Features
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United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report
November 07, 2023
United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.
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Nuçi’s Space Announces the Return of Athens Uncovered
November 06, 2023
Nuçi’s Space is proud to announce the return of Athens Uncovered, our fall fundraising music festival leading up to Giving Tuesday. This year’s edition will take place Sunday, November 26th, 2023, from noon to 10pm.
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UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development
November 06, 2023
The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.
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Athens Technical College Partners with Rivian Technical Trades Program
November 03, 2023
Athens Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with the Rivian Technical Trades program, providing individuals with a unique opportunity to fast-track their careers in skilled trades.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza
November 03, 2023
What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.
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State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence
November 02, 2023
Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.
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Landmark Properties Donates $75,000 to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
November 01, 2023
Landmark Properties raised $75,000 for Athens Area Habitat for Humanity at its 2023 Building Hope Through Homes golf invitational. The donation will support Habitat’s Micah’s Creek Project.
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15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced
November 01, 2023
The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.
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Visit Athens GA Highlights Tourism and Hospitality Growth at Annual Meeting
October 31, 2023
Visit Athens GA held its annual meeting today, October 26, at The Classic Center to share new tourism economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County, present the annual Athens Hospitality Awards and unveil a new matching funds grant program to support local events that attract visitors to the destination.
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Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth
October 30, 2023
Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.
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Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session
October 27, 2023
A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech
October 27, 2023
Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.
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Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy
October 26, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations
October 25, 2023
Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties
October 20, 2023
In part 2 of our interview with Colin Connolly, President and CEO of Cousins Properties, we explored their historic involvement with the East Lake Community as well as their more recent efforts to pay their civic rent in Atlanta.
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Ag Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Fight Cybercrime During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 19, 2023
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing the month of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute cyber-enabled crime through the work of his Prosecution Division and the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force.
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Georgia Sees Slight Increase in September Unemployment Rate
October 19, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate increased to 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in August. The unemployment rate was four-tenths lower than the national average.
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CEO Confidence Dips in Q4
October 18, 2023
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.
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Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year
October 17, 2023
The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.
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TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year
October 16, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.
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UGA Captures Economic Impact of Georgia Agriculture
October 16, 2023
If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has what you need.
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Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains
October 13, 2023
Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President, & CEO of Cousins Properties
October 13, 2023
In a recent conversation with President and CEO, Colin Connolly, we discussed the practical application of a corporate philosophy, their recent effort to pay their civic rent here in Atlanta and how concepts like ESG are merely the latest label for an on-going commitment to good governance and positive impacts in the lives of people and the planet.
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Atlanta Primed to Become U.S. Soccer Capital Ahead of 2026 World Cup
October 12, 2023
The U.S. Soccer Federation plans to build its first-ever national training center in Atlanta, placing the city at the center of its efforts to advance the sport across the country.
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Georgia Students Record Another All-time-high Graduation Rate
October 11, 2023
Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic graduation rate in 2023. The four-year graduation rate rose to 84.4% -- up from 84.1% in 2022, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required to be calculated in 2011 by federal law.