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• Microsoft Gifts Land to the City of Atlanta & AUDC for Community Development in Grove Park

  November 05, 2025

  The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation are pleased to announce a significant land gift made possible through a partnership with Microsoft Corporation. This initiative aims to transform a portion of the Quarry Yards property in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood into a vibrant community hub that prioritizes the needs of local residents.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Highest Number of Graduates in History

  November 05, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced record-breaking achievements for Academic Year 2025, highlighting the growing impact of Georgia’s technical colleges in preparing a skilled workforce for the state’s thriving economy.

• Major Grant Award Positions WorkSource Fulton to Expand Training

  November 04, 2025

  As part of a regional workforce initiative, WorkSource Fulton has been awarded the Strategic Alliances for Equity in the Workforce Grant through a collaborative effort with the Atlanta Regional Commission, WorkSource DeKalb, and the City of Atlanta.

• Small Businesses Remain Confident in Growth Opportunities, while Exploring AI & Waiting Out Tariff Effects

  November 04, 2025

  Small business optimism remains strong as owners continue to embrace AI and monitor changing market conditions, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck, part of Enova, a market leader in small business lending, and Ocrolus, the document AI and cash flow analytics platform for lenders.

• Council for Quality Growth to Host the 16th Annual CID Recognition Event on November 12th

  November 03, 2025

  The Council for Quality Growth is set to host its 16th Annual Community Improvement District Recognition Event on November 12th. The event is presented by Georgia Power, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, and Pond & Company and will be held at Portman’s Ten Twenty Spring with over 200 members of the Council, business and CID leaders, local public officials, and other industry professionals from across the metro Atlanta region.

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital Awarded LEED Green Building Certification

  November 03, 2025

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital earned LEED Silver from the U.S. Green Building Council. At 2 million square feet, the hospital, which opened in September 2024, is the first healthcare facility in Georgia to earn LEED Building Design & Construction for Healthcare certification at any level and stands as the largest project in the U.S. to achieve certification under LEED Healthcare.

• AARP Georgia Releases New Data Highlighting Caregiving Trends During National Family Caregivers Month

  November 03, 2025

  New AARP caregiving data released today finds that 24% of Georgia adults, approximately 2.5 million people, are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and otr loved ones.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 62 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding

  November 03, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Activates $5 Million Crisis Response Plan Amid Government Shutdown

  October 31, 2025

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank announced today that it is activating a Crisis Response Plan to help sustain support for partner agencies and food-insecure neighbors across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

• The Generational Keys to a Strong Company Culture

  October 31, 2025

  A generous company culture is a non-negotiable for most employees. New research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report reveals that what makes a culture truly resonate is unique to each generation.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting Present the 14th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference

  October 31, 2025

  The 14th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference had record attendance at this year’s event. Presented by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting, the annual conference attracted almost 200 attendees. The event is attended by nonprofit leaders from across the southeastern United States and focuses on providing nonprofit leaders an opportunity to share ideas and best practices with peers.

• Stay Safe! Georgia DOT Reminds Georgians that Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility

  October 31, 2025

  It's that time of year when clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Saving Time, this Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m., and the Georgia Department of Transportation is asking motorists and pedestrians to increase precautions to reduce crashes and fatalities as daylight hours decrease.

• Denim Marketing Wins 12 OBIE Awards at 45th Annual Celebration

  October 30, 2025

  Denim Marketing, a leading Atlanta-based agency specializing in strategic marketing for the homebuilding industry, proudly announces its success at the 45th Annual OBIE Awards, where the firm earned 10 Gold and 2 Silver OBIE Awards—winning in every category it entered.

• ARC’s 2025 State of the Region Convenes 1,500 Metro Atlanta Leaders to Explore Regional Challenges

  October 29, 2025

  About 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders attended the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 State of the Region event today to take stock of metro Atlanta and explore key regional challenges through the theme of “Innovation Unleashed.”

• Partnership Gwinnett Hosts 200 Leaders for Inaugural Workforce Summit

  October 29, 2025

  More than 200 business, education and community stakeholders recently convened at Georgia Gwinnett College for Partnership Gwinnett’s inaugural Workforce Summit. Centered on the theme “Gwinnovation at Work,” the event showcased the power of collaboration and innovation in preparing Gwinnett’s workforce for the future.

• Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2025 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  October 29, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy, a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education.

• Games Week Georgia and DreamHack Atlanta To Return Halloween Week

  October 28, 2025

  Games Week Georgia returns to Atlanta this year October 27 - Nov 2, 2025, to showcase and celebrate all aspects of the global video game and esports industry.

• University System of Georgia Sets New Record for Degrees Awarded

  October 27, 2025

  The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia institutions in FY2025 increased by 7.9% over the previous fiscal year, reaching a new all-time high for the system of 82,607 degrees conferred annually. The increase this past fiscal year is the most significant year-over-year increase the system has seen in the last decade.

• A Generational Guide to Productivity: What Your Employees Need to Thrive

  October 24, 2025

  New research from goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to productivity. Instead, the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report shows that the drivers of productivity are as diverse as the workforce itself.

• Global Business Connections Strengthen with Gwinnett Visit to MAGI Headquarters in Italy

  October 24, 2025

  Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber strengthened international business ties this week with a visit to MAGI Group’s global headquarters in northern Italy. The visit was part of the Gwinnett Chamber’s EMBARK trip which brings local business leaders together for cultural immersion and a shared travel experience abroad.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Korean Office, Reinforce Longstanding Economic Partnerships

  October 24, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul.

• Downtown Atlanta Momentum: Central Atlanta Progress Unveil 2025 State of Downtown Report

  October 23, 2025

  Central Atlanta Progress has released new data and visuals showcasing the people, places and progress happening around Downtown Atlanta’s revitalization. The State of Downtown features data and examinations on Downtown’s demographic trends, employment and talent pipelines, real estate, visitation and the public realm, while highlighting Downtown champions and their stories.

• Georgia Department of Labor Partners with TCSG/WorkSource Georgia to Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

  October 23, 2025

  As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. In response, the Georgia Department of Labor, in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia and WorkSource Georgia, is mobilizing statewide resources to help impacted federal employees get back to work.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Announces Key Leadership Appointments

  October 23, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the appointment of five senior leaders to key executive positions. These appointments are part of ATL’s ongoing organizational realignment to enhance accountability, improve collaboration, and position the Airport for continued success as a global aviation leader.

• Georgia’s Transportation Chief: Growth, Future Funding, and a Call for City Partnerships

  October 22, 2025

  Georgia’s economy and population continue to surge, and GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry told the GMA Board of Directors that the state’s infrastructure must keep pace. Speaking at the board’s Oct. 10th meeting in Atlanta, he outlined recent funding wins, major projects, and a call for continued city–state collaboration.

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