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• Atlanta Among Best Metros for Manufacturing in the U.S.

  May 29, 2024

  The United States is currently experiencing a remarkable surge in manufacturing activity across numerous regions. However, the question remains: where exactly in the U.S. is the manufacturing sector thriving?

• Yalo Named Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year for 2024

  May 29, 2024

  Yalo, a 100 percent minority-owned creative agency, is proud to announce its recognition as the Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year for 2024. This prestigious award highlights Yalo's continuous growth, innovation, and commitment to excellence in delivering branding, digital ecosystems, and omni-channel advertising solutions to clients both locally and nationwide.

• RaceTrac Celebrates 90 Years of Convenience

  May 28, 2024

  RaceTrac, Georgia’s second largest privately owned company, celebrates its 90th anniversary as a convenience store leader with roots dating back to 1934, when founder Carl Bolch, Sr. opened a fuel store known as Carl Bolch Trackside Stations in Missouri.

• City of Atlanta Parks Clinch Prestigious National Ranking

  May 28, 2024

  Trust for Public Land released its 2024 ParkScore index ranking with Atlanta advancing to 25th among the largest 100 U.S. cities nationwide. Atlanta climbed three spots over last year’s 28th ranking and achieved its highest finish in ParkScore history.

• Georgia Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers From Fresh to Value-Added Markets

  May 28, 2024

  Georgia has a rich agricultural history in fresh produce owing to factors including a favorable climate and long growing season. In rural areas where farms are primarily located, many entrepreneurs have limited access to appropriate business development resources and opportunities to break into value-added markets.

• Explore Gwinnett Awards Over $175,000 in Project Grants Through Gwinnett Creativity Fund

  May 23, 2024

  Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County, Ga, today announced it has awarded over $175,000 in funding for project grants through the 2024 Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Former Coca-Cola Executive Matthew Tarallo Launches AETHER Brand Group

  May 22, 2024

  Matthew Tarallo, Former Global Vice President of Amazon for The Coca-Cola Company and Senior Vice President of Business Development for Reynolds American, is pleased to announce the launch of brand operator and incubator AETHER Brand Group, as well as the expansion of the already existing RFT Ventures.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Raises Nearly $2.1M for Statewide Education and Research Services

  May 22, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that the 2023-2024 Georgia History Festival, which culminated on April 27, 2024, with the Trustees Gala, raised a record $2,095,653 to further the institution’s educational and research mission.

• SRJ Architects Inc. Launches Expansion Into Metro Atlanta, Blending Innovation with Community-Centric Design

  May 21, 2024

  SRJ Architects Inc., a distinguished firm composed of architects, project managers, construction specialists and interior designers based in Albany, Georgia is known for its steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainable architecture.

• MARTA Airport Station Reopens After Successful Renovation Project

  May 21, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Airport Station reopened yesterday after a six-week closure to renovate the concourse and platform levels. The following work was completed during a temporary station closure from April 8th through May 19th.

• Georgia Chamber Launches New Website Launched to Empower Georgia's Business & Elected Leaders

  May 20, 2024

  Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the Georgia Chamber's new website, designed to provide invaluable data and insights for both business and elected leaders across the state.

• Greater Women’s Business Council Honored 12 Companies at its 2024 TOP Corporations Awards Celebration

  May 17, 2024

  The Greater Women’s Business Council held its 2024 TOP Corporations of the Year Awards celebration on April 30th at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. An annual celebration, the TOP Corporations of the Year Awards honor prominent corporations with an undeniable foundation for encouraging and empowering women business enterprises.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Smith + Howard Acquires VIP Search and VIP Solutions Businesses

  May 17, 2024

  Smith + Howard, a leading tax, accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of VIP Search Group, LLC and VIP Solutions Group, LLC effective April 30, 2024. The acquisition marks the third in the last 12 months as Smith + Howard continues to aggressively expand its services and brand nationally.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Names Rosalyn Merrick President and CEO

  May 16, 2024

  Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Merrick as President and CEO effective immediately. Merrick, who joined the organization as chief development officer in November 2020, received unanimous approval from the Board of Directors.

• Georgia State University Plans Downtown Baseball Stadium

  May 16, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the construction of a new stadium for the Georgia State University baseball program on the Downtown Atlanta campus.

• Tommy Nobis Center Raises over $200,000 at its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon

  May 16, 2024

  Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 26th annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom.

• AAA: 1.3 Million Georgians will Take to the Roads & Sky for the Unofficial Start of Summer

  May 16, 2024

  AAA forecasts there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 52,824 more holiday travelers than the previous year.

• Atlanta Gas Light’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raises $250k in Support of Local Non-Profits

  May 15, 2024

  Three local charities, Boys & Girls Club of Central Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Grady Health System, will receive a combined $250,000 to further youth development and healthcare initiatives in Georgia thanks to Atlanta Gas Light’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

• VP of AT&T Southeast States: Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents

  May 15, 2024

  Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents feel guilty about all that screen time. If you are a parent nodding your head in agreement, you are not alone.

• Gov. Kemp Tours Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Highlighting Johnson Controls Investments in Local Skilled Trades Programs

  May 14, 2024

  Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today toured Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Clarkston campus with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp to demonstrate the investments made in the school’s technical training programs and to dedicate state-of-the-art learning spaces.

• Top Atlanta Firms Are Not Using the Human in Customer Comms According to New Study from Duluth’s Moneypenny

  May 13, 2024

  Some of the largest companies in Atlanta are not using the human touch in their communications, according to a new study of the top 50 private companies in the city by Moneypenny and VoiceNation, leaders in outsourced calls and communications.

• Google Expands its $1M Investment in Morehouse College With Addition of New Google Annex Classroom

  May 13, 2024

  After contributing $1 million to support the construction of a new Student Center at Morehouse College, Google has made another investment in teaching and learning at the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men.

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