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• Leadership Georgia Announces 2023 Award Recipients

  June 14, 2023

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. The organization will honor seven Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia and whose impact through leadership and stewardship has helped shape communities and the state.

• New Report Reinforces Statewide Impact of Georgia's Entertainment Industries

  June 14, 2023

  New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.

• Georgia Maintains AAA Bond Rating from Credit Rating Agencies

  June 14, 2023

  While beginning an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Kemp today announced that the state has again secured the highest ratings of AAA with a stable outlook from each of the three main credit rating agencies.

• ARC Selects 2023 Regional Leadership Institute Class

  June 13, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission announced that 54 leaders from metro Atlanta’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors have been selected to participate in the 2023 Regional Leadership Institute.

• The Sunbelt Surge: Atlanta among the Nation's 15 Real Estate Markets

  June 13, 2023

  From industrial development to commercial property and single family homes, Atlanta real estate development eclipsed most of the country over the past decade. The city of Atlanta ranked no. 12 for most activity across all real estate sectors, which include single family, multifamily, self storage, office, retail and industrial construction.

• Georgia Ports Griff Lynch: Future of US Container Trade Starts in Savannah

  June 13, 2023

  Domestic and international factors are lining up for the Port of Savannah to set the pace for growth in the nation’s global container trade. That was the message of Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch Monday to the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.

• Governor & First Lady Kemp to Visit the Countries of Georgia & France

  June 13, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead a delegation of state officials on an international mission, beginning in the Country of Georgia capital of Tbilisi and ending in Paris, France. This visit marks the first time a sitting U.S. governor has visited the Country of Georgia, as Governor Kemp demonstrates the state's commitment to this ally.

• The 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow Dates, Agenda, Initial Partners Announced

  June 12, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News has released the dates of the 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. The first event will take place on June 22nd at The Lewis Room in Athens, Georgia. The purpose of this and the other 8 roadshow events is to highlight Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.

• Gas South and Coolray Join Forces to Bring Exceptional Services to Customers

  June 09, 2023

  Natural gas provider Gas South announced its new partnership with Coolray, to help bring exclusive deals to Georgia customers on home energy products and services. The partnership marks the first time a natural gas provider and a home services company have linked up to provide shared customer savings in the Atlanta market.

• Governor Kemp Announces $83.5M in Community Public Safety Grant Awards

  June 09, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp Thursday announced preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million for 118 qualified projects to improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Breaking Barriers Through Deconstruction Graduates Inaugural Class Launching New Careers for Disadvantaged Atlantans

  June 08, 2023

  Breaking Barriers Through Deconstruction, recently graduated its first group of participants.. Funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and organized by Lifecycle Building Center and ReBuildATL– a coalition of Atlanta-based non-profits, local organizations and businesses – Breaking Barriers offers disadvantaged residents training in sustainable building methods, which gives them a significant advantage when seeking employment in the construction and deconstruction industries.

• Georgia Growers Riding High on Cotton Boom During 2022 Season

  June 08, 2023

  Georgia cotton growers are starting the 2023 season with a boost from near-record-breaking yields last year. The United States Department of Agriculture released final yield data in late May, confirming the second-highest yields on record, as forecasted by University of Georgia cotton experts in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

• Cobb Chamber's Honorary Commanders Association Seeking Nominations for Its 2024 Class

  June 08, 2023

  The Honorary Commanders Association, a cooperative effort involving Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center, Georgia National Guard, Coast Guard, National Defense Force and the Navy and Marine Corps, is seeking nominations for members of its 2024 class.

• Westside Future Fund Receives $100,000 Grant from AT&T to Narrow the Digital Divide for Families Living on the Historic Westside

  June 07, 2023

  In today's world, digital connectivity is a critical resource for youth and families, and it helps to support a healthy and thriving community. With support from AT&T, Westside residents will now have access to the digital tools they need to succeed.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Businesses Need Fair and Consistent Federal Tax Policy

  June 07, 2023

  Having consistent tax and regulatory systems is common sense in a world dominated by economic uncertainty. Now, we need the Federal government to follow suit and mirror the same approach that our state leaders follow.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Speakers & Chairs for Ed Bastian’s Four Pillar Tribute

  June 05, 2023

  On October 12, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, with its 34th annual Four Pillar Tribute.

• Georgia Families Surpass $2 Billion Spent on Education Through Path2College 529 Plan Savings

  June 02, 2023

  As states across the nation recently recognized the importance of saving for college with the celebration of May 29 – or "529 Day" – to acknowledge each state's 529 college savings plan, families in the state of Georgia reached a college savings and spending milestone this month.

• Atlanta-Based Goodr Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

  June 01, 2023

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, announced it has honored Atlanta-based Goodr and their Founder and CEO, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, as this year’s first winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award.

• Georgia Entertainment News Announces ‘Georgia Unscripted’ Roadshow

  June 01, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News has announced the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. These events will take place in 9 communities throughout the state with the purpose of highlighting Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.

• Nonprofit Programs Receive $6.8M in Funding from Fulton County Community Service Program Recommendations

  June 01, 2023

  The Fulton County Community Services Program Evaluation Committee made recommendations to fund non-profit programs in the amount of $6,863,958.00 to support the delivery of essential community services to Fulton County residents

• Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Earns Healthcare Construction Award for Marcus Tower

  May 31, 2023

  Piedmont Atlanta Hospital’s Marcus Tower received a 2023 New Construction Recipient Vista Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering. The Vista Awards aim to highlight professionals who are at the forefront of health-care design and construction innovation.

• St. Bourke Reports: 
Atlanta's Housing Market Shows Resilience Amidst Challenging Environment

  May 31, 2023

  St. Bourke, a leading real estate development firm, provides an in-depth analysis of Atlanta's housing market for the first quarter of the year. Despite various challenges, the data reveals a remarkably resilient and robust market, with many key metrics performing above pre-pandemic levels. This is a testament to the enduring demand for housing in the Atlanta area.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Announces $1,400,000 Investment in Two Key Housing Programs

  May 31, 2023

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the investment of $1,400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to create a Housing Help Center and expand the Mayor’s Safe and Secure Housing Program.

• Blue Bird Celebrates Grand Opening of Electric Vehicle Build-up Center in Fort Valley

  May 31, 2023

  Blue Bird Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its Electric Vehicle Build-up Center on the grounds of the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant in Fort Valley. The opening marks an important milestone as the company continues to expand its electric school bus production capacity from 4 to 20 vehicles a day.

• ARC’s ‘Cultural Assessment’ Report Details Region’s Arts & Culture Assets

  May 30, 2023

  The Atlanta Regional Commission issued a report, “Cultural Assessment of the Atlanta Region,” that provides an overview of the arts & culture sector’s economic impact in metro Atlanta and documents the steps local governments have made to support the arts.

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