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Big Green Egg, Nissan Trucks and Sysco joined Chef David Rose on Wednesday to honor and serve frontline medical workers who have been battling COVID-19 at Emory Decatur Hospital.
The team trimmed and smoked over 500 pounds of chicken thighs, preparing 1,000 lunches for the Emory Decatur team.
The idea was the brainchild of Rose – a Food Network personality, national brand ambassador for Nissan USA and Big Green Egg, and private events chef – as he wanted to give back to Atlanta’s frontline heroes during the pandemic. As a chef, the best way he could show his appreciation is by doing what he does best, cooking.
The team got together at 6 a.m. on June 10to start cooking at Atlanta’s PREP Kitchen, who generously donated their space. They trucked the finished lunches over to Emory Dekalb and served 1,000 lunches of Smoked Chicken Thighs, mac n’ cheese, and potato chips by noon at the hospital.
“Treat others as you would wish to be treated, always resonated with me,” said Chef Rose. “Such an honor and blessing to be able to provide this token of our appreciation. Their selfless nature in the face of adversity is truly remarkable. To our heroes, I say thank you!”
Watch video of the event with messages from the Emory Decatur staff.
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Stock Market Forecast – 2021 Predictions & Projections
Stock Market Predictions Thursday’s big market sell off occurred because some investors saw Fed market outlooks and rising Covid 19 infections as their cue to exit the market. Now with many pessimists gone, today’s stock futures show a big rebound. The selloff looked to be overdone and investors are reaffirming the belief in long term…
Anthem, Inc. introduced today a suite of digital tools that provide in- depth, trusted, and aggregated information for multiple stakeholders to use in making informed, data- driven decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Anthem, Inc.’s new C19 Explorer and C19 Navigator, these decision support tools are also designed to assist public health officials and business leaders as they plan for re-opening and return-to-workplace. This work is part of Anthem’s best-in-class data scientists and clinicians collaborating with a global alliance of leaders, such as TM, CloudMedx, xy.ai, and doc.ai.
“During these challenging times, we understand the need for a central location of reliable information,” said Rajeev Ronanki, Chief Digital Officer at Anthem, Inc. “We continue to leverage the power and capabilities of data and Artificial Intelligence to provide insights to support decision makers as they work to combat this pandemic. This collaborative effort to introduce C19 Explorer and C19 Navigator is another example of Anthem’s commitment to leadership, innovation, and agility as we work to support our local communities.”
Anthem will make these tools easily accessible to stakeholders through its new portal, which will contain links to the suite of COVID-related tools Anthem has introduced in the past several weeks to help consumers. The tools include:
C19 Explorer: Intended for government officials, healthcare leaders and community leaders, C19 Explorer provides intuitive, interactive dashboards on the COVID-19 situation – both current and predictive – regarding areas such as infection rate and community risk scores. It also features helpful analysis and visualization that leaders may use in assessing a community’s readiness to re-open and planning next steps. The dashboards combine public and private data at the federal, state, and county levels.
C19 Navigator: C19 Navigator is designed for Anthem employer customers, including states and other governmental entities, for their plan populations, to provide clinical insight and predictions, as these organizations consider their next steps on how to reopen. Medicare and Medicaid officials will be able to access analytics they may find helpful as they work with their populations during this time. C19 Navigator will continue to evolve to meet the needs of employers and government officials. Anthem employer customers, as well as Medicare and Medicaid officials, should work with their Anthem business partners regarding access to this tool.
Sydney Care: Digital-first consumer application that delivers personalized engagement and real- time access to health information, telehealth services, and AI-driven symptom checker. Sydney Care also allows consumers to connect with virtual primary care, via text or video chat; as well as take a coronavirus assessment and find a COVID-19 testing location. The app also has a new Daily COVID-19 Check-In feature, a survey intended to aid companies in assessing individual’s readiness to enter the workplace on a daily basis.
Safer Entry to Workplace (via Biometric Passport): Biometric Passport includes the ability to evaluate employees’ possible COVID-19 symptoms through daily attestations, empowering employers to use this information for strategic planning. This tool collects a user’s health information through a simple, daily survey and generates an encrypted QR code. Responses stay on a user’s phone – and are never shared with the employers. Employers will only know whether or not the employee is granted access to enter based on their requirements.
Family Caregiver Support (via Ianacare): Through the ianacare free mobile app, consumers can mobilize personal social circles of friends, family, coworkers and neighbors to coordinate practical help with everyday needs such as dropping off groceries, picking up medications from the pharmacy, virtual check-ins and emotional connection.
Mental Health Resources (via PsychHub): PsychHub is a COVID-19 mental health resource hub that provides a range of resources designed to help people, their families, and care providers cope with pandemic-related stress brought on by social isolation, job loss, and other challenges.
Social Care Network (via Aunt Bertha): Anthem has partnered with Aunt Bertha, a leading social care network, which helps connect individuals and families to free and reduced-cost social services in their communities. These programs include COVID-19-specific assistance, such as food delivery and help paying for bills. All consumers can access the more than 350,000 programs, which are available in every zip code across the U.S.
In addition, the portal will include links to new tools and resources that Anthem creates to help government officials, local leaders, employers, business leaders, and individuals with their decision- making as they begin to navigate and adjust to evolving community and workplace environments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upgraded amenities and heightened experiences for fans and student-athletes are on deck as JE Dunn Construction begins a $9 million renovation of Russ Chandler Stadium, the home of Georgia Tech baseball.
The demolition of an existing one-story building paves the way for construction of a 25,379-square-foot, two-story structure. The new facility will include three indoor batting tunnels, indoor pitching lab, event hall space, concessions and roof terrace. Interior renovation of 1,618 square feet will include new suites and ticket booth.
The improvements are aimed at supporting player development, enhancing the fan experience and celebrating the Yellow Jackets’ rich baseball history.
Project completion is scheduled before next baseball season.
Architectural services are provided by Collins Cooper Carusi/Populous.
At the Federal Reserve, we’re committed to supporting people and businesses with every tool we have to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, but to do so effectively requires a deep understanding of conditions on the ground—so we launched this national survey.
If you’ve already taken the June survey, thank you! If you haven’t yet, there’s still time.
The findings from the first survey are available in Perspectives from Main Street: The Impact of COVID-19 on Communities and the Entities Serving Them and have been shared broadly to inform policy at all levels.
Thank you for your time and for your commitment to supporting our communities.
AT&T* – through its participation in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Connect America Fund (CAF II) – has extended high-speed internet service to nearly 54,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of 70 counties in the state.
We will continue to expand Fixed Wireless Internet (FWI) services, making high-speed internet available to even more rural customers across Georgia, as we work to meet our goal of delivering access to more than 13,000 additional locations by the end of this year.
Fixed Wireless Internet delivers an internet connection with typical download speeds of 25Mbps.** The connection comes from a wireless tower to a fixed antenna on a customer’s home or business, creating an efficient way to deliver last-mile high-speed internet to customers living in underserved rural areas.
“I appreciate AT&T’s continuing investment in communities across Georgia, and the work being done to provide enhanced access and faster internet service, especially in rural areas,” said David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. “By expanding the availability of Fixed Wireless Internet, AT&T is helping level the playing field and bringing essential opportunities to rural residents and businesses, which are important at any time, but especially now, with the shifting needs resulting from COVID-19.”
“AT&T’s Fixed Wireless Internet is offering my family more options in our everyday lives, at an affordable price,” said John Drury, an AT&T Fixed Wireless customer. “We are excited to have access to this innovative technology and pleased AT&T continues to enhance high-speed connectivity in Fortsonia and other rural communities across Georgia.”
The service is available to locations in rural parts of the following 70 Georgia counties:
Appling
Baker
Bartow
Bleckley
Burke
Butts
Camden
Carroll
Chattahoochee
Columbia
Cook
Crawford
Crisp
Decatur
Dodge
Dougherty
Echols
Elbert
Emanuel
Evans
Floyd
Franklin
Fulton
Glascock
Gordon
Grady
Greene
Hancock
Haralson
Hart
Heard
Jackson
Jasper
Jeff Davis
Jefferson
Jenkins
Johnson
Lamar
Lanier
Laurens
Lee
Lowndes
Madison
McDuffie
Meriwether
Miller
Mitchell
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Oconee
Oglethorpe
Peach
Pierce
Pike
Polk
Putnam
Spalding
Stewart
Sumter
Thomas
Tift
Toombs
Twiggs
Ware
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Webster
Worth
“Governor Kemp and the General Assembly are focused on connectivity needs in Georgia, and their efforts have positioned our state to welcome innovation and investment in high-speed digital infrastructure,” said Venessa Harrison, President of AT&T Georgia. “In that environment, we are keeping residents and businesses across Georgia connected. And, while we recognize that there is more work to be done, the continued deployment of this innovative wireless broadband service and the ongoing enhancement of our statewide network reflects our commitment to this State.”
In 2008, I was called to Governor Perdue’s office, given the responsibility of Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and immediately challenged to build a budget that would cut spending by 40%. Like all agency heads during the early days of the Great Recession, we worked hard to steward the public dollars while protecting employees, citizens, and in our case, Georgia’s incredible environment. And not only did we survive, we also laid a foundation for the future.
A few years later, working closely with Governor Deal and the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Chamber spent a year making recommendations to cut taxes and regulations that would spur the economic recovery. This action led to Georgia being named the best place to do business for seven consecutive years.
Today, Governor Kemp, agency heads and the general assembly must compress that 4-year timeframe into a few months. They must cut state spending when people need government most, while simultaneously finding ways to ignite private sector job creation and unlock the power of free enterprise. It is an unenviable position that can result in unintended consequences. Some will seek to grow the economy through renewed focus on innovation, creativity, and small business start-ups. Others will seek to burden companies with higher taxes or more regulations. But, in the end, the clear and objective perspectives of our leaders will be what guide us through recovery.
The general assembly has taken important steps in recent years to expand Georgia’s tax base which will pay dividends in the long term. Now, we should focus on improving the growth opportunities for companies and getting people back to work. So, what should we do to unleash the power of Georgia ingenuity and improve the resiliency of Georgia corporations?
The Georgia Chamber is proud to stand in support of effective legislation that will foster a recoverable economic environment leading to a stronger and more resilient future. Priorities for the remaining 2020 Legislative Session include:
• Legal Liability Protections – The state must enact strong and sure safe harbors related to COVID-19 that protect businesses from frivolous lawsuits which result in the single greatest deterrent to our recovering business climate. Our healthcare systems have been strained and the idea of “global pandemic” is now a full-on reality. Add these factors to being recently named the 9th worst state in the nation for judicial liability, and we must move quickly to create immediate liability protections.
• Hate Crimes Legislation – As Georgia marches to a brighter, more equal future, positive change through effective hate crimes legislation is, without a doubt one, of the most critically needed steps. Our state must take a stand against racial inequality and walk toward inclusion, change and a better Georgia. Visit www.passhatecrimesga.com
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection – As innovation accelerates, it offers opportunities as well as significant risks to an economy that shifts to deeper digital integration. Legislation is needed to protect businesses from hackers, strengthen our infrastructure to reach that last-mile, and protect our rural businesses from isolation and assured demise.
• Licensure Flexibility – Recognizing licensed healthcare professionals across state lines, especially in today’s post-COVID economy, is critical to our system’s ability to serve and preserve the well-being of all Georgians. Allowing flexibility to employ licensed professionals from other states in critical-need areas will expedite economic recovery and get more Georgians back to work.
• Preservation of Entertainment Tax Credits – As one of Georgia’s most rapidly growing industries, the film and entertainment sector employs tens of thousands of citizens locally and generates $9.5 billion in economic impact. For job creation, retention and stability, the preservation of these tax credits is an absolute must for the thousands of small businesses and contractors that support this industry around the state.
• Reconstitution of the Freight & Logistics Commission and Private Financing of Infrastructure Committee – Deemed one of the most essential services during our global pandemic, the freight & logistics industry has proven to be one of the most critical needs in our state and one of the most important components to supply chain, manufacturing, agriculture and other key industries. The reconstitution of this commission to lead and manage the growth of this vital sector will be imperative to the state’s collective economic recover. Roads must be maintained, new roads built, public transit infused with new ideas and workable plans derived and implemented. Continued focus on private financing of infrastructure to examine where and how these projects get done is paramount to our collective future.
As the session reconvenes, we look for our leaders to consider these key priorities and how each one builds on the other to create a more resilient economy with solid and learned foundations that guide us to a brighter future.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order June 11 rolling back many of the COVID-19 restrictions in place since April, including ending the shelter-in-place mandate for those 65 and older, reopening live music venues, and permitting larger gatherings of up to 50 people.
Effective immediately, residents and visitors of Georgia who are 65 year of age or older are no longer required to shelter-in-place place unless they live in a nursing homes , longterm care facilities, or assisted living communities. The “medically fragile” (including those with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, and immunocompromised) must remain on lockdown until July 12.
Effective June 16, most restrictions are now lifted on restaurants including party size and the number of people allowed inside an eatery. Servers must wear a mask when interacting with patrons. Bars can now have 50 people – up from 25 – or 35 percent of total listed fire capacity, whichever is greater. Salad bars and buffets must have hand sanitizer, sneeze guard, social distancing, and regularly replace shared utensils to allow patron self-service.
Also on June 16, restrictions on the number of patrons at movie theaters is lifted and walk-ins are now allowed at body art studios, barber shops, hair salons, their respective schools, massage therapy establishments, and tanning facilities subject to specific requirements.
Beginning July 1, live performance venues can reopen and conventions can resume if they meet safety guidelines. The order also establishes guidelines for resumption of amateur and professional sports leagues.
The full order can be read at this link.
The loosening of restrictions comes as Georgia shows an increase in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus. As of Jun 11, there were 54,973 confirmed cases and the death toll stands at 2,375. Officials are concerned that the recent protests following the police-involved murder of George Floyd will cause a spike in cases. Protesters have been encouraged to get tested.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the ATLStrong Fund will invest more than $250,000 in emergency rental assistance for city residents. The funds will be disbursed by the United Way of Greater Atlanta to local nonprofit organizations to provide emergency rental assistance to Atlanta households that earn 60% or less of Area Median Income (AMI) within the City of Atlanta. For a household of three, this would equate to a family earning up to $44,700. The ATLStrong Fund supports City of Atlanta residents experiencing economic hardships and health-related issues caused by COVID-19. The first investment is made possible through donations from BET Network ($167,888.89), Pfizer Foundation ($90,000), and Grassroots Donations ($10,000). For more information on emergency rental assistance and help accessing one of the identified organizations, contact United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1,
CVS Health has opened 29 additional COVID-19 testing sites around Georgia, including CVS Pharmacy, 2586 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033 and CVS Pharmacy, 3820 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30032. A list of the expanded set of testing locations in Georgia can be found here.
Georgia Power recently provided a $20,000 donation to the Atlanta BeltLine project. Georgia Power works closely with the Atlanta BeltLine to provide funding, volunteering and board service to assist in the creation of economically and culturally vibrant, walkable, sustainable, mixed-income communities.
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