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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens & Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Investments in Georgia
October 03, 2024
Mayor Andre Dickens joined clean energy advocates and other local leaders to celebrate the impact of the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the funding awarded to Georgia under its three major programs.
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Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Launches Public Capital Campaign to Complete New House
October 03, 2024
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities announced the launch of a public capital campaign to support construction of its new House adjacent to the recently opened Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s Arthur M. Blank Hospital.
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Georgia Lands $1.3 Billion to Expand Broadband
October 03, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department last week gave initial approval to more than $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia.
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City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corp. Announce Acquisition of Historic Mall West End
October 02, 2024
The City of Atlanta announced the acquisition of the iconic Mall West End thanks to a partnership between Atlanta Urban Development and Atlanta Beltline, Inc.
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Council for Quality Growth to Honor H.J. Russell Family with 2024 Four Pillar Tribute
October 02, 2024
Next Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Herman J. Russell Sr. and his living legacy carried forth by his children, Donata Russell Ross, H. Jerome Russell, and Michael Russell Sr. with its 35th Annual Four Pillar Tribute starting at 6:00 PM in the Georgia Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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Georgia Piedmont Awarded Nearly $400K Through National Science Foundation
October 02, 2024
For the third time in as many months, Georgia Piedmont Technical College has been awarded a substantial grant through the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity -or EPIIC- grant for $399,696 brings the total amount awarded to Georgia Piedmont through to nearly $1.75M.
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President Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
October 02, 2024
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open
October 01, 2024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.
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Council for Quality Growth Announces Recipients of 15th Annual CID Awards
October 01, 2024
The Council for Quality Growth proudly announce the recipients of its 15th Annual Community Improvement District Recognition Event, presented by Georgia Power and Pond & Company.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief
October 01, 2024
The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $2 million to support immediate disaster relief in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Welcomes New Chief Economic Development Officer
September 30, 2024
As an organization focused on advancing economic growth and regional prosperity, the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced today that Kristi Brigman will step into the role of Chief Economic Development Officer.
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Norfolk Southern Takes Action Against Hunger With $100,000 Donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank
September 30, 2024
September is Hunger Action Month and Norfolk Southern, dedicated to supporting the communities it serves, is contributing to the cause with a $100,000 donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
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AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.
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Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads
September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.
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Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues
September 30, 2024
Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.
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Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit
September 30, 2024
Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.
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Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches
September 26, 2024
Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.
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InnovATL2024 Launches Across Metro Atlanta
September 25, 2024
October 1st marks the beginning of InnovATL2024, a 19-day series of special events promoting entrepreneurs, creators, tech pioneers and influencers pushing metro Atlanta forward. Metro Atlanta is a center of creativity and influence that attracts global attention year after year, and the region is a natural home to this annual showcase convening innovators of all kinds.
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New CEO Takes Helm at Shepherd Center
September 24, 2024
Jamie Shepherd, MBA, MHA, FACHE, is Shepherd Center’s new CEO. Shepherd assumes the role on September 23, 2024, succeeding longtime CEO Sarah Morrison, PT, MBA, MHA, who retired after a 40-year career at Shepherd Center. Shepherd has served as president and chief operating officer since 2022.
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The Atlanta Opera to Build a New Arts Center on the Atlanta Beltline
September 24, 2024
The Atlanta Opera, recognized as one of the leading opera companies in the United States, will transform the historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse, located on Woodward Way on the Atlanta Beltline, into a home for opera and the performing arts in a community-forward, multi-disciplinary arts center.
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Hawks, State Farm, & 6,000 Volunteers Set Record Time Packing More Than One Million Meals
September 24, 2024
Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm welcomed 6,000 volunteers to the award-winning State Farm Arena to pack more than one million meals, setting a record time as part of the 2024 Million Meal Pack initiative.
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Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season
September 24, 2024
Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.
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Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants
September 23, 2024
The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.
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Wellspring Living Breaks Ground on South Fulton Campus
September 23, 2024
Wellspring Living is proud to announce the groundbreaking for its much-anticipated enhanced campus, a vital step forward in the organization's mission to provide domestic sex trafficking victims and those at risk with transformative care.
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Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work
September 23, 2024
Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.