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• Gov. Kemp, DNR Leaders Honor 2022 Forestry for Wildlife Partners

  June 09, 2022

  Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners Monday for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust are the agency’s 2022 Forestry for Wildlife partners.

• Whitehead Foundation & United Way of Greater Atlanta Answer Atlanta Mayor’s Challenge with a $4.5M Investment in Early Education

  June 08, 2022

  At his first State of the City address, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pledged $5 million of City funds toward a $20 million goal for early education. He also called fellow Atlantans to action. The United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation are answering that call as the first funders, committing $4.5 million toward the Mayor’s early learning initiative.

• Passport Springs & Spa Releases Economic Impact Insights for Forsyth County

  June 08, 2022

  The largest hot springs and spa venue in North America, Passport Springs & Spa, has released its economic output projections for South Forsyth County.

• Small Businesses Fight Back & Adopt New Strategies as Inflation Squeezes Profits

  June 08, 2022

  Most small business owners report lower profits than expected over the past six months due to declining sales and higher expenses as inflationary pressures rise, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

• The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Launches New King Exhibition & Celebrates Juneteenth

  June 07, 2022

  The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will celebrate Juneteenth 2022 with a weekend of programming for the entire family Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th. The Center will also launch its first new exhibit of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Voice to the Voiceless Gallery in over two years featuring A Legacy of Creative Protest: King & Youth Activism on Saturday, June 18th.

• Georgia Legal Community Provides Over 3.5 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  June 07, 2022

  Attorney General Chris Carr announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $880,248.08 during the 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy fundraising competition. This is the equivalent of 3,520,992 meals for the state’s regional food banks to then distribute to Georgia children, seniors and families in need.

• Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Celebrates 182 More Affordable Homes Opening Doors on Atlanta’s Westside

  June 06, 2022

  Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Parkside on Wednesday. Prestwick Development Company constructed the 100 percent affordable housing community on Atlanta’s Westside.

• City of Woodstock and Morris & Fellows Release Phase One Concept Plans for New Woodstock City Center

  June 03, 2022

  The City of Woodstock and development partner Morris & Fellows have released concept plans for Phase One of the new City Center development downtown.

• PDI Acquires Plumbing, Appliance, Lighting, Electrical, and Irrigation Distributor W.A. Bragg & Co.

  June 03, 2022

  PDI announced that it has acquired W.A. Bragg & Co. as part of the company’s growth and expansion plans.

• Where Georgia Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Economies

  June 03, 2022

  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In the spring of 2020, many observers feared massive job loss and economic hardship, but robust federal stimulus helped stem the worst effects.

• Lack of Supply, Demographic Shift Fueling Build-to-Rent

  June 02, 2022

  The lack of housing supply, paired with the demographic shift of the last decade and how Americans live today, is driving the demand for build-to-rent communities in the Atlanta area. Like Atlanta’s almost historically low levels of housing inventory, build-to-rent communities are a product of both the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Georgia Sees 9th Most Employment Growth in the U.S.

  June 02, 2022

  At the national level, many key employment indicators in the U.S. look similar to before the COVID-19 pandemic, and robust employment growth plays a part in that. Out of all states, Georgia experienced the 9th most employment growth between March 2021 and March 2022.

• Chick-fil-A to Test Autonomous Delivery Robots

  June 02, 2022

  Refraction AI, a last-mile, autonomous robot delivery company, announced today it has deployed a fleet of its self-driving vehicles to provide energy-efficient meal deliveries at two Chick-fil-A restaurants located in downtown Austin, Texas.

• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Advances Equity and Shared Prosperity by Launching TogetherATL and New Grant Strategy

  June 01, 2022

  For the first time in its 71-year history, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is reimagining what it means to work with and for the community. Part of that reimagining involves a new focus and grant strategy, called TogetherATL, the Foundation’s five-year, strategic plan that embraces equity and shared prosperity as its number-one priority.

• Georgia Resources Put Businesses on the Map Worldwide

  June 01, 2022

  It’s incredible to consider that Georgia-made products and services are available in nearly every country in the world. Georgia products reached 215 unique countries and territories in 2021, thanks to a large number of diverse and innovative companies across the state.

• Mayor Andre Dickens Launches Summer Youth Employment Program with Signing Day

  May 31, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens officially launched the City of Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program with “Signing Day.” During the State of the City address earlier this year, Mayor Dickens challenged Atlanta’s public, private, philanthropic and nonprofit community to employ 3,000 of Atlanta’s youth this summer.

• AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.

• Look Up Atlanta Tickets Now on Sale

  May 26, 2022

  Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) announced today VIP and general admission tickets to the all-new patriotic celebration “Look Up Atlanta” are now on sale.

• Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update

  May 26, 2022

  On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.

• Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended

  May 26, 2022

  Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,

• Mayor Andre Dickens Hails Passage of $750 Million Moving Atlanta Forward Infrastructure Package

  May 25, 2022

  Mayor Andre Dickens discussed infrastructure after Atlanta voters overwhelmingly approved passage of the three ballot referenda that make up the $750 million Moving Atlanta Forward infrastructure package.

• Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive

  May 25, 2022

  With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Named Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  May 24, 2022

  The Georgia Historical Society welcomed the Metro Atlanta Chamber as the newest member of the Georgia Business History initiative at a ceremony and historical marker unveiling on May 19th, at its headquarters in Atlanta.

• Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Makes $3.6M Gift to Big Brothers Bis Sisters of Metro Atlanta

  May 24, 2022

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlanta announced today its aim to transform mentorship in local communities with an unprecedented gift of $3.6 million.

• Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021

  May 24, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.

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