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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for 2024 Busy Spring Break Travel
March 19, 2024
As the spring travel surge approaches, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up to assist passengers in navigating the anticipated influx in passenger traffic. With projections surpassing 7.6 million travelers from March 14th to April 7th, ATL officials are offering insights to streamline the Airport experience.
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PulteGroup Design Team Reveals Top Home Trends for 2024
March 19, 2024
Drawing on the expertise of a dedicated design team that serves the most trusted brands in homebuilding, PulteGroup Inc., the nation's third-largest homebuilder, is presenting prospective buyers with its unique perspective on national design and color trends for 2024.
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Georgia DOT Highlights Advancements and Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships at National Conference
March 19, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation highlighted its leadership and continued success leveraging Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery at the recent P3 Conference & Expo 2024 in Dallas. Many of the state’s current and upcoming P3 projects are part of the Major Mobility Investment Program, which includes variations of Design-Builds and P3 delivery approaches.
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Global Electronics Company Selects Gwinnett for U.S. Headquarters
March 18, 2024
Leuze electronics, Inc., a leading provider of sensor solutions based in Germany, has announced the relocation and expansion of its U.S. headquarters operation to Gwinnett County. The relocation represents a significant investment of $1.2 million in capital and will introduce 17 new jobs to the local economy.
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BITCON 2024 Heads to Atlanta
March 18, 2024
Blacks In Technology, LLC and the Blacks In Technology Foundation make Atlanta, GA the home for the 6th annual Blacks In Technology conference (BITCON) for Black IT professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts.
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Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week March 18th – 24th
March 18, 2024
On Thursday, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the kickoff of the 2024 Georgia Ag Week, running from March 18th to March 24th, 2024.
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Atlanta Board of Education Celebrates its Leaders During Women’s History Month
March 15, 2024
The Atlanta Board of Education is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month for the Atlanta Public School’s leadership members, staff, students, parents, and community. Women make up seven of the nine Board seats and represent many teachers throughout the city’s school system.
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Living Walls & AT&T in Partnership With AMB Sports and EntertainmentUnveil Latest Mural Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium
March 15, 2024
On March 17th, Living Walls and AT&T in partnership with AMB Sports and Entertainment will unveil the latest mural inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The mural comes to life with AT&T Dream in Black as part of AT&T’s BelieveAtlanta initiative focusing on celebrating Atlanta’s artists and cultural roots.
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Five Georgia Projects Receive $210 Million in Federal Infrastructure Grants
March 15, 2024
On March 12th, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that five projects in Georgia were granted $210 million in infrastructure funding through two programs: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Pilot Program and the Inflation Reduction Act's Neighborhood Access and Equity Program.
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ARC & Four Communities Receive $50M Federal Grant for Multi-use Trail Connecting Atlanta BeltLine and Flint River
March 14, 2024
The Atlanta Regional Commission, Clayton County, and the cities of College Park, East Point, and Hapeville have received a $50 million federal grant for a multi-use trail connecting the Atlanta BeltLine and the Flint River.
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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Exclusive Conversation with Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer at Delta Airlines, at This Year’s Event
March 14, 2024
Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group.
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Fox Theatre Deepens Commitment to Community with Launch of Reimagined Community Partnerships Program “Fox Gives”
March 14, 2024
Building upon a rich history of cultural engagement spanning nearly a century, the Fox Theatre proudly introduces its expanded community partnerships program, Fox Gives. As the philanthropic arm dedicated to strengthening communities through theatre, the program furthers the iconic institution’s preservation efforts and support for theaters throughout the Southeast.
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Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce
March 14, 2024
Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.
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Stitching Atlanta Back Together: $150M+ Grant to Help Start Project
March 13, 2024
With the largest award in history to this region, the $157,645,161 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant award for The Stitch will kickstart phase 1 construction of a planned multi-use 14-acre greenspace over Interstates 75 and 85.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Wins 2023 Airport Service Quality “Best Airport over 40 Million Passengers in North America” Award
March 13, 2024
The passengers have spoken. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was once again recognized for providing a superior customer experience, earning the 2023 Airport Service Quality Award for Best Airport in North America.
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SCAD Generates $1.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Georgia
March 13, 2024
The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors.
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goBeyondProfit Releases Invitations for Business Executive Opinion Survey
March 12, 2024
goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders, is extending invitations to its annual Executive Survey for all eligible senior business leaders.
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Goodwill of North Georgia Receives $300k Grant from Coca Cola Foundation to Empower Women in Non-Traditional Roles
March 11, 2024
Goodwill of North Georgia recently received a generous grant of $300k from the Coca-Cola Foundation to help serve women in non-traditional industries.
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AG Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Protect Georgia Consumers
March 11, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr recognized last week as National Consumer Protection Week by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to protect Georgia consumers from scams, fraud, and dishonest business practices.
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Georgia Launches "Career Clear" Campaign to Highlight the Value of Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education
March 11, 2024
In a strategic move to underscore the importance of Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education in fostering a skilled workforce for the future, the Technical College System of Georgia in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education has unveiled a new digital marketing initiative named "Career Clear."
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Gwinnett State of the County Draws Over 1,000 Attendees
March 08, 2024
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson headlined the annual State of the County Address, presented by Axis and HNTB and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber and Council for Quality Growth.
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PruittHealth Medical Supply Acquires Allied Health Resources
March 08, 2024
PruittHealth Medical Supply, an affiliate of PruittHealth, announced its acquisition of Allied Health Resources, a supplier of respiratory and other medical equipment and support services.
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Georgia Power Strengthens Reliability for Customers, Marks High Performance in 2023
March 08, 2024
Georgia Power continues to build the future of energy by making valuable investments in Georgia’s energy grid to make it stronger and more resilient for customers. Over the past 10 years, the company has invested more than $10 billion in strengthening the power grid through programs and initiatives approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines for the First Time in Over 12 Months
March 08, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's January unemployment rate was 3.1, the first drop in over a year after holding at 3.2 percent for each month during 2023. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Cox Enterprises Announces STEAM-Powered Classroom Challenge with DonorsChoose to Provide Teachers with Essential Classroom Materials
March 07, 2024
Cox Enterprises is piloting a partnership with DonorsChoose, an education nonprofit empowering public school teachers to request essential classroom materials. The Cox Enterprises STEAM-Powered Classroom Challenge will match up to $100,000 in individual community contributions.