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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.

Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Launches the ‘Fleet Forward’ Capital Campaign to Advance Innovation and Sustainability for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) today launched the ‘Fleet Forward’ capital campaign to provide additional equipment for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) through increased innovation and sustainability with a $500,000 inaugural gift from Norfolk Southern.

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  • The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) today launched the ‘Fleet Forward’ capital campaign to provide additional equipment for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) through increased innovation and sustainability with a $500,000 inaugural gift from Norfolk Southern.
  • The lead gift from Norfolk Southern demonstrates strong support from the City of Atlanta’s private sector for the campaign.
  • The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation's 'Fleet Forward' campaign is playing a critical role, helping to propel innovation and sustainability for the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw.
  • “At the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, we believe that every challenge presents an opportunity for diversified solutions,” said Taos Wynn, Interim President and CEO, Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation.

Postal Service Honors Congressman John Lewis on New Forever Stamp

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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The words "USA" and "Forever" appear in the stamp's top left corner.

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  • The words "USA" and "Forever" appear in the stamp's top left corner.
  • Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

HelloFresh, Pratt Industries, and Second Helpings Atlanta Achieve 500,000 Meal Donation Milestone Supporting Atlanta Community Members in Need

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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HelloFresh , the worlds leading meal kit company, Pratt Industries, Americas 5th largest corrugated packaging company, and food rescue organization Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA), announced today a donation milestone of 500,000 meals distributed to the Atlanta community through the Meals with Meaning program.

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  • HelloFresh , the worlds leading meal kit company, Pratt Industries, Americas 5th largest corrugated packaging company, and food rescue organization Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA), announced today a donation milestone of 500,000 meals distributed to the Atlanta community through the Meals with Meaning program.
  • Launched last August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and elevated rates of food insecurity in Atlanta, Meals with Meaning provides free meal kits to community members in need.
  • Each HelloFresh Meals with Meaning kit contains all of the fresh ingredients for recipients to make eight nourishing meals.
  • The Meals with Meaning program addresses this urgent need and we are proud to partner with HelloFresh, Second Helpings Atlanta and the City of Atlanta to address food insecurity in the Atlanta community, said Anthony Pratt, Executive Global Chairman, Pratt Industries.

Ygrene Expands Senior Leadership in Atlanta, Highlighting Commitment to the Atlanta Market

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Ygrene, one of the nations leading property improvement financing companies today announced the hiring of Ryan Lowery and Jeff Klar in commercial sales leadership positions.

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  • Ygrene, one of the nations leading property improvement financing companies today announced the hiring of Ryan Lowery and Jeff Klar in commercial sales leadership positions.
  • This announcement comes on the heels of $9M in retroactive financing for Pullman Yards, a 27-acre historic site turned cultural hub and economic catalyst.
  • In June 2017, the Atlanta City Council approved the creation of Atlantas first property assessed clean energy program through an ordinance that included a public-private partnership agreement with Ygrene.
  • In addition, Ygrene financing has proven to be a successful tool for supporting public policy initiatives - at no cost to local government.

HelloFresh Marks One Million Pounds of Donated Food to Georgia Communities

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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HelloFresh , the worlds leading meal kit company, and its community partners in Georgia, Second Helpings of Atlanta and Pratt Industries, celebrated the donation of one million pounds of food from its Newnan, Georgia, Distribution Center, to benefit at-risk communities.

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  • HelloFresh , the worlds leading meal kit company, and its community partners in Georgia, Second Helpings of Atlanta and Pratt Industries, celebrated the donation of one million pounds of food from its Newnan, Georgia, Distribution Center, to benefit at-risk communities.
  • We want to thank our partners in Georgia for joining us today to celebrate this important milestone, said Uwe Voss, CEO of HelloFresh US.
  • By targeting broken food systems and ensuring that fresh food is available and accessible to those experiencing food insecurity, HelloFresh has been able to provide food for Atlanta community members in need.
  • HelloFresh is doing amazing work to combat food insecurity in at-risk communities in Georgia, said Michael Julian Bond, Atlanta City Council, Post 1 At-Large.

Operation HOPE Selected by City of Atlanta to Launch Child Savings Account Program for all Qualifying Kindergartners

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Operation HOPE announced that it was selected by the City of Atlanta as its non-profit partner to manage the newly established Child Savings Account Program for thousands of qualifying kindergarten students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS).

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Operation HOPE announced that it was selected by the City of Atlanta as its non-profit partner to manage the newly established Child Savings Account Program for thousands of qualifying kindergarten students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS).
  • Operation HOPE Selected by City of Atlanta to Launch Child Savings Account Program for all Qualifying Kindergartners.
  • Championed by Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms, and approved by Atlanta City Council, the city will donate $2 million to Operation HOPE to help facilitate the initiative.
  • "The Child Savings Account Programis an investment in our children,theirfamilies andthe future of our city," said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Alex Wan Wins Atlanta City Council District 6 Race

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Atlanta City CouncilmemberAlex Wan, who successfully represented District 6 from 2010-2018, was victorious in his bid to again represent the District.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Former Atlanta City CouncilmemberAlex Wan, who successfully represented District 6 from 2010-2018, was victorious in his bid to again represent the District.
  • Wan was first elected to the City Council District 6 post in 2009 and easily earned a second term in 2013.
  • He is the first Asian American and was the first openly gay man to serve on Atlanta City Council.
  • Atlanta City Council District 6 includes much of intown northeast Atlanta.

First-Time Candidate Jodi Merriday Announces Key Endorsements

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community leader Jodi Merriday, candidate for the Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large seat, announces key endorsements heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 2 election.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community leader Jodi Merriday, candidate for the Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large seat, announces key endorsements heading into the final weeks before the Nov. 2 election.
  • "The Candidate Screening Committee was very impressed with your knowledge of the issues.
  • "I am proud to have been endorsed by so many prominent organizations as I finish this sprint into November," Merriday said.
  • Merriday, a public and higher education professional, corporate diversity trainer, and former Ombudsmen for Atlanta Public Schools, launched her citywide candidacy with public safety as her primary focus.

ADM Endeavors, Inc. (OTCQB: ADMQ) City of Fort Worth Zoning Commission Denies 8 Million Dollar Planned Development for East Fort Worth

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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The City of Fort Worth Zoning Commission has denied our planned development in East Fort Worth.

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  • The City of Fort Worth Zoning Commission has denied our planned development in East Fort Worth.
  • I think it is a shame that East Fort Worth could lose these potential jobs and needed development.
  • DCG Engineering, Inc. presented the Just Right Products, Inc. case (ZC-20-159) at the City of Fort Worth Zoning Commission meeting on October 13th, 2021.
  • The case was presented to the zoning commission first by the City of Fort Worth zoning manager, Stephen Murray and was recommended for approval by staff.