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• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Bulging State Budget Surplus Driving Ambitious Spending Plans

  January 16, 2024

  A sure sign that Georgia’s coffers are flush with an unprecedented budget surplus is that for the first time in memory, the state plans to fund its annual list of building projects with cash instead of bonds.

• Atlanta Is the Top City to Watch in 2024: It Saw the Highest Rental Activity All Through Last Year

  January 12, 2024

  For the typical American, the housing market has likely felt quite challenging in 2023. High home prices and rising interest rates pushed many to continue their renter lifestyles. As we look ahead to 2024, which cities will continue to see the most rental activity and attract apartment hunters?

• In First Meeting as ARC Board Chair, Andre Dickens Makes Board Leadership and Committee Appointments

  January 12, 2024

  Atlanta Regional Commission Board Chairman Andre Dickens made officer and committee appointments for 2024 and outlined a regional agenda for the year ahead.

• AG Carr Highlights Efforts to Rescue Victims, Prosecute Traffickers During Human Trafficking Prevention Month

  January 12, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Jan. 11th, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by providing an update on the work of his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and encouraging all Georgians to join in the fight to end human trafficking in the state.

• Atlanta Housing Search Selection Committee Nominates Terri Lee to Serve as Chief Executive Officer

  January 11, 2024

  After conducting a national search, Atlanta Housing’s Search Selection Committee for a Chief Executive Officer has nominated Terri Lee to serve in the permanent role.

• Gov. Kemp Lays Out Priorities for 2024 Session at Georgia Chamber's Annual Eggs and Issues

  January 11, 2024

  Yesterday at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative preview event, Governor Brian P. Kemp delivered an address celebrating years of record-breaking economic development and laying out priorities for the 2024 legislative session to continue that success.

• Survey: In 2024, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Recession & Inflation, But Say They're Not Ready

  January 11, 2024

  As the new year begins, what will keep the world's executives up at night? CEOs in both the United States and globally are bracing for a recession and elevated inflation.

• MARTA Partners with King Center to Honor King Family Legacy

  January 10, 2024

  In partnership with the King Center, MARTA unveiled a special bus honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The bus will begin service on Route 3: MLK/Auburn Ave. and move to different routes over the next four months. This is the first of several special bus designs planned as MARTA launches a yearlong celebration of Atlanta Civil Rights leaders.

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Chick-fil-A Donates Record-Breaking Funding to 51 Nonprofits through 2024 True Inspiration Awards Program

  January 10, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced the 51 nonprofit grant recipients of the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards program. Established in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which seeks to honor and support organizations that make a positive impact in their local communities.

• Newell Brands Announces Organizational Realignment

  January 09, 2024

  Newell Brands announced an organizational realignment, which is expected to strengthen the company’s front-end commercial capabilities, such as consumer understanding and brand communication, in support of the Where to Play - How to Win choices the company unveiled in June of 2023.

• Georgia Power Ready to Respond to Severe Weather Today

  January 09, 2024

  As severe thunderstorms, high wind, and heavy rain continue to move across Georgia, Georgia Power teams are in place and ready to respond to outages as conditions clear.

• Atlanta Named Top 10 US City for Business Travel

  January 08, 2024

  Booking.com for Business has just named Atlanta as one of the top business travel destinations in the US!

• Atlanta Fed Announces 2024 Board Chair, Appointment & Election of New Directors

  January 08, 2024

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the designation of Claire Lewis Arnold as the 2024 chair of its board of directors and Gregory A. Haile as the 2024 deputy chair. Haile was reappointed by the Board of Governors to a three-year term beginning January 1st.

• Georgia Farm Bureau members will ‘Dig In’ to Agriculture at Annual Convention

  December 27, 2023

  Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 3-5 for the organization’s 86th annual convention. Attendees will be ‘Diggin’ In’ to agriculture issues and advocacy as they participate in event activities.

• Anticipation Builds for Top Restaurants, Must-Visit Septs and Unique Eateries Opening in 2024

  December 22, 2023

  New restaurants, gaming spots and unique experiences have made the hot list of openings in 2024. From West Midtown to the Eastside Atlanta BeltLine, from Peachtree City to Marietta, metro Atlanta will soon welcome unique options to keep guests fed and entertained.

• goBeyondProfit - The Business Case for a Generosity Reboot

  December 22, 2023

  If you pay close attention, you will hear a growing disagreement between companies, employees, and the communities they serve. While they are bound together by a mutual interest in meaningful engagement, employees and community-serving nonprofits are begging for a relationship reboot.

• Explore Georgia Announces Most Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2024

  December 22, 2023

  The Peach State is preparing to ring in the new year with a host of new hotel options that offer more than just a good night’s sleep. From a mountaintop golf resort to a lovingly restored historic mansion, here is a sampling of the new accommodations travelers can look forward to in Georgia come 2024.

• Atlanta Ranks as the 4th Most Instagrammable City for an Unforgettable New Year's Eve Celebration

  December 22, 2023

  A new study has revealed the most Instagrammable cities in the US for New Year’s Eve, with Atlanta coming in at #4

• Gas South’s $1M Commitment to the Fostering Success Act, Inc. Ensures Georgia's Foster Youth Aren't Forgotten

  December 21, 2023

  Leading natural gas provider Gas South is dedicating $1 million to Fostering Success Act, Inc., a visionary initiative that empowers every Georgian, including businesses, to redirect a portion of their state income tax toward the critical needs of foster youth.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Holds Steady for the Holidays

  December 21, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's November unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month. The unemployment rate was three-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Named Among the States Where Small Businesses are Set to Boom in 2024

  December 21, 2023

  Business ideas and information site The Small Business Blog analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner for more than 100 terms related to the term ‘side hustle’ and ‘small business’ - the peach state placed #7.

• Peach Bowl, Inc. Commits in Charitable Giving $5.7M for the 2023-24 College Football Season

  December 20, 2023

  Peach Bowl, Inc., which operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Aflac Kickoff Game and the Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament, announced a commitment of $5.75 million in charitable donations for the 2023-24 college football season.

• Top Tips for Ensuring Business Wellbeing in 2024, from Jade Alexander- Esteves, of Moneypenny and VoiceNation in Atlanta

  December 20, 2023

  Moneypenny and VoiceNation recognised for their people strategy, and the leadership team firmly believes that employee wellbeing and satisfaction is central to achieving business success in 2024 and beyond.

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