Category: Civic Messages

By David Leiter, KPMG Atlanta Managing Partner  If AI does the grunt work, how will future leaders gain experience? That might be one of the most important workforce questions business leaders face today. Basic, entry-level tasks – the grunt work – once marked the beginning of careers in professional services and other knowledge-based fields. Many […]

As many Saporta Report readers will remember, last May, an extended-stay Economy Motel in Roswell, Georgia, was shut down after serious concerns were raised about uninhabitable living conditions, including mold and pests, drug use, and sex trafficking. Before its closure, this hotel was on the Fulton County Schools bus route, picking up dozens of children […]

By Riley Blount  When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the call. We simply trust someone will answer, understand our emergency and send help as quickly as possible. Behind every 911 call is a team of highly trained professionals supported by communications technology that must perform when it matters […]

By Samantha Jones, PNC Regional President for Georgia The recent opening of PNC PlaySpace at the Woodruff Arts Center represents a milestone in PNC’s longstanding commitment to early childhood education and equitable access to the arts. These priorities are deeply connected – and together, they impact Atlanta’s future. For more than a decade, PNC Bank […]

By Liz Blake Families are the heartbeat of  Georgia, critical to the flourishing and economic health of our state. Despite their unique characteristics, I’ve come to believe there is one truth that resonates with all families: Parents cannot thrive if their children are in crisis and a child cannot succeed if his or her parents […]

For many businesses, the holiday rush is both the most exciting and most demanding stretch of the year. It’s a time when customer expectations run high, delivery timelines tighten, and every shipment matters. While storefronts and online shops focus on delivering great products and great service, Norfolk Southern is hard at work behind the scenes […]

By Erin Izen, Executive Director of The Home Depot Foundation When I first met Kim, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, fifty of my fellow orange-clad Home Depot associates were in her backyard, with another 250 of them dispersed at other homes throughout her neighborhood in Historic West End.  An Atlanta native, Kim was stationed in […]

By Cathryn Vassell, CEO, Partners for HOME, with support from The Coca-Cola Company  Atlanta’s fight to end homelessness is gaining momentum — showing what’s possible when data, compassion, and collaboration come together.  After recent rises in homelessness, Atlanta has reached a turning point. The city’s homeless population has plateaued — a hopeful sign that coordinated […]

Atlanta’s success has always been tied to the strength of its communities, from the neighborhoods that fuel its culture to the workers who drive its economy. At Norfolk Southern, we’re proud that thousands of our employees call this city home. That’s why we invest millions of dollars each year in local organizations and initiatives to […]

By Trey Kilpatrick, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Georgia Power Trey Kilpatrick serves as senior vice president of External Affairs for Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility.  Across the country, the cost of basic needs like food, housing, and utilities continues to rise. At the same time, Georgia is growing. Businesses and families […]