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• ATL Wins 2025 Corporate/Organization Transformation Award

  October 07, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been honored with the Institute of Asset Management’s Corporate/Organization Transformation Award. The award was presented at the IAM North American conference and recognizes the Airport’s commitment to excellence and progress in advancing its asset management competence.

• Georgia Power Grid Emerges Stronger Following Hurricane Helene

  October 07, 2025

  In the months that followed Hurricane Helene, once customers were safely reconnected as quickly as possible, the company took the time to strategically rebuild parts of the grid with smarter technology and stronger infrastructure, which included upgrading power lines, poles and transformers to enhance reliability and durability for future storms.

• MARTA Celebrates Customers, Highlights System Improvements as Part of Global Customer Experience Day

  October 06, 2025

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority joins transit systems and organizations around the world in celebrating Customer Experience Day on Tuesday. As part of CX Day, MARTA will celebrate its customers with a series of activities and a social media challenge where riders can win prizes and highlight important projects that improve and enhance the customer experience.

• New Report Explores Job Loyalty Across the Generations

  October 06, 2025

  Hiring has slowed and some CEOs are eager to use the moment to return to historic workplace dynamics to increase collaboration and productivity. The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report from goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO suggests that while employees may be stuck, doubling down on workplace generosity may be the key strategy for higher productivity and building loyalty that lasts when the economy shifts.

• The Academy for Innovation in Medicine Announces It Will Launch Georgia’s First Healthcare-Focused, Public Charter Middle & High School in Atlanta in 2026

  October 03, 2025

  The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM), a tuition-free public charter school, today announced that the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia (SCSC) Board of Commissioners approved its charter petition in its August board meeting, enabling AIM to open Georgia’s first dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) Middle and High School in metro Atlanta in 2026.

• Initiative Aims to Help Georgians Harness Artificial Intelligence for Productivity

  October 03, 2025

  Alex Willson knows how to grow a pecan and turn it into a cake, but he is not so great at analyzing shipping logistics. The president and CEO of Sunnyland Farms in Albany is running an agricultural business that dates to 1948 — not the kind of operation one associates with cutting edge technology. Yet Willson said he was able to harness artificial intelligence to boost his bottom line about 8%, even 10%.

• Locate South Georgia, Downtown Development Authority of Madison, and Gina Webb of OneGeorgia Authority Named 2025 Rural Champions

  October 03, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce named Locate South Georgia, the Downtown Development Authority of Madison, and OneGeorgia Authority Director, Gina Webb as the 2025 Rural Champions. The three 2025 Rural Champions were selected by a statewide panel that reviewed numerous nominations from across Georgia.

• Inaugural AgeTech Connect Summit in ATL

  October 03, 2025

  The number of adults over age 60 is projected to reach 1.4 billion worldwide by 2030, signaling one of the most profound demographic shifts in history. The inaugural AgeTech Connect Summit will convene leaders from across industries to examine these key changes — and highlight the role of AgeTech in shaping the future.

• Aflac & Peach Bowl, Inc. Surpass $1.2 Million Raised Through “Kickoff for a Cause”

  October 02, 2025

  Aflac and Peach Bowl, Inc. announced they have raised and donated $457,759 through the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Games as part of their “Kickoff for a Cause” initiative. This year’s efforts bring the three-year total to $1,224,075, reflecting both organizations’ ongoing commitment to helping children and families facing cancer and blood disorders through every stage of treatment.

• Rep. Mark Newton: Why Supporting Foster Youth is an Economic Imperative for Georgia

  October 02, 2025

  State Representative Mark Newton of Augusta has long been an advocate for Georgia’s most vulnerable youth—and as the sponsor of the Fostering Success Act, he’s helping transform how the state supports young adults aging out of foster care.

• Savannah Hosts 2025 Youth Symposium, Gathering Leaders from Across Georgia

  October 02, 2025

  The City of Savannah, in partnership with GeorgiaForward and Georgia Municipal Association, proudly hosted the 2025 Youth Symposium Sept. 19–21, welcoming Youth Council leaders and advisors from across Georgia for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Unveils $5 Billion Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan

  October 01, 2025

  Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled an ambitious plan for direct, purposeful investments in communities in south and west Atlanta that have been left behind due to decades of neglect.

• Federal Government Approves Half Billion Dollars in Hurricane Helene Aid for Georgia

  October 01, 2025

  Farmers and other agricultural producers in Georgia will get financial aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, the massive storm that wiped out crops and timberland more than a year ago.

• Eight Georgia Communities Awarded Federal Historic Preservation Grants

  October 01, 2025

  The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office announced that six Georgia municipalities and two counties will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $120,000 to support historic preservation activities in their communities.

• APS Graduation Rate Surpasses 90 Percent for First Time, Continuing Steady Climb

  September 30, 2025

  Atlanta Public Schools achieved a 90.5 percent graduation rate for cohort 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Education, which officially released graduation rates for the Class of 2025 today.

• Governor Kemp Recognizes Workforce Development Month; Announces Third Workforce Summit

  September 30, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month in Georgia, recognizing the critical role of education, training, and talent development in keeping the state competitive and promoting prosperity for hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Third Year in a Row

  September 29, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the third consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row.

• Atlanta Beltline Celebrates 20 Years of Generational Impact at 2025 State of the Beltline

  September 26, 2025

  On September 24th, the Council for Quality Growth and the Atlanta Beltline co-hosted The 2025 State of the Beltline address and breakfast at The Eastern, a state-of-the-art theater adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail.

• Historic High Levels of Commitment: Why Georgia Executives Are All-In on Generosity

  September 26, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report marks a watershed moment for Georgia executives. Even years ago, goBeyondProfit was founded to inspire business leaders to imagine the ways they could begin or expand their business generosity – and this year’s report demonstrates unquestionable impact on the state of business in Georgia.

• Georgia Named #1 for Business for 12th Straight Year

  September 25, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for the 12th year in a row, marking an unmatched record of success and consistency in economic development.

• Hyundai Announced as a Title Sponsor for the 2025-2026 Georgia History Festival

  September 25, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce Hyundai (HMGMA) as a title sponsor for the 2025-2026 Georgia History Festival. The Festival is GHS’s signature K-12 educational program, reaching more than 250,000 students statewide from September through April each year.

• 2nd Annual Georgia Reads Day Raises Awareness of the Importance of Literacy, Highlighting the Georgia Reads Movement

  September 24, 2025

  The Georgia Council on Literacy hosted its second annual Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. The event featured a Reading Rally with more than 400 Atlanta Public School students to emphasize the importance of improving Georgia’s literacy rates.

• goBeyondProfit Report Reveals Generational Divide Quietly Reshaping the Workplace

  September 23, 2025

  While the cooling job market may keep employees in place, it doesn’t guarantee motivation or loyalty. The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report uncovers significant differences in what each generation values, offering a roadmap for leaders aiming to boost productivity and build lasting loyalty.

• Gwinnett Chamber’s 19th Annual Strategic Leadership Visit to Montreal Offers Vision for the Future

  September 22, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber has returned from its 19th annual Strategic Leadership Visit with actionable insights and renewed energy for the future of Gwinnett County. This year’s destination—Montreal, Canada—provided a dynamic backdrop for exploring best practices in economic development, talent cultivation, infrastructure, and placemaking.

• Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nearly $1M in Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program Awards

  September 22, 2025

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that the Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program, a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Feeding Georgia, has awarded $825,000 to eight regional food banks across the state.

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