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• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Raises Over $850,000 With 41st Annual Hunger Walk Run

  March 18, 2025

  During the 41st annual Hunger Walk Run, participants of all ages came together, both in-person and virtually, to help raise awareness and much-needed funds to support food-insecure neighbors in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

• Mayor Dickens Unveils Transformative Plan for Equitable Access to Transit

  March 17, 2025

  Mayor Andre Dickens laid out his Administration’s vision for the City of Atlanta and MARTA’s partnership moving forward so that Atlanta communities live equitable, connected and healthy lives—ultimately making the city the best place in the country to raise a child.

• Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Expands Education Expertise with Growth & Impact Initiative

  March 17, 2025

  Convergent Nonprofit Solutions has created an Education Growth & Impact Initiative to enhance sustainable education funding. With years of experience supporting education focused clients,

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

• Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome

  March 17, 2025

  Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

• Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry to Deliver First State of Clayton County Address

  March 14, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with Clayton County Government, will host the 2025 State of Clayton County Address on March 19th at the Georgia International Convention Center.

• Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

  March 14, 2025

  Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

• AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024

  March 14, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.

• Ray C. Anderson Foundation to Sunset by the End of 2030

  March 13, 2025

  The Ray C. Anderson Foundation announced that it will sunset by the end of 2030. Since 2012, the Foundation has awarded more than $36 million in grants.

• Ditto Secures $82M in Series B Funding, Expanding Atlanta Presence

  March 13, 2025

  Ditto, the only mobile database with built-in edge device connectivity and resiliency, announced it has raised $82 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round brings Ditto’s post-money valuation to $462 million.

• Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year

  March 13, 2025

  In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.

• Countdown to History: Atlanta set to Ignite FIFA Club World Cup in 100 Days

  March 12, 2025

  Atlanta is a true soccer hotspot and in 2025 fans will have the opportunity to take the Benz to the world when six of the world’s best clubs arrive in Georgia for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

• U.S Chamber of Commerce Awards Cobb Chamber With 5-Star Accreditation

  March 12, 2025

  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Cobb Chamber a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact.

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Atlanta Science Festival Spotlights Wide Range of Scientific Voices at More than 100 Events Through March 22nd

  March 11, 2025

  Atlanta Science Festival presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, continues proving science is for everyone by spotlighting a wide range of scientific voices at more than 100 events through March 22 at venues throughout metro Atlanta.

• Jim Chapman Construction Group Celebrates Success and Expansion

  March 11, 2025

  Jim Chapman Construction Group, a leading Build-to-Rent general contracting firm, is celebrating a phenomenal 2024 and gearing up for an even stronger 2025. Licensed in six states —JCCG continues to expand its reach, meeting the growing demand for high-quality BTR communities.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Hits Milestone, Opens 70th Retail Store in Jasper

  March 10, 2025

  Goodwill of North Georgia unveiled the grand opening of its 70th retail store in Jasper this morning, located at 934 East Church Street in Jasper. This location is expected create a new shopping experience for the more than 4,500 residents of Jasper and the larger Pickens County.

• Upgrades and New Amenities in Store for The Battery Atlanta Ahead of 2025 MLB All-Star Game in July

  March 10, 2025

  Atlantans will soon enjoy a reimagined dining, entertainment and social experience as The Battery Atlanta receives a series of property enhancements that will modernize the mixed-use destination’s offerings, while incorporating thoughtful amenities to create a functional, thriving community hub in anticipation of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in July 2025.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.

• Georgia Tech Graduate Takes Kiid Coffee to ‘Shark Tank’

  March 07, 2025

  Georgia Tech graduates and entrepreneurs David and Lauren Sanborn know it sounds strange that they send their 8- and 4-year-old sons to school with a cup of coffee in the morning, but David and their older son, Ethan, will be pitching the idea on ABC’s Shark Tank tonight at 8 p.m.

• Trust for Public Land Launches Emerald Necklace 2.0 Report Charts Future of Atlanta's Public Realm

  March 07, 2025

  Trust for Public Land released the Emerald Necklace 2005-2025 report, a comprehensive assessment of Atlanta's progress in developing its public realm since the publication of the groundbreaking BeltLine Emerald Necklace study in 2004.

• Join Georgia Power at the 2025 Hunger Walk/Run for Energy Assistance Resources

  March 07, 2025

  Georgia Power is joining forces with the Atlanta Community Food Bank on March 9th to help meet vital needs in the community. The efforts correspond with the company’s support of the 2025 Hunger Walk/Run – a key event organized by the ACFB that helps raise funds, build community, and spread awareness.

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