Georgia is privileged to host “the world’s preeminent epidemiological agency,” U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Georgia) told the Rotary Club of Atlanta of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “All of us, regardless of our political stripes, are proud of the CDC,” Ossoff said. “I grew up full of pride at this amazing organization, […]
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U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock: ‘Uncertainty is never a friend of business’
At the weekly Rotary Club of Atlanta luncheon May 19, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock provided an alternative voice to many of the policies being pushed by the “trifecta” of Republican power in Washington. Warnock said he is “deeply concerned” about a number of those policies, including cuts to the Atlanta-based Centers of Disease Control and […]
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Saxby Chambliss foresees more economic strain ahead, talks China challenges
Former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss told Atlanta business leaders Monday that the U.S. faces continuing challenges and cautioned that economic tensions, partisan divide, and China’s global ambitions are likely to intensify before they ease. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Chambliss stopped short of predicting a recession. He centered much of his remarks on […]
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Gov. Brian Kemp proud of Georgia’s business rankings
The Rotary Club of Atlanta warmly welcomed Gov. Brian Kemp on Jan. 13 — the first day of the 2025 legislative session — by the Rotary Club of Atlanta. Before his introductory remarks, Kemp laughed about being happy to speak to Rotary so he could get away from the legislative session. “Only 39 more days […]
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Andre Dickens: ‘I just want to be mayor’
At the Monday luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens made a pitch for his top priorities — affordable housing, early childhood education, housing the homeless, public safety and water infrastructure. Dickens will be running for a second term as mayor in less than a year. Monday’s Rotary meeting was a […]
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Will Georgia go blue or red on Nov. 5? Depends on who you ask
The Rotary Club of Atlanta on Monday invited political consultants Tharon Johnson (a Democrat) and Brian Robinson (a Republican) to talk about Georgia and the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
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Metro Atlanta’s position as a Fortune 500 company city finally clear
At long last, we know without question how metro Atlanta ranks as a hub for Fortune 500 companies.
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Vista Equity’s Robert F. Smith shines a spotlight on Morehouse and Atlanta
Robert Smith, founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, was given a hero’s welcome this week when he was the keynote speaker at the April 1 luncheon of the Rotary Club of Atlanta.
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Mayor Andre Dickens gives update to Atlanta Rotary, hints at a deal with WellStar
A warmly received Mayor Andre Dickens gave a State of the City update to the Rotary Club of Atlanta on Dec. 4, touting several accomplishments since he had last spoken to the organization in May 2022. The program began with a spotlight on a joint initiative between Rotary and the city – the Early Childhood […]
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Delta’s Ed Bastian reflects on his tenure as CEO in Atlanta Rotary visit
Few CEOs have ever experienced what Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian went through beginning in March 2020 when the world came to a halt because of the Covid pandemic when Delta’s business went from the best of times to the worst of times in one month.
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AJC plans to move to Midtown in 2024
After for than a decade being headquartered outside the city limits, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution will move its offices to Midtown, according to Andrew Morse, AJC’s president and publisher.
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Gov. Brian Kemp gives his first talk to Atlanta Rotary since becoming governor
During his first talk to the Rotary Club of Atlanta since he was elected governor in 2018, Gov. Brian Kemp evaded the question about whether he would be running for the U.S. Senate in 2026.
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An inside look into Arthur Blank, his family and his foundation
Arthur Blank, a premier business and philanthropic leader, was the invited guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Atlanta’s Father-Son Day along with his three sons – Kenny Blank, Joshua Blank and Max Blank. Stephanie Blank, his second ex-wife, moderated the program.
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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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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff: Building high-speed rail in Georgia can be ‘transformative’
During his talk to the Rotary Club of Atlanta on June 27, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff made a plea for Georgia to revisit the development of high-speed rail to connect Atlanta with cities across the Southeast.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Home Depot Backyard lifts weapons ban, Chattahoochee River tourism brings $160 million to local communities, pilot housing project for homeless single mothers
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and no matter which pocket of the city you live in, fun is sure to be right around the corner. Click on each neighborhood to find a nearby celebration with fireworks, parades and music: Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, Avondale Estates, Dunwoody, Chamblee and Stone Mountain. If you’d […]
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Founder Marc Adler on Macquarium’s sale to Synoptek: ‘It’s a great marriage’
Macquarium announced on Thursday that it has been sold to Irvine, Ca.-based Synoptek, a business and technology consulting firm. Macquarium will become the Southeast office for Synoptek, focusing on digital customer experiences.
