and a stalwart agricultural industry supporter and business leader were inducted into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame on March 21st.

• JE Dunn Construction's Atlanta Office Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence

  March 26, 2025

  JE Dunn Construction celebrates 40 years in Atlanta, marking four decades of shaping the region’s skyline and driving its economic growth.

• Atlanta World Cup Host Committee and FIFA Unveil Atlanta’s Official Host City Poster for the FIFA World Cup 2026

  March 26, 2025

  Today, the leaders of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, in partnership with FIFA, released the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Atlanta Host City Poster. Designed by Atlanta artist, Jose Hadathy, the poster is one of 16 to be unveiled over the next month.

• Georgia Lawmakers Focusing on Artificial Intelligence

  March 26, 2025

  By the time the 2025 General Assembly session gavels to a close early next month, Georgia lawmakers are expected to have taken the first steps to come to grips with the growth of artificial intelligence technology.

• Walt Farrell Named President & CEO of Atlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga Gas

  March 25, 2025

  Southern Company Gas announced that Walt Farrell has been named president and chief executive officer of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, effective March 31st. In this role, Farrell will serve on the Southern Company Gas Management Council and oversee all aspects of the company's southern operations.

• Clayton County Office of Economic Development Hosts Bus Tour Showcasing Future Retail & Lifestyle Development Opportunities

  March 25, 2025

  The Clayton County Office of Economic Development is set to host its highly anticipated Economic Development Bus Tour on April 9th, offering an exclusive look at key sites primed for future retail and lifestyle development.

• 300,000 Jobs in Atlanta Region Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 24, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports approximately 300,800 jobs in the Atlanta region, and more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• Georgia State University’s Investments in Research Reach $237M

  March 24, 2025

  Georgia State University’s investments in research have reached the highest levels in university history, according to the latest National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey.

• Tort Reform Gains Final Passage in General Assembly

  March 24, 2025

  A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday.

• Atlanta Ranks Among the Top Spring Travel Destinations for 2025

  March 21, 2025

  Millions of Americans are expected to travel for spring this year — a volume that's expected to surpass 2024 levels.

• 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda

  March 21, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Atlanta, April 23, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, has announced its keynote speakers and agenda.

• Georgia Casa Announces Kathy O'Neal as the Honoree for 2025 Casa on the Catwalk Event

  March 21, 2025

  Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, the state organization that supports and promotes volunteer advocates for children in foster care, is holding its nineteenth annual CASA on the Catwalk.

• One in Eight Jobs Across State Related to Savannah, Brunswick Ports

  March 21, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports more than 600,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number is up 48,000 jobs or 8.6 percent compared to FY21.

• Former TODAY Show Host Hoda Kotb To Keynote Atlanta Women's Foundation Luncheon

  March 20, 2025

  One of America’s foremost journalists, authors, and entertainers, Hoda Kotb will speak at this year’s Atlanta Women's Foundation “Numbers Too Big To Ignore” Luncheon.

• Norfolk Southern Donates $500,000 for Expansion of National Center for Civil and Human Rights

  March 20, 2025

  The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced a new partnership with Norfolk Southern Corporation, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing education, human dignity, and civil rights. Norfolk Southern has pledged $500,000 to support the Center’s two-wing expansion, helping to broaden its national impact as a leading cultural institution for civil and human rights education and engagement.

• Peach Bowl Events Surpass $1.5 Billion in Cumulative Economic Impact

  March 20, 2025

  Peach Bowl, Inc. events have surpassed the $1.5 billion mark in cumulative economic impact, following the $44.4 million impact delivered by its College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game between No. 5 Texas and No. 4 Arizona State on Jan. 1st.

• Tort Reform Passes Another Hurdle In General Assembly

  March 20, 2025

  Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session cleared a committee in the Georgia House of Representatives.

• TriNet to Create 750 Jobs in Metro Atlanta

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that TriNet is planning to create 750 new jobs at a new corporate center in Dunwoody over the next five years, representing an estimated $15.4 million in investment in DeKalb County.

• Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.

• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Raises Over $850,000 With 41st Annual Hunger Walk Run

  March 18, 2025

  During the 41st annual Hunger Walk Run, participants of all ages came together, both in-person and virtually, to help raise awareness and much-needed funds to support food-insecure neighbors in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

• Mayor Dickens Unveils Transformative Plan for Equitable Access to Transit

  March 17, 2025

  Mayor Andre Dickens laid out his Administration’s vision for the City of Atlanta and MARTA’s partnership moving forward so that Atlanta communities live equitable, connected and healthy lives—ultimately making the city the best place in the country to raise a child.

• Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Expands Education Expertise with Growth & Impact Initiative

  March 17, 2025

  Convergent Nonprofit Solutions has created an Education Growth & Impact Initiative to enhance sustainable education funding. With years of experience supporting education focused clients,

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

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