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Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts Successful 2023 Georgia AgTech Summit
August 07, 2023
On June 7th, the Georgia Center of Innovation hosted the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University. Similar to the first Georgia AgTech Summit held in 2022, this goal of this year’s Summit’s was to bring together industry, academia, and government partners who are players in the Georgia AgTech ecosystem to collaborate and share ideas.
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Charlie Harper: Debt Downgrade A Too Subtle Warning Of What Is To Come
August 07, 2023
The research firm Fitch Ratings downgraded the quality of the United States debt last week. They’re arguably the lesser known of the three main agencies that assign letter grades to denote the likelihood a bond issuer will repay their debt.
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Athens, Decatur and Newnan Among America’s Best 'Hidden' Live Music Scenes, According to Poll
August 04, 2023
The US is celebrated for its iconic music cities like Nashville, the heartland of country music, New Orleans, the cradle of Jazz, and Austin, fittingly known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World'. Yet, there's a trove of less-known, hidden gems across the country that pulse with riveting live music experiences that many have yet to discover.
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CP Group’s $50 Million Capital Improvements Program Underway at Bank of America Plaza Skyscraper in Atlanta
August 04, 2023
CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced that renovations are now underway at the iconic Bank of America Plaza in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. The renovations are part of an approximately $50 million capital improvements program.
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Clearwave Fiber's Internship Program Empowers Future Talent with Hands-On Experience and Community Involvement
August 04, 2023
Clearwave Fiber recently concluded its Summer Internship Program. Held at the company headquarters in Savannah, the program included a diverse group of young talent from various universities who gained invaluable experience while making a positive impact on the company and the community.
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Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses
August 04, 2023
Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.
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CEO Confidence Improves in Q3
August 04, 2023
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.
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Gwinnett Chamber Named ACCE ‘Chamber of the Year’
August 03, 2023
The Gwinnett Chamber was awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives ‘Chamber of the Year’ designation during this week’s annual ACCE conference in Salt Lake City. This is the first time the Gwinnett Chamber has received this honor, and one of only two times in the organization’s history where it was selected as a finalist in the program.
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Homrich Berg Acquires Augusta-based Firm Calvary Wealth
August 03, 2023
Homrich Berg has announced its expanded presence in the Southeast which have resulted in HB’s assets under management reaching nearly $14 billion.
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City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference
August 03, 2023
City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.
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U.S. News and World Report Ranks Four Emory Hospitals as Best in Georgia & Atlanta
August 03, 2023
Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked prominently in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the twelfth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2023-24 Best Regional Hospitals rankings.
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Norfolk Southern Awards the Atlanta Botanical Garden $500,000 Gift for Expansion
August 02, 2023
The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been awarded a $500,000 gift from Norfolk Southern Corporation that will help the Midtown attraction expand to the popular Atlanta Beltline and promote a more sustainable environment.
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ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities
August 02, 2023
Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.
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New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support
August 01, 2023
goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.
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National Philanthropy Day Celebrates Power of Atlanta Community November 2nd
July 31, 2023
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Atlanta Chapter will host its 41st annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD) celebration at the Georgia Aquarium on November 2nd. For the tenth consecutive year, NPD is generously supported by its title sponsor, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
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Hawks Impact more than 1,500 Local Youth with '2023 Community Court Tour Presented by QuikTrip
July 31, 2023
Over the last eight weeks, the Atlanta Hawks partnered with QuikTrip and surprised more than 1,500 youth at existing day camps across metro Atlanta as a part of the 2023 Community Court Tour. The tour consisted of pop-up basketball and fitness activities led by the Hawks Basketball Academy coaching staff and featured appearances by Hawks alumni and players at already-existing day camps.
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Vogtle Unit 3 Goes into Operation
July 31, 2023
Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.
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Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country
July 31, 2023
A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.
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MARTA Board of Directors Advances Slate of Projects
July 28, 2023
The committees of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors advanced several projects in the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County and awarded a $226 million contract to New Flyer for fixed-route and MARTA Rapid buses.
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Market Report Q2: Atlanta Ranks 6th for Coworking Spaces
July 28, 2023
Coworking — which has consistently been on the rise and significantly fueled by the increase in remote and hybrid work — continues its upward trajectory across the U.S. And, with more flexible workspaces opening their doors every day and new operators entering the market, the changes in this industry are notable, even in the span of just a few months. In Atlanta, the trend is no different.
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B
July 28, 2023
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.
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Governor Kemp Applauds Morgan Stanley’s Commitment to Georgia Job Creation
July 27, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp today applauded Morgan Stanley’s continued progress in growing its workforce across several locations in the metro Atlanta area. The company confirmed it is close to reaching its goal set in 2020 of adding 1,800 Georgians to its workforce.
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Cumberland CID Launches Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Program, Plans for Future Growth
July 26, 2023
The Cumberland Community Improvement District is proud to announce its partnership with Beep, a national leader in multi-passenger and electric autonomous mobility solutions, to launch the Cumberland Hopper, an autonomous shuttle pilot program providing additional connectivity throughout the Cumberland district.
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Council for Quality Growth Announces Speaker Line-up for The INTERSECTION Conference
July 26, 2023
On August 10th, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, will host its 3rd annual The INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre in Sandy Springs.
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Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Receives Grant to Develop Virtual Agricultural Game
July 26, 2023
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is receiving a $200,000 grant from The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation over the next two years to develop an immersive game to teach students about agriculture. Using a virtual, 3D-based platform, the game is intended to ignite students' interest in farming. Students will play the game on tablets or computers.