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Gas South and Cobb EMC to Host Inaugural Virtual Forum on Energy

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gas South, a leading natural gas provider in the Southeast, and parent company Cobb EMC will host "Energy Forward," a new virtual symposium on key issues affecting the energy industry's future.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gas South, a leading natural gas provider in the Southeast, and parent company Cobb EMC will host "Energy Forward," a new virtual symposium on key issues affecting the energy industry's future.
  • "Even before the pandemic, there were already significant shifts happening in the energy market," said Kevin Greiner, President & CEO of Gas South.
  • Gas South is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobb EMC, one of the country's largest electric cooperatives.
  • Cobb EMC is one of the largest EMCs in the nation, and the company's wholly owned subsidiary Gas South is a leading provider of natural gas in the Southeast.

Communities In Schools of Atlanta to Host Back to School Supply Giveaway September 26

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

Our ongoing support of Communities In Schools of Atlanta has been a rewarding experience for our team members.

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  • Our ongoing support of Communities In Schools of Atlanta has been a rewarding experience for our team members.
  • The Back to School Supply Giveaway event is open to CIS caseload students attending Kimberly Elementary School, Bunche Middle School and Therrell High School.
  • Communities In Schools of Atlanta is an award-winning dropout prevention organization that was established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1972.
  • Communities In Schools of Atlanta empowered 30,000 students during the 2017-2018 school year, and 4,500 of those students received intensive individualized support.

Daly Seven Expands in Charlotte with the Opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites Northlake

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Daly Seven, Inc. announces the opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Daly Seven, Inc. announces the opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake.
  • The 130-room hotel is located just off I-485 in Charlotte, NC, less than a mile from the Northcrest Shopping Center and Northlake Mall.
  • "We are thrilled to open another Hampton Inn & Suites and are excited to deliver an outstanding experience to our guests.
  • "We are very excited to be adding to our footprint in the Charlotte Market with the Hampton Inn & Suites brand," says Ryan Daly, Corporate Director of Sales.

Cool Holdings Announces the Opening of its Newest Simply Mac Store in Gainesville, Georgia

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Monday, September 14, 2020

MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AWSM) (the "Company" or "Cool Holdings") announced the grand opening of its new Simply Mac retail store in Gainesville, Georgia.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cool Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: AWSM) (the "Company" or "Cool Holdings") announced the grand opening of its new Simply Mac retail store in Gainesville, Georgia.
  • Simply Mac also offers customer financing and extended warranty coverage on all Apple products.
  • Commenting on the new Simply Mac store opening,Reinier Voigt, Chief Executive Officer of Cool Holdings, stated: "We are excited about the opening of this new store inGainesville, known as the 'Poultry Capital of the World,' that is about 55 miles northeast of Atlanta.
  • The city is home to the University of North Georgia, with enrollment of 19,750 students, and Brenau University, including the private Women's College, with 1,750 students.

Nebo Expands Headquarters With Relocation To Atlanta's Historic Adair Park

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020

ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebo, a human-centered agency built for the digital age, announced it hasmoved its Atlanta headquarters from West Midtown to Adair Park.

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  • ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebo, a human-centered agency built for the digital age, announced it hasmoved its Atlanta headquarters from West Midtown to Adair Park.
  • The agency hasrelocated to The MET , a 1.1 million square foot mixed-usedevelopment designed to be a place where creators thrive.
  • Nebo signed a 10-year lease for the office, which will accommodate for the agency's planned growth.
  • We're thrilled to now be among other forward-thinking entrepreneurs and artisans and become a real part of this historic neighborhood."

Cobb EMC Chooses SurvalentONE ADMS to Underpin Grid Modernization Initiatives

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Monday, April 27, 2020

Cobb also sought technology that would attract and be easy to learn for a younger workforce as their team members retired.

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  • Cobb also sought technology that would attract and be easy to learn for a younger workforce as their team members retired.
  • Cobb appreciated the robust monitoring and control capabilities, user-friendly interface, flexible configuration, and the ease of use for day-to-day tasks.
  • With SurvalentONE ADMS, Cobb will be able to scale their operations and add advanced functionality in the future, paving the way for smart grid initiatives.
  • Cobb EMC is consistently recognized for competitive rates, commitment to renewable energy and giving back to the communities it serves.

Empire Communities Expands in Atlanta to Serve Intown Market

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Atanta, Georgia, March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities , one of North America's largest homebuilders, announced today the Company's plans to break ground on five new intown residential communities, further growing its footprint in Atlanta by focusing on attainable intown living.

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  • Atanta, Georgia, March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities , one of North America's largest homebuilders, announced today the Company's plans to break ground on five new intown residential communities, further growing its footprint in Atlanta by focusing on attainable intown living.
  • Empire Communities entered the Atlanta market in 2019 when it formed a strategic partnership with Edward Andrews Homes, the local market leader among Atlanta's private homebuilding community.
  • With sales beginning as early as this summer, Empire will open a temporary sales center in Ponce City Market in May 2020 to support their growing presence and better serve the intown buyer.
  • Today, Empire is one of the largest homebuilders in North America with current communities in Toronto, Southwestern Ontario and the Southern United States.

New Partnership Between DigitalCrafts and Kennesaw State University’s College of Professional Education Offers Skills-Based Coding Courses

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

A DigitalCrafts and Kennesaw State University (KSU) College of Professional Education (CPE) partnership allows students to learn real-world coding skills in a new 26-week, full-stack web development course.

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  • A DigitalCrafts and Kennesaw State University (KSU) College of Professional Education (CPE) partnership allows students to learn real-world coding skills in a new 26-week, full-stack web development course.
  • The first course begins May 26, 2020, and is open to both the universitys community and the public.
  • Were excited to launch our program in partnership with KSUs College of Professional Education, said Jake Hadden, co-founder and CEO of DigitalCrafts.
  • Admission to Kennesaw State University is not required to enroll in certificates and courses offered at the College of Professional Education.

Over 30 Acres Added to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

ATLANTA, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Trust for Public Land today announced the addition of 31.5 acres to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

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  • ATLANTA, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Trust for Public Land today announced the addition of 31.5 acres to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
  • The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area is an integral part of the Atlanta Metro Area's outdoor access and outdoor recreation economy.
  • The Trust for Public Land has worked to leverage public and private funding to add 1,000 acres to the National Recreation Area over 25 years.
  • "The James Creek land acquisition helps preserve one of the few remaining natural areas along the 48-miles of the Chattahoochee River protected by the National Park Service," said Chip Bradley, chief of facilities, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Special Olympics Georgia Hosts Eleventh Annual Polar Plunge

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Plungers will bear the cold waters of Acworth Beach on February 22 to support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia in the 11th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Plungers will bear the cold waters of Acworth Beach on February 22 to support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia in the 11th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.
  • This event is one of the coolest of the year, where participants raise money and plunge into the chilly waters of Acworth Beach.
  • Plungers bring the excitement to this event by dressing up in crazy costumes and celebrating the success of their fundraising in which all of the proceeds benefit Special Olympics Georgia.
  • Special Olympics Georgia would like to thank our sponsors: Publix, Hometown Foundation, St. Peter Chanel, Northside Hospital, The Georgia Law Enforcement Torch Run, Marietta Daily Journal, QuickTrip, United Capital, Yanmar, Waffle House, Governors Gun Club, Pizza Shack, Inwood Holdings, and WSB-TV.