Atlanta Regional Commission

Vivo and Clayton County Partner to Increase Strength in Older Adults through Innovative Exercise Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind partnership between Atlanta-based Vivo and Clayton County, Georgia, is increasing strength and mobility in older adults through innovative small group exercise classes.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind partnership between Atlanta-based Vivo and Clayton County, Georgia, is increasing strength and mobility in older adults through innovative small group exercise classes.
  • Vivo, an evidence-based online strength training program designed specifically for older adults, offers more than 100 classes to participants in 33 states each week.
  • Exercise classes were held twice weekly, virtually, for 44 older adults and in person for 16 older adults who visit Clayton County's senior centers to receive nutrition assistance.
  • To learn more about how Vivo can support the strength and health of older adults in your community, contact [email protected] .

Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Receives Sixth EPA Sustained Excellence Award

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education. This is the ninth consecutive year the District has been recognized for its WaterSense partnership efforts by the EPA. The District was honored in October during the annual WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, alongside organizations from across the U.S., for their commitment to promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022.

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  • The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education
    ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (District) received its sixth Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense® program for its long-standing dedication to water conservation, collaboration, WaterSense outreach, and water resources education.
  • "We are pleased to once again be recognized by the EPA for our regional outreach to promote water efficiency," said Danny Johnson, Director of the Metro Water District.
  • Since its creation in 2001, the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) has implemented one of the most comprehensive regional water management plans in the country.
  • Jennifer Lesnieski, Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, 4044838150, [email protected] , https://northgeorgiawater.org/

SEC Charges Corporate Insiders for Failing to Timely Report Transactions and Holdings

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 27, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against six officers, directors, and major shareholders of public companies for failing to timely report information about their holdings and transactions in company stock.

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  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 27, 2023) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against six officers, directors, and major shareholders of public companies for failing to timely report information about their holdings and transactions in company stock.
  • Five publicly-traded companies were also charged for contributing to the filing failures by insiders or failing to report their insiders’ filing delinquencies.
  • The charges stem from an SEC enforcement initiative focused on Form 4 and Schedules 13D and 13G reports that company insiders are required to file regarding their holdings of company stock.
  • These ownership reports give investors and other market participants the opportunity to evaluate whether the holdings and transactions of company insiders could be indicative of the company’s future prospects.

Arcadis Selected by Atlanta Regional Commission to Deliver Digital and Equitable Mobility Solutions for its Transportation Demand Management Program

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the program aims to change commuter behavior and pave the way for the sustainable cities of tomorrow.

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  • Funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the program aims to change commuter behavior and pave the way for the sustainable cities of tomorrow.
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis , a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced it has been selected to provide program management services for the Georgia Commute Options (GCO) program, a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation and managed by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC).
  • The GCO program  focuses on reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles in the 20-county Atlanta region by offering more sustainable and affordable commuting options to all area residents.
  • Cara Vojdani, Mobility Account Leader for Arcadis, said: "By 2050, it's projected that the metro area will see a population growth of 2.9 million and will create an additional 1.6 million jobs.

Council for Quality Growth Hosts 300+ at 3rd Annual INTERSECTION Conference

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Friday, August 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre. Mayor Rusty Paul opened the conference with a warm welcome to the City of Sandy Springs. Over 300 Council for Quality Growth members, elected officials, government staff, and development industry professionals gathered for the 3rd annual event. The 2023 theme "Collaborate & Compete" convened 22 expert speakers to share stories, unwrap critical issues, and discuss opportunities as they relate to collaboration between public and private entities and housing affordability in the metro Atlanta region. On the backend of an economically trying pandemic, a region with a dependence on commercial property taxes has great opportunity to lean into public-private partnerships that create housing inventory that is affordable and attainable for the talent of continued investment. The Council for Quality Growth is a convener of private investors and public policy makers, advocating for regulations that support smart growth in the region. "The INTERSECTION Conference is about bringing these groups together," said Rob Ross, 2023 Council Chairman and Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn, "and to get them talking about ways to collaborate towards higher quality development in metro Atlanta. The best way for us to learn is from each other." This annual event serves as the Council's platform to educate both sides of development with outside approaches, best practices, and lessons learned. Doug Hooker, CEO of the Atlanta Connector Park and former ARC Executive Director, guided these conversations as emcee of the full conference.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre.
  • Over 300 Council for Quality Growth members, elected officials, government staff, and development industry professionals gathered for the 3rd annual event.
  • The Council for Quality Growth is a convener of private investors and public policy makers, advocating for regulations that support smart growth in the region.
  • The INTERSECTION Conference is a product the Quality Growth Institute, the education arm of the Council for Quality Growth and an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the state of Georgia.

Paul Black II, Leslie Hammond, Kelly Maxwell and Alan Patterson join Coastal States Bank's Commercial Banking Team in Atlanta

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Paul Black II, Leslie Hammond, Kelly Maxwell and Alan Patterson joined CSB's Cobb County team in July and will serve customers at CSB's Akers Mill branch.

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  • Paul Black II, Leslie Hammond, Kelly Maxwell and Alan Patterson joined CSB's Cobb County team in July and will serve customers at CSB's Akers Mill branch.
  • Paul Black II joins the community bank as Senior Vice President, Cobb Commercial Banking Team Leader.
  • Alan Patterson, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banker, will provide financing, deposit and treasury management services to homebuilders and commercial clients.
  • Also joining CSB's Cobb commercial banking team are two banking assistants, Karrie Boyd-Green and Cathy Roach, who will support the commercial bankers in delivering banking solutions to Atlanta's business community.

Makisha Gann joins Coastal States Bank as Community Banker

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal States Bank ("CSB") is pleased to announce that Makisha Gann has joined CSB as Vice President and Community Banker for the bank's Atlanta region.

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  • ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal States Bank ("CSB") is pleased to announce that Makisha Gann has joined CSB as Vice President and Community Banker for the bank's Atlanta region.
  • Makisha brings over 20 years of retail banking experience to her position with CSB.
  • "We are excited to have Makisha join CSB," said Gary Dowell, CSB's Atlanta Regional President.
  • "Her banking experience and her passion for customer service and building lasting relationships with her clients and in her community will be a great fit for our team," he continued.

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Community Leaders Break Ground on Southside Trail in Grant Park & Glenwood Park

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail .
  • Known as Segments 4 and 5, the new paved trail will connect the Glenwood Park and Grant Park neighborhoods, from Glenwood Avenue to Boulevard.
  • "The next expansion of the Southside Trail is a significant move towards a more connected and thriving Atlanta," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership collaborated with multiple partners to start construction on this section of trail.

South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO) continues to transform the region with Annual Conference

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Friday, February 17, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 21st Annual South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO23) Conference, to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 7:00am-2:00pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center, is returning with a powerhouse line-up of elected officials, industry experts, and corporate executives from across the South Metro region.

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  • Elected officials and industry professionals set to lead largest summit in the South Metro Region.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 21st Annual South Metro Development Outlook (SMDO23) Conference, to be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 7:00am-2:00pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center, is returning with a powerhouse line-up of elected officials, industry experts, and corporate executives from across the South Metro region.
  • "If you are a resident in South Metro Atlanta, you are a stakeholder who should be a part of transforming the southern crescent's economy for the future.
  • For more conference details or to purchase tickets visit smdoconference.com.

Preston Hollow Community Capital Completes $208 Million Bond Purchase For Assembly Community Improvement District

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.

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  • Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.
  • “Preston Hollow was pleased to work alongside Gray and the Assembly Community Improvement District to provide a tailored financial solution for this transformational project,” said Ramiro Albarran, Co-Head of Originations at Preston Hollow Community Capital.
  • PFM Financial Advisors LLC served as financial advisor to the Assembly Community Improvement District.
  • Since its inception, Preston Hollow has raised $1.3 billion in committed, permanent equity capital from premier sponsors like Stone Point Capital and HarbourVest Partners.