The Atlanta Committee for Progress has been a pivotal organization for every Atlanta mayor since Shirley Franklin in forging a relationship between City Hall and the Atlanta business and civic community. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is continuing the tradition
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Atlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Center receives major boost from Woodruff Foundation
When the National Center for Civil and Human Rights held a ground-breaking ceremony for its expansion on Oct. 14, it had only raised $27 million of the $50 million project. The expansion, that will include the building of the East and West wings, will add another 20,000 square feet to the 42,000-square-foot facility.
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UPS and Russell Innovation Center launch mini-logistics hub on Fair Street
UPS, Atlanta’s second largest Fortune 500 company, is partnering with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), to create a mini-logistics hub enabling shipping, warehousing and fulfillment for people growing their business.
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A redeveloped and revitalized Civic Center stirs our imagination
By Maria Saporta Selecting a team to redevelop the Civic Center property is just the beginning of what could be a turning point for intown Atlanta. The board of the Atlanta Housing Authority voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to begin formal negotiations with the redevelopment team of Washington, D.C.-based Republic Properties, Camden, N.J.-based Michaels Organization […]
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Beloved Benefit shines light on one of metro Atlanta’s top challenges
We must galvanize to improve economic mobility in our region It’s a common theme. Atlanta has the worst income inequality in the country, and it has one of the lowest economic mobility numbers in the country. At the Beloved Benefit dinner on July 7, there was a newspaper journal at everyone’s seat that shared the […]
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UPS to invest nearly $8.75 million in Atlanta nonprofits
During its first-ever UPS Impact Summit on June 20, the UPS Foundation announced three major initiatives to positively impact communities around the world.
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Mayor Andre Dickens working with Atlanta Committee for Progress on key issues
In his second “in person” meeting with the Atlanta Committee for Progress as mayor, Andre Dickens thanked the business and civic leaders for their support of the “Moving Atlanta Forward” campaign.
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Atlanta leaders committed to fulfilling promise of rail on the BeltLine
Key Atlanta leaders remain fully committed to building rail on the Atlanta BeltLine.
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LINK 2022 — fast-growing Austin experiencing growth pains
AUSTIN – “Welcome to the Wild, Wild West!” That was the opening comment from Cynthia Long, chair of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization in Austin (the equivalent to the Atlanta Regional Commission) to a group of about 120 metro Atlanta leaders visiting Austin for the three-day 2022 LINK trip.
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Metro Atlanta leaders headed to Austin on 2022 LINK trip
Metro Atlanta leaders are heading to Austin for the annual LINK trip on May 4 – only six months after going to Chicago to learn how other cities are coping with the same issues as we are.
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Covenant House Georgia unveils new apartments for homeless youth
The Covenant House Georgia will be able to serve more homeless youth thanks to a successful capital campaign that raised $10.l million – $400,000 more than the initial goal.
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‘Green Cabinet’ to advise Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on parks and greenspace
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Wednesday that he will have a Greenspace Advisory Council to help guide city policy when it comes to its parks and natural areas.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens infusing City Hall with new energy
Although he’s been in office less than a month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens already has done more in a matter of weeks than some have done in years.
