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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Majority of CEOs Surveyed Believe Generative AI will Increase Their Organizations' Efficiencies

  July 26, 2023

  Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today's CEOs demonstrate incredible resilience through their ability to navigate external factors and continue to explore and invest in emerging technologies.

• Inaugural Atlanta Digital World Summit to Ignite Innovation & Empower Digital Transformation

  July 25, 2023

  Organizers yesterday announced the launch of the Atlanta Digital World Summit, set for October 4th, and hosted by SkillShot Media, Atlanta’s largest Esports company.

• TOUR Championship Charity Showcase Adds $750,000 in Support of East Lake Foundation

  July 25, 2023

  With less than a month until the PGA TOUR’s 30 best golfers return to historic East Lake Golf Club for the TOUR Championship from Aug. 23-27, the tournament today raised more than $750,000 through the TOUR Championship Charity Showcase, a charity exhibition supported by TOUR Championship Proud Partner The Coca-Cola Company and other local businesses to generate additional funds for the East Lake Foundation.

• New Research Explores a Penalty For Loyalty and The Gender Pay Gap In Georgia

  July 25, 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.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit

  July 24, 2023

  The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.

• Atlanta Business Community Comes Together in Support of Atlanta Public Schools at Annual Back to School Bash

  July 24, 2023

  Atlanta Public Schools celebrated donors at the Second Annual VIP Breakfast as part of its Ninth Annual Back to School Bash. More than 35 corporations and nonprofits, including Google, Walmart, Nike, Apple and Amazon, gathered to show support of APS’ academic growth, strength in innovation and fundraising efforts as the District commemorates its 150-year milestone.

• All ITAACs Have been Submitted for Vogtle Unit 4

  July 24, 2023

  Georgia Power announced completion of another important step in the startup and operation of the new nuclear units at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion site near Waynesboro. The company shared that Southern Nuclear has submitted documentation that all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria have been met.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport

  July 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.

• Atlanta BeltLine Launches BeltLine Business Solutions Office & Accepting Applications for SMB Accelerator

  July 20, 2023

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is launching the first‐of-its‐kind BeltLine Business Solutions Office. The office will support local small businesses seeking to expand along the 22-mile loop through tailored solutions, including a free small business accelerator.

• Georgia Experiencing Record High Job Numbers in June

  July 20, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.

• Techstars Atlanta Powered by Cox Enterprises Announces 2023 Class

  July 19, 2023

  Cox Enterprises and Techstars Atlanta Powered by Cox Enterprises continue to accelerate innovation in Atlanta. This year, Techstars did not have to look far for startup companies to embark on 13-weeks of rapid acceleration and growth during the 2023 accelerator program.

• Hawks & State Farm Announce the Return of Their Largest Community Effort with Million Meal Pack Initiative

  July 19, 2023

  he Atlanta Hawks and State Farm today announced the return of the team’s largest service initiative, a commitment to rally the community for a Million Meal Pack event on Saturday, September 9th at State Farm Arena.

• Georgia Takes Steps to Continue to Have the Cleanest Voter Lists in America

  July 19, 2023

  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is announcing routine and legally required updates to Georgia’s voter records as part of the non-election year list-maintenance process.

• goBeyondProfit Data Shows Literally Everyone Is Experiencing Burnout

  July 18, 2023

  The goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO 2023 Business Generosity Report revealed shocking levels of employee and executive burnout. It turns out that burnout is a pervasive and cross-generational problem affecting all levels and all sizes of companies.

• North Fulton and Forsyth County Set for the Next Georgia Unscripted Roadshow

  July 18, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow focused on North Fulton and Forsyth County.

• Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber Gives Mid-Year Economic Update for Gwinnett County

  July 18, 2023

  Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, gave Gwinnett’s economy rave reviews during the Gwinnett Chamber’s monthly On Topic Luncheon presented by Porter Steel.

• Georgia #9 Best State to Startup an LLC

  July 18, 2023

  Brand new research conducted by small business advice company Venture Smarter reveals the best and worst states to start up an LLC.

• Inaugural Event Celebrates Southern Leadership in Innovation

  July 17, 2023

  Consensus Digital Media hosted the first-ever Southern Surge Next Generation Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta. More than 150 elected leaders, industry executives, educators, students, economic development officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders from throughout the region converged in Atlanta to discuss the blueprint for leading the U.S. toward a more prosperous and sustainable future.

• Points of Light Names Jennifer Sirangelo as New President and CEO

  July 17, 2023

  The Points of Light Board of Directors is excited to announce Jennifer Sirangelo will become the next president and CEO of the organization beginning September 5th. The board has charged Sirangelo with elevating the influence and impact Points of Light has on civic health due to its belief that civic engagement and action is key to addressing complex global challenges and building vibrant communities.

• Metro Atlanta Nonprofit Christian City Awarded $600,000 Grant from U.S Administration for Community Living

  July 14, 2023

  Christian City, Inc., a local nonprofit with a 500-acre campus designed to uplift vulnerable children, adults and seniors, today announced the organization has received a $600,000 federal grant to provide older adults living in the metro Atlanta area with the resources and support they need for chronic disease self-management.

• Georgia Captures 8 Rankings in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards

  July 14, 2023

  Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to celebrate the state’s recognition in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards announced July 11.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Hosts Summer Leadership Program

  July 13, 2023

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard hosted a Summer Leadership Program on June 29th for local high school and college students interested in learning more about a career in risk management.

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