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• Premier League Announces Summer Series is Heading to Atlanta

  April 12, 2023

  The Premier League announced its first-ever preseason tournament in the United States will take place this July, with six clubs traveling to take part in matches and events in five major East Coast cities including a doubleheader at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium July 26.

• Southern Company Named Official Title Sponsor of Peach Bowl Challenge

  April 12, 2023

  Peach Bowl, Inc. officials today announced that Southern Company has become the official title sponsor of its annual Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament.

• Business Travel Begins to Take Off, But Full Recovery Experiences Further Delays

  April 12, 2023

  Though leisure travel reached pre-pandemic levels, corporate travel has been slower to return. A variety of factors appear to impact the decision to travel for business including employee safety, client interest in meeting in person, the value of attending a conference, and whether virtual conferencing platforms can replace a trip.

• City of Atlanta Announces First Meeting of South River Forest & Public Safety Training Center Community Task Force

  April 11, 2023

  The City of Atlanta will hold the first meeting of The South River Forest and Public Safety Training Center Community Task Force on Wednesday, April 19th. The Community Task Force, appointed last month by Mayor Andre Dickens, is charged with providing recommendations on the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and the surrounding green space.

• DeKalb Kicks Off Summer Youth Jobs Training Program

  April 10, 2023

  This summer, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners are hosting the 2023 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy, the county’s seventh annual summer jobs training program, run by WorkSource DeKalb.

• Encompass Health and Piedmont Begin Construction on Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta

  April 07, 2023

  Encompass Health Corp. and Piedmont announced today the start of construction for the future joint-venture rehabilitation hospital in Atlanta. The 40-bed hospital will be built inside of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital as a hospital-in-hospital structure and is expected to begin caring for patients in spring 2024.

• Atlanta Ranks Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing Life Science Labor Pools

  April 07, 2023

  Atlanta boasted one of the nation's fastest-growing life sciences labor pools between 2019 and mid-2022, according to a new report from CBRE. The city’s 20% life sciences job growth ranks it as the 10th fastest growing U.S. market, surpassing the national average growth of 13.7%.

• Kia Production Announcement Brings GA’s EV Efforts Full Circle

  April 07, 2023

  This week at the New York Auto Show, Kia officially announced that their newest EV, the Telluride sized EV9, will be built at the company’s plant in West Point Georgia. This is in addition to the 300,000 electric vehicles Kia’s corporate partner Hyundai plans to build at their Bryan County facility.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Named the World’s Busiest Airport

  April 07, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been named the world's busiest airport by the Airports Council International. In 2022, ATL served more passengers and conducted more aircraft movements than any other airport in the world.

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia President, Robert Bunch Named Chairman for 2023 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk

  April 06, 2023

  The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named Robert Bunch, president of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia as the 2023 Greater Atlanta Heart Walk chairman. In this role, Bunch is charged with a $3 million fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association.

• 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.

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