Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.