Features
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Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Names Rosalyn Merrick President and CEO
May 16, 2024
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosalyn Merrick as President and CEO effective immediately. Merrick, who joined the organization as chief development officer in November 2020, received unanimous approval from the Board of Directors.
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Georgia State University Plans Downtown Baseball Stadium
May 16, 2024
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the construction of a new stadium for the Georgia State University baseball program on the Downtown Atlanta campus.
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Tommy Nobis Center Raises over $200,000 at its 26th Annual Galaxy of Stars Luncheon
May 16, 2024
Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 26th annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Ballroom.
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AAA: 1.3 Million Georgians will Take to the Roads & Sky for the Unofficial Start of Summer
May 16, 2024
AAA forecasts there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 52,824 more holiday travelers than the previous year.
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Atlanta Gas Light’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raises $250k in Support of Local Non-Profits
May 15, 2024
Three local charities, Boys & Girls Club of Central Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Grady Health System, will receive a combined $250,000 to further youth development and healthcare initiatives in Georgia thanks to Atlanta Gas Light’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
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VP of AT&T Southeast States: Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents
May 15, 2024
Now that childhood has gone high-tech, some parents feel guilty about all that screen time. If you are a parent nodding your head in agreement, you are not alone.
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Gov. Kemp Tours Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Highlighting Johnson Controls Investments in Local Skilled Trades Programs
May 14, 2024
Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today toured Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Clarkston campus with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp to demonstrate the investments made in the school’s technical training programs and to dedicate state-of-the-art learning spaces.
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Top Atlanta Firms Are Not Using the Human in Customer Comms According to New Study from Duluth’s Moneypenny
May 13, 2024
Some of the largest companies in Atlanta are not using the human touch in their communications, according to a new study of the top 50 private companies in the city by Moneypenny and VoiceNation, leaders in outsourced calls and communications.
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Google Expands its $1M Investment in Morehouse College With Addition of New Google Annex Classroom
May 13, 2024
After contributing $1 million to support the construction of a new Student Center at Morehouse College, Google has made another investment in teaching and learning at the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men.
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Mercer University to Confer Degrees to More Than 2,200 Graduates at Five Commencements in May
May 10, 2024
Mercer will confer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to more than 2,200 students participating in five commencements during May in Macon and Atlanta. The total number of students meeting the requirements for graduation exceeds 2,600.
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Georgia Cities Week Takes Cities to New Heights
May 10, 2024
Georgia Cities Week has once again soared across the state, propelled by our communities' collective spirit and pride. The theme, “Soaring to New Heights,” perfectly encapsulates the ambitious endeavors and collective aspirations that marked this annual celebration's 25th anniversary.
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ARC Selects Six Recipients for 2024 Community Development Assistance Program
May 10, 2024
The Atlanta Regional Commission announced it will provide critical planning and technical support to six metro Atlanta communities through the agency’s Community Development Assistance Program.
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Partnership Gwinnett Celebrates Local Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders at the 13th Annual Movers & Makers Awards
May 10, 2024
Partnership Gwinnett hosted the 13th annual Movers and Makers Awards at the Gas South District this morning. The event served as a platform to honor and recognize the exceptional achievements of manufacturing and supply chain companies in Gwinnett County.
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Carlos Pagoaga to be Named President of The Coca-Cola Foundation
May 09, 2024
The Coca-Cola Company announced that Carlos Pagoaga, a 34-year veteran of the company, will be named Vice President of Global Community Affairs for The Coca-Cola Company and President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.
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Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown Staff, & Georgia Agribusiness Leaders Explore Emerging Indian Market on US-India Trade Mission
May 08, 2024
Last month, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Grown staff, and several Georgia agribusinesses visited New Delhi, India, on an agribusiness trade mission sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
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Georgia Celebrates Five ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’
May 07, 2024
The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.
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Mayor Dickens Allocates $2 Million for 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program
May 07, 2024
The Atlanta City Council approved Mayor Andre Dickens’ $2 million allocation for his signature Summer Youth Employment Program. The legislation amends the FY 2024 General Fund to provide funding to the Department of Labor and Employment Services to hire Atlanta youth for a variety of paid positions spanning a diverse range of industries and inclusive roles with the City of Atlanta.
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Decide DeKalb Celebrates Economic Development Week 2024
May 06, 2024
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority is excited to announce its participation in Economic Development Week 2024, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council aimed at highlighting the importance of economic development and its impact on communities worldwide.
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SBA Georgia Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Winners
May 06, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office announced the National Small Business Week 2024 Award Winners, including Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, and other small business owners throughout Georgia.
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Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Recognized as National Franchise Agency of the Year
May 03, 2024
Sterling Seacrest Pritchard was recently recognized by The Hanover Insurance Group as their National Franchise Agency of the Year.
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Students Win Klaus Startup Challenge, Dive into $5B Market with AI-driven Teaching Tool
May 03, 2024
A student startup company that uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to teach individuals the latest programming languages has earned a potential seven-figure initial valuation.
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Westside Paper Spur Trail, Known as "The Spur," Breaks Ground in Atlanta's Howell Station Neighborhood
May 03, 2024
The Upper Westside Community Improvement District (Upper Westside CID) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Westside Paper Spur Trail, known as "The Spur," marking a significant milestone in the development of Atlanta's westside multimodal infrastructure.
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TCSG Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year
May 03, 2024
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2024.
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Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion Budget
May 02, 2024
The City of Atlanta is proud to announce its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, set at a remarkable $2.75 billion. The budget allocates $853.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 billion for Enterprise Funds and $352.5 million for Other Funds, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fiscal planning.
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Event Offers Preview of AI Technology Before its Georgia Tour
May 02, 2024
Members of Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (Georgia AIM) recently previewed custom technology that will tour the state later this year.