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• Hawks Empower the Next Generation of Women Leaders at Inaugural 'She LEADS' Summit

  April 06, 2023

  The Atlanta Hawks hosted our first summit, ‘She LEADS’ at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, the official practice and training facility of the team, in Brookhaven, GA. The inaugural summit featured discussions, skill-building, and networking focused on developing, encouraging, and celebrating 50 Atlanta early-career women leaders.

• Georgia AP Pass Rate Rises to 15th in the Nation, Student Scores Increase

  April 06, 2023

  Georgia's Advanced Placement pass rate has risen to 15th in the nation, from 17th the two years prior, according to data released by the College Board today.

• Wesley Woods Announces 2023 Heroes, Saints & Legends Honorees

  April 05, 2023

  The Foundation of Wesley Woods announced today that Governor Nathan Deal, the late First Lady Sandra Deal, and J. Veronica Biggins will be the 2023 honorees of the Heroes, Saints & Legends Award.

• The Home Depot Foundation Pledges $10M+ to Improve Accessibility, Support Communities Across the Country

  April 05, 2023

  The Home Depot Foundation pledged to invest $10 million in community service projects this year in celebration of the 30-year anniversary of The Home Depot's associate volunteer force, Team Depot.

• Atlanta Among the Most Electric-Vehicle-Friendly Metropolitan Areas in 2023 US

  April 04, 2023

  The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metropolitan area ranks 21st nationally for EV-friendliness, mainly prompted by a strong EV ownership mindset, the overall favorable infrastructure, the growing availability of charging stations in rental buildings and affordable fuel costs.

• Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS Honors Outstanding Members at Annual Million Dollar Club Awards Banquet

  April 04, 2023

  The Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS held its 65th annual Million Dollar Club Awards Banquet recognizing the area’s highest producing Commercial Brokers.

• Spruill Center for the Arts Breaks Ground on $2.7M Expansion

  April 04, 2023

  On Monday, the Spruill Center for the Arts officially commenced a $2.7 million expansion project during a groundbreaking ceremony held at its Education Center located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

• AT&T Spring Break: Soak Up the Sun, Not the Screen

  April 04, 2023

  Spring break is an opportunity for families to escape their monotonous daily routine and indulge in relaxation. And whether your family is jetting off for spring break or has a staycation planned close to home, spending some quality time together is likely high on your list. But how do you accomplish that when everyone (even you, parents) is glued to their phones and tablets 24/7?

• Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation

  April 03, 2023

  goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.

• Wellstar Health System & Augusta University Health System Reach Agreement for Statewide Health Care Partnership

  April 03, 2023

  Wellstar Health System and Augusta University Health System have reached an agreement to form an innovative new partnership that expands Augusta University’s health sciences training and research across the state and builds a broader affiliation between Wellstar Health System and the university’s Medical College of Georgia.

• The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday Event with Governor Brian P. Kemp

  April 03, 2023

  The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series, presented by Superior Plumbing, continues on Tuesday, April 11th with Governor Brian Kemp.

• Nominations Open for Community Leaders Awards from TechBridge

  March 31, 2023

  Bringing more than 20 years of expertise in providing innovative technological solutions for nonprofits, TechBridge will host its 23rd annual Digital Ball, Saturday, August 19, at 6 P.M. EST at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center located at 2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga.

• This Week Is A Time To Reflect On What Is Next

  March 31, 2023

  As someone whose annual calendar is heavily anchored in the activities of the Georgia General Assembly, the annual declaration of Sine Die for adjournment is a bit of relief. In fact, it’s quite freeing. It’s time to consider what is next.

• Additional State Budget Decrease of $66 Million Will Hurt University System of Georgia Institutions

  March 31, 2023

  The Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed Wednesday by the General Assembly includes an additional $66 million decrease in state funding, a cut that will impact teaching budgets, staff and students across the state.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Distributes Its One Billionth Meal

  March 30, 2023

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank, the central hub in the fight against hunger in Atlanta and North Georgia, recently surpassed the one billion mark for meals distributed to neighbors in need across their service area.

• TOUR Championship Announces Record $5.5M Donation from 2022 Tournament

  March 30, 2023

  TOUR Championship officials today announced a record $5.5 million charitable donation from the 2022 tournament, up from $3.7 million in 2021.

• GWCCA Celebrates Major Construction Milestone at Topping Off Ceremony for Signia by Hilton Atlanta

  March 30, 2023

  Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in North America, along with global hospitality company Hilton and multinational project development and construction company Skanska, celebrated a major construction milestone today with the ceremonial topping off of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta.

• Atlanta Among the Most Electric-Vehicle-Friendly Metropolitan Areas in 2023 US

  March 29, 2023

  The electric revolution marches on, with the US set on achieving new growth milestones every year. Changes in global transportation and mobility are being driven by the climate change issue, with the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) viewed as a vital point in decreasing carbon emissions. Recently, StorageCafe conducted a study to identify the best-equipped metro areas for EVs.

• Governor Kemp, Mayor Dickens proclaim Wednesday, March 29 “Making HERstory Day” ahead of GWCCA Celebration

  March 28, 2023

  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Mayor of Atlanta Andre Dickens proclaimed Wednesday, March 29th, “Making HERstory Day” prior to the Making HERstory Tea hosted by Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in North America.

• Upsizing in Georgia: More Likely Than You Think

  March 28, 2023

  There’s no denying that work from home has amplified homeowners’ dream for more space – but high costs and inflation are making it hard to realize. New data reveals that upsizing from a condo to a single-family home is very much possible – and even profitable – in 20 of the 200 largest cities in the U.S.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Hosts 2023 ATLNext Industry Day & Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Legacy Awards

  March 27, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted the eighth annual ATLNext Industry Day and the fifth annual Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Legacy Awards on Tuesday, March 21st in the Georgia International Convention Center.

• Invest Northern Ireland to Showcase Region’s Tech Sector in Atlanta This Week

  March 27, 2023

  Next week, a delegation of technology firms from Northern Ireland will arrive in Atlanta on trade mission to deepen its connection with the state of Georgia.

• Georgia Business Leaders & Seniors Call on Biden Administration to Protect Medicare Advantage

  March 27, 2023

  Georgia business leaders and seniors today denounced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposal to cut $3 billion of Medicare Advantage funding in 2024. More than 30 million Americans — nearly half of those who are eligible for Medicare — have chosen Medicare Advantage for high-quality, affordable health care coverage, including one million people in Georgia.

• Inaugural Weeklong First Tee Leadership Academy to Be Held in Atlanta

  March 24, 2023

  First Tee, a youth development organization that uses golf to teach life skills and positive values, is expanding its roster of impactful national participant opportunities to include a new Leadership Academy in partnership with PGA TOUR Superstore.

• Georgia Legislature To Depart Leaving Three Major Questions

  March 24, 2023

  The Georgia General Assembly is in its final official hours for 2023, with legislators prepared to gavel out “Sine Die” on March 29th. While this will end their 40 official business days in Atlanta for the year, it’s important to understand the real schedule of the legislature.

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