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Engineering Leadership Driving Georgia Forward
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (255+ words) The Georgia Business Council will feature Meg Pirkle, P. E. , Chief Engineer of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), as the keynote speaker for its upcoming Executive Breakfast Series on May 6, 2026 from 8: 00 a. m. to 10: 00 a. m. The program will highlight the leadership perspective and practical…...
This year's primary is a lot about getting acquainted
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (518+ words) This would be a good year to check a sample ballot before you go to vote in either party's primary. In addition, Republicans have eight statewide ballot questions and Democrats have two. Several county parties have tacked on additional ballot…...
Black Effect Podcast Festival delivered live shows and creator strategy to diverse crowd
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (545+ words) The fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival brought a mix of entertainment, live podcast tapings and industry insight to Pullman Yards, drawing content creators and fans from across the Southeast. The event took place on April 25. Throughout the day, speakers…...
Thirsty People
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (300+ words) Lance Russell is an Atlanta-based filmmaker and media communicator who, for over three decades, has been entrusted by clients to tell their stories. A seasoned producer with an innate ability to cut to the heart of the matter, Lance's instincts…...
Seeking equity in Atlanta's economic development strategies
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (1187+ words) When Eloisa Klementich started writing a book about equitable economic development five years ago, "equity" was not yet a dirty word. Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, , the city's economic development agency, wrote a book based on her observations…...
H. J. Russell & Company to be honored with Georgia Historical Society Marker
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (156+ words) The Georgia Historical Society will unveil a new historical marker honoring H. J. Russell & Company on April 29. The recognition is part of the Georgia Business History Initiative, which highlights companies that have helped shape the state's economy and history. The marker will…...
Idiots" brings laughter and sold-out crowd to 50th Atlanta Film Festival opening night
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (424+ words) The 50th annual Atlanta Film Festival opened with a bang. Or more accurately, it opened with raucous laughter at the sold-out Opening Night presentation of "Idiots" on April 23 at the Plaza Theatre. " "Idiots," a 2026 Sundance Film Festival hit, follows two "unqualified…...
Down Town ATL Inc. town hall highlights FIFA planning, pop-up retail and public safety efforts
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (755+ words) With less than two months until the FIFA World Cup arrives (June 15), civic and business leaders, and Atlanta residents gathered April 15 at the Downtown ATL Inc. Town Hall meeting at the Rialto Center for the Arts to outline how Downtown…...
More Than a Meal: How Hope Atlanta's Women's Community Kitchen is Donor Fed, Volunteer Led
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (156+ words) Three days a week, the kitchen opens its doors, serving light breakfast and restaurant-style lunch to women and children in need. But what happens inside goes far beyond food. Meals are prepared from ingredients donated by partners across the city....
Safeguarding Health: Addressing the Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (365+ words) Antibiotic stewardship ensures antibiotics are prescribed at the right dose for the right length of time and provide a clear health benefit. Improving antibiotic use is key to protecting patients, preserving the effectiveness of the drugs and combating antimicrobial resistance....