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SweetWater Brewing Teams Up With Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC as Official Craft Beer Partner

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), Atlanta’s premier craft brewer and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today that it is now an official craft beer partner of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United .

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), Atlanta’s premier craft brewer and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today that it is now an official craft beer partner of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United .
  • In the same way SweetWater helped establish craft brewing in Atlanta, Atlanta United has established our city as an epicenter of soccer in the United States.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with a proud Atlanta company like SweetWater,” said Garth Lagerwey, President and CEO of Atlanta United.
  • To find more information about Atlanta United watch parties at SweetWater’s taproom and other events, please visit SweetWater’s website .

Evolv Technology Corrects Misinformation about the Company

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.

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  • Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.
  • Over the past year, Evolv believes it has been the target of a short seller campaign, coordinating with certain media outlets, who are incentivized to discredit the company, misrepresent facts, and promote misinformation.
  • Evolv is committed to our mission of making the world safer and stands behind our technology as vetted by hundreds of security professionals in real world environments.
  • Evolv is upfront about the tradeoffs and customers regularly call out this as a key source of trust in Evolv and across the Evolv customer community.

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Sophia Pittman as New Executive Director

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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.

Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta , marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

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  • Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta , marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta participates in Hilton Honors , the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 22 distinct hotel brands.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta joins the thoughtfully curated and growing Signia by Hilton portfolio of hotels, which currently include Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek , Signia by Hilton San Jose and the upcoming debut of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis , slated to open in late 2026.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta is located at 159 Northside Drive NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313.

OrthoAtlanta Provides On-the-field Coverage for 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Game

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta is proud to serve as the official orthopedic and sports medicine provider to the 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 30, at noon E.T., in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Pairing No. 11 Ole Miss against No. 10 Penn State, this year's matchup represents only the sixth Big Ten vs. SEC matchup in the Bowl's history, but will be the second-consecutive showdown between the conferences following last year's CFP Semifinal that featured No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Georgia. It also marks the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

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  • OrthoAtlanta provides on-site orthopedic medical services on game day and throughout Bowl Week to the players of both teams, their coaches, staff and officials.
  • OrthoAtlanta has served as the official sports medicine provider to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl for more than 20 years, and is recognized by Peach Bowl, Inc., as one of its longest-running sponsor partners.
  • In conjunction with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, OrthoAtlanta also hosts a medical team dinner for both teams during Bowl Week, allowing them to socialize in a casual setting, a service no other bowl game provides.
  • "OrthoAtlanta physicians and medical staff work together with Peach Bowl, Inc., staff, the teams and officials, to deliver top medical service to the Bowl and Aflac Kickoff Game each year," said Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO and president.

Jacksonville Jaguars Score With Evolv Technology Partnership

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, today announced its partnership with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • The Jaguars use Evolv’s state-of-the-art Evolv Express ® screening solution at their home field, EverBank Stadium.
  • Both facilities are managed by ASM Global – Jacksonville, which also uses Express at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville .
  • The Jaguars initially learned about Evolv after seeing it in use at Mercedes-Benz Stadium , home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.

Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North Offers Complimentary Airport Shuttle

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North, located at 1380 Virginia Ave in Atlanta, is now offering a complimentary airport shuttle for guests.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North , located at 1380 Virginia Ave in Atlanta, is now offering a complimentary airport shuttle for guests.
  • The hotel is only 2 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, making travel easy for guests flying in or out of the city.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North offers 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space for any occasion.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North is an IHG hotel.

Urban Renaissance Development Announces Plan to Revitalize Atlanta University Center Community with 200+ New Build-to-Rent Homes

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Urban Renaissance Development (URD) is developing 200+ build-to-rent townhomes, brownstones, flats and single-family homes aimed at breathing new life to the long-overlooked historic Atlanta University Center (AUC) district.

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  • Urban Renaissance Development (URD) is developing 200+ build-to-rent townhomes, brownstones, flats and single-family homes aimed at breathing new life to the long-overlooked historic Atlanta University Center (AUC) district.
  • URD is focused on developing market-rate rental homes for Atlanta’s workforce that will complement existing neighborhoods near the multi-phase project.
  • “Despite its rich heritage and significance to the black community nationwide, this area has been neglected long enough.
  • “To achieve this, we are pursuing both self-performance and partnership strategies for various phases of our project.”
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Women in Technology (WIT) Announces Winners of the 2023 Women of the Year Awards in S.T.E.A.M

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WIT Awards celebrates women and men in S.T.E.A.M who live in the state of Georgia for their accomplishments as leaders in business, visionaries, and women who make a difference in their communities. Additionally, a special high school girl is recognized as the Girl of The Year, a campus club as the Campus Club of the Year Award, and a single mom with the Single Mother of The Year Award.

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  • Women in Technology (WIT) announced the winners of its' 2023 Women of the Year Awards in S.T.E.A.M at their Gala held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, October 13th.
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WIT Awards celebrates women and men in S.T.E.A.M who live in the state of Georgia for their accomplishments as leaders in business, visionaries, and women who make a difference in their communities.
  • Additionally, a special high school girl is recognized as the Girl of The Year, a campus club as the Campus Club of the Year Award, and a single mom with the Single Mother of The Year Award.
  • "The energy on the field at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium last night was unbelievable as we honored more than 10 leaders for doing their part to empower S.T.E.A.M in their workplaces, communities and schools."

Pro football players team up for 'Punts for Purpose' on behalf of Compassion International

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Friday, October 13, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Sunday, the Washington Commanders face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, as opposing punters Bradley Pinion, Falcons, and Tress Way, Commanders, approach game day, they'll be punting for a bigger purpose. For each punt that lands inside the 20-yard line, both Pinion and Way have committed to donate $1,000 to child development organization Compassion International to fight poverty in an initiative called "Punts for Purpose."

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  • However, as opposing punters Bradley Pinion, Falcons, and Tress Way, Commanders, approach game day, they'll be punting for a bigger purpose.
  • And approximately 99 percent of maternal and 90 percent of neonatal mortalities occur in the developing world.
  • Ashleigh Alcorn, manager of pro athlete partnerships at Compassion, expressed, "Compassion loves partnering with pro athletes to bring attention to children living in abject poverty.
  • We're also all on Team God – the only team that truly matters."