Charlotte, N.C. — More than 100 people from around the country gathered in Charlotte on Oct. 7 to learn how they can improve economic mobility in their communities. Charlotte has emerged as a national model for tackling economic mobility issues, given its success as seen through the research of Harvard University’s Raj Chetty, founder of […]
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Views on Bank of America Plaza – various dates
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Reporter’s Notebook: TEDWomen making Atlanta home, Cat rescue gets grant after crafty online posts, 45th Annual 10K along Chattahoochee River
School’s out, and it feels like summer! This Saturday marks the 37th annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Hosted by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, the festival will kick off with the 5K Run, followed by an Artist Market, a Makers’ Market, a Kidsfest area and refreshments from vendors and local restaurants. On to other local news: TEDWomen making […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Local holiday events, former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn speaks at Atlanta Rotary, Spelman honors Spike Lee’s relatives
Georgians, it’s time to fill out your ballot for the final time this year. Early voting is currently underway for the U.S. Senate runoff race between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. Election Day is Dec. 6. Click here for election information specific to your county. On to other recent news from around […]
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Corporate Volunteer Council Atlanta highlights 30 years of service, stand-out leaders with annual IMPACT Awards
The CVC team and local corporate leaders were also joined by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, former Mayor Shirley Franklin and WABE’s Rose Scott for a panel discussion on moving Atlanta forward.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Okefenokee Swamp recognized as place of “unrivaled beauty”
Happy April Fools! With the day almost upon us, let’s take a look at the history of this somewhat strange tradition. And don’t worry, this isn’t an April Fools joke. The day of trickery may be tied to the spring equinox, according to HISTORY, a period where Mother Nature fools us with unpredictable weather. The […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: When will Mayor-elect Dickens visit Buckhead?
After a drawn-out and, at times, contentious municipal election cycle, Atlanta’s runoff races have come to a close. Here’s a list of the newly elected candidates: Mayor: Andre Dickens City Council President: Doug Shipman City Council Post 3 At Large: Keisha Sean Waites City Council District 1: Jason Winston City Council District 3: Byron Amos […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: More on Atlanta’s ongoing election cycle
The City of Atlanta has entered the “Green Zone” of its COVID-19 reopening plan, and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms lifted the city’s mask mandate, which has been in effect since late July. While masks are still required in all City of Atlanta facilities, private businesses and restaurants can decide if they want folks to mask […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: What’s going on with your 63,600 new neighbors
It wouldn’t take many more people to fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Bank of America and other groups are providing support to Grady Hospital
By Maria Saporta Business and civic organizations are stepping up to support Grady Hospital as it seeks to meet the medical needs of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bank of America awarded Grady Health System $500,000 to expand critically-needed treatment and testing capacity to support growing patient numbers amid the coronavirus pandemic. The grant will support Grady’s […]
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Column: Civic Atlanta: Bank of America giving; New East Lake board members
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Aug. 31, 2018
On Aug. 23, Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) made 19 local nonprofits quite happy when representatives visited the various organizations.
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Panel discussed need for all civic partners to collaborate on smart city technology
A whopping 80 percent of a cross-section of metro Atlanta leaders who gathered at a panel discussion on smart cities convened by Bank of America Merrill Lynch thinks reducing roadway congestion is the most pressing transportation challenge that digital technology can address in the region.
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Celebrate and enrich Atlanta beyond Global Service Month
Former President Jimmy Carter said it best: “The sacrifice of volunteering is a blessing; you get much more out of the work than you put in.” People volunteer for many reasons — to give back and make a difference in their communities; to positively impact a personal cause; to build or deepen relationships; to develop […]
