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• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Honeywell, Atlanta Hawks Bolster Sustainability for State Farm Arena

  February 07, 2024

  Honeywell announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State Farm Arena’s building operations systems to help decrease energy consumption and emissions.

• Globalmed Logistix Announces Opening of New Facility to Create Medical Device & Healthcare Logistics Campus in Atlanta

  February 06, 2024

  GlobalMed Logistix, a leading provider of Value Added Services and Third-Party Logistics Services for the medical device industry, is announcing the 65,000 square foot expansion of its Atlanta-based campus in Norcross.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Professor Surprises Students with Trip to Summer Olympics Sponsored by Delta Air Lines

  February 06, 2024

  A group of trailblazing Georgia State University College of Law Students are set to make history as they prepare to head to Paris, France in July for the 2024 Olympic games.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates 76th Annual Dinner

  February 05, 2024

  The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Gas South District on February 2nd, 2024, for its 76th Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements and honoring individuals pivotal to the prosperity of the Gwinnett community.

• Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter

  February 05, 2024

  A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.

• Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

  February 02, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.

• How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

  February 02, 2024

  A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.

• Cobb's Business Leaders Honored at 82nd Annual Dinner

  February 01, 2024

  The Cobb Chamber celebrated its many accomplishments of 2023 at the 82nd Annual Dinner celebration, presented by Wellstar, on Jan. 27th at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 1,100 business and community leaders attended the black-tie optional dinner affair, including military leaders, economic development partners and elected officials.

• GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects

  February 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.

• Deloitte & Fast Company Survey: Companies Are Investing More in Innovation Despite Economic Uncertainty

  February 01, 2024

  Deloitte's collaboration with Fast Company on its "Survey of Innovation Excellence," polling more than 200 named to the media brand's list of the world's most innovative companies, shows that half (54%) will increase their investments in innovation in 2024.

• Atlanta BeltLine Exceeds Affordable Housing Goal for 2023

  January 31, 2024

  The Atlanta BeltLine has exceeded its 2023 goal for new affordable housing units within the BeltLine Tax Allocation District, keeping it on track to meet or surpass its total affordable housing goal of 5,600 units by 2030.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Norfolk Southern Commissions Mural for North Avenue MARTA Station

  January 30, 2024

  A new mural soon will adorn the North Avenue MARTA station by way of a partnership with Norfolk Southern.

• Denim Marketing Celebrates 25 Years of Cutting-Edge Marketing Excellence

  January 29, 2024

  Denim Marketing, a public relations and digital marketing leader, announces its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999, the award-winning agency has evolved significantly, adapting to the ever-changing marketing and media landscape.

• Assembly Studios Opens in Doraville, Making DeKalb County a Prime Location for State-of-the-Art Film Production

  January 26, 2024

  Doraville, a vibrant city known for its rich cultural diversity and strategic location, is the latest hub for the film and entertainment industry. With the newest addition of Assembly Studios, a cutting-edge film production facility has been established in the heart of the city.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

• Techstars Impact Powered by Cox Enterprises Announces 2024 Class

  January 24, 2024

  Techstars Impact powered by Cox Enterprises announces their 2024 class. This year's cohort includes a wide range of companies focused on making positive impacts on underrepresented groups, underserved communities, and social responsibility.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023

  January 24, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.

• Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference

  January 23, 2024

  As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.

• Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

  January 23, 2024

  Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

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