Marlon Hyde

1 month ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

Pinnacle Financial Partners opened a new financial education center for underrepresented entrepreneurs in downtown Atlanta. Dozens watched as Atlanta city officials and bank staff cut the ribbon for the newly opened Pinnacle Economic Empowerment Resource Center Thursday. The PEER center seeks to teach financial literacy and support local businesses. Inside, there are areas dedicated to financial education and closing the resource gap for startup founders. Tracy Powell runs the center.

1 month ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

Georgia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the country. Tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta have built here. As digital technology and AI use increase, more data centers are coming. On a Sunday afternoon, my 16-year-old nephew, Lavanne Hyde, is upstairs, in his room, playing video games. LED strip lights and a keyboard illuminate his face.

1 month ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

Georgia’s business leaders aim to make development more sustainable in the coming years. They are confident that going green will continue to make the state money. James Marlow is the president of Southface, an Atlanta-based organization that advocates for sustainable building and development. He says they have a pretty simple philosophy: sustainability done right equals savings. “It means a better business decision. It means that you’re going to waste less.

1 month ago | thecurrentga.org | Marlon Hyde |Susan Catron

In recent months, Georgia’s film industry has struggled to grab major productions and has been in a slow decline. Since the state beefed up its tax credit in the early 2010s, major-grossing films like those from “The Fast & Furious,” “The Avengers” and “The Hunger Games” series have taken base here. But now, Randy Davidson, CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment, is saying that the Peach State may be facing a distinctive shift in its production output.

1 month ago | wabe.org | Marlon Hyde

In recent months, Georgia’s film industry has struggled to grab major productions and has been in a slow decline. Since the state beefed up its tax credit in the early 2010s, major-grossing films like those from “The Fast & Furious,” “The Avengers” and “The Hunger Games” series have taken base here. But now, Randy Davidson, CEO and founder of Georgia Entertainment, is saying that the Peach State may be facing a distinctive shift in its production output.