3 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Douglas Hendrix, senior deputy superintendent & chief of staff at Clayton County Public Schools, discussed the district's recent achievements, including academic improvements and increased graduation rates. What have been the key milestones and achievements for Clayton County Public Schools
2 min read January 2024 —The role of historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia’s education sector was recently recognized with a historic $100 million donation to Spelman College, highlighting the substantial contribution the institution has on the region’s development. Spelman College received the groundbreaking donation from businesswoman and philanthropist
4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest: Hala Moddelmog, president & CEO of The Woodruff Arts Center, shared that they are embedding arts education in classrooms across 150 out of Georgia's 159 counties. Moddelmog also noted the remarkable 57% BIPOC attendance achieved just within a few
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Public and private sector leaders in the U.S. Southern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed opportunities to overcome economic headwinds amid a nationwide downturn in labor demand, easing inflation, and stabilized interest rates to cap off the final
4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Mayor Mike Mason of the city of Peachtree Corners discussed the city's recent progress and future plans. He highlighted the expansion of Curiosity Lab, the arrival of Intuitive Surgical, and the development of the Town Center. Mason also outlined
2 min read January 2024 — As Atlanta’s business community enters 2024, the atmosphere is one of cautious optimism mixed with strategic planning. According to J.P. Morgan’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook, the sentiment among midsize business leaders is notably measured, reflecting over three years of economic upheaval. The J.P. Morgan
4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Yelena Epova, Atlanta office leader and international practice leader at Aprio, discussed the firm's rapid growth, expansion into new markets, and initiatives in diversity and consulting. Additionally, she addressed the challenges in the current economic landscape and shared insights
3 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Jeff Call, managing partner at Bennett Thrasher, discussed the firm's dynamic growth, strategic focus on technology integration, talent acquisition, and adapting to regulatory changes. He highlighted the firm's robust expansion in key markets like Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver, and
2 min read December 2023 — Following the success of Focus: Atlanta’s fifth edition launch conference, Capital Analytics is underway its next iteration of the Metro Atlanta economic snapshot. Providing a detailed analysis across major industries in the regional economy, Focus: Atlanta 2024-2025 aims to continue delivering a combination
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2023 — While commercial construction is facing new challenges in a higher interest rate market, Atlanta still has plenty in the pipeline in terms of projects. In the first half of 2023, Atlanta’s construction industry saw an 18% increase in construction project starts.
