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• 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.

• ARC Taking Public Comment on $168 Billion Metropolitan Transportation Plan

  October 30, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission is taking public comment on a major update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which allocates $168 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve mobility and safety across metro Atlanta.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• Peach Bowl, Inc. Donates Half a Million Dollars to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta in Partnership with The Same House

  October 30, 2023

  Nearly 7,000 kindergarten through 12th grade students in Atlanta will receive the benefits of an Academic Acceleration Program thanks to a $500,000 donation by Peach Bowl, Inc. to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) as part of Peach Bowl, Inc.’s involvement with The Same House’s Beloved Benefit 2023.

• Southern Stars Shine in Premiere of MICHELIN Guide Atlanta

  October 27, 2023

  The first MICHELIN Guide Atlanta has been revealed on October 24th, and the selection features five One-MICHELIN-Star establishments and two MICHELIN Green Star eateries.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Atlanta Growth Collective to Support Growth-Stage Founders and CEOs

  October 26, 2023

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the launch of Atlanta Growth Collective, an exclusive community for founders and CEOs of high-growth, mid-market startups. Built in partnership with renowned entrepreneur and MAC board member, David Cummings, Atlanta Growth Collective creates a trusted resource for business leaders navigating pivotal points of growth.

• International Leaders meet at the 10th Annual SMART Community Exchange 2023 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia

  October 25, 2023

  SMART Community Council has hosted SMART Community Exchanges across the U.S. and Europe during the past decade engaging Executives, Investors, Innovators, and Advisors in hot spots of technology innovation.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Raises $419K to Provide Critical Funds for Local Entrepreneurs & Support Essential Training Programs for Georgians

  October 25, 2023

  Goodwill of North Georgia - held its annual Battle of the BIZ! competition at this year’s Gala celebration, benefiting the agency’s GoodBIZ! program and essential training programs.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, & BoardWalk Consulting Present the 12th Annual Non-Profit Leadership Conference

  October 24, 2023

  Nonprofit leaders from across the southeast recently attended the 12th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference presented by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting. Since its inception in 2011, the Nonprofit Leadership Conference has provided a platform for growth and education through nationally recognized speakers and panelists related to the nonprofit industry.

• The Georgian Terrace Celebrates 112 Years of Timeless Elegance

  October 24, 2023

  The Georgian Terrace, Atlanta’s iconic landmark hotel, is proud to celebrate 112 years of timeless elegance! Located at an iconic crossroads in Atlanta right across from Fox Theatre, The Georgian Terrace has been a place for experiencing arts and glamour since opening its doors in October 1911.

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

  October 20, 2023

  In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.

• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Joins UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé at the 2023 UPS Impact Summit

  October 19, 2023

  Wednesday UPS hosted the second annual UPS Impact Summit, aligning with the company’s customer-first, people-led and innovation-driven business strategy. This year’s Summit brings together customers, employees, nonprofit leaders and government officials to discuss the importance of inclusion, innovation and collaboration as businesses work to positively impact communities.

• Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

  October 19, 2023

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.

• Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate

  October 19, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.

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