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• FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network

  February 14, 2024

  The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.

• Michael Hertz Promoted to President of United Distributors, Inc.

  February 13, 2024

  United Distributors, Inc., the largest beverage alcohol distributor in Georgia and Alabama, announced two leadership changes, effective February 1st, with the promotion of Michael Hertz to President and the appointment of Pete Moraitakis as Vice Chairman.

• Make a Connection with MARTA this Valentine's Day

  February 13, 2024

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and its public art program, Artbound, announce systemwide Valentine’s Day customer appreciation events to foster connections, celebrate diversity, and enhance the customer experience.

• The Sustainable Future of Parking: Phoenix Parking Solutions Helps Clients Prepare for Transition to Electric Vehicles

  February 13, 2024

  The electrification of transportation offers energy efficiency, pollution reduction and performance benefits; however, it also presents new challenges for parking operators and developers.

• Nurturing Dreams, Growing Futures: Small Business Assistance that Builds Your Community

  February 13, 2024

  Every year America's entrepreneurs take their dreams and ideas and start thriving small businesses with the help of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Through cutting-edge training programs and advising strategies, SBDCs aren't just helping create new businesses; they are helping thousands of others grow.

• Estes Services Marks 75 Years of Excellence in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Services

  February 12, 2024

  Estes Services, a family-owned and leading provider of heat, air, plumbing, and electrical services, proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional service to the community.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report

  February 12, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.

• CEO Confidence Improved in Q1 2024

  February 12, 2024

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 53 in Q1 2024, up from 46 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Measure is now above 50, a reading that suggests CEOs have become optimistic about what's ahead for the economy.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 09, 2024

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• John R. Lewis Legacy Institute to Host Annual Fundraising Benefit at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta

  February 09, 2024

  The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute is thrilled to announce its annual fundraising benefit on Saturday, February 24,th, at the prestigious Mercedes Benz Stadium – Delta Sky360 Club. Themed “The Legacy Continues: Grounded in Love” this year’s celebration will be an intimate gathering that will honor the late Congressman John R. Lewis.

• Atlanta Fed Opening Remarks: Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market

  February 09, 2024

  At the Atlanta Fed, our tagline is "an economy that works for everyone." Such an economy will feature a labor market in which everyone can maximize their human capital and potential and find work commensurate with that full potential. The appeal of having this kind of economy is that it will be more resilient, more innovative, and more prosperous.

• Intuit Opens New Atlanta Office

  February 08, 2024

  Intuit, the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, announced the official opening of its new Atlanta office, an innovation hub for Intuit and home to Mailchimp.

• Georgia Historical Society’s New Georgia Day Video to Explore the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

  February 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society will premiere an all-new Georgia Day video on February 12, 2024—Georgia Day—in recognition of the 291st anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733.

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Honeywell, Atlanta Hawks Bolster Sustainability for State Farm Arena

  February 07, 2024

  Honeywell announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State Farm Arena’s building operations systems to help decrease energy consumption and emissions.

• Globalmed Logistix Announces Opening of New Facility to Create Medical Device & Healthcare Logistics Campus in Atlanta

  February 06, 2024

  GlobalMed Logistix, a leading provider of Value Added Services and Third-Party Logistics Services for the medical device industry, is announcing the 65,000 square foot expansion of its Atlanta-based campus in Norcross.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Professor Surprises Students with Trip to Summer Olympics Sponsored by Delta Air Lines

  February 06, 2024

  A group of trailblazing Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates 76th Annual Dinner

  February 05, 2024

  The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Gas South District on February 2nd, 2024, for its 76th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements and honoring individuals pivotal to the prosperity of the Gwinnett community.

• Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter

  February 05, 2024

  A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.

• Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

  February 02, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.

• How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

  February 02, 2024

  A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.

• Cobb's Business Leaders Honored at 82nd Annual Dinner

  February 01, 2024

  The Cobb Chamber celebrated its many accomplishments of 2023 at the 82nd Annual Dinner celebration, presented by Wellstar, on Jan. 27th at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 1,100 business and community leaders attended the black-tie optional dinner affair, including military leaders, economic development partners and elected officials.

• GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects

  February 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.

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