Category: News
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Business Updates
Cox Enterprises announces inaugural cohort of startups chosen for its Cox Cleantech Residency program
Ten startups developing next-generation infrastructure, manufacturing and climate technologies join six-week program designed to accelerate commercialization and strengthen the Southeast’s innovation economy.
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Corporate ResponsibilityNominations now open for the 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes program
Nominations are now open for Cox Enterprises’ 2026 Cox Conserves Heroes program. Through Aug. 16, anyone can nominate a volunteer or nonprofit making a positive environmental impact in their community.
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NewsMeet the 2026 Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund Recipients
Fifteen students were selected as 2026 recipients of the Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund, based on financial need and demonstrated commitment to personal growth.
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Leadership
Cox Enterprises names Jessica Shrum senior vice president of Strategy
Appointment reflects company’s continued focus on strategic growth and investment in its portfolio of businesses.
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Business Updates
Hippo Harvest closes $30 million Series C led by Cox Farms, scaling robotic indoor growing technology and expanding to new markets
Funding accelerates the company’s next phase of growth as Hippo Harvest brings indoor-grown organic greens to retail buyers at scale.
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Innovation
Cox Enterprises announces winners of student sustainability challenge
More than 200 student innovators participated in Cox’s sustainability hackathon, developing real-world solutions for energy, agriculture, transportation, circular economy and sustainable cities.
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Corporate ResponsibilityCox Announces 2026 Chairman’s Challenge Winners, Awarding Grants to Environmental Nonprofits
This year’s challenge centered on Cox’s science-aligned conservation goals, which includes targets for carbon and climate, water, circularity and waste, and habitat and species.
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Corporate ResponsibilityCox Enterprises Employees Help Build Homes and Hope for 24 Atlanta Families
Dozens of Cox employees volunteered alongside community partners to help build homes for 24 Atlanta families as part of the Carter Work Project.
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Leadership
Paul Curran named president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cox Enterprises appoints longtime media industry leader to guide digital growth and community impact.
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NewsNew device to collect litter, provide wildlife habitat in Chamblee community park
With support from Cox Enterprises, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper will install a “floating wetland trash trap” designed to improve water quality in the stream at Huntley Hills Park.