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Confetti Jar launches one-stop birthday booking marketplace for Atlanta parents
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Confetti Jar has launched version 2.0, a direct-booking marketplace that lets Atlanta parents plan and pay for kids’ birthday parties in one checkout.
College Park awards $2.4M tourism marketing contract to women-led alliance
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College Park, Georgia has awarded Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated a $2.4 million destination marketing contract after a nationwide procurement process.
Special Olympics Georgia sends 63 delegates to USA Games in Minnesota
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Special Olympics Georgia is sending a 63-person delegation to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, where athletes will compete across six sports from June 20-26. The event is designed to spotlight inclusion and could draw tens of…
Brand South Africa mixer ties Atlanta and Africa ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Brand South Africa drew more than 200 guests to Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta for a networking mixer centered on Pan-African culture, commerce, and diaspora connections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event highlighted growing links between…
Nomad ranks the best World Cup 2026 cities for traveling fans
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Nomad eSIM’s World Cup 2026 Fan Experience Index ranks 24 cities on atmosphere, affordability, connectivity, accessibility and fan demand to show where supporters can get the most out of the tournament.
LuggageToShip targets World Cup 2026 travelers with luggage shipping service
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LuggageToShip.com is pitching door-to-door luggage shipping as a way for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans to avoid airline baggage fees, airport delays and hauling bags between host cities.
Blue Ridge Automotive urges Atlanta European-car owners to book summer road trip inspections
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Blue Ridge Automotive - European & Domestic is pushing Land Rover, Jaguar and other European-vehicle owners in Atlanta to schedule pre-trip inspections before summer travel ramps up. The Buckhead shop says its former Road Britannia facility pairs…
Women photographers bring Atlanta’s World Cup moment into focus
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A new exhibition at One Contemporary Gallery in Atlanta opens June 11 and runs through July 26, pairing World Cup attention with work by four female photographers.
MarketBeat names the best free fall events in every state
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MarketBeat surveyed 3,011 families to rank the best free seasonal experience in every state, as 65% said autumn traditions are becoming unaffordable.
Lake.com maps quieter fall lakes near crowded foliage hotspots
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Lake.com released a 2026 report pairing North America’s most crowded fall destinations with quieter lake alternatives served by the same metro.
Three Black founders test self-funded event tech at new Park City festival
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Three Black founders in their 60s will use a new winter festival in Park City, Utah, to test SlopeSync, a self-funded startup that links ticketing, referral promotion and sponsor engagement.
Hiro offers custom software replacements for small businesses at about one-tenth the cost
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Hiro says it builds custom replacements for the rented software small businesses rely on, migrates their data, and hands over the code for about a tenth of the monthly bill they already pay. The company is positioning the model as a lower-risk way…
Historic Georgia town hits market for $13.5 million
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A rare ownership stake in the historic town of Gay, Georgia, is for sale for $13.5 million, including about 60 acres, 17 buildings and two operating businesses.
Jessie Gill leads enterprise strategy at Wheels as chief of staff
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Jessie Gill, senior vice president and chief of staff at Wheels, is using 16 years of executive and chief of staff experience to drive strategy, planning and transformation across the company.
Mobile hibachi catering gains attention as holiday bookings start early
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As hosts lock in Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s plans, mobile hibachi catering is emerging as a useful case study in how Americans balance convenience, value and live entertainment.
United One expands UOG wearable wellness line after CES 2026 awards
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United One (Group) America is broadening its UOG wearable wellness and sports performance portfolio, built in the U.S. around textile-based products that do not require batteries, apps or sensors.
Tyrone Hashimoto sets October release for new single
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Tyrone Hashimoto will release “Wake Up in the Morning Sun” on Oct. 2, 2026, with a live performance planned that same day in Tokyo.
Atlas Roofing backs St. Jude Dream Home giveaways in 14 markets
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Atlas Roofing Corporation will provide roofing systems and donate more than $100,000 in materials for each participating St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway market in 2026. The sponsorship spans 14 cities and supports fundraising for St. Jude Children’s…
Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner raises more than $500,000 for veterans
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The annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner returned to Nashville on Sept. 10 and raised more than $500,000 for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.
Justin Shubow pushes classical architecture in Nashville speech
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Former U.S. Commission of Fine Arts chairman Justin Shubow told a sold-out Nashville audience that U.S. public buildings should return to classical design, linking the debate to Tennessee’s new federal courthouse in Chattanooga.
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