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• 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.

• Mercer University to Confer Degrees to More Than 2,200 Graduates at Five Commencements in May

  May 10, 2024

  Mercer will confer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students participating in five commencements during May in Macon and Atlanta. The total number of students meeting the requirements for graduation exceeds 2,600.

• Georgia Cities Week Takes Cities to New Heights

  May 10, 2024

  Georgia Cities Week has once again soared across the state, propelled by our communities' collective spirit and pride. The theme, “Soaring to New Heights,” perfectly encapsulates the ambitious endeavors and collective aspirations that marked this annual celebration's 25th anniversary.

• ARC Selects Six Recipients for 2024 Community Development Assistance Program

  May 10, 2024

  The Atlanta Regional Commission announced it will provide critical planning and technical support to six metro Atlanta communities through the agency’s Community Development Assistance Program.

• Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates Local Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders at the 13th Annual Movers & Makers Awards

  May 10, 2024

  Partnership Gwinnett hosted the 13th annual Movers and Makers Awards at the Gas South District this morning. The event served as a platform to honor and recognize the exceptional achievements of manufacturing and supply chain companies in Gwinnett County.

• Carlos Pagoaga to be Named President of The Coca-Cola Foundation

  May 09, 2024

  The Coca-Cola Company announced that Carlos Pagoaga, a 34-year veteran of the company, will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.

• Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown Staff, & Georgia Agribusiness Leaders Explore Emerging Indian Market on US-India Trade Mission

  May 08, 2024

  Last month, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown staff, and several Georgia agribusinesses visited New Delhi, India, on an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

• Georgia Celebrates Five ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 07, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.

• Mayor Dickens Allocates $2 Million for 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program

  May 07, 2024

  The Atlanta City Council approved Mayor Andre Dickens’ $2 million allocation for his signature Summer Youth Employment Program. The legislation amends the FY 2024 General Fund to provide funding to the Department of Labor and Employment Services to hire Atlanta youth for a variety of paid positions spanning a diverse range of industries and inclusive roles with the City of Atlanta.

• Decide DeKalb Celebrates Economic Development Week 2024

  May 06, 2024

  The Decide DeKalb Development Authority is excited to announce its participation in Economic Development Week 2024, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council aimed at highlighting the importance of economic development and its impact on communities worldwide.

• SBA Georgia Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Winners

  May 06, 2024

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office announced the National Small Business Week 2024 Award Winners, including Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and other small business owners throughout Georgia.

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