Features
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Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome
March 17, 2025
Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.
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Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry to Deliver First State of Clayton County Address
March 14, 2025
The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with Clayton County Government, will host the 2025 State of Clayton County Address on March 19th at the Georgia International Convention Center.
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Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital
March 14, 2025
Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.
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AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024
March 14, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.
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Ray C. Anderson Foundation to Sunset by the End of 2030
March 13, 2025
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation announced that it will sunset by the end of 2030. Since 2012, the Foundation has awarded more than $36 million in grants.
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Ditto Secures $82M in Series B Funding, Expanding Atlanta Presence
March 13, 2025
Ditto, the only mobile database with built-in edge device connectivity and resiliency, announced it has raised $82 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round brings Ditto’s post-money valuation to $462 million.
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Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year
March 13, 2025
In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.
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Countdown to History: Atlanta set to Ignite FIFA Club World Cup in 100 Days
March 12, 2025
Atlanta is a true soccer hotspot and in 2025 fans will have the opportunity to take the Benz to the world when six of the world’s best clubs arrive in Georgia for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
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U.S Chamber of Commerce Awards Cobb Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation
March 12, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Cobb Chamber a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact.
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Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity
March 11, 2025
J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.
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Atlanta Science Festival Spotlights Wide Range of Scientific Voices at More than 100 Events Through March 22nd
March 11, 2025
Atlanta Science Festival presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, continues proving science is for everyone by spotlighting a wide range of scientific voices at more than 100 events through March 22 at venues throughout metro Atlanta.
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Jim Chapman Construction Group Celebrates Success and Expansion
March 11, 2025
Jim Chapman Construction Group, a leading Build-to-Rent general contracting firm, is celebrating a phenomenal 2024 and gearing up for an even stronger 2025. Licensed in six states —JCCG continues to expand its reach, meeting the growing demand for high-quality BTR communities.
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Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth
March 11, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.
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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.
