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• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Announces Hire of Former TOUR Championship Director Martin Stephenson

  October 22, 2025

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, one of the nation’s top 100 commercial insurance brokers, has announced the hire of Client Advisor Martin Stephenson. Martin is based in the company’s Atlanta office where he will concentrate on general commercial lines.

• Moneypenny Atlanta Expands Marketing Team as It Gears Up for Further US Growth

  October 21, 2025

  Moneypenny, a leading customer conversations company, is pleased to announce that its Atlanta office has added two new professionals to its growing marketing team, including Shirley Oliveira as Demand Generation Manager and Bailey Shepard as Marketing Coordinator.

• gener8tor Launches Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator Under New Leadership

  October 21, 2025

  gener8tor and Pinnacle Financial Partners have launched the Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, a new 12-week venture-backed program investing $100,000 into each of five metro Atlanta fintech startups. The inaugural cohort will receive capital, mentorship, and access to a national network of investors and advisors.

• Governor Brian Kemp & TCSG Announce Winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards

  October 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards during a special ceremony in Atlanta. The awards celebrate exceptional accomplishments in workforce development, strategic partnerships, and student success across the state.

• Southface Institute Honors Ambassador Andrew Young at 2025 Visionary Awards Dinner, Recognizing Leaders in Sustainability

  October 20, 2025

  Southface Institute, a national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, that leverages advocacy, education, and services to create sustainable communities, will honor Ambassador Andrew Young during the 2025 Visionary Awards at the Georgia Aquarium. The keystone fundraising event honors those who have led sustainability efforts in Georgia and beyond.

• When a Video Isn’t Real: Georgia Tech Alum Innovates Deepfake Detection for a New Era of Fraud

  October 20, 2025

  In 2024, a finance worker in Hong Kong was duped into attending a meeting with four co-workers – or so he thought. What he didn’t know was that all four were scammers, using deep-fake video to deceive him. In the end, he wired them $25 million.

• CEO Confidence Ticked Down to Further Below Neutral in Q4

  October 20, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council, fell to 48 in Q4 2025, down 1 point from 49 in Q3. A total of 130 CEOs participated in the Q4 survey.

• Invest Atlanta Board Supports Small Businesses with $925,000 in Tax Allocation District Funding

  October 17, 2025

  The City of Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved $925,000 in Tax Allocation District funding to support Atlanta’s small business community. The funding is part of the ongoing effort to bolster Atlanta’s small business through targeted investment and to ensure they can fully capitalize on major events coming to Atlanta, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• The Real Surprise in Flexible Work: Why Baby Boomers Value It Most

  October 17, 2025

  The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report challenges the popular narrative that younger generations are rejecting the return to the office. The data reveals that while flexibility is a universal desire, its meaning and importance vary dramatically across the workforce.

• Flock Safety & Ring Announce Partnership to Enable Community Requests and Improve Neighborhood Safety

  October 17, 2025

  Flock Safety and Ring announced that Flock Safety will integrate with Ring’s Community Requests to give customers the choice to securely and privately share video footage with local public safety agencies that use Flock software to investigate active cases.

• Leadership Georgia Announces the Class of 2026

  October 16, 2025

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2026. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Delta Air Lines & Atlanta Hawks Tip Off Season With Extended Partnership, Fan-First Experiences

  October 16, 2025

  As the professional basketball season gets underway, Delta and the Atlanta Hawks are celebrating their renewed multi-year partnership with a lineup of elevated fan experiences both on and off the court. Delta remains the Official Commercial Airline of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, continuing to deliver unforgettable moments through partnership assets like the SkyMiles Upgrades Platform.

• Fans Invited to Experience the LT Open - Nation's First-Ever Elite Singles-Only Pickleball Tournament in Atlanta Oct. 17–19

  October 15, 2025

  Pickleball fans will have a rare opportunity for complimentary courtside access to watch many of the world's top singles pros go head-to-head as Life Time debuts its LT Open, an elite singles pickleball tournament taking place October 17–19 at Life Time Peachtree Corners in Atlanta.

• The Inactive Company Honors First Responders with Discount and Donation for First Responders Day on October 28th

  October 15, 2025

  In honor of First Responders Day on October 28th, The Inactive Company, an Atlanta-based sleep performance brand, announces a partnership with the First Responders Foundation to promote the sleep health of first responders nationwide.

• Cortavo’s Growing Team Moves to Spacious New Atlanta Headquarters

  October 15, 2025

  Cortavo, one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing managed IT service providers, has expanded its headquarters into a new, state-of-the-art Class A office in Sandy Springs, to support its accelerating growth and deepen connections with clients. The move comes as Cortavo has nearly doubled its client roster in the past two years, expanding its service portfolio to meet the rising demand from midmarket organizations to co-manage their IT.

• Georgia Takes Center Stage as Spotlight State at This Year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo

  October 15, 2025

  Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper announced that Georgia has been selected as the Spotlight State for the 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo, taking place today through October 16th in Moultrie, Georgia.

• Rayonier & PotlatchDeltic Merger to Bring HQ to Atlanta, Creates Georgia’s Largest Private Landowner

  October 15, 2025

  Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leading domestic land resources owner and top-tier lumber manufacturer.

• 763-Room Courtland Grand Hotel Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation to Fully Upgrade All Aspects of Property

  October 14, 2025

  Officials of the 763-room Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham announced the completion of a multi-million, property-wide renovation. The hotel, operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, underwent a full refurbishment to transform all public and guest spaces. Additionally, a new, in-house culinary team was announced to enhance the hotel’s gustatory experience.

• Blank Family Foundation Announces $50M Scholarship Commitment to Support Atlanta HBCU Students

  October 14, 2025

  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a landmark $50 million, 10-year scholarship investment to support students at four of Atlanta HBCU's. The funding will provide gap scholarships intended to increase the number of students graduating from Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College and Spelman College.

• Is Your Company Perceived as Authentic? A Generational Viewpoint

  October 10, 2025

  The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, reveals a fundamental divide in how different generations view the role of business and their employers authenticity. A growing skepticism is reshaping the modern workforce and demanding a more authentic, transparent approach from leaders.

• 1 in 5 Restaurant Dollars Tied to Business Dining, New Report Finds

  October 10, 2025

  Dinova Inc., the authority in business dining, and Technomic, the leader in foodservice insights, have released the Fall 2025 State of Business Dining Report, offering the only data-driven look at a key market segment.

• Startup Atlanta Announces New Digital Ecosystem Guide in Partnership with Local Tech Startup Kiksasa

  October 09, 2025

  Startup Atlanta, the community non-profit dedicated to connecting and growing the local Atlanta startup ecosystem, announced the next iteration of the Atlanta Startup Ecosystem Guide—a dynamic, digital platform launching in partnership with Georgia-based technology company, Kiksasa.

• Kumho Tire U.S.A. Spotlights Community Volunteer Efforts In Greater Atlanta

  October 09, 2025

  Kumho Tire U.S.A., one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, has announced a renewed commitment to make a positive impact in the Greater Atlanta area, home to KUMHO's U.S. headquarters since 2016.

• FutureTech Forum: A Blueprint for Georgia’s Next Era of Fintech and Web3

  October 09, 2025

  The next era of financial technology is unfolding—and Georgia has the opportunity to lead it. Georgia is already a national leader in technology. The Peach State already processes the majority of the nation’s electronic payments and is home to more than 200 fintech companies that are leading innovation across the globe.

• Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Remain Open During Federal Government Shutdown

  October 08, 2025

  Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are not affiliated with the National Park System and will remain open despite the federal government shutdown beginning October 1. The sites are operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and continue to welcome visitors.

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