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• Southeast-based Architecture Firm Moves Studio to Larger Midtown Atlanta Location

  March 22, 2024

  McMillan Pazdan Smith, a leading architecture firm with a footprint throughout the Southeast, is excited to announce its Atlanta studio’s relocation to Promenade Central in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.

• Georgia Employment Keeps Reaching New Highs

  March 22, 2024

  Georgia’s economy continued to reach all-time highs on a number of fronts last month, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

• Zaxby's Ventures to the Sea with New Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

  March 22, 2024

  Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer for guests to enjoy.

• East Point's Newly Developed Convention & Visitors Bureau Ready to Welcome Visitors from Around the World

  March 21, 2024

  We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the East Point Convention & Visitors Bureau. The newly formed tourism organization is dedicated to promoting travel and enhancing the overall visitor experience, ultimately stimulating economic growth and prosperity within the vibrant city of East Point.

• Gateway85 CID Approves Micro-Transit System Slated for Norcross and Gwinnett County

  March 21, 2024

  This afternoon at the March 20th Board Meeting, the Gateway85 Gwinnett Community Improvement District Board voted unanimously to allocate funding to jumpstart micro-transit in the Gateway85/Norcross region.

• Georgia Senate Sends State Income Tax Cut to Governor

  March 21, 2024

  The Georgia Senate gave final passage to an election-year tax cut bill Wednesday, sending it on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. The bill will save Georgia taxpayers about $1.1 billion this year.

• Children’s Receives Transformational $10 Million Gift for Behavioral and Mental Health

  March 20, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced a $10 million gift from Michele and David Hirsch earmarked for behavioral and mental health services. This transformational donation will support the development of a transdisciplinary program that will treat behavioral impairments in children with complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

• Westin Opens Metro Atlanta’s Newest Luxury Hotel

  March 20, 2024

  Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management and development company, today announced the opening of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett located in the Gas South District, a multipurpose campus known for hosting a diverse range of events.

• Cita & Cobb Workforce Partnership Kicks Off on March 26th

  March 20, 2024

  The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to join the workforce development conversation at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy & Cobb Workforce Partnership Kick-Off on Thursday, March 26th.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for 2024 Busy Spring Break Travel

  March 19, 2024

  As the spring travel surge approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up to assist passengers in navigating the anticipated influx in passenger traffic. With projections surpassing 7.6 million travelers from March 14th to April 7th, ATL officials are offering insights to streamline the Airport experience.

• PulteGroup Design Team Reveals Top Home Trends for 2024

  March 19, 2024

  Drawing on the expertise of a dedicated design team that serves the most trusted brands in homebuilding, PulteGroup Inc., the nation's third-largest homebuilder, is presenting prospective buyers with its unique perspective on national design and color trends for 2024.

• Georgia DOT Highlights Advancements and Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships at National Conference

  March 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation highlighted its leadership and continued success leveraging Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery at the recent P3 Conference & Expo 2024 in Dallas. Many of the state’s current and upcoming P3 projects are part of the Major Mobility Investment Program, which includes variations of Design-Builds and P3 delivery approaches.

• Global Electronics Company Selects Gwinnett for U.S. Headquarters

  March 18, 2024

  Leuze electronics, Inc., a leading provider of sensor solutions based in Germany, has announced the relocation and expansion of its U.S. headquarters operation to Gwinnett County. The relocation represents a significant investment of $1.2 million in capital and will introduce 17 new jobs to the local economy.

• BITCON 2024 Heads to Atlanta

  March 18, 2024

  Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation make Atlanta, GA the home for the 6th annual Blacks In Technology conference (BITCON) for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week March 18th – 24th

  March 18, 2024

  On Thursday, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the kickoff of the 2024 Georgia Ag Week, running from March 18th to March 24th, 2024.

• Atlanta Board of Education Celebrates its Leaders During Women’s History Month

  March 15, 2024

  The Atlanta Board of Education is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month for the Atlanta Public School’s leadership members, staff, students, parents, and community. Women make up seven of the nine Board seats and represent many teachers throughout the city’s school system.

• Living Walls & AT&T in Partnership With AMB Sports and EntertainmentUnveil Latest Mural Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  March 15, 2024

  On March 17th, Living Walls and AT&T in partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment will unveil the latest mural inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The mural comes to life with AT&T Dream in Black as part of AT&T’s BelieveAtlanta initiative focusing on celebrating Atlanta’s artists and cultural roots.

• Five Georgia Projects Receive $210 Million in Federal Infrastructure Grants

  March 15, 2024

  On March 12th, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that five projects in Georgia were granted $210 million in infrastructure funding through two programs: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Pilot Program and the Inflation Reduction Act's Neighborhood Access and Equity Program.

• ARC & Four Communities Receive $50M Federal Grant for Multi-use Trail Connecting Atlanta BeltLine and Flint River

  March 14, 2024

  The Atlanta Regional Commission, Clayton County, and the cities of College Park, East Point, and Hapeville have received a $50 million federal grant for a multi-use trail connecting the Atlanta BeltLine and the Flint River.

• Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Exclusive Conversation with Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer at Delta Airlines, at This Year’s Event

  March 14, 2024

  Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group.

• Fox Theatre Deepens Commitment to Community with Launch of Reimagined Community Partnerships Program “Fox Gives”

  March 14, 2024

  Building upon a rich history of cultural engagement spanning nearly a century, the Fox Theatre proudly introduces its expanded community partnerships program, Fox Gives. As the philanthropic arm dedicated to strengthening communities through theatre, the program furthers the iconic institution’s preservation efforts and support for theaters throughout the Southeast.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• Stitching Atlanta Back Together: $150M+ Grant to Help Start Project

  March 13, 2024

  With the largest award in history to this region, the $157,645,161 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant award for The Stitch will kickstart phase 1 construction of a planned multi-use 14-acre greenspace over Interstates 75 and 85.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Wins 2023 Airport Service Quality “Best Airport over 40 Million Passengers in North America” Award

  March 13, 2024

  The passengers have spoken. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was once again recognized for providing a superior customer experience, earning the 2023 Airport Service Quality Award for Best Airport in North America.

• SCAD Generates $1.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Georgia

  March 13, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors.

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