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• Christian City Announces Guest Speaker for 2021 Community Champion Awards

  July 13, 2021

  Christian City has announced the guest speaker for the 2021 Community Champion Awards. Ambassador Andrew Young will serve as the guest speaker at the September 28 event honoring an extraordinary group of philanthropic leaders who have dramatically improved the lives of individuals in metro Atlanta and beyond. The Community Champion Awards will pay tribute to Dan Cathy in the Individual category, The Home Depot in the Corporate category and 100 Black Men of Atlanta in the Nonprofit category.

• Amy Lancaster-King Named Executive Director of WorkSource Atlanta

  July 12, 2021

  Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Invest Atlanta today announced the appointment of Amy Lancaster-King as executive director of WorkSource Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s workforce development agency. The hiring of Amy Lancaster-King coincides with the expected completion of WorkSource Atlanta’s integration into Invest Atlanta in July 2021.

• Small Business Employment Gains Continue, Especially in Leisure and Hospitality

  July 12, 2021

  Despite the competitive hiring environment, small business employment growth grew 0.26 percent in June, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 clients provided by Paychex.

• Addressing the Workforce Skills Gap, “Construction Ready” Prepares for Second Training Session in Gwinnett

  July 12, 2021

  The Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) is offering a second session of its “Construction Ready” program in Gwinnett County beginning August 16th. Construction Ready takes Georgians through a free 20-day construction education program that ends with training, credentialing and job placement.

• Landmark Properties Announces Atlanta Office and New Build-to-Rent Division

  July 09, 2021

  Landmark Properties, the nation’s top developer of student housing, will open an Atlanta office at One Buckhead Plaza this fall. The office will house a new division of the company focused on single-family rental home neighborhoods, commonly referred to as “build-to-rent” in the industry, along with members of its growing corporate and development team.

• Neenah, Inc. Taking Further Actions to Accelerate Annual Revenue Growth, Profitability & Value Creation

  July 09, 2021

  Neenah, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials and imaging & packaging, today announced a number of operational changes consistent with the Company’s commitment to accelerating growth, strengthening margins, and creating value for customers and shareholders.

• Atlanta Celebrates the Return of Conventions in 2021

  July 08, 2021

  Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) successfully welcomed multiple conventions and events in the first half of the year including medical meetings, youth sports competitions and a wholesale market. This signals the return of in-person events as Atlanta’s hospitality community continues to rebound from the pandemic.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $2M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Throughout Georgia

  July 08, 2021

  The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 266 grants were awarded that will provide more than $2 million in funding towards arts initiatives throughout the state.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney, Mark Burns, & Robert Jepson to Board of Curators

  July 08, 2021

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced that David Abney (Atlanta) and Mark Burns (Savannah) have recently been elected to the GHS Board of Curators and that Chairman Emeritus Robert S. Jepson, Jr. (Savannah) will be returning to the Board.

• Online Fashion, Beauty Retailer ASOS to Invest More Than $100M in Expanding Union City Operations

  July 07, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that ASOS, one of the world’s leading online fashion and beauty retailers, will invest more than $100 million in expanding its e-commerce fulfillment operations in Union City.

• Drawbar Debuts Lunch and Happy Hour Menus at the Bellyard Dining Destination

  July 07, 2021

  Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, announces the latest additions to the inventive menu offerings for its bar and lounge, Drawbar. The eatery pays homage to West Midtown’s industrial railroad history with upscale American classics joining the expanded dining selections during lunch and happy hour.

• Cobb Chamber July Marquee Monday to Feature Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield

  July 06, 2021

  The Cobb Chamber will host boxing legend Evander Holyfield at its July Marquee Monday luncheon, presented by Superior Plumbing, on July 12th at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre.

• Enjoy a Fun-Filled July at Atlantic Station

  July 06, 2021

  Atlantic Station has a thrilling lineup of summer events for everyone to enjoy! Find your newest furry friend at a feel-good pet adoption with Best Friends Animal Society or enjoy a morning of fun with your toddler at Tot Spot. Looking for ways to treat yourself? Join us for our weekly Wellness Wednesday fitness class or weekend artisan market, Maker’s Market, to enjoy some much-needed self-care. Adults deserve a summer break too, right? Consider Friday Night Live or the Truist Atlanta Open tennis tournament for your next night out.

• Hartsfield-Jackson and Airport Partners Prepare for Busy Independence Day Weekend

  July 01, 2021

  After a year of COVID-19 restrictions, passenger volume continues to grow at the nation’s busiest airport. More than 1.5 million people are expected to travel from, to, or through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) this Independence Day weekend between Wednesday, June 30 to Monday, July 5. ATL officials are working closely with Airport stakeholders and partners to ensure that passengers have a safe, efficient, and pleasant journey through ATL.

• Georgia Chief Justice Harold D. Melton to Join Troutman Pepper's National Litigation Practice Group in Atlanta

  July 01, 2021

  After serving 16 years on the Supreme Court of Georgia, including almost three as Chief Justice, Harold D. Melton will join the national law firm Troutman Pepper on July 19th. Melton, who announced his intention to leave the Supreme Court of Georgia in February, is celebrated for his steadfast commitment to the rule of law, trailblazing leadership, and public service.

• Georgia Power, City of Atlanta Partner on the Installation of 10,000 Energy Efficient Streetlights across the City as Part of “One Atlanta – Light Up the Night”

  June 30, 2021

  Georgia Power and the City of Atlanta today announced that the company will be increasing the city’s streetlight footprint by 10,000 lights and upgrading other lighting, with a focus on areas with high rates of traffic accidents and crime.

• What Impact Will the Pandemic Have On Corporate Real Estate Portfolios And The Work Week?

  June 30, 2021

  In two years, more than half (53 percent) of the corporations surveyed by CoreNet Global say that their overall corporate real estate portfolio will be smaller than it is today. For 15 percent of those surveyed, that reduction will be by more than 30 percent.

• Outreach Grows U.S. Presence - Adds New Atlanta Office and Expands Leadership Team

  June 28, 2021

  Outreach, the largest and fastest-growing sales intelligence and engagement platform provider, announced today a new office location coming to Atlanta. The company expects to hire a significant number of employees in the greater Atlanta Metro area over the next 18 months, with an initial focus in customer success and technical support organizations.

• MARTA & Goldman Sachs Asset Management Announce $100 Million Atlanta Affordable Housing & Transit Oriented Development Initiative

  June 28, 2021

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) today announced a partnership with the Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) for a $100 million initiative to finance new development at or within a mile of MARTA rail stations.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces Dwayna A. Haley as New Chief Brand and Communications Officer

  June 25, 2021

  The Metro Atlanta Chamber announced that Dwayna A. Haley will join MAC as the new chief brand and communications officer, effective July 26th. As part of MAC’s senior leadership team, Haley will lead the organization’s executive and internal communications, marketing, branding and media relations efforts.

• PAJUNK Celebrates New U.S. Headquarters Opening in Alpharetta

  June 25, 2021

• Teresa MacCartney Named Acting Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  June 24, 2021

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Teresa MacCartney as acting chancellor of the University System of Georgia, effective July 1st. The decision comes as the Board conducts a national search to find USG’s 14th chancellor.

• Simeio Amplifies Growth with New Atlanta Corporate Headquarters

  June 24, 2021

  Simeio, a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM), announced its new relocated headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, a fast-growing tech hub just north of the Atlanta metro. The new location is an exciting area in the country, with the right infrastructure to accommodate this fast-growing tech company.

• Companies Make Summer Plans to Resume Domestic Business Travel

  June 24, 2021

  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and worldwide leader in education, research, networking and advocacy for the industry – today released the findings from its 20th COVID-19 poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel, post pandemic.

• Gov. Brian Kemp: Delivering on Our Promise to Expand Rural Broadband

  June 23, 2021

  While travelling across our state, I am proud to highlight how Georgia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Thanks to our strong, conservative policies, the Peach State economy continues to grow and thrive – despite a global pandemic.

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