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• Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year

  October 17, 2023

  The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.

• The Delta Air Lines Foundation & the UPS Foundation Each Pledge $1M Grants to Wellspring Living "Welcome Home" Capital Campaign

  October 16, 2023

  The Delta Air Lines Foundation and The UPS Foundation each have committed their support of Wellspring Living’s transformational Welcome Home campaign with pledges of $1,000,000 to support the campaign.

• TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year

  October 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.

• UGA Captures Economic Impact of Georgia Agriculture

  October 16, 2023

  If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has what you need.

• North Fulton Community Improvement District Rebrands as True North 400

  October 13, 2023

  After two decades of steadfast commitment to enhancing mobility, accessibility and transportation in North Fulton County, the board of directors of the Community Improvement District has taken a significant step by unveiling its new identity.

• Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains

  October 13, 2023

  Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President, & CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 13, 2023

  In a recent conversation with President and CEO, Colin Connolly, we discussed the practical application of a corporate philosophy, their recent effort to pay their civic rent here in Atlanta and how concepts like ESG are merely the latest label for an on-going commitment to good governance and positive impacts in the lives of people and the planet.

• Atlanta Primed to Become U.S. Soccer Capital Ahead of 2026 World Cup

  October 12, 2023

  The U.S. Soccer Federation plans to build its first-ever national training center in Atlanta, placing the city at the center of its efforts to advance the sport across the country.

• Suniva Upgrades Manufacturing and Restarts Operations in Georgia

  October 12, 2023

  Suniva, Inc., the largest U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells today announced the upgrade, expansion and restart of operations of its solar cell manufacturing facility in Norcross, Georgia.

• Georgia Students Record Another All-time-high Graduation Rate

  October 11, 2023

  Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic graduation rate in 2023. The four-year graduation rate rose to 84.4% -- up from 84.1% in 2022, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required to be calculated in 2011 by federal law.

• Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase Between 3.5% to 4.6%

  October 11, 2023

  Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte's retail and consumer products practice projects holiday sales will total $1.54 to $1.56 trillion during the November to January timeframe. In 2022, holiday sales grew by 7.6% in the same period.

• Igniting Innovation at Venture Atlanta 2023: Conference Highlights

  October 10, 2023

  From September 27 – 28, the bustling energy of Atlanta became even more electrifying as we kicked off the 16th annual Venture Atlanta conference at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• GaDOE and Georgia Chamber Partner on Rural Workforce Efforts

  October 10, 2023

  GaDOE, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation through the Georgia Chamber's Center for Rural Prosperity, will award $3 million in grants to rural districts for projects designed to increase workforce readiness.

• Wellspring Living To Hold Annual Gala Focusing on the Courage of Sex Trafficking Survivors & their Advocates

  October 06, 2023

  Wellspring Living is finalizing preparations for the 2023 Wellspring Living Gala, presented by Delta Air Lines and UPS, to be held on Sunday, October 8th, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta.

• Community Foundation Announces More than $3.2 Million in Third Quarter Grants

  October 06, 2023

  Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces $3,239,762 in grants to nonprofits during the third quarter of 2023. Funding to the 104 organizations comes from a combination of grants informed by open grant application cycles and community needs.

• Georgia Quick Start Named No.1 Workforce Training Program in the U.S.

  October 06, 2023

  Georgia Quick Start, a division of the Technical College System of Georgia, has once again been voted the number one workforce training program in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by Area Development magazine, a trade publication for professional site locators.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr

  October 06, 2023

  In part 2 of our conversation with goBeyondProfit Champion Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder and CEO of Goodr, we explore the implementation of a people-first strategy in her business that allowed her to infuse dignity into not only her business, but into the lives of those they serve.

• Atlanta Crowned Best U.S. City for Remote Work

  October 05, 2023

  Finally at a safe distance from the first (and even the last) lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, we might dare say that the much-talked-about “new normal” is now here. By this August, 13% of full-time employees were fully remote, and 30% were working in a hybrid arrangement

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases Rural Georgia Economic Report

  October 05, 2023

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s most influential economic research organization, announced the release of its Third Quarter Economic Report at the Rural Prosperity Summit in Athens, GA. The report contains a collection of data on the status of the rural Georgia economy and projections for the growth of the state’s 122 rural counties.

• Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year

  October 04, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.

• ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses

  October 04, 2023

  ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia.

• Council for Quality Growth to Honor Ed Bastian at 34th Annual Four Pillar Tribute

  October 03, 2023

  On October 12th, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, with its 34th annual Four Pillar Tribute. Over 1,500 guests from across the region and state are expected in the Georgia Ballroom of the Georgia World Congress Center.

• ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts Announces Automated Transit Network Pilot Project

  October 03, 2023

  The ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts, in collaboration with MARTA, Fulton County, Clayton County, and College Park, are pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for an Automated Transit Network Demonstration Pilot.

• Innovating Georgia’s Workforce Pipeline Conference Will Address Industry Workforce Needs

  October 03, 2023

  Employers, educators, and community and government leaders will gather at the University of Georgia in November to learn the latest strategies and resources for addressing talent development needs and building long-term workforce pipelines across the state.

• Annual Fundraiser for Grady Health System Returns to Downtown Atlanta

  September 29, 2023

  Grady Health System's annual ride/run/walk fundraiser, Move For Grady, is returning to downtown Atlanta in 2024, with four different cycling distances and three run/walk options all starting and finishing at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium.

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