Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan wants to use his GOP 2.0 movement to rebuild the Republican party with the goal of winning elections with empathy and real leadership. He sees a vacuum of leadership in the Republican party and realizes that many conservatives see the divisive tone and strategy from de facto party leaders – […]
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Financial center opens to serve underbanked communities in West Atlanta
By Ben Abrams Westside Atlanta residents crowded into shaded areas with elected officials and leaders from Equifax to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the On the Rise Financial Center and Quest Westside Impact Center on July 1. Business leaders hope that the new financial center in West Atlanta will support the area’s underserved residents. On […]
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The real financial impact of moving the MLB All-Star Game
By Ben Abrams, Atlanta Civic Circle’s summer intern. This article originally appeared on ACC. Local business leaders and economists alike are unconvinced the game would have made a major financial impact. Small businesses in Cobb County are still getting national attention after Major League Baseball (MLB) decided to relocate the All-Star Game from Atlanta to […]
