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SweetWater Brewing Launches Hammer Red Amber Ale to Support Georgia Aquarium

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today the release of its new Hammer Red Amber Ale, the latest collaboration beer as part of its partnership with Georgia Aquarium.

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  • ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today the release of its new Hammer Red Amber Ale, the latest collaboration beer as part of its partnership with Georgia Aquarium.
  • A portion of sales of the limited-release beer will be donated to Georgia Aquarium to support its mission of inspiring awareness and preservation of oceans and aquatic animals worldwide.
  • Hammer Red Amber Ale is available throughout Georgia now until October 2024.
  • “We’re excited to debut Hammer Red Ale with SweetWater to showcase another amazing animal that is in need of protection.”
    Hammer Red Amber Ale is available in six-packs of twelve-ounce cans and on draft, including at SweetWater’s Taproom.

Captain Planet Foundation Raises More Than $800,000 at Annual Gala Honoring Environmental Heroes Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh

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Sunday, March 17, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation, the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh. Additionally, Cox Enterprises received the Corporate Superhero for the Earth Award. The benefit raised more than $800,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet. The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.

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  • ATLANTA, March 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental heroes, Josh Bernstein and Oluwaseyi Moejoh.
  • The Gala was hosted by Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s The Monica Pearson Show host, Monica Kaufman Pearson.
  • More than 400 guests were in attendance to celebrate the honorees and the impact that Captain Planet Foundation has had on youth around the world.
  • Captain Planet Foundation also introduced the Laura Turner Seydel Legacy Fund which will support the Planeteer Alliance, additional scholarships, and programing for the Foundation.

CP Group Rebrands Downtown Atlanta’s Former CNN Center to ‘The Center,’ Launches Office and Retail Leasing

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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CP Group , a vertically-integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced the repositioning of the renowned 1.2 million-square-foot CNN Center, which is now available for office and retail leasing.

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  • CP Group , a vertically-integrated commercial real estate and management firm, today announced the repositioning of the renowned 1.2 million-square-foot CNN Center, which is now available for office and retail leasing.
  • Rebranded as “The Center,” the mixed-use development is set to become a hub of world-class retail, dining, content creation, and entertainment at the core of downtown Atlanta’s entertainment district.
  • Coleman Weatherholtz of Healey Weatherholtz Properties is the retail leasing agent, while Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE are The Center’s exclusive office leasing agents.
  • For leasing opportunities or further information, contact Coleman Weatherholtz of Healey Weatherholtz Properties (retail) or Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE (office).

800+ Campus Leaders Convene for Hillel's Israel Summit

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 800 pro-Israel student leaders convened in Atlanta for Hillel International's Israel Summit – the largest gathering of Jewish college students this year focused on Israel and countering anti-Jewish hate, at a time of rapidly rising antisemitism on college campuses.

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  • The Israel Summit included student leaders, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, from more than 200 campuses across the country.
  • And that's why your coming together for this Israel Summit is so important.
  • This year's Israel Summit, the seventh, is the largest gathering of pro-Israel student leaders this year.
  • For more information on Israel Summit, Hillel's tracking of antisemitic incidents on campus, and broader work of fostering Jewish student community in the face of hate, please contact Blake Goodman at [email protected] or (202) 531-6404.

Atlanta Jewish Life Festival Presents March Mitzvah Madness - March 3, 2024 featuring Hoops Basketball Contest, Atlanta Hawks' 'Harry the Hawk', Kosher Food, Kids Zone and MUCH MORE

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Jewish Life Festival is returning for a fifth year to the world-famous Georgia Aquarium. Tickets are on sale now for the March 3 event scheduled from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. entering through the Ocean's Ballroom entrance at 246 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30313.

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  • Join the Atlanta Jewish community for a day of Jewish music, food, and more at the fifth annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival - 5th Annual Atlanta Jewish Life Festival, Sunday, March 3, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm, Georgia Aquarium™.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Jewish Life Festival is returning for a fifth year to the world-famous Georgia Aquarium.
  • Gold sponsors are the Northside Hospital, Kroger, Arthur Blank Foundation, Atlanta Jewish Connector, Balloons Over Atlanta, and AMP'D Entertainment.
  • The mission of the Atlanta Jewish Times is to create a sense of community throughout the geographically dispersed Jewish people of greater Atlanta.

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Sophia Pittman as New Executive Director

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophia Pittman as its new Executive Director. Pittman brings a multidisciplinary background spanning economic development, finance, international business, philanthropy, higher education and community development, and is well poised to lead the Chamber through its next exciting chapter.

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  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophia Pittman as its new Executive Director.
  • Pittman brings a multidisciplinary background spanning economic development, finance, international business, philanthropy, higher education and community development, and is well poised to lead the Chamber through its next exciting chapter.
  • "The Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Sophia as our new Executive Director," said Donna Murphy, Chairman of the Board of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce.
  • "I am honored to be chosen to lead the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, an organization with such an active membership and a bright future," she said.

Georgia Aquarium Receives First Gold Certification from WheelChariot

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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"We at WheelChariot are deeply grateful and immensely proud of Georgia Aquarium's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity,” said Gabriel Jones, CEO of WheelChariot.

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  • "We at WheelChariot are deeply grateful and immensely proud of Georgia Aquarium's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity,” said Gabriel Jones, CEO of WheelChariot.
  • Georgia Aquarium's trailblazing achievement in receiving the first WheelChariot Gold Certification not only marks a significant milestone in their journey towards inclusivity but also sets an exemplary model for others.
  • Through the WheelChariot for Business initiative, establishments like Georgia Aquarium not only have the opportunity to highlight their commendable efforts, but also gain public-facing certification.
  • "We are honored to be the first organization to receive Gold Certification from WheelChariot ," said Sam Herman, director of guest programs at Georgia Aquarium.

debra of America Raises $600,000 at Annual Benefit; Honors Trailblazers in Epidermolysis Bullosa Community

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Funds raised help advance EB research initiatives and directly support families and individuals living with EB.

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  • Funds raised help advance EB research initiatives and directly support families and individuals living with EB.
  • At the benefit, debra honored several EB trailblazers for their research and therapeutic contributions as well as individuals living with the disease.
  • Krystal Biotech was recognized for its work in developing VYJUVEK™ (beremagene geperpavec-svdt), the first FDA-approved treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB).
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa is a rare genetic disorder characterized by fragile skin that easily blisters or forms painful sores from minor friction or trauma.

SweetWater Brewing Company Launches Special-Edition 420 IPA in Partnership With the Georgia Aquarium, One of the Top Aquariums in the World

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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As part of the partnership, SweetWater has released special-edition 12-packs and 12-ounce cans of its flagship beer, 420 Extra Pale Ale , featuring the Aquarium’s branding and ocean-themed art.

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  • As part of the partnership, SweetWater has released special-edition 12-packs and 12-ounce cans of its flagship beer, 420 Extra Pale Ale , featuring the Aquarium’s branding and ocean-themed art.
  • SweetWater will donate proceeds from the special-edition 420 IPA sales to Georgia Aquarium .
  • “Joining forces with SweetWater Brewing is a natural fit for Georgia Aquarium, and we’re excited to debut the special-edition 420 Extra Pale Ale cans,” said Hiroshi Okuda, Senior Director of Strategic Marketing and Corporate Partnerships at Georgia Aquarium.
  • The special Georgia Aquarium packages will be available for a limited time throughout Georgia.

Xylem to Unveil Interactive Water Quality Game for Georgia Aquarium Visitors

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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As visitors check out the whale sharks’ 6.3-million-gallon home in Atlanta, they’ll also learn about the essential sand filtration and water reuse technology at the aquarium thanks to the Clean Water Challenge game.

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  • As visitors check out the whale sharks’ 6.3-million-gallon home in Atlanta, they’ll also learn about the essential sand filtration and water reuse technology at the aquarium thanks to the Clean Water Challenge game.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017736676/en/
    Xylem debuts the Clean Water Challenge game at Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager exhibit today to illustrate the importance of sand filtration and water reuse technology for ocean animals.
  • “The Clean Water Challenge game provides a fun, interactive way to inform visitors about the direct impact water quality and filtration have on aquatic life in an aquarium environment,” said Scott Holzborn, Vice President and General Manager of the Disinfection and Aquatics Division at Xylem.
  • “The water filtration ecosystem is central to the animals’ well-being and we are excited to team up with Georgia Aquarium to help educate people about reducing the impact on water the world’s most valuable resource.”
    Visitors can play the Clean Water Challenge game and check out Georgia Aquarium year round.