At Georgians First Commission, the goal is a state government that works better for small businesses By David Caraviello He started with a pickup truck, a shovel, and a toolbox. During his campaign to become governor of Georgia, that message was part of a stump speech that Brian Kemp delivered to emphasize his background as…
DetailsBy Lisa R. Schoolcraft Kennesaw State University’s (KSU) Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is creating the next generation of Georgia’s engineers. “We’re producing engineers who can actually do the job on the first day,” says Dr. Ian Ferguson, dean of the College of Engineering. “Part of the reason many companies are interested in…
DetailsBy: Burns & McDonnell The Southeast is armed with some of the greatest solar energy potential in the nation. Currently home to more than 600 solar projects that generate roughly 9,000 megawatts (MW) of power, the region’s booming solar market is projected to surpass the 20,000-MW benchmark by 2022. But without a strategic plan for…
DetailsATLANTA’S NEW TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOCUSES ON SAFETY, MOBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY By Lisa R. Schoolcraft City of Atlanta officials face a dilemma: how to accommodate a projected 1.3 million residents and 1.2 million jobs in the years ahead by reducing congestion, improving access and supporting economic growth. Some of the solutions are laid out in the…
DetailsPlanning, leveraging staff and relationships — and expecting the unexpected — helped the transit system handle massive crowds for the 2019 Super Bowl. By Lori Johnston MARTA’s ability to move record crowds during Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta meant more than just making sure more than half a million fans arrived at the game,…
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