3 min read February 2024 — The Greater Atlanta region’s growth has been significantly influenced by the progress and innovation of its improvement districts. Alyssa Davis, the executive director of the Sugarloaf Community Improvement District, and Gil Prado, the executive director of the Fulton Industrial Community Improvement District, have led
2 min read December 2022 — Invest: was joined by Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russell, to discuss the variety of innovative real estate projects happening in Atlanta, from new workforce housing to remediation projects that are transforming formerly neglected areas. “We have a strong backlog in construction and program
2 min read December 2022 — Invest: spoke with Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, the city’s development authority, and discussed its focus on creating affordable housing in Atlanta through down-payment assistance programs. She also talked about the wide assortment of DEI programs that help family businesses and
2 min read December 2022 — Jonathan Watkins, regional president and CEO of Cancer Treatment of America, Atlanta, spoke with Focus: about their acquisition by City of Hope, attracting and retaining healthcare workers to their organizations, and the plans they have to make their care more accessible. Watkins also talked
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read December 2022 — After an intense runoff battle, Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock, defeated his Republican opponent, football star Herschel Walker, with Warnock capturing 51% of the vote. The win gives Democrats a slim majority over Republicans in the Senate and a leg up on
2 min read November 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Jeff Call, managing partner of accounting and consulting firm Bennett Thrasher, discussed the firm’s highlights and milestones from the past year, shifts in demand and strategies to recruit talent. Overall, Call is confident about the opportunities that exist for
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — The hectic Thanksgiving travel period is back in full swing in Georgia as travel for the holiday is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, creating one of the busiest Thanksgiving breaks for the state in nearly two decades. AAA forecasts that more
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — With a runoff now underway in Georgia, the Democrats have an opportunity to solidify their Senate majority. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced last Wednesday in a press conference that the runoff for Senate would be taking place. "Ballots are
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2022 — Labor day is over and the midterms are fast approaching. In Georgia, recent poll numbers paint a picture of an incredibly tight race for both governor and Senate. While polling has been favorable toward Democrats over the last few months, anchored
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read August 2022 — As Atlanta looks to close the homeownership gap and develop more affordable housing projects, local nonprofit Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership is leveraging millions in philanthropic funds to foster thousands of affordable housing units. On Aug. 29, 2022, the Atlanta Neighborhood Development
