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• Kevin Greiner: A Business Leader Investing in Georgia’s Future

  February 11, 2025

  Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South, believes in using business as a force for good. His company commits 5% of its profits to support youth in need, and when he learned about the Fostering Success Act, getting involved was an easy decision.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates the 77th Annual Dinner

  February 11, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber gathered at the Gas South District on February 7th for its 77th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements and honoring individuals pivotal to the prosperity of Gwinnett.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Launches New Transforming Access Together Accelerator

  February 10, 2025

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank is proud to announce the Transforming Access Together Accelerator, a cohort program designed to empower its diverse group of partners in their efforts to combat food insecurity and expand food access across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Announces New Board Leadership and Members During Era of Rapid Beltline Growth

  February 07, 2025

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership today announced Beth Chandler, Chief Legal Officer at Rollins, Inc., as its new board chair. Chandler succeeds Kathy Farrell, Head of Commercial Real Estate at Truist, who completed a transformative two-year tenure (2023-2024) and continues to serve on the board.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• More than 17,000 Rural Georgia Students Supported in Innovative Partnership with Georgia Chamber and Georgia Department of Education

  February 07, 2025

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) announced the tremendous statewide impact of their 2024 partnership to meet workforce preparedness needs in rural communities.

• 5th Annual In Good Company Report Celebrates Over 2,200 Generous Companies

  February 06, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today released its 2025 In Good Company Report. This 5th annual list recognizes over 2,200 Georgia businesses of all sizes that have pledged to make generosity a core value of their operations.

• Georgia Historical Society Dedicates New Historical Marker About Grady Health System, Will Also Release Free Business History Resources for Educators

  February 06, 2025

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Historical Society unveiled a new historical marker about Grady Health System and its more than 130-year history. Dedicated in partnership with the Grady Health Foundation and the Correll Family Foundation, the marker is the newest addition to GHS’s Business History Initiative.

• House Panel OKs $40.5B Mid-Year State Budget

  February 06, 2025

  Georgia House budget writers approved a $40.5 billion mid-year state budget Wednesday that would take advantage of a huge surplus to fund improvements to the state’s prison system and provide disaster relief to victims of Hurricane Helene.

• ARC’s Local Leadership Housing Action Committee Makes Commitments to Address Housing Affordability Challenges

  February 05, 2025

  Atlanta Regional Commission’s third Local Leadership Housing Action Committee cohort recently announced their commitments to address housing affordability challenges in their jurisdictions.

• One-Third of Corporate Leaders List Cost Management as Their Most Critical Priority for 2025

  February 05, 2025

  Business leaders around the world are entering 2025 facing significant challenges and opportunities. Many are responding to policy shifts in the United States as economic and geopolitical uncertainty collides with the need for strategic investment.

• PBS Aerospace Establishes North American HQ in Metro Atlanta

  February 04, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that PBS Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines, will invest up to $20 million to establish its North American headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Roswell.

• Atlanta Science Festival Returns March 8th with Exciting Programming

  February 04, 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, returns March 8-22. All ages have the opportunity to experience more than 100 interactive and educational events. It all culminates in the Exploration Expo, a giant science bash in Piedmont Park.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 04, 2025

  GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Cobb's Business Leaders Honored at 83rd Annual Dinner

  February 03, 2025

  The Cobb Chamber celebrated its many accomplishments of 2024 at the 83rd Annual Dinner celebration, presented by Wellstar, on Jan. 25 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 1,200 business and community leaders attended the black-tie optional dinner affair, including military leaders, economic development partners and elected officials.

• Christian City to Honor Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power, & Goodwill of North Georgia at the Community Champion Awards

  February 03, 2025

  Christian City is proud to announce that Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Georgia Power and Goodwill of North Georgia will be honored at its upcoming Community Champion Awards, which will take place this May.

• Gunderson Dettmer Opens New Office in Atlanta with Addition of Three Corporate Partners

  February 03, 2025

  Gunderson Dettmer is delighted to announce the addition of three new corporate partners in Atlanta and the official opening of its 12th global office.

• Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia

  February 03, 2025

  Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.

• AT&T Names Riley Blount as President of AT&T Georgia

  January 31, 2025

  Riley Blount has been named state president of AT&T Georgia. She succeeds Venessa Harrison, who recently announced her retirement after a four-decade career with AT&T.

• Introducing the Greater Perimeter Chamber: A Unified Force Driving Business Growth and Innovation

  January 31, 2025

  The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber and the Perimeter Chamber, formerly the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, are proud to announce the successful completion of their merger, officially forming the Greater Perimeter Chamber.

• Council Hosts 500+ for 2025 State of MARTA, New Train Cars Unveiled

  January 31, 2025

  On Thursday, the Council for Quality Growth and MARTA hosted the 2025 State of MARTA, a 2-part event that unveiled the new fleet of MARTA train cars before an address and presentation from Collie Greenwood. More than 500 attendees from across the region and state joined the Council at Lindbergh Station for the train car reveal before gathering at Uptown Atlanta for the seated program and breakfast event.

• Governor Kemp Unveils Comprehensive Tort Reform Package

  January 31, 2025

  Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled comprehensive tort reform legislation Thursday aimed at reining in huge jury verdicts Republicans say are making it hard for Georgia citizens and businesses to afford insurance premiums.

• Announcing the 2025 Georgia Titan 100 Recipients

  January 31, 2025

  Titan CEO is pleased to announce the 2025 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Georgia’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.

• Atlanta Public Schools Shows Progress, Outpaces Urban District Peers on Nation’s Report Card

  January 30, 2025

  Atlanta Public Schools students are making progress and in some instances outpacing their peers in other large urban districts, according to the results of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as “the nation’s report card.”

• Gas South, Buckhead Coalition Continue Support of Shepherd Center with $250,000 Donation

  January 30, 2025

  Natural gas provider Gas South announced a donation of $250,000 in association with the Buckhead Coalition, to Shepherd Center. The donation will benefit the hospital’s world-class neurorehabilitation and recreational therapy programs.

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