Macon Expansion: Paper products manufacturer Irving Tissue is expanding to the tune of $600 million in Macon. The expansion will add a third paper-making machine, more converting lines and a fully automated warehouse, increasing annual manufacturing capacity by 75,000 metric…
MADE in DeKalb is bridging a widening gap between the skills of potential workers and the industries creating more jobs in the manufacturing and distribution sector here in Georgia. It’s estimated, in a 2024 report by Deloitte, that 1.9 million…
The "Walk out of Darkness" will take place in England from August 24th through September 7th. PRESS RELEASE - DEKALB COUNTY, AUGUST 14, 2024 – More than 80 percent of first responders experience traumatic events while on the job and in DeKalb County…
The 35th Annual Luncheon took place Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at the Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom. This Luncheon serves…
Around Metro Atlanta, it’s nearly impossible not to notice the colorful banners and beautiful landscaping that mark different communities. These are often the work of community improvement districts (CIDs). A CID is a geographic area where businesses voluntarily self-tax to…
Sustainable growth within a community is often the result of creative collaboration, innovation, and inclusive vision. In an ever-changing economic landscape, a dynamic and opportunity-focused approach to development is what allows communities to grow in a way that is accessible…
Ask anyone about DeKalb County and you’ll hear tales of resilience, revitalization, business growth, infrastructure improvement and overall optimism for what’s to come. DeKalb CEO Michael…
Whether it’s futuristic traffic lights that talk to cars, trendy statewide electric vehicle chargers or functional bus rapid transit (BRT) stations, the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will benefit Georgians for decades to come. The historic law that passed Congress last…
Abortion Decriminalization: DeKalb County’s City of Pine Lake, which has all-female leadership, including the mayor and city council members, has adopted a resolution requesting the city’s police department not investigate reports of abortion care and indicating that no city funds…
New Regent: Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Patrick Jones to the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Savannah’s Don Waters, who had served since 2013, when he was appointed by…
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