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• Goodwill of North Georgia Celebrates Workforce Development Month & Recognition as Number One Goodwill in the Nation for Putting People to Work

  September 13, 2024

  Goodwill of North Georgia - one of the largest retail operations & workforce training agencies in Georgia with a mission to put people to work - today released key hiring and employment data for 2023. The data highlights the agency's success in serving job seekers and placing individuals into jobs across the state.

• Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs

  September 13, 2024

  Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.

• Venture Atlanta Reveals List of Top Tech Companies To Be Featured at 2024 Conference

  September 13, 2024

  Venture Atlanta, one of the nation's largest and most prestigious venture capital conferences, announced the trailblazing tech companies to be featured at its 17th annual event taking place October 8-9 at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues

  September 13, 2024

  Joined by other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia's healthcare industry today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's healthcare providers and affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Regions Bank Announces Retirement of Bill Linginfelter, Appointment of Mary Beth Coke as Atlanta Market Executive

  September 12, 2024

  Regions Bank on Wednesday announced Bill Linginfelter – the company’s Atlanta market executive and Commercial Banking regional executive for Georgia and the Carolinas – will retire at the end of the year following 16 years of service to Regions and more than 46 years in banking.

• 2024's Georgia Grown Conference Highlights Networking & Collaboration Among Georgia's Ag Community

  September 12, 2024

  On August 28-29, 2024, the Georgia Grown program held the "Growing Together: A Georgia Grown Conference" at the Columbus Convention Center. The event brought together Georgia Grown members from across the state.

• Porsche Cars North America Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

  September 11, 2024

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming a sales organization in North America.

• Consultants Rank the “Top States for Doing Business” — Georgia Ranks #1

  September 11, 2024

  Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2024 Top States for Doing Business survey of location consultants. Georgia retains the #1 spot overall, dominating several key categories, including business incentives programs, logistics and infrastructure, and workforce training programs.

• Georgia Downtown Association Wraps Up a Dynamic 2024 Conference

  September 10, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Downtown Conference, held in the charming city of Thomasville, brought together downtown development leaders and enthusiasts from across the state. This year’s conference resulted in an engaging, insightful conference concluding with an awards ceremony.

• GMSDC Announces the 2024 Spirit of Alliance Award Winners

  September 10, 2024

  The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council hosted the 42nd Spirit of Alliance Awards on August 28th at the World Headquarters of The Coca-Cola Company in midtown Atlanta. The event celebrates the corporations, Minority Business Enterprise firms and supplier diversity professionals that are setting the standard for minority small business development in Georgia.

• Troutman Pepper & Locke Lord Announce Merger

  September 09, 2024

  Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord have agreed to merge effective January 1st. The new law firm, which will be named Troutman Pepper Locke, will have more than 1,600 attorneys in 33 offices in the United States and two in Europe, with a meaningful presence in all 10 of the largest U.S. legal markets.

• ATL Opens First Six Gates of its Concourse D Widening Project

  September 09, 2024

  Similar to sprinters at the recently completed Paris Olympic games, crews and stakeholders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ran their own “sprint” that resulted in today’s completion of Phase 1 of ATL’s Concourse D Widening Project.

• College Football Hall of Fame Names Aflac Title Partner of New “Military and Football Exhibit”

  September 06, 2024

  The College Football Hall of Fame, celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlanta this month, announced today that Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., has joined the Hall of Fame’s impressive roster of sponsors as the Official Supplemental Insurance Provider.

• Wolter Inc. Expands into Atlanta with Acquisition of Dedicated Material Handling Solutions

  September 06, 2024

  Wolter Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions across seven states in the Midwest, has strategically expanded its footprint by acquiring Dedicated Material Handling Solutions.

• How is the Economic Impact of the Childcare & Maternal Health Crisis in Georgia Affecting Your Business?

  September 06, 2024

  By investing in expanded maternal health services and childcare support, Georgia companies can not only improve employee well-being but also boost their bottom line.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Launches “Under the Canopy: Stories Behind the World’s Busiest Airport”

  September 05, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking new podcast series, “Under the Canopy: Stories Behind the World’s Busiest Airport.” This series is designed to take listeners behind the scenes of the world’s busiest airport.

• Hyundai Reveals First Look at the Hyundai IONIQ 5, First Vehicle to Be Produced at Metaplant Site

  September 04, 2024

  Hyundai announced the release of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, including a rugged new IONIQ 5 XRT variant, ideal for venturing further off the beaten path. The IONIQ 5 will be the first model range manufactured at the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th

  September 04, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.

• Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2024 Moxie Award Winners

  September 03, 2024

  The Gwinnett Chamber has named seven distinguished winners and acknowledged over 120 finalists at the 2024 Moxie Awards, presented by Northeast Georgia Health System. This annual event, which celebrates the achievements of women professionals, drew its largest audience to date, with more than 620 attendees.

• 2024 Atlanta Digital World Summit to Ignite Innovation and Empower Digital Transformation

  September 03, 2024

  Organizers today announced the lineup for the 2024 Atlanta Digital World Summit, set for Oct. 1, 2024 at Mercedes Benz Stadium. The event brings together visionaries, thought leaders, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the forefront of digital innovation and its impact on industry sectors such as film, television, music, gaming, and money.

• Atlanta Selected to Host 2031 Men’s Final Four

  August 30, 2024

  The 2031 NCAA Men’s Division I Final Four will be played in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the NCAA announced today. This marks the sixth time Atlanta has been awarded the event but will be the fifth time serving as host following the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Celebrating Courage: Wellspring Living's 2024Courage Gala Highlights Resilience of Trafficking Survivors and Advocates

  August 30, 2024

  Wellspring Living is thrilled to announce the 2024 Courage Gala, presented by Delta Air Lines and UPS, on Sunday, September 15, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta. As the organization's largest annual fundraiser, the Gala has raised millions in support of survivors of sexual exploitation and those at risk.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Labor Day Travel 2.3 Million Passengers Expected to Travel Through ATL

  August 30, 2024

  As the nation prepares for Labor Day weekend, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials and partners provide tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend.

• Georgia Historical Society Names Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  August 30, 2024

  On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker in Columbus as part of the Georgia Business History Initiative. Dedicated in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the marker shares the history of Anthem’s Georgia Plan and its significance to Georgia’s economic history.

• Georgia Executives Brace for Political Storm: How to Protect Workplace Culture

  August 29, 2024

  A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals a staggering 56% of executives and 45% of employees fear that politics will disrupt their company culture this year. As the political landscape in Georgia continues to heat up, so too does the potential for workplace disruption.

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