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• MARTA Awarded $25M FTA Grant For South Dekalb Transit Hub

  July 10, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has been awarded $25 million for construction of the South DeKalb Transit Hub through the Federal Transit Administration Buses and Bus Facilities Program.

• Atlanta Board Of Education Approves Dr. Bryan Johnson As Atlanta Public Schools Incoming Superintendent

  July 09, 2024

  The Atlanta Board of Education voted to unanimously approve the selection of Dr. Bryan Johnson as the Atlanta Public Schools next superintendent. Dr. Johnson’s experience and accomplishments as a K-12 leader will enhance the efforts the Board has been working towards and continue its focus on positively impacting the community.

• Atlanta Is a Prime Renting City Due to Steady Income Growth, Below Average COL

  July 09, 2024

  Atlanta beat 147 other cities in becoming the second-best city for renters of 2024 - and it’s undoubtedly a fierce competition, with no less than 20 metrics factored in for this ranking. Atlanta shines in local economy and housing.

• What Does Generosity Look Like in Business Operations?

  July 09, 2024

  In this year’s 2024 Business Generosity Report employed adults and executives told us that generosity is no longer a siloed charitable activity. Instead, Georgians are looking for it to permeate all aspect of a business. In fact, there are real business consequences for a lack of generosity in this space.

• Georgia Wins 66 Medals at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

  July 09, 2024

  The annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference took place in Atlanta, showcasing Georgia's exceptional talent in technical education. This year, Georgia continued to excel on the national stage, securing the sixth ranking in the country for total medals, with a grand total of 66.

• Leadership Cobb Announces 2025 Class

  July 08, 2024

  Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants for the 2024-2025 class. Founded in 1983, Leadership Cobb brings together diverse business and community leaders for a 10-month journey focused on personal and professional growth.

• GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members

  July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers

  July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.

• Atlanta Locals Can Now Nominate a ‘Hometown Hero’ to Receive VIP Experience at the TOUR Championship

  July 02, 2024

  The TOUR Championship is thrilled to announce the launch of its Hometown Heroes Program, a new initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating the remarkable contributions of local service members and first responders.

• State Removes Limits on Donations to Tax Credits Helping Kids Aging Out of Foster Care

  July 02, 2024

  Limits on donations to a state tax credit that supports foster children aging out of the system were eliminated effective Monday. The General Assembly created the foster-care tax credit last year with a $20 million cap. In its first year, the program raised almost $11.6 million.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepared to Host Nearly 4 Million Passengers Over 4th of July Travel Period

  July 01, 2024

  Ahead of a busy 4th of July holiday, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are providing travel tips to passengers to navigate the Airport’s increased traffic volume. Nearly 4 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through ATL beginning Thursday, June 27th, through Monday, July 8th.

• AAA: 2.3 Million Georgians Will Travel During the July 4th Week

  July 01, 2024

  AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Georgia. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. Approximately 2.3 million of those will be Georgians.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs

  June 28, 2024

  Today, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the launch of three new initiatives that will address the significant challenges employers face when it comes to finding talent for in-demand job functions.

• AT&T Opens Connected Learning Center at the John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta to Help Bridge the Digital Divide

  June 28, 2024

  AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center inside the John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter barriers to online participation. In addition, AT&T made a $50,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for programming support.

• Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation

  June 28, 2024

  Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.

• Balentine CEO Adrian Cronje Helms Rotary Club of Atlanta as 2024-2025 President

  June 27, 2024

  Balentine’s Chief Executive Officer Adrian Cronje began his tenure as 111th president of the Rotary Club of Atlanta for 2024-2025 when current president John Yates stepped down on June 24th.

• DeKalb County CEO Announces $162M in Property Tax Relief for DeKalb Homeowners

  June 27, 2024

  DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced the county’s Equalized Homestead Option Sales Tax credit for 2024 will provide $162 million in property tax relief for property owners with homestead exemptions.

• Enterprise Innovation Institute Hosts Foreign Entrepreneurs Through U.S. State Department Program

  June 27, 2024

  In the war between Russia and Ukraine, Yevhen Popov is something of an information warrior. Popov is director of civic partnerships and research with Osavul, a Kyiv, Ukraine, information security startup founded in 2022.

• New Definition of Business Generosity Drives Action

  June 26, 2024

  When goBeyondProfit began tracking business generosity in 2019, only 47% of employees considered it important. Today, a resounding 96% of Georgians believe it’s important that the company they work for is generous according to the 2024 Business Generosity Report.

• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State

  June 25, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.

• EY Announces Winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award

  June 24, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP is pleased to announce the winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

• Georgia DOT Schedules Open Houses on I-285 Toll Lanes

  June 24, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation will host four open houses next month on a plan to add toll lanes along the top end of Interstate 285 and along Georgia 400 in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb counties.

• Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA

  June 24, 2024

  Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.

• Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’

  June 24, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.

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