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• Underground Atlanta Hires Award Winning Creative Directors to Bring More Art Installations to Downtown Atlanta

  November 15, 2023

  Underground Atlanta is making a bold stride towards solidifying its status as Atlanta's foremost arts and entertainment district with the appointment of two new Creative Directors, Marina Skye and Mike Stasny, who are leading figures in the arts community.

• 2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges

  November 15, 2023

  As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.

• Carvana Debuts Same Day Vehicle Delivery In Greater Atlanta Area

  November 14, 2023

  Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is the first used auto dealer to provide select customers in Georgia with the speedy and convenient service of online purchasing with same day delivery.

• State Rolling Out New Literacy Initiative

  November 14, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading.

• RE:IMAGINE Sheds Light on Workforce Development During National Apprenticeship Week

  November 14, 2023

  In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which is taking place Nov. 13th-19th, RE:IMAGINE, will be participating in a panel hosted by Alliance for Media Arts + Culture, kicking off their annual fundraising campaign, and highlighting success stories throughout the week.

• US Corporate Boards Are More Diverse Than Ever, But the Pace of Growth is Slowing

  November 14, 2023

  Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE.

• Georgia State University’s Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

  November 13, 2023

  The Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business celebrated its 50th anniversary at a gala and awards celebration on October 26th.

• Former Isakson Colleagues Praise His Brand of Political Civility

  November 13, 2023

  A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government.

• State’s New Voter Registration System Passes First Test

  November 13, 2023

  A new statewide voter registration system has passed its first test with a successful run during this week’s municipal elections across Georgia.

• Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Supports Companies’ International Business Growth Efforts

  November 10, 2023

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber has announced the companies selected for the 2024 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge cohort. Entering its eighth year, the MEC provides small and medium-sized companies expanding into new international markets with financial and mentorship support for their global business development efforts.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving

  November 10, 2023

  Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.

• Piedmont Launches Enhancements to Virtual Care on Its Website

  November 09, 2023

  Piedmont has launched enhancements to virtual visits on its largest digital platform, Piedmont.org, enabling easier and more convenient access for patients anywhere in Georgia.

• Atlanta's Shepherd Center Announces CEO's Retirement; Hospital Names Successor

  November 08, 2023

  Sarah Morrison, PT, MBA, MHA, CEO of Shepherd Center, has announced she will retire September 20, 2024, after a 40-year career at Shepherd Center.

• Jackson Healthcare Launches “Generosity at Work” Podcast

  November 08, 2023

  Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, today announced the launch of Generosity at Work, a new podcast that explores how generosity is at work in the workplace and world.

• LG Burt Jones Announces ‘Red Tape Rollback’

  November 08, 2023

  Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while making it easier for Georgians to get business licenses.

• ARC’s Regional Excellence Awards Recognize Innovative Projects, Places and Plans at State of the Region

  November 07, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Excellence Awards recognized projects in metro Atlanta that exemplify cutting-edge, livable design that enhances the surrounding community and that support the goals and policies of the Atlanta Region’s Plan.

• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• AT&T and Compudopt Provide 300 Laptops to Inspiredu

  November 06, 2023

  Three hundred refurbished laptops will be given to Atlanta students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Compudopt, will be given to Atlanta residents in need.

• UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development

  November 06, 2023

  The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza

  November 03, 2023

  What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.

• Latisha Carter: Xero’s Impact on Atlanta’s Small Business Community

  November 03, 2023

  Xero, the global cloud-based accounting platform for small businesses, has become a driving force in Atlanta by connecting, supporting and enabling growth for the small business community.

• State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence

  November 02, 2023

  Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.

• Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays at The Fox Theatre Beginning in November

  November 02, 2023

  The Fox Theatre, Atlanta’s premier venue for live performances, is excited to bring an enchanting series of family and holiday-themed events this fall and winter. With a wide array of shows ranging from animated sing-alongs to contemporary takes on classic ballets, there is something for everyone at the iconic theatre.

• GE Vernova Chooses Piedmont’s Atlanta Galleria for New Strategic Hub

  November 01, 2023

  Piedmont Office Realty Trust announced that it has signed a new 77,000 square-foot lease through 2036 with GE Vernova, a planned 2024 spinoff of General Electric Company that will focus on electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

• 15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  November 01, 2023

  The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

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