Suwanee Named a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) Community
The City of Suwanee is honored to be named a Georgia Exceptional Main Street (GEMS) community by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This prestigious designation recognizes Suwanee as one of the top Main Street programs in the state, celebrating the city’s commitment to downtown revitalization, economic development, and community nnovation. “Our team has worked […]
Summary of Learnings for Community and Media from Meeting with Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor
Norcross, GA – A diverse group of community organizations including Common Cause, Asian Americans Advancing Justice‐Atlanta, GALEO Impact Fund, LCF Georgia, CASA and Poder Latinx and representatives from the Gwinnett delegation gathered on Monday, July 28, at 11 a.m. at Lucky Shoals Park Community Center to share learnings and remaining questions about the extent of the Gwinnett […]
Rep. Arlene Beckles to Deliver Opening Remarks at ACE Women’s Business Center Financial Small Business Clinic: Path to Capital Program
ATLANTA – State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) was recently selected to deliver opening remarks at the Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) Women’s Business Center’s inaugural Financial Small Business Clinic: Path to Capital. This program is a six-week pilot program designed to equip small business owners with the financial knowledge and tools necessary to secure funding […]
Georgia Department of Public Safety
Georgia Department of Public SafetyThe final numbers are in from the July 4th holiday travel periodBehind every number is a decision — some made the right choice, while others made choices that carried serious consequences.Impaired driving and distracted driving continue to play major roles in crashes, injuries, and fatalities across our state. These preventable decisions […]
DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across Departments
DeKalb County is opening its doors to job seekers with a countywide job fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, located at 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA. DeKalb County’s Office of the CEO announced the event, emphasizing its role in building DeKalb’s future through workforce development. “This […]
Four North Koreans Charged in Nearly $1 Million Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme
ATLANTA – Four North Korean nationals, Kim Kwang Jin (김관진), Kang Tae Bok (강태복), Jong Pong Ju (정봉주), and Chang Nam Il (창남일), have been charged in a five-count wire fraud and money laundering indictment arising from a scheme to be hired as remote IT workers and then steal and launder over $900,000 in virtual […]
U.S. Department of Education Directs Schools to End Racial Preferences
The U.S. Department of Education has sent a Dear Colleague Letter to educational institutions receiving federal funds notifying them that they must cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and beyond. Institutions that fail to comply may, consistent with applicable law, face investigation […]
Hyundai Motor Group Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Innovation at the Hyundai California Proving Ground
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) held a celebration event earlier this week in honor of 20 successful years of quality and performance testing at its California Proving Ground (CPG) in California City, Calif. The $80 million facility, which opened in 2005, has seen more than 5,000 Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Genesis vehicles undergo rigorous […]
Mayor Dickens Appoints New Executive Director of Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Adriane V. Jefferson as the new Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) beginning February 28, 2025. With nationally recognized expertise in cultural equity, arts administration, and community transformation, Jefferson is poised to bring a fresh and inclusive perspective to Atlanta’s cultural landscape. Her visionary leadership will foster […]
PBS Aerospace Establishes North American HQ in Metro Atlanta
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PBS Aerospace, a designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines, will invest up to $20 million to establish its North American headquarters, manufacturing, and R&D operations in Roswell. The new operations will create at least 95 new jobs in metro Atlanta, growing the company’s presence in the […]