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• The Fox Theatre Welcomes Spectacular September Events Lineup

  September 06, 2022

  PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Pretty Woman the Musical and more take center stage at Atlanta’s iconic entertainment destination; plus, tickets go on sale for “Anastasia”

• Council for Quality Growth Names Speakers & Chairs for 2022 Four Pillar Tribute

  September 02, 2022

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Carol B. Tomé, Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service, with its 33rd annual Four Pillar Award.

• ARPR Rebrands as Alloy

  September 02, 2022

  Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, today ARPR - now Alloy - unveiled a new brand identity, bigger mission and website. The B2B tech marketing agency’s rebrand reflects its creative obsession and technical sophistication, distinctions which it uses to help clients engage with their buyers, shape public opinion, build lasting influence and grow their market share.

• Mauldin & Jenkins Appoints 10 New Partners

  September 02, 2022

  Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, a leading accounting and advisory firm in the Southeast and nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new firm partners, effective September 1st.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jon Williams of Better Communities Collaborative

  September 02, 2022

  Early this year, goBeyondProfit Champion and CEO of Better Communities Collaborative Jon Williams co-hosted a CEO Forum in Athens. The conversation between the panelists and the attendees offered a glimpse into the mindset of the entrepreneur and small business owner today. We wrestled with the pressures business leaders face today and the role of small business in helping navigate the mental health crisis and the cry for business to solve societal issues.

• Atlanta BeltLine Northwest Trail Prioritized Alignments Announced

  September 01, 2022

  At a public meeting Tuesday, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and PATH Foundation announced the selected, prioritized alignment for the final segment of the Northwest Trail. This is major progress for the Northwest Trail. Initial alignments were announced in May with one segment requiring further study.

• Chick-fil-A Shared Table Program Passes 15 Million Meal Milestone, Furthering Commitment to Help Fight Hunger

  September 01, 2022

  Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of participating Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program has achieved a major milestone: donating more than 15 million meals since the start of the program to help fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in the local communities it serves.

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Announces Senior Leadership Changes

  September 01, 2022

  Atlanta Habitat for Humanity announces senior leadership changes in advance of celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Labor Day Travel

  August 31, 2022

  In preparation for Labor Day weekend travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are providing tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend. More than 1.6 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through Hartsfield-Jackson.

• Mayor Dickens Announces Resurgence Grant Fund Awards to Support Small Businesses & Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

  August 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the award of more than 420 Resurgence Grants totaling $8.2 million to assist small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic.

• 14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  August 31, 2022

  Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Consumer Confidence Improved in August

  August 31, 2022

  The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in August, following three consecutive monthly declines.

• Corporate Environments Announces Merger with Office Services, Expanding Services for Clients Across North America

  August 30, 2022

  Corporate Environments, a full-service furniture and interior architecture dealer, announced earlier that the company has merged with Office Services, a leading office furniture and products dealer in Savannah, as part of a strategic expansion to serve clients across southeast Georgia and throughout North America.

• SPLC & Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce $4.6M in Grants

  August 30, 2022

  In a virtual press conference, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced over 4.6 million in additional Vote Your Voice grants to 39 voter outreach organizations across the Deep South.

• Kia Among Most Innovative Mass Market Brands in New Study

  August 30, 2022

  Kia has ranked second among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. The new study rates advanced technologies in new vehicles with an innovation score and Kia continued its strong momentum.

• Gas South Donates $325,000 to Support Children’s Charities

  August 29, 2022

  Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers in the Southeast, announced a donation of $325,000 to charities supporting children and families throughout Georgia and North Florida.

• Conference to Focus on Atlanta’s Impact on Commerce

  August 29, 2022

  Registration is open for TiECON Atlanta 2022, the premier conference for entrepreneurs. Hosted by TiE Atlanta on September 30th at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, this annual event connects business owners for networking, learning opportunities, and honoring the best of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial community.

• As Inflation and Uncertainty Abound, Georgia Parents’ Back-to-School Spending Surges

  August 29, 2022

  As students in Georgia head back to school, Deloitte issues its 2022 back-to-school survey results. Despite economic concerns, parents in the Peach State planned to spend an estimated $873 per child on back-to-school shopping, 32% higher than the national average of $661 per child.

• U.S. Chamber Kicks Off National Roadshow “Advance with Africa” to Deepen U.S.-Africa Business Engagement

  August 29, 2022

  On September 6th, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will kick off its “Advance with Africa” roadshow in Atlanta at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, a hub for Black business owners and entrepreneurs.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Heath Fountain of Colony Bank

  August 26, 2022

  Colony Bank is a $2.70 billion dollar financial services company with 41 locations throughout Georgia is the largest Georgia based community bank headquartered outside of Atlanta. And while you may think of community banking as a traditional business mold, Heath Fountain, President and CEO of Colony Bank, shared several innovative and even thought-provoking approaches for generous leadership.

• MARTA: Funding to Purchase 25 Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure to Serve West Atlanta

  August 26, 2022

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority nationally recognized Sustainability Commitment Program received a federal funding boost recently with the award of a $19.3 million Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant.

• Securities & Charities Division Highlights Best Practices with State Law Enforcement

  August 26, 2022

  On Tuesday, the Secretary of State Securities and Charities Division led the Investment and Donor Fraud: Detect and Investigate Financial Exploitation seminar during the GBI’s Georgia Crime Information Center Training Symposium in Savannah.

• Cumberland CID Launches Non-Profit - One Cumberland

  August 25, 2022

  On Wednesday, the inaugural meeting for One Cumberland’s Board of Directors was held, officially launching Cumberland’s first community 501(c)(3) organization. One Cumberland, founded by the Cumberland Community Improvement District, will help bolster the work of the Cumberland CID by enhancing and broadening its reach, funding, and impact.

• Council for Quality Growth Hosts 2022 State of the BeltLine Breakfast

  August 25, 2022

  The Council for Quality Growth will host the 2022 State of the BeltLine address and breakfast to conclude their “State of” series of programs for the year on Tuesday, August 30th at The Gathering Spot ATL. This event is hosted in partnership with the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.1M in Grant Funding to Support More than 200 Arts Organizations Throughout Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1st.

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