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Wingate Multifamily Closes on Boulevard North in Atlanta GA

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wingate Multifamily, a newly formed affiliate of Wingate Companies of Newton, MA, is pleased to announce the closing of Boulevard North, the fourth phase of Wingate's multi-phase redevelopment in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. This development, comprised of 88 new construction units, aims to offer secure and well-appointed affordable housing options for families previously residing in a portfolio of properties known as Bedford Pines.

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  • ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wingate Multifamily, a newly formed affiliate of Wingate Companies of Newton, MA, is pleased to announce the closing of Boulevard North, the fourth phase of Wingate's multi-phase redevelopment in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
  • Since the early 1970s, Wingate has been a pioneer in the revitalization of housing in the Old Fourth Ward.
  • Boulevard North represents a significant step in Wingate's ongoing commitment to preserving and enhancing affordable housing options in one of the fastest changing submarkets in Atlanta.
  • Boulevard North and City Lights as a whole would not be possible without the immense support from many important partners.

Intuit Opens New Atlanta Office

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced the official opening of its new Atlanta office, an innovation hub for Intuit and home to Mailchimp.

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  • Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced the official opening of its new Atlanta office, an innovation hub for Intuit and home to Mailchimp.
  • The 360,000 SF office is now one of Intuit’s largest global innovation hubs and its only office in the Southeast U.S.
  • “It’s no secret that Atlanta is a bustling tech ecosystem that Mailchimp has been central to for over 20 years,” said Rania Succar, SVP and General Manager, Intuit Mailchimp.
  • Intuit will continue to prioritize its commitment to the local Atlanta community and technology ecosystem by focusing on local vendors and small businesses for amenities and food services.

WPP invests in new Atlanta Campus

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WPP (NYSE: WPP) will create a world-class workspace for its people in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood with the development of a new Campus.

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  • WPP (NYSE: WPP) will create a world-class workspace for its people in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood with the development of a new Campus.
  • The Campus will bring together over 400 of WPP’s people in the largest and most transformative new mixed-use development on the Atlanta BeltLine to date.
  • The WPP Campus in Atlanta will feature an imaginative blend of public and private spaces that will seamlessly integrate into an already thriving community.
  • The Atlanta Campus will be WPP’s sixth in North America and the first to be unveiled in the U.S. this year.

ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Announces 2022 Lineup; Performers Include Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Jazmine Sullivan, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Ashanti & Ja Rule, City Girls, Beenie man, Tems, and More

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its twelfth year in existence and second year in partnership with Live Nation Urban, ONE Musicfest (OMF), the Southeast's premier urban progressive music and arts festival – has announced the lineup for its 2022 two-day festival taking place Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th, 2022, at Central Park, located at 395 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. This year's new location in Old 4th Ward brings you a bigger venue, four stages, and more music. Not only will OMF utilize Central Park but also Renaissance Park, and the Civic Center, doubling its size from last year.

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  • Not only will OMF utilize Central Park but also Renaissance Park, and the Civic Center, doubling its size from last year.
  • ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Announces 2022 Lineup; Performers Include Lil Baby, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and More
    Please find the ONE Musicfest map, schedule, and full lineup on the website .
  • Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company.
  • Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 20 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Macon

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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MACON, Ga., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.

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  • MACON, Ga., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 20 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 44th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Macon.
  • The Trust presented the Mary Gregory Jewett Award for Lifetime Preservation Service to Erick D. Montgomery, executive director of Historic Augusta, Inc.
  • For more than 40 years, the Trust has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Georgia who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.
  • Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is one of the country's leading statewide, nonprofit preservation organizations.

Former US Congressman Kwanza Hall Joins UCASU Team

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UC Asset LP (OTCQX: UCASU) announces that former US Congressman Kwanza Hall has joined UC Asset's management team.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UC Asset LP (OTCQX: UCASU) announces that former US Congressman Kwanza Hall has joined UC Asset's management team.
  • Hall was elected to complete civil rights icon John Lewis' term in the 116th Congress to represent Georgia's 5th district.
  • "We are more than excited to welcome Mr. Hall on board," says Larry Wu, founder of UC Asset.
  • Hall joined UC Asset shortly after it announced a 20% gain of net equity over 12-month period by the year's end.

OnPay Announces Plans to Relocate Headquarters to Atlanta’s Ponce City Market

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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OnPay, a top-rated payroll and HR software company, will deepen its roots in Atlanta by moving its Midtown headquarters to Ponce City Market.

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  • OnPay, a top-rated payroll and HR software company, will deepen its roots in Atlanta by moving its Midtown headquarters to Ponce City Market.
  • Ponce City Market is the perfect location for us, said Jesse Burgess, CEO of OnPay.
  • In addition to making room for the company to scale its operations, OnPay chose Ponce City Market because it is a dynamic community hub.
  • A portion of the parking fee at Ponce City Market is donated to the Atlanta BeltLine.

Atlanta Life Insurance Company Details Strategic Repositioning and Withdraws from A.M. Best Co. Rating

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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The Atlanta Life Insurance Company today provided an update on its strategic objectives, plans and progress.

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  • The Atlanta Life Insurance Company today provided an update on its strategic objectives, plans and progress.
  • It also announced the decision to end its relationship with A.M. Best Co. as its rating agency.
  • With a unique and visionary corporate structure, put in place by Alonzo Herndon and his son Norris Herndon, the majority owner of Atlanta Life is the Herndon Foundation.
  • Atlanta Life will continue to work with organizations that understand and seek to help the Company advance our unique social mission of community reinvestment and skills-based empowerment.

AllDayShirts, a Blank T-Shirt Wholesaler, Pays Homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.

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  • The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King.
  • It works at both a domestic and international level and is currently headed by Dr. King's youngest child, Bernice King.
  • The King Center is located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr.
  • What better way to do that than by honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of outstanding character."

ecoATM Celebrates Black History Month with $10,000 Donation to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
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ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - ecoATM , a world leader in the reCommerce of consumer electronics, made a $10,000 donation today to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park (NHP) in celebration of Black History Month and in recognition of its Atlanta customers.

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  • ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - ecoATM , a world leader in the reCommerce of consumer electronics, made a $10,000 donation today to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park (NHP) in celebration of Black History Month and in recognition of its Atlanta customers.
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is a treasure that attracts visitors not only nationwide, but also internationally.
  • "The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park is dedicated to ensuring Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy lives on and inspires both present and future generations," said Judy Forte, Superintendent, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park.
  • For more information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park, please visit nps.gov/malu/index.htm .