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• VP of AT&T Southeast States: Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents

  May 15, 2024

  Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents feel guilty about all that screen time. If you are a parent nodding your head in agreement, you are not alone.

• Gov. Kemp Tours Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Highlighting Johnson Controls Investments in Local Skilled Trades Programs

  May 14, 2024

  Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today toured Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Clarkston campus with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp to demonstrate the investments made in the school’s technical training programs and to dedicate state-of-the-art learning spaces.

• Top Atlanta Firms Are Not Using the Human in Customer Comms According to New Study from Duluth’s Moneypenny

  May 13, 2024

  Some of the largest companies in Atlanta are not using the human touch in their communications, according to a new study of the top 50 private companies in the city by Moneypenny and VoiceNation, leaders in outsourced calls and communications.

• Google Expands its $1M Investment in Morehouse College With Addition of New Google Annex Classroom

  May 13, 2024

  After contributing $1 million to support the construction of a new Student Center at Morehouse College, Google has made another investment in teaching and learning at the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men.

• Mercer University to Confer Degrees to More Than 2,200 Graduates at Five Commencements in May

  May 10, 2024

  Mercer will confer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students participating in five commencements during May in Macon and Atlanta. The total number of students meeting the requirements for graduation exceeds 2,600.

• Georgia Cities Week Takes Cities to New Heights

  May 10, 2024

  Georgia Cities Week has once again soared across the state, propelled by our communities' collective spirit and pride. The theme, “Soaring to New Heights,” perfectly encapsulates the ambitious endeavors and collective aspirations that marked this annual celebration's 25th anniversary.

• ARC Selects Six Recipients for 2024 Community Development Assistance Program

  May 10, 2024

  The Atlanta Regional Commission announced it will provide critical planning and technical support to six metro Atlanta communities through the agency’s Community Development Assistance Program.

• Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates Local Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders at the 13th Annual Movers & Makers Awards

  May 10, 2024

  Partnership Gwinnett hosted the 13th annual Movers and Makers Awards at the Gas South District this morning. The event served as a platform to honor and recognize the exceptional achievements of manufacturing and supply chain companies in Gwinnett County.

• Carlos Pagoaga to be Named President of The Coca-Cola Foundation

  May 09, 2024

  The Coca-Cola Company announced that Carlos Pagoaga, a 34-year veteran of the company, will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.

• Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown Staff, & Georgia Agribusiness Leaders Explore Emerging Indian Market on US-India Trade Mission

  May 08, 2024

  Last month, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown staff, and several Georgia agribusinesses visited New Delhi, India, on an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

• Georgia Celebrates Five ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  May 07, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.

• Mayor Dickens Allocates $2 Million for 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program

  May 07, 2024

  The Atlanta City Council approved Mayor Andre Dickens’ $2 million allocation for his signature Summer Youth Employment Program. The legislation amends the FY 2024 General Fund to provide funding to the Department of Labor and Employment Services to hire Atlanta youth for a variety of paid positions spanning a diverse range of industries and inclusive roles with the City of Atlanta.

• Decide DeKalb Celebrates Economic Development Week 2024

  May 06, 2024

  The Decide DeKalb Development Authority is excited to announce its participation in Economic Development Week 2024, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council aimed at highlighting the importance of economic development and its impact on communities worldwide.

• SBA Georgia Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Winners

  May 06, 2024

  The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office announced the National Small Business Week 2024 Award Winners, including Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and other small business owners throughout Georgia.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Recognized as National Franchise Agency of the Year

  May 03, 2024

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard was recently recognized by The Hanover Insurance Group as their National Franchise Agency of the Year.

• Students Win Klaus Startup Challenge, Dive into $5B Market with AI-driven Teaching Tool

  May 03, 2024

  A student startup company that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to teach individuals the latest programming languages has earned a potential seven-figure initial valuation.

• Westside Paper Spur Trail, Known as "The Spur," Breaks Ground in Atlanta's Howell Station Neighborhood

  May 03, 2024

  The Upper Westside Community Improvement District (Upper Westside CID) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Westside Paper Spur Trail, known as "The Spur," marking a significant milestone in the development of Atlanta's westside multimodal infrastructure.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

  May 03, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2024.

• Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion Budget

  May 02, 2024

  The City of Atlanta is proud to announce its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, set at a remarkable $2.75 billion. The budget allocates $853.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 billion for Enterprise Funds and $352.5 million for Other Funds, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fiscal planning.

• Event Offers Preview of AI Technology Before its Georgia Tour

  May 02, 2024

  Members of Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) recently previewed custom technology that will tour the state later this year.

• Genuine Parts Company Announces CEO Leadership Transition

  May 01, 2024

  Genuine Parts Company announced that Paul Donahue will transition from chairman and CEO to executive chairman, effective June 3rd. At that time, William P. Stengel, II, currently president and COO, will succeed Mr. Donahue as president and CEO of GPC and will serve as a member of the board of directors

• Gauging the Gaps Between Atlanta and Rural Georgia

  May 01, 2024

  Charlie Hayslett, a former political reporter from the Atlanta Journal and a public relations, public affairs and communications management consultant, delivered a thought-provoking address to the GMA Board of Directors during its meeting in Perry on April 26.

• SouthState Announces Retirement of Doug Williams, Taps Green & Kamienski as Successors

  April 30, 2024

  SouthState Bank today announced the retirement of Doug Williams, president of the Atlanta Banking Group and head of Corporate Banking, effective Dec. 31st. Williams culminates his 44-year career with SouthState after spearheading the Atlantic Capital merger in 2022. He founded the Atlanta-based bank after 26 years with Wachovia.

• DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond To Deliver His Final State Of The County Address

  April 30, 2024

  The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with DeKalb County Government and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2024 State of DeKalb County Address on Thursday at the brand new Assembly Studios in Atlanta.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Standard in Aviation with First Modular Unit Installation

  April 30, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marked a historic milestone in aviation infrastructure April 24 with the placement of the first modular unit for the Concourse D Widening Project.

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