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• Women’s Philanthropy Network Announces 2023 Grant Recipients

  June 27, 2023

  The Women’s Philanthropy Network at Georgia State University has selected nine college- and unit-level initiatives designed to boost student opportunity and nurture student success as 2023 WPN grant recipients.

• AGC Georgia Announces Winners of Prestigious Build Georgia Awards

  June 27, 2023

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia is proud to recognize member construction firms for outstanding achievements in 2022. The prestigious Build Georgia Awards honor the talented individuals who make up the state’s thriving construction industry.

• Atlanta's Summerhill Development Celebrates Milestones

  June 26, 2023

  In the coming weeks, the culmination of years of neighborhood partnerships and thoughtful growth will come to fruition with the groundbreaking of the Summerhill Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Summerhill Publix grocery store.

• Cox Enterprises Launches Socium Ventures

  June 23, 2023

  Cox Enterprises announced the launch of Socium Ventures, a new fund within the company focused on making venture investments in emerging growth businesses. Socium Ventures will strive to support every stage of its portfolio companies’ development, while building lasting relationships with founders and partners. The fund is actively seeking future investment opportunities in the range of $3-$25 million for Series A and beyond.

• Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta CEO: Making Monetary Policy Amid Financial System Challenges

  June 23, 2023

  Inflation remains too high, and the Federal Open Market Committee is firmly committed to bringing it down to our 2 percent objective. But the pursuit of price stability, never easy, has become even more complicated by turmoil in the banking system earlier this year.

• Gas South to Establish Headquarters at The Battery Atlanta in 2024

  June 23, 2023

  Gas South, one of the largest providers of natural gas in the southeastern U.S, announced the relocation of its headquarters to a new office space at The Battery Atlanta on August 1st. The strategic move represents a significant milestone for the company as it continues to experience growth and strengthen its partnership with the Atlanta Braves.

• Georgia Municipal Association to Host Annual Convention June 23-27 in Savannah

  June 23, 2023

  The Georgia Municipal Association will hold its annual convention and celebrate its 90th anniversary at the Savannah Convention Center June 23-27. More than 2400 municipal leaders from around the state of Georgia will gather to unite, grow, learn and network.

• New Research Reveals Pervasive Burnout Among Georgia Employees & Executives

  June 22, 2023

  Georgia employed adults and executives report shocking levels of burnout impacting their job performance and overall mental wellness according to a new report released today by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO.

• Community Foundation Announces Nearly $650,000 in Funding for Nonprofits

  June 22, 2023

  Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces $648,865 in grants to nonprofits during the first half of 2023. Eighteen organizations were funded through discretionary grants, informed by community needs and directed funding recommendations from Community Foundation donors.

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Ranks Among “Best Children’s Hospitals” in Nation

  June 22, 2023

  Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is ranked among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals for 2023-2024 on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list. Children's has four specialties ranked in the top 10 and eight specialties ranked in the top 20.

• Electric Vehicles, Renewable Natural Gas Technologies, CNG & Propane Fleets Highlighted at Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  June 22, 2023

  The 13th annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, kicks off June 23rd with four tour-stops in Savannah, Augusta, Peachtree City, and Albany.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Announces New and Enhanced Service from Delta Air Lines and LATAM Group

  June 22, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced the launch of new and enhanced service by Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group. The expansion’s new joint venture routes will significantly increase connectivity and elevate the passenger travel experience between North and South America.

• Mayor Andre Dickens’ Record Investments in FY24 Budget Passed Unanimously by Atlanta City Council

  June 21, 2023

  Mayor Andre Dickens budget for fiscal year 2024 received unanimous approval by the Atlanta City Council. Building on the four pillars of the Administration’s Moving Atlanta Forward agenda—One Safe City, A City of Opportunity for All, A City Built for the Future and Effective & Ethical Government—the budget also supports the Mayor’s commitment to investing in young people.

• Finalists Announced for Minority-and Women-Owned Business Entrepreneurship Program 2023 Cohort

  June 21, 2023

  Six companies have been announced as the finalists for ACCESS, an entrepreneurship program launched by TiE Atlanta Angels, one of the fastest-growing, high-impact angel groups in the Southeast.

• Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Engineers the Future of Flight

  June 21, 2023

  As one of the country’s top states for aerospace, Georgia serves as a model for aerospace innovation. It’s home to more than 800 aerospace companies, and aerospace is the state’s No. 1 export based on dollar value. In addition, Georgia is the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the United States.

• Tony DelCampo Installed as 61st President of State Bar of Georgia

  June 21, 2023

  Hon. J. Antonio “Tony” DelCampo is the 61st president of the State Bar of Georgia. DelCampo, partner at DelCampo Grayson Lopez LLC, was installed as the 61st president of the 54,000 member State Bar of Georgia on June 10th.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Welcomes Red Way Airlines

  June 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport welcomed new direct air service on Red Way Airlines to Lincoln, Nebraska. Red Way Airlines now begins twice weekly nonstop flights between ATL and LNK on Mondays and Fridays.

• Atlanta BeltLine Passes $153M Budget & Marks Significant Milestones

  June 16, 2023

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. has passed a $153.6 million budget for fiscal year 2024, a significant milestone that marks the program’s most active year for trail construction, land acquisition and advancements in affordable housing initiatives.

• Peachtree Corners Named in the 2023 Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families

  June 16, 2023

  The City of Peachtree Corners is proud to announce its inclusion in this year’s edition of the Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families, coming in at #19 nationally and #1 in Georgia.

• 200 Peachtree Group Announces Two New Major Developments In Downtown Atlanta

  June 16, 2023

  200 Peachtree Group, an Atlanta-based hospitality group, today announced two new major developments in the downtown Atlanta area – SKOL Brewing Company and Valhalla Social. The new ventures, both located at 200 Peachtree Street, address a need in the downtown area for the convention and tourism market.

• Digital Divide Heightens Impact on Health Care in Rural Georgia & South

  June 16, 2023

  Telehealth has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, a recent study published by in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health shows there is a large divide between rural and underserved communities and other parts of the country in access to high-speed internet.

• Survey: CFO's Say Their CEOs Want Them to Focus on Cost Reduction

  June 16, 2023

  Each quarter, CFO Signals tracks the thinking and actions of leading CFOs representing some of North America's largest and most influential companies. Since 2010, the survey has provided key insights into the business environment, company priorities and expectations, finance priorities, and CFOs' priorities.

• Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates More Than 15,000 Graduates in Gwinnett County

  June 15, 2023

  Partnership Gwinnett, a public-private economic development initiative, congratulates the 15,000-plus high school and college students who graduated from local secondary and post-secondary education institutions.

• Georgia Sees All-Time High Job Numbers in May

  June 15, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. For the sixth consecutive month, the number of employed was up by 10,452 to 5,120,834, an all-time high.

• Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Rebrand and Next Decade of Giving

  June 14, 2023

  As it embarks upon its next chapter of philanthropy, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has unveiled new areas of giving, a new brand identity and deeper involvement from Blank family members.

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