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Georgia Power Names Audrey King & Cleve Fann to Key Leadership Roles
May 05, 2025
Georgia Power has named Audrey King as senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, and Cleve Fann, previously vice president of strategy and support in Power Delivery, has been named senior vice president of Region External Affairs, replacing King.
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Love Justice International, Atlanta Blockchain Companies Partner to Combat Human Trafficking Around the World
May 02, 2025
Love Justice International, a global nonprofit committed to stopping human trafficking through innovation and technology, is teaming up with Atlanta area blockchain, cryptocurrency, tech companies, and other local innovators to launch a new initiative capable of combating human trafficking around the world.
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Office of the Governor & the Georgia Historical Society Induct Sonny Deriso and Craig Menear as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor
May 02, 2025
Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2025 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen
May 02, 2025
In part 2 of our interview with Parker’s Kitchen Founder and Executive Chairman, Greg Parker, he shares how giving back has become part of the DNA at Parker’s Kitchen – giving away more than $30 million in the last six years. In his first interview since becoming Executive Chairman, Greg Parker shares career insights and how lasting success stems from service and generosity.
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The Water Tower Hosts 300+ for Fourth Annual Demo Day
May 01, 2025
The Water Tower welcomed more than 300 water professionals representing over 65 organizations and 14 states to its fourth annual Demo Day. This signature event, supported by presenting sponsor Siemens, brought together utility leaders, technology providers, and water industry experts for a day of hands-on demonstrations and collaborative learning focused on innovation, resilience, and operational excellence in the water sector.
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TCSG Announces 2025 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year
May 01, 2025
The Technical College System of Georgia announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2025. Jason Colbert, a Nursing student from Southeastern Technical College, was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner and Ekaterina Mirzakulova, a Chemistry instructor from Central Georgia Technical College, was chosen as the winner of this year’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.
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City of Atlanta Proposes $3.0B Total Operating Budget, Including $975 Million General Fund for FY2026
April 30, 2025
The City of Atlanta announced its proposed $3.0 billion total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including a $975 million General Fund budget. This proposal reaffirms the City’s commitment to essential services and strategic investments in public safety, affordable housing, and infrastructure.
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AI and Industry Leadership Shine at Gwinnett Movers and Makers Awards
April 30, 2025
Partnership Gwinnett hosted its 14th annual Movers and Makers Awards at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett. The event celebrated the companies and leaders driving innovation and growth across Gwinnett’s advanced manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
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Former Georgia Senator David Perdue Confirmed As Ambassador To China
April 30, 2025
The U.S. Senate confirmed former Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., Tuesday as United States ambassador to China, multiple news outlets reported.
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Google Announces $1M to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to Provide Metro Atlanta Nonprofits with AI Skills
April 29, 2025
Google.org — the company’s philanthropy — announced $1 million in funding to Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to provide AI training to local nonprofits through the company’s AI Opportunity Fund.
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BlackRock Foundation & TCSG Partner to Launch The BlackRock Foundation Empowerment Fund
April 29, 2025
The BlackRock Foundation announced a two-year, $1 million grant to the Technical College System of Georgia Foundation to launch The BlackRock Foundation Empowerment Fund. The new fund will enable Technical College System of Georgia students to complete training programs, expanding the pool of skilled workers for Georgia’s rapidly growing construction and advanced manufacturing sectors.
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Agnes Scott College Receives $15M Donation to Advance Medical Program
April 28, 2025
Agnes Scott College has received a groundbreaking investment from alumna and trustee emerita Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ʼ65 and her husband, James B. Hawkes. The gift, announced during Alumnae Weekend in celebration of Mary Lou’s 60th reunion, will support the college’s Physician Assistant program, a newly established 24-month curriculum aimed at promoting inclusive healthcare and furthering the college’s commitment to serving diverse communities through compassionate care.
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A New Era for Chastain Park: Synovus Bank Secures Naming Rights to Atlanta’s Iconic Amphitheater
April 28, 2025
One of Atlanta’s most cherished live music venues is getting a new name, as Synovus Bank becomes the naming rights partner for Chastain Park Amphitheater—now officially known as Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park.
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Piedmont Park Conservancy’s 28th Landmark Luncheon Unveils Transformative Vision for the Park’s Future
April 25, 2025
The Piedmont Park Conservancy hosted its 28th Annual Landmark Luncheon, gathering more than 500 supporters at The Promenade at Piedmont Park. Guests walked the signature green carpet as the event marked a historic moment for Atlanta’s most visited Park with The Big Reveal—the official unveiling of Piedmont Park’s first Comprehensive Plan in 25 years.
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Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2025 Logistics Summit
April 25, 2025
The Georgia Center of Innovation hosted hundreds of attendees at the 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the intersection of technology and logistics, updates on infrastructure investments, and how the state is preparing the future workforce to support growth.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman of Parker’s Kitchen
April 25, 2025
Parker’s Kitchen, and its Founder Greg Parker, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for prioritizing people and community— illustrating how genuine care translates into a company culture of loyalty and generosity.
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Develop Fulton Board Unanimously Approves Bond Resolution for Landmark Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Southwest Atlanta
April 24, 2025
A bond resolution essential to advancing a mixed-used development slated to usher in affordable housing in southwest Atlanta was unanimously approved by the Develop Fulton Board of Directors on April 22nd.
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Spelman College Opens the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts
April 24, 2025
Spelman College is pleased to announce the opening of the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts. The new building designed by Studio Gang, the international architecture and urban design firm led by Jeanne Gang, will provide students at the historically Black college with a cross-disciplinary and collaborative learning environment.
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Atlanta CASA Announces Presenting Sponsorship from PulteGroup for 30th Anniversary Celebration
April 23, 2025
Atlanta CASA is proud to announce that PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest homebuilding companies, will support the nonprofit’s yearlong 30th Anniversary Celebration as Presenting Sponsor.
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Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Reveals Plan To Transform Rowdy Tiger Rooftop Into Stylish New Event Venue
April 23, 2025
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel is proud to unveil its Centennial Event Space Collection, marking a new chapter in upscale event hosting. Debuting July 2025, this exclusive collection brings a new level of modern elegance and artistic style to private event hosting in Midtown Atlanta. Groups can now book for July events and beyond.
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Google Donates $300,000 to Support WeatheRISE ATL
April 22, 2025
Mayor Andre Dickens announced a major boost to the City’s WeatheRISE ATL program, thanks to a generous $300,000 donation from Google.
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Governor Kemp Signs Tort Reform into Law, Capping 20 Years of Legislative Advocacy from Georgia Chamber
April 22, 2025
On Monday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and greater business community celebrated after Governor Brian Kemp signed into law SB 68 and SB 69, the two bills comprising his meaningful, comprehensive tort reform package.
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Goizueta Business School Announces Transformational $5M Gift to Establish BL Harbert Real Estate Center
April 21, 2025
Emory University’s Goizueta Business School announced a $5 million gift from esteemed alumnus Billy Harbert, a visionary leader in the construction and real estate industries. This transformational investment will establish the BL Harbert Real Estate Center, marking a new era of excellence in real estate education, thought leadership, and practice at Goizueta.
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Global Payments Announces Agreements to Acquire Worldpay & Divest Issuer Solutions
April 21, 2025
Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced definitive agreements to divest its Issuer Solutions business to FIS for $13.5 billion and acquire Worldpay from GTCR and FIS for a net purchase price of $22.7 billion.
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Lady Belle Wins 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest
April 21, 2025
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition, beating out a record 173 products submitted in 12 categories.