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• State Job's Number Hits New All-Time High as GDOL Hosts Virtual Job Fair

  September 16, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for the second consecutive month while jobs numbers reached another all-time high increasing almost 16,000 from July.

• GOLFTEC Opens World-Class Instruction & Club Fitting Center in Atlanta

  September 16, 2022

  GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons and premium club fittings, continues to expand its nationwide footprint announcing the opening of a state-of-the-art instruction and club fitting center in Atlanta.

• Eight Days of Service in Honor of Arthur Blank's 80th Birthday

  September 14, 2022

  In honor of Arthur M. Blank’s 80th birthday on Sept. 27th, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will present Eight Days of Service in partnership with the annual Hands On Atlanta Week, the city’s largest week of service.

• Jackson Spalding Expands Senior Leadership Team

  September 13, 2022

  Jackson Spalding, one of the nation’s leading public relations and marketing agencies, announced numerous strategic moves related to its senior leadership team, including a new partner.

• National Philanthropy Day Returns In-Person November 3rd to Metro Atlanta

  September 13, 2022

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Atlanta Chapter will host its 40th annual National Philanthropy Day celebration at the Southern Exchange Ballrooms on November 3, 2022, sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.

• Electric, Propane & Natural Gas Vehicles Head Across State for Annual Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow

  September 12, 2022

  The 12th annual Clean Energy Roadshow educational series, hosted by PSC Vice Chairman Tim Echols, and produced by Event Energy Partners together with Clean Cities Georgia, continues its four-city showcase of fleet vehicles

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Athens-Based Rashe’s Cuisine

  September 09, 2022

  Rashe Malcolm, Founder and Owner of Rashe’s Cusine joined us on a panel conversation at a recent regional CEO Forum in Athens. We spoke with three founders who have established businesses rooted in this type of generosity. A generosity that is unfaltering, listens closely to the needs of its community and responds with equal measures of expertise and kindness.

• AGC Georgia Hosts Regional Construction Skills Challenges for High School Students

  September 07, 2022

  The Associated General Contractors of Georgia has joined forces with contractors from across the state to host construction students for seven regional Workforce Development Alliance Skills Challenges.

• Economic Development Administration Awards Georgia Tech $65 Million for AI Manufacturing Project

  September 06, 2022

  The Georgia Institute of Technology has been awarded a $65 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support a statewide initiative that combines artificial intelligence and manufacturing innovations with transformational workforce and outreach programs.

• The Fox Theatre Welcomes Spectacular September Events Lineup

  September 06, 2022

  PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” Pretty Woman the Musical and more take center stage at Atlanta’s iconic entertainment destination; plus, tickets go on sale for “Anastasia”

• Council for Quality Growth Names Speakers & Chairs for 2022 Four Pillar Tribute

  September 02, 2022

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Carol B. Tomé, Chief Executive Officer of United Parcel Service, with its 33rd annual Four Pillar Award.

• ARPR Rebrands as Alloy

  September 02, 2022

  Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, today ARPR - now Alloy - unveiled a new brand identity, bigger mission and website. The B2B tech marketing agency’s rebrand reflects its creative obsession and technical sophistication, distinctions which it uses to help clients engage with their buyers, shape public opinion, build lasting influence and grow their market share.

• Mauldin & Jenkins Appoints 10 New Partners

  September 02, 2022

  Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, a leading accounting and advisory firm in the Southeast and nationwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new firm partners, effective September 1st.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interview: Jon Williams of Better Communities Collaborative

  September 02, 2022

  Early this year, goBeyondProfit Champion and CEO of Better Communities Collaborative Jon Williams co-hosted a CEO Forum in Athens. The conversation between the panelists and the attendees offered a glimpse into the mindset of the entrepreneur and small business owner today. We wrestled with the pressures business leaders face today and the role of small business in helping navigate the mental health crisis and the cry for business to solve societal issues.

• Atlanta BeltLine Northwest Trail Prioritized Alignments Announced

  September 01, 2022

  At a public meeting Tuesday, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and PATH Foundation announced the selected, prioritized alignment for the final segment of the Northwest Trail. This is major progress for the Northwest Trail. Initial alignments were announced in May with one segment requiring further study.

• Chick-fil-A Shared Table Program Passes 15 Million Meal Milestone, Furthering Commitment to Help Fight Hunger

  September 01, 2022

  Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of participating Chick-fil-A restaurant Operators, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program has achieved a major milestone: donating more than 15 million meals since the start of the program to help fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in the local communities it serves.

• Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Announces Senior Leadership Changes

  September 01, 2022

  Atlanta Habitat for Humanity announces senior leadership changes in advance of celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2023.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Prepares for Labor Day Travel

  August 31, 2022

  In preparation for Labor Day weekend travel, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials are providing tips and reminders for passengers traveling through ATL for the holiday weekend. More than 1.6 million passengers are expected to travel to, from, or through Hartsfield-Jackson.

• Mayor Dickens Announces Resurgence Grant Fund Awards to Support Small Businesses & Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

  August 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the award of more than 420 Resurgence Grants totaling $8.2 million to assist small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic.

• 14th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  August 31, 2022

  Following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2022 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Consumer Confidence Improved in August

  August 31, 2022

  The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in August, following three consecutive monthly declines.

• Corporate Environments Announces Merger with Office Services, Expanding Services for Clients Across North America

  August 30, 2022

  Corporate Environments, a full-service furniture and interior architecture dealer, announced earlier that the company has merged with Office Services, a leading office furniture and products dealer in Savannah, as part of a strategic expansion to serve clients across southeast Georgia and throughout North America.

• SPLC & Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announce $4.6M in Grants

  August 30, 2022

  In a virtual press conference, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announced over 4.6 million in additional Vote Your Voice grants to 39 voter outreach organizations across the Deep South.

• Kia Among Most Innovative Mass Market Brands in New Study

  August 30, 2022

  Kia has ranked second among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. The new study rates advanced technologies in new vehicles with an innovation score and Kia continued its strong momentum.

• Gas South Donates $325,000 to Support Children’s Charities

  August 29, 2022

  Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers in the Southeast, announced a donation of $325,000 to charities supporting children and families throughout Georgia and North Florida.

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