Clark Atlanta University and the African Methodist Episcopal Church have filed objections to the sale of Morris Brown College, according to a report in the AJC. The AME Church, which has loaned Morris Brown millions of dollars to continue operations, claims that a $14.6 million purchase offer is not enough to cover the $18.6 million in debt the college owes it, according to court documents filed this week. The church also charges that the proposed sale does not specify how or when the net proceeds will be distributed.
Tennis and squash equipment giant Prince Global Sports LLC’s Atlanta headquarters will open in July, according to a report in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Prince will take about 15,000 square feet for its new offices at Terminus 100 in Buckhead, employing 20-25 management, sales and marketing executives. Prince will share office space with Jones Global Sports, which makes and sells golf sportswear, accessories and equipment under the Bobby Jones brand.
Mayor Kasim Reed has announced the creation of the Welcoming Atlanta Working Group (WAWG), which will develop recommendations and create initiatives that will create a more welcoming environment for immigrants in Atlanta. The WAWG will assist city staff in the assessment and implementation of recommendations, as well as serve as agents in the community to ensure that efforts to enhance the quality of life of immigrants are being implemented, and that the city is playing an active role in creating a more inclusive community. The group will break into subcommittees to focus on five key areas of immigrant integration: ensuring equitable access to services; expanding educational opportunities; facilitating economic empowerment; enhancing public safety and fostering a connected community; and building immigrant civic engagement and leadership. Read more about the group at this link.
