Saturday, May 30, 2026

Maintainers honor Flying Tiger heritage with A-10 paint restoration


MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --Among rows of gray A-10C Thunderbolt IIs on the Moody flightline, one aircraft commands attention before its engines even start. Sweeping camouflage stretches across the aircraft while a bold blue fuselage stripe and the unmistakable Flying Tiger emblem cut through the gray backdrop of modern airpower. More

AACUC to Honor Retiring Velera President & CEO Chuck Fagan at the 2026 Annual Conference

Charles “Chuck” Fagan III, retiring President and CEO of Velera

SNELLVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) is proud to announce that it will honor Charles “Chuck” Fagan III, retiring President and CEO of Velera at AACUC’s 2026 Annual Conference taking place August 3-6, at the Hotel at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Fagan will be recognized for his extraordinary

Octave Holdings and Investments Announces Disposition of Rivermont Square for $18.95 Million

Octave Holding & Investments Logo

Rivermont Square, 8514–8560 Holcomb Bridge Road

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Octave Holdings & Investments (Octave HI) announced the successful disposition of Rivermont Square, a neighborhood shopping center located at 8514–8560 Holcomb Bridge

U.S. used clothing anchors local economies in El Salvador

Shoppers browse stalls at central market in El Salvador

Central market, El Salvador

New study indicates US second-hand clothing a major source of affordable clothing in El Salvador

Reuse markets like El Salvador's are not a side story in textile circularity; they are its foundation.”
— Lisa Jepsen, CEO of Garson & Shaw

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study on second-hand clothing (SHC) in El Salvador shows what circularity looks like in practice. It finds that clothing collected in the United

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Ben Lang in BBQ Hall of Fame

Hall of Famer Ben Lang with His Lang Models

Hall of Famer Ben Lang with His Langs

Reverse-flow system created a more controlled cooking environment, producing cleaner smoke, and more consistent temperatures and changed how barbecue is cooked

To our customers, competitors, friends, family, and the entire BBQ community — thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and cooking alongside us . From our family to yours, thank you”
— Ben Lang

NAHUNTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ben Lang of Lang BBQ Smokers® has once again been nominated for the National Barbecue Hall of Fame, in recognition of his decades-long

Peachtree Group Celebrates Grand Opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Palmdale


Peachtree Group-Developed Hotel Highlights Continued Expansion of Firm’s EB-5 Platform and Hospitality Capabilities

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group announced the grand opening of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Palmdale in California. The 220-room hotel,

East West Manufacturing™ Appoints Ryan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned Executive Brings Strong Track Record of Integrating Complex Operations, Improving Performance, and Developing New Business

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Manufacturing, a leading Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) company that designs and manufacturers complex electronic and electro-mechanical products, today announced the appointment of Ryan Flynn as Chief

Portman Hospitality Fund I, LP Announces Acquisition of the Westin Peachtree Plaza

Acquisition marks the first investment by Portman’s fund focused on value-added “big-box” hotels

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Portman, the full-service real estate investment, development and management firm, today announced that Portman Hospitality Fund I, LP has acquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza, a 1,073-key full-service hotel in downtown Atlanta, from Marriott International. The hotel will remain in Marriott’s portfolio under a long-term management agreement.

Portman Hospitality Fund I is focused on pursuing branded, large-scale full-service hotels in

Growing Boutique Fitness Brand HYLO Fitness Expands Into Georgia With New Alpharetta Studio

The HY room, a H.I.I.T training environment within each HYLO studio, featuring low lighting, red hues, high-energy music, and four signature workout stations — Floor, Bike, Bench, and Rower.

An inside peek at a HY class, emphasizing high-intensity interval training in an immersive, high-energy environment.

HYLO Fitness Alpharetta will also feature a LO room, a heated studio environment designed around intentional movement, music, and recovery-focused training.

HYLO Fitness' LO programs incorporate movement-focused classes inspired by yoga principles.

The newest HYLO Fitness is located in Alpharetta, Georgia and is expected to open in August 2026.

The newest franchise location is targeting an August 2026 grand opening in Alpharetta

This concept sets a new, elevated standard for what boutique fitness can look like in the area—thoughtfully designed, results-driven, and engaging.”
— Chris and Morella Atkinson, Franchise Owners of HYLO Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HYLO Fitness, a boutique fitness franchise known for its multi-modality training approach and community-focused studio environment, has

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK TO OPEN FIRST UTAH RESTAURANT

Fast casual concept to open in Pleasant Grove, celebrating grand opening on June 9 with free chicken salad for a year

ATLANTA, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in The Beehive State, which will expand the brand's footprint to 23 states. The new

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

In First Full Year, Youth-Led Nonprofit Gear for Good Atlanta Serves 300+ Athletes and Expands Community Partnerships

Gear for Good Atlanta donates equipment at Hank Aaron Diamond ceremony, Booker T. Washington High School

Andrew Moran and Alex Schiff, Co-Founders of Gear for Good Atlanta, donate baseball equipment at the Atlanta Braves Foundation Hank Aaron Diamond groundbreaking at Booker T. Washington High School, February 2026.

Gear for Good Atlanta equipment donation to youth athletes

Gear for Good Atlanta delivers equipment to student-athletes across Metro Atlanta as part of its mission to remove financial barriers to youth sports.

Gear for Good Atlanta partnership with Field of Dreams Academy

Andrew Moran and Alex Schiff, Co-Founders of Gear for Good Atlanta, partner with Field of Dreams Academy, led by Terry Johnson, to deliver equipment and opportunity to young athletes across Metro Atlanta.

Youth-led 501(c)(3) serves 300+ Metro Atlanta athletes, partners with L.E.A.D., Field of Dreams, and donates gear to Booker T. Washington student-athletes

Being invited to be part of a moment honoring Hank Aaron's legacy at Booker T. Washington was humbling. Seeing Mrs. Aaron speak — that made it real.”
— Andrew Moran, Founder of Gear for Good Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gear for Good Atlanta Marks a Milestone Year of Community Impact Across Metro Atlanta

Youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit honored to

Miles Mediation & Arbitration’s New Case Management Platform, Adira, and Brand-New Website are Now Live

Atlanta, Georgia – Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles) has launched a new website and Adira, a new case management platform designed to make working with Miles easier and more intuitive than ever before.

“As one of the fastest growing ADR firms in the country, we are continually evolving, and that means enhancing not only the services we offer clients, but how we serve our clients,” says Parag Shah, CEO of Miles. “Our new website and Adira, our new case

ATLANTA WELCOMES THE WORLD: MUSIC MOGUL DALLAS AUSTIN PRESENTS THE RESERVE AT HOTEL PHOENIX ATLANTA

July 1–15, 2026: A cultural moment, global destination, and summit from Grammy winner Dallas Austin, as Atlanta welcomes the world

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four-time Grammy Award-winning producer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and Atlanta music mogul Dallas Austin, in partnership with The Dallas Austin Collective, today announced The Reserve at Hotel Phoenix, a cultural property running July 1 through July 15, 2026, set

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

HighGrove Partners Deepens its Commercial Landscaping Services in Florida with the Acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HighGrove Partners, LLC (“HighGrove”), an Atlanta-based commercial landscaping company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Lawn Enforcement Agency (“LEA”), headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. HighGrove is backed by Agellus Capital, LLC (“Agellus”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on essential services businesses.

Founded by Mike Troiano in 1994, LEA delivers comprehensive landscape management,

Staff Zone Named to Forbes 2026 List of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms — Ranked Top 50 Nationwide

Staff Zone logo, a black oval with a saw blade cutting through the half splitting Staff Zone. Red, black and gray colors.

Official Staff Zone company logo. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, Staff Zone specializes in providing temporary staffing solutions for the construction, light industrial, and special events industries.

Professional portrait of a person wearing a Staff Zone branded plaid shirt, photographed against a red brick wall background.

Sherri Harris, CEO of Staff Zone, whose leadership continues to drive national recognition—including a Top 50 ranking on Forbes’ 2026 Best Temporary Staffing Firms list.

Four construction workers in high-visibility vests use tools and level soil outside a building under construction, with a wheelbarrow and ladder visible on site.

Staff Zone workers support on-site operations, showcasing the hands-on workforce solutions that contributed to the company’s Top 50 recognition on Forbes’ 2026 Best Temporary Staffing Firms list.

Staff Zone ranks #45 on Forbes’ 2026 Best Temp Staffing Firms list, earning a Top 50 spot and reinforcing its leadership in workforce solutions.

This achievement belongs to the people throughout our organization who show up every day committed to serving our customers, supporting our workforce, and raising the standard in our industry”
— Sherri Harris, CEO

ROSWELL, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Staff Zone is proud to announce it has been named one of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms for 2026 by Forbes, earning a place among the Top 50 firms nationwide. Presented annually by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, rankings are based on independent survey data from recruiters, HR leaders, hiring

Dr. Raé N. Lundy Crowned Ms. Georgia Corporate America 2026 During Inspiring Celebration of Leadership and Excellence

 Dr. Rae Lundy

Dr. Rae Lundy

Ms. Georgia Corporate America Dr. Rae Lundy

Ms. Georgia Corporate America Dr. Rae Lundy

Ms. Georgia Corporate America Dr. Rae Lundy   2026

Ms. Georgia Corporate America Dr. Rae Lundy 2026

Dr. Raé N. Lundy Crowned Ms. Georgia Corporate America 2026 Georgia Leaders Honored During an Inspiring Celebration of Excellence, Leadership, and Empowerment

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Raé N. Lundy Crowned Ms. Georgia Corporate America 2026
Georgia Leaders Honored During an Inspiring Celebration of Excellence, Leadership, and Empowerment

An unforgettable evening of elegance, leadership, empowerment, and purpose took center stage as the Ms. Georgia Corporate

Tibet’s Thawing Lakes Accelerate Greenhouse Gas Release

Graphical abstract.

GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new review synthesizes research on Tibetan Plateau lakes, revealing that climate warming is turning these high-altitude ecosystems into major greenhouse gas sources. Melting permafrost

AWAKE America Announces City-Wide Houston Rally with Dr. Michael A. Youssef and Special Guest Chris Tomlin

AWAKE Houston September 19, 2026

Thousands expected to gather for powerful call to revival.

The only hope for America is a return to the Truth of Scripture and a revitalized Church.”
— Michael A. Youssef, PhD

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Internationally respected Bible teacher Dr. Michael A. Youssef and GRAMMY-winning artist Chris Tomlin will join together for a high-impact evening dedicated to spiritual renewal.

The AWAKE Houston rally will take place on

Accelecom Completes Major Network Upgrade Across Northwest Georgia's Most Critical Industrial Corridor

Northwest Georgia is no longer a regional story — it is a national economic story. From the Flooring Capital of the World to hyperscale AI data centers to the next generation of EV manufacturing”
— Brad Kilbey, CEO of Accelecom

SANDY SPRINGS, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Accelecom, Georgia's largest middle-mile network operator, today announced the completion of a major network upgrade across Northwest Georgia — delivering 100G and 400G carrier-grade fiber capacity along one of

Gourmet All-Day Café Toastique to Debut in Johns Creek, Georgia this Summer

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its next location in Johns Creek, Georgia, coming this summer.

The New Location Off Old Alabama Road Will Feature a Nutrition-Forward Menu

JOHNS CREEK, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its next location in Johns Creek, Georgia. Located at 3005 Old Alabama Road,

Ken Szpindor Named New Director of Marketing and Creative Services at Extu

Extu's logo symbolizes growth.

Extu is a leader in through channel marketing.

Extu is accelerating growth and innovation by promoting high-performing employees into leadership positions.

From the moment we hired him, Ken has been constantly improving Extu’s brand presence and internal efficiency.”
— Nichole Gunn, CEO

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Extu, a leading provider of channel incentive and marketing technology, is accelerating growth and innovation by promoting high-performing employees into leadership positions. As a

THE WEATHER CHANNEL TO AIR 'JOPLIN: 15 YEARS LATER' - A STORY OF DEVASTATION AND THE RESILIENCE OF AN AMERICAN TOWN

Joplin: 15 Years Later will premiere on The Weather Channel at 9pm ET on Thursday, May 21

Joplin: 15 Years Later will premiere on TWC at 9pm ET on Thursday, May 21

The Weather Channel logo

One-Hour Special Presented by Procter & Gamble to Premiere Thursday, May 21 at 9pm ET on TWC TV Network and TV App with Encore Broadcasts Through the Weekend.

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Weather Channel television network is proud to announce the premiere of JOPLIN: 15 YEARS LATER, a one-hour special presented by

TOP FIBROID DOCTOR DONATES $100,000 TO THE FWH X LUPITA NYONG’O UTERINE FIBROID RESEARCH GRANT

John Lipman, MD, founder and medical director of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, made a $100,000 gift to the FWH X Lupita Nyong’o Uterine Fibroid Research Grant.

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- John Lipman, MD, founder and medical director of the Atlanta Fibroid Center and founder and chairman of the Free From Fibroids

Monday, May 18, 2026

Third Wave Digital Launches New Website for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

MACON, GA, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Third Wave Digital, a leading digital creative agency specializing in website design and development, is proud to announce the successful launch of a newly redesigned website for the Georgia Cattlemen's

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Printpack Wins the Most 2026 FPA Flexible Packaging Awards

Printpack FPA Award Collage

Printpack's 2026 FPA Flexible Packaging Awards

Atlanta-based flexible packaging leader takes home two Gold and two Silver awards from the Flexible Packaging Association, spanning shelf impact and innovation.

This recognition highlights our team's commitment to innovation and exceptional quality — aspects that have been part of Printpack's DNA since the company was founded 70 years ago.”
— David Love, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Printpack earned four Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) — more than any other converter in 2026 — coinciding with the company's 70th anniversary.

The wins span two Gold Awards for Shelf Impact

Monday, May 11, 2026

Atlanta Content Creator and Single Mother Mia Nychole Featured on HGTV’s House Hunters

Atlanta content creator Mia Nychole and her daughter smiling together during their HGTV House Hunters homebuying journey.

Atlanta content creator Mia Nychole and her daughter were featured on HGTV’s House Hunters during their emotional journey to purchasing a new home.

Atlanta creator and single mother Mia Nychole shares her emotional journey to purchasing her second home on HGTV’s House Hunters.

This moment represents years of perseverance, growth, and creating a life my daughter can be proud of.”
— Mia Nychole

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Atlanta-based content creator, entrepreneur, and single mother Mia Nychole was recently featured on

Universal Joint Celebrates National Burger Day with Free Smash Burgers for the Second Straight Year

A close-up of Universal Joint’s smash burger with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and sauce, held in a hand and wrapped in UJ-branded paper. This is the free burger guests receive on National Burger Day, May 28, by joining the Universal Joint Loyalty Program

The signature Smash Burger from Universal Joint—free for all loyalty program members on National Burger Day, May 28. No purchase required.

Universal Joint brings back its National Burger Day smash burger promotion Thursday, May 28, powered by the newly redesigned Joint Rewards program

Burgers have always been a big part of both Universal Joint and Brake Pad, so it made sense to expand the promotion across both brands through Joint Rewards.”
— Marc Brennan

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Universal Joint is bringing back its National Burger Day celebration for the second consecutive year, offering Joint Rewards members a free smash

Palladin Technologies Launches 'One Palladin, One Agent' Initiative to Accelerate Company Wide Adoption

Palladin Technologies

Palladin accelerates enterprise AI adoption with a company-wide initiative focused on building Salesforce Agentforce agents.

Palladin Technologies is committed to not just saying ‘AI’, but being fluent in the management and deployment of secure, effective agentic solutions.”
— Brandon Ward, Founder & CEO

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Palladin Technologies announces the launch of “One Palladin, One Agent,” a company-wide initiative designed to accelerate hands-on

New Music Alert Voices from American musician, songwriter and author Mack Holland

Mack Holland's New Single Is Out Now!

Voices (feat. Sister Sarah Rucker)

Track Title: Voices (feat. Sister Sarah Rucker) Genre: Gospel / Inspirational Launch Date: Out Now! ISRC Code: QZTB32645827

AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning Gospel/Inspirational artist Mack Holland is excited to announce the release of his inspiring new single, “Voices.”

In “Voices,” Mack continues his signature style