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• 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.

• The Georgia Department of Community Affairs/Georgia Serves Announces $7M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 25, 2022

  The State of Georgia announced that it has received $7,260,916 in AmeriCorps funding from AmeriCorps, a federal agency.

• Nobu Hotel Atlanta Launches Website, Reservations Now Open

  August 24, 2022

  Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury lifestyle, hotel and dining brand announces the unveiling of Nobu Hotel Atlanta’s website, now accepting room reservations. Guests can visit atlanta.nobuhotels.com to book reservations and discover more about the property's exclusive guest room retreats and first-class amenities.

• Southern Company Renews as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship

  August 23, 2022

  The PGA TOUR today announced that Southern Company has renewed its relationship as Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship in an agreement that extends through the 2027 tournament.

• State Transportation Board Elects New Leaders

  August 23, 2022

  The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting on August 18th.

• Draffin Tucker Contributes Over $1,000,000 to Rural Hospitals Through State’s Tax Credit Program

  August 22, 2022

  In response to Georgia’s Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, Draffin & Tucker, LLP has announced that with its 2022 contribution of approximately $200,000, the Draffin Tucker team has contributed over $1,000,000 to eligible rural hospitals within the state over the last six years.

• Georgia Tech Breaks Ground on Science Square

  August 19, 2022

  Georgia Tech, in partnership with Trammell Crow Company, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Science Square. This exciting new project will be a purpose-built district dedicated to biomedical research and technology — the first of its kind in Atlanta.

• 400 in Attendance at Governor Kemp’s Environmental Address in Gwinnett

  August 19, 2022

  A 14-year tradition for eco-focused nonprofit, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful was realized on August 12. 400 community, business, educational and environmental leaders packed the Convention Center at Gas South District to hear Governor Brian Kemp’s thoughts on the state of the environment in Georgia.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Staci Willson of Sunnyland Farms

  August 19, 2022

  Sunnyland Farms is a family-owned, fourth generation pecan farm that has been in business since 1948. What started as a mail order company has grown to serve tens of thousands of customers around the world. Staci Willson’s candid explanation of business generosity translates the idea into practical guidance for every sector and every size company.

• Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Supports New Affordable Housing Community along BeltLine Westside Trail in Capitol View Neighborhood

  August 18, 2022

  Prestwick Development Company and Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. are gearing up to begin the construction of a new affordable workforce housing community at 1055 Arden Ave., SW in Atlanta’s Capitol View Neighborhood.

• Georgia’s Job Numbers Reach an All-Time High in July

  August 18, 2022

  Job numbers increased more than 12,000 from June to July to an all-time high and were up almost five percent over the year.

• Its Official: Atlanta to Host 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship

  August 17, 2022

  For the second time in less than a decade, the city of Atlanta will host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The game is slated for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta becomes the first city to repeat as a host destination for college football’s biggest game.

• The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Appoints Two Managing Directors

  August 15, 2022

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has appointed Diana Champ Davis as managing director, finance and grants management, and Wendy Feliz as managing director, Democracy and public policy advisor.

• Exhibition Hub Selects Doraville for New Immersive Arts Center in Atlanta

  August 15, 2022

  Exhibition Hub, the market leader in immersive digital art experiences, announced that it has selected Doraville as the home for its new Immersive Arts Center in Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Record Breaking Economic Year A Result Of Planning And Focus

  August 15, 2022

  This should come as no surprise, but I didn’t win the recent $1.3 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Neither did you unless you’re holding a ticket bought in Des Plains, Illinois at the end of July.

• Alpharetta is the #1 City in the South for Remote Work & Nature

  August 12, 2022

  As mental health days are becoming more common in the workplace, many people are making sure they have enough time for activities they love to keep them from experiencing burnout at work.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jud Savelle of Bishop Clean Care

  August 12, 2022

  Jud Savelle, President of Bishop Clean Care, is a native of Albany, who, along with his wife, Jenny, owns and manages their 70-year-old family business that focuses on residential and commercial cleaning services employing over 85 people in Southwest Georgia. Jud offered practical insight into the symbiotic relationship between every small business and the community in which you operate.

• Gov. Kemp Dedicates $240M for New Grant Program to Expand High-Speed Internet

  August 12, 2022

  Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the investment of $240 million to support the continued expansion of high-speed internet services to Georgians. These funds will be made available through the Capital Projects Fund Grant Program.

• Georgia Fintech Academy to Host Raphael Bostic on Georgia State University Campus

  August 11, 2022

  Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will meet with students and faculty for a conversation on financial inclusion August 31st during a visit to Georgia State University arranged by the Georgia Fintech Academy of the University System of Georgia.

• Georgia Shatters Investment and Job Records in FY22

  August 11, 2022

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that Georgia achieved another record year for economic development investments and job creation in the state during fiscal year 2022.

• USG Launches New One-stop Website to Help Students Make Decisions on College Affordability & Value

  August 10, 2022

  The University System of Georgia continues to lead the nation in matching the value of degree attainment to economic success as it launches a powerful new tool to help students and families work through critical decisions about college affordability and value.

• Cox Enterprises Buys Axios for $525M, Intensifying Bet on Digital Media

  August 09, 2022

  Cox Enterprises announced the acquisition of Axios Media Inc., a company dedicated to delivering vital, trustworthy news and analysis in the most efficient ways possible. This acquisition follows a previous investment by Cox Enterprises in the fall of 2021 and is part of Cox's ongoing goal to grow and diversify the company.

• MARTA Advancing the Clayton County Operations & Maintenance Facility Project

  August 09, 2022

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is advancing the Clayton County Operations & Maintenance Facility project, recently selecting a design firm, as the Authority continues to honor its commitment to expand transit service and amenities in Clayton County.

• New Studio Space to Attract Big-Budget Features, Create More Jobs for Georgians

  August 08, 2022

  While COVID-19 brought the industry to a standstill in 2020, it’s now rebounding in a spectacular fashion. During fiscal year 2022, 412 film and television projects were produced in Georgia spending a record $4.4 billion in the state.

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