Mark Lannaman

1 week ago | saportareport.com | Mark Lannaman

The tech space in Atlanta, an evergrowing industry for the region anchored by dozens of colleges both in and around the city, saw enthusiasm for the growing space on full display last week. Atlanta Tech Week, which ran from June 8 through 13, wrapped up its programming on Friday for its third year filled with workshops, discussion panels, networking sessions, employer booths and everything in between. It also encompassed Render ATL, a tech conference that ran from June 11 to 13.

1 week ago | buff.ly | Mark Lannaman

The tech space in Atlanta, an evergrowing industry for the region anchored by dozens of colleges both in and around the city, saw enthusiasm for the growing space on full display last week. Atlanta Tech Week, which ran from June 8 through 13, wrapped up its programming on Friday for its third year filled with workshops, discussion panels, networking sessions, employer booths and everything in between. It also encompassed Render ATL, a tech conference that ran from June 11 to 13.

4 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Mark Lannaman

Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 475 (HB 475) earlier this month, ushering in a new age of tax credits that reflects the ever-changing film and TV industry. The bill goes into effect at the start of next year and was sponsored by Rep. Matthew Gambill (R) and Sen. Matt Brass (R). Notably, it made specific provisions for streaming and FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) productions, which the old tax credit did not have specifically outlined, leading to uncertainty for certain productions.

4 weeks ago | buff.ly | Mark Lannaman

Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 475 (HB 475) earlier this month, ushering in a new age of tax credits that reflects the ever-changing film and TV industry. The bill goes into effect at the start of next year and was sponsored by Rep. Matthew Gambill (R) and Sen. Matt Brass (R). Notably, it made specific provisions for streaming and FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) productions, which the old tax credit did not have specifically outlined, leading to uncertainty for certain productions.

4 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Mark Lannaman

A long-standing powerhouse in public health, Atlanta is now home to another public health initiative that’s been making strides in eliminating the debilitating disease lymphatic filariasis: Global Alliance for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF). Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a tropical disease that causes parasitic infection, which is usually transmitted through mosquitoes.