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Hartsfield-Jackson Announces South Parking Deck Renewal Project
April 11, 2022
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will begin the South Parking Deck Renewal Project Sunday, May 1st. This is the start of a multiyear Domestic Terminal parking deck renewal and replacement project.
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Explore Georgia Promotes Value, Importance of Professional Meetings on Global Meetings Industry Day
April 11, 2022
In support of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) today and this year’s theme, “Meet Safe,” Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to showcase how the state is successfully hosting in-person meetings safely.
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New Georgia Economic Development Records Set for Jobs, Investment in Just Nine Months
April 08, 2022
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that through the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, job creation and investments resulting from economic development projects have already surpassed fiscal year 2021 year-end totals.
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MomoCon is Back for 2022! Cosplay, Animation, Gaming, and Music
April 08, 2022
After a two year pandemic hiatus, Atlanta’s best geek culture convention, MomoCon, is back bigger and better than ever! More than 40,000 unique and 120,000 turnstile attendees are expected to fill the Georgia World Congress Center Memorial Day Weekend, May 26th through May 29th for four days of cosplay, gaming, and music.
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Kubota Announces Grand Opening of R&D Center, Expanding North America-Based Innovation
April 08, 2022
Kubota North America Corporation, the parent company for Kubota Tractor Corporation and Kubota Manufacturing of America, and Kubota Canada Ltd. celebrated today the grand opening of the new 280-acre, Research and Development Center in the state of Georgia
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Zoo Atlanta Aims to Enhance Visitor Experience with AI Platform
April 08, 2022
Satisfi Labs, the leading conversational AI platform for destinations and experiences, has just launched the Animal Assistant, the company's latest AI solution that will serve as an expert in helping guests find animals on-site and learn more about each species. First launching with Zoo Atlanta, Satisfi Labs plans to quickly roll out the AI-powered Animal Assistant for additional zoos and aquariums.
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Truist and the Braves Development Company Announce New National Headquarters for Truist Securities
April 07, 2022
Truist Financial Corporation and Braves Development Company announced that Truist Securities, Truist's full-service corporate and investment bank, will relocate its national headquarters to a new Class A building to be constructed in The Battery Atlanta, adjacent to Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
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Points of Light Launches Third Annual Global Volunteer Month
April 07, 2022
Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, launched its third annual Global Volunteer Month. Occurring each April, Global Volunteer Month was established to inspire and activate volunteers in support of the most vulnerable populations and to tackle society's greatest challenges.
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Georgia Chamber Celebrates Pro-Business Legislative Session for 2022
April 07, 2022
With the close of Monday's business at the Capitol the Georgia Chamber of Commerce thanks House and Senate-leadership for their economic growth and mobility focus. These bills represent a wide range of topics spanning the range of the Chamber's influence in the areas of economic development, education and workforce, health and wellness and transportation.
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Creating a World Without Waste: The Coca-Cola Company Teams Up with Bill Nye to Demystify Recycling in Striking Animation
April 06, 2022
As science educator Bill Nye always says, “It’s not magic, it’s science!” And now he’s helping to show the magic – and the science – behind recycling. The Coca-Cola Company teams up with Bill Nye to unveil an animated, stop-motion short film that illustrates the holistic recycling process.
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Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. & The Village Market Join Forces to Establish BeltLine Storefronts for Local, Black-Owned Businesses
April 05, 2022
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and The Village Market announced that the companies will be joining forces to launch BeltLine MarketPlace. This pilot program will provide new, affordable commercial opportunities for up to six (6) local, Black-owned businesses with storefronts directly on the multi-use trail as part of ABI’s first small business incubator.
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Early Education Advocates Cheer ATL Mayor's $5 Million Investment
April 05, 2022
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced the City of Atlanta will invest $5 million toward early education services in his State of the City address yesterday. As part of his announcement, he also urged the school system to match this commitment and challenged the private sector to raise $10 million to match the public sector contribution.
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Will Rising Interest Rates Kill Atlanta’s Hot Housing Market
April 04, 2022
In 2018, MarketNsight was one of the first in the nation to sound the alarm on the effects of rising interest rates on housing; rates increased from 4% in January to 4.8% by October of that year. At the same time, new pending sales started dropping and went negative as rates peaked in October of that year. New pending sales stayed in negative territory until May of 2019 when rates fell back down to 4%.
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GWCC Opens Andrew Young International Mall and Terminal
April 01, 2022
Georgia World Congress Center Authority celebrates the opening of the new Andrew Young International Mall and Terminal. The Mall and Terminal are designed to create a welcoming gateway to the world-class offerings on the convention center campus and serve as a dynamic gathering place for visitors as well as residents of the surrounding downtown neighborhoods.
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Top 10 Ways the Film Industry Benefits Georgia
April 01, 2022
What does it mean to have four of the top six domestic-grossing movies filmed in Georgia? With big titles like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” as well as television series runs like “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead” on its filmography, the benefits of Georgia’s booming film and TV production industries extend well beyond the box office.
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Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares For Busy Spring Break
April 01, 2022
In preparation for a busy spring travel season, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials are providing tips to passengers to better navigate the Airport’s increased traffic volume. More than 4.9 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through ATL beginning Friday, April 1st until Monday, April 18th.
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Atlanta Ranks as a Top Market for Big-Box Industrial in North America
March 31, 2022
In several categories, Atlanta has been ranked as one of the top big-box industrial and warehouse markets in North America, according to a new report from CBRE.
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Delta Brings on First Airbus A321neo, Latest in Sleeker, More Fuel-Efficient Fleet
March 30, 2022
Delta Air Lines marked the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts with the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo, on Wednesday of last week.
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Georgia Chamber CEO: Georgia General Assembly Focused on Winning the Battle For Talent
March 29, 2022
For over 8 years, Georgia has been named the best state to do business because of our low unemployment and record economic growth. Our robust economy owes much to the pro-business and pro-job creation partnership between Governor Kemp, Speaker Ralston, Lt. Governor Duncan, the Georgia General Assembly, state leadership, educators, and the business community.
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MODEX-The Biggest Manufacturing and Supply Chain Event of 2022 is Coming to Atlanta March 28-31
March 28, 2022
When the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2022, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on March 28 it will include 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
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Georgia Recognized as One of the Best States for Taxpayer ROI and Infrastructure
March 28, 2022
Personal finance outlet WalletHub released a study titled “2022’s States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI,” ranking taxpayer return on investment based on the quality of services state residents received compared to their total state and local taxes. Georgia was recognized as one of the top five for "Best State for Taxpayer Return On Investment" and the state with the second best Roads and Bridges.
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Port of Savannah Marks Milestone: Harbor Deepening Complete
March 28, 2022
The Georgia Ports Authority, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Transportation and dignitaries joined Friday to mark completion of the Savannah Harbor deepening. The project expedites the flow of cargo to and from global destinations by reducing tidal restrictions for mega-ships transiting the Savannah River.
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Greater North Fulton Chamber Announces 2022 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners
March 25, 2022
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), North Fulton’s regional Chamber serving the cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs, announced the winners of the 2022 North Fulton Women INfluencing Business Awards.
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GDOL Announces Highest Number of Georgians Ever Employed
March 25, 2022
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia registered a new all-time high number of employed Georgians of 5,068,389, up 21,102 in February. The labor force also recorded an all-time high of 5,234,620, up 18,994 over the month, while job numbers continued to rise 24,700 from January to February, to 4,724,400, another all-time high for the state.
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Delta Asks Biden Administration to End COVID-Era Travel Restrictions
March 24, 2022
Delta CEO Ed Bastian and other airline CEOs sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging the elimination of COVID-era transportation mandates, such as the federal mask requirement on airplanes and in airports.. The CEOs are also asking the White House to remove the international pre-departure testing requirement for U.S. inbound customers.