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• CP Group Rebrands Downtown Atlanta’s Former CNN Center to ‘The Center,’ Launches Office & Retail Leasing

  April 05, 2024

  CP Group announced the repositioning of the renowned 1.2 million-square-foot CNN Center, which is now available for office and retail leasing. Rebranded as "The Center," the mixed-use development is set to become a hub of world-class retail, dining, content creation, and entertainment at the core of downtown Atlanta’s entertainment district.

• PrizePicks Announces 33,000-square-foot Headquarters in Atlanta

  April 05, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PrizePicks, one of the largest daily fantasy sports operators in North America, will locate its new 33,000-square-foot headquarters in Atlanta. The company will invest $25 million in the new headquarters and expand its workforce by 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.

• Georgia’s Business Community Celebrates Legislative Wins During 2024 Session

  April 05, 2024

  The Georgia General Assembly completed the 2024 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of Friday, March 29, passing several pieces of key legislation that bolster our state’s economy and further solidify Georgia’s designation as the ‘No.1 place for business.’

• SHRM-Atlanta Prepares to Host 700 Business Leaders Downtown

  April 04, 2024

  SHRM-Atlanta’s annual SOAHR conference, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will be held for the first time downtown at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. This two-day event, April 17-18, which is geared toward HR professionals and business leaders alike, offers dozens of education sessions and a resource partner showcase.

• Federal Transit Administration Announces Campbellton Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Grant

  April 04, 2024

  The Federal Transit Administration announced the award of a $750,000 grant to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to advance efforts in partnership with the City of Atlanta to prepare for equitable redevelopment in historically underserved communities along the future MARTA Rapid Campbellton line.

• The Fox Theatre Rolls Out a Spring Lineup Worthy of Atlanta's Buzz

  April 04, 2024

  This spring, the Fox Theatre is set to showcase why Southern Living named it “the Best Music Venue in Georgia” this year with an exhilarating lineup of legendary rock performances by The Black Crowes, dazzling Broadway productions and stand-up comedy powerhouses Theo Von, Kountry Wayne, Andrew Schulz, Tom Segura and Hasan Minhaj.

• Three Georgia Cities Receive International Recognition

  April 04, 2024

  Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards.

• City of Atlanta Recognized as Best City to Start a Business

  April 03, 2024

  The City of Atlanta has been named as the top city to start a business in 2024 by Home Bay and recognized in Black Enterprise Magazine. Cited for low operating costs, a large talent pool and a strong community of Black entrepreneurs, the latest acknowledgement comes after Atlanta metro area captured the best place to start your own business in 2023 by LinkedIn.

• TOUR Championship Announces Record $6.96M Donation from 2023 Tournament

  April 03, 2024

  TOUR Championship officials announced a record $6.96 million charitable donation from the 2023 tournament, up from $5.5 million in 2022.

• 30,000 Small Businesses Started with Help from SCORE Volunteers Last Year

  April 03, 2024

  During National Volunteer Month, SCORE – mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration – is celebrating its 10,000+ volunteers nationwide and their collective impact supporting small business success through mentoring, training and education.

• Tommy Nobis Center to Host 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon At Georgia Aquarium May 3rd

  April 02, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center , a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will host its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon on Friday, May 3rd at the Georgia Aquarium.

• MomoCon 2024 Will Bring 50,000 Attendees to Atlanta for Weekend of Cosplay, Animation, Gaming, and Music!

  April 01, 2024

  MomoCon is one of the fastest growing “all ages” conventions in the country. In 2024, 50,000 guests are anticipated, topping the 48,000 attendees who converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in 2023.

• Lawmakers Pass $36.1 Billion State Budget

  April 01, 2024

  The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program.

• Deloitte: Reduced Productivity May Impact Private Company Growth and Valuations in the Next Year

  April 01, 2024

  Deloitte Private released findings from its latest survey, "Private Company Outlook: Productivity," that reveals the priorities and tactics private companies are leveraging to increase productivity over the next year. The survey asked 100 private company C-suite executives and leaders about their strategies, challenges, and concerns around driving productivity.

• Piedmont Park Conservancy Marks Milestone 35th Anniversary

  March 29, 2024

  In 1989, a small group of citizens and civic leaders joined together with the City of Atlanta to form the Piedmont Park Conservancy. This band of conservationists would have a profound and lasting impact on the growth and health of Piedmont Park, solidifying it as one of Atlanta’s most iconic destinations.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year & Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 29, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia named Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year, and Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024 Announces Schedule in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend

  March 28, 2024

  One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and our love of jazz. The festival returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from May 25th through May 27th, where attendees will enjoy music by National, International, and Atlanta artists.

• UGA Resilience Workshop Highlights Relationship with Defense Communities

  March 28, 2024

  Military personnel, resilience experts and researchers from across the southeast learned how the University of Georgia is using nature-based solutions to strengthen military installations and their surrounding communities at the Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop March 13-14 in Athens.

• Cox Enterprises Launches Cox Farms, One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America

  March 27, 2024

  Cox Enterprises announces the launch of Cox Farms, a new business focused on sustainable food and agriculture.

• The Moneypenny Group Acquires Sunshine Communication Services to Further Strengthen its Position in the US Market

  March 27, 2024

  Leading virtual receptionist and phone answering provider The Moneypenny Group has further extended its services in the US with the acquisition of Sunshine Communication Services.

• Thomas & Hutton Expands Civil Team in Atlanta

  March 26, 2024

  Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce the following new hire in its Atlanta region. Sam McClendon, PE is a Civil Designer with 4 years of experience.

• The Atlanta REALTORS Association Celebrates Exceptional Achievements at the 2024 Top Producers Gala

  March 26, 2024

  The Atlanta REALTORS Association hosted its highly anticipated annual Top Producers Awards Gala at the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 16th. REALTORS from across Atlanta gathered to honor the outstanding achievements of their peers in a night filled with glamour and celebration.

• Governor Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman, Urges Further Savannah Harbor Investment

  March 26, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp renewed his call for a federal study to determine necessary harbor updates at the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade while visiting the Port of Savannah along with Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

• Communities In Schools of Atlanta Honors Outstanding Students at 20th Annual Choose Success Event

  March 25, 2024

  Communities In Schools of Atlanta gave its highest honors to philanthropic luminaries and turned the spotlight on outstanding students at its 20th annual “Choose Success” awards event Thursday in Atlanta.

• Jackson Healthcare Launches Venn to Exclusively Focus on Workforce Optimization

  March 22, 2024

  Jackson Healthcare announced the launch of Venn, the newest addition to its family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies.

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