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6 days ago
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AT&T Opens New Regional Hub in Chantilly Marking Major Investment in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Last week, AT&T marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new regional hub in the Chantilly-area of Fairfax County. The five-story, 111,000-square-foot office building located at 4807 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly at the Westfields International Center at Dulles now serves as home to more than 500 AT&T team members and reflects the company's continued investment in innovation, collaboration, and the future of work. From l-r: Fairfax County Fire Chief John Butler, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Kathy Smith, Sully District, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay, AT&T Senior Vice President for Corporate Real Estate & Security Michael Ford, AT&T President for Public Sector & FirstNet Wes Anderson, , Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) President and CEO Victor Hoskins, FCEDA Senior Vice President Anna Nissinen, FCEDA Vice President of Business Investment David Kelley, FCEDA Director of National Business Investment John Blair, and AT & T Regional Director for External & Legislative Affairs Garrett McGuire To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "Thank you to our Fairfax County leaders and first responders. From streamlined permitting to being a trusted collaborator in testing new technologies, Fairfax has been a model partner," said AT&T's President of Public Sector Wes Anderson. "Our more than 500 AT&T colleagues working here deserve this modernized space because modernization is core to what we do. Drawing on nearly 150 years of experience, we modernize customer networks for more efficient, secure, and reliable communication. I look forward to what we can achieve together as we start this new chapter in Chantilly, Virginia." Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay, Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John S. Butler, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins and other dignitaries joined AT&T leadership to celebrate the grand opening and welcome the company to its new home. "Today is a celebration of growth, vision, and partnership," said Chairman McKay. "Fairfax County is proud to support AT&T's continued evolution and success, and we are grateful for the longstanding relationship we've built together." AT&T has deep roots in Virginia, including historic innovation such as installing the first dial telephone in the Bell System right here in the Commonwealth. The company's presence in Fairfax County is equally significant, particularly through its partnership with FirstNet, which ensures reliable, next-generation communications for first responders and public safety agencies. "Fairfax County was among the first local governments in the nation to adopt FirstNet, and we continue to collaborate with AT&T to test new technologies that serve our residents and customers alike," said McKay. Supervisor Kathy Smith emphasized the impact of AT&T's move on the local community and economy. "AT&T's decision to consolidate operations in Chantilly is a major step forward. This move deepens your presence in one of the most dynamic business corridors in the country," Smith said. "Your investment speaks volumes about Fairfax County's value as a destination for business, innovation, and community impact." The company's relocation into this state-of-the-art facility sends a strong message about the strength of Fairfax County as a global business destination. In addition to its operational footprint, AT&T has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to local engagement, contributing over $250,000 to area nonprofits in the past five years and serving as title sponsor for Volunteer Fairfax's signature day of service, VolunteerFest. AT&T helps more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at Investors can learn more at ### About Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) FCEDA promotes Fairfax County as one of the world's top locations for business and talent, and offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. FCEDA is headquartered in Tysons, Fairfax County's largest business district, and maintains offices in key global business centers: Bangalore/Mumbai, Berlin, London, Los Angeles and Seoul. For more information about FCEDA, visit or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. Fairfax County Economic Development AuthorityContact: Robin GeigerEmail: rgeiger@ AT&TContact: Karen TwomeyEmail: To view the source version of this press release, please visit
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05-02-2025
- Politics
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Rankin County municipal elections: See candidates in Brandon, Flowood, Pearl and Richland
Municipal elections for 2025 are right around the corner, and the 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, deadline to file paperwork in order to run has passed. Several cities in Rankin County have contested races for mayor and aldermen. Primary elections are on April 1, and general election day is on June 3. Read on to find out who has filed to run in Brandon, Flowood, Pearl and Richland. Executive committees in different cities will certify the candidates sometime this week, so the following lists are not the final, qualified lists of candidates. Incumbent Brandon Mayor Butch Lee, Republican, will run against challenger Fred Shanks, Republican. Lee is currently nearing the end of his third term as Brandon Mayor. Shanks has been a Mississippi House of Representative member since 2018 and is the current House Rules Committee Chairman. Sharon Womack (Incumbent), Republican Jarrad Craine (Incumbent), Independent Cris Vinson (Incumbent), Republican Harry Williams (Incumbent), Republican Lu Coker (Incumbent), Republican Jereme King, Republican Dwight Middleton (Incumbent), Republican David E. Farris (Incumbent), Republican Who is running in Madison County? See who's running for mayor, aldermen in suburban cities Kathy Smith, Republican and Greg Wilcox, Republican, will face off to serve as the next Flowood Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Gary Rhoads announced in November 2024 that he would not seek reelection after 36 years in the role. Tony Perkins, Republican A. Seth Robbins, Republican Incumbent Alderman at Large Donald H. Flynt was absent from the list of candidates. Deron R. Harmon (Incumbent), Independent Shane Brown, Republican Kimberly Buford, Republican Robert A. Shearer, Republican Incumbent Ward 2 Alderwoman Kathy Smith was absent from the list of candidates. Kirk B. McDaniel (Incumbent), Independent Jim Seymour, Independent Mike Prestage, Republican Incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Seth Robbins was absent from the list of candidates. Who is running for Jackson Mayor? City Hall drama at the 11th hour: Lumumba announces his decision on running for mayor Incumbent Pearl Mayor Jake Windham, Republican, is running against two challengers: Kevin Kimery, Republican, and Willie Robinson, Democrat. Windham has served as mayor since 2017. David Stovall (Incumbent), Republican Sammy Williams (Incumbent), Republican Gerald Duckworth, Republican Keith Dennis (Incumbent), Republican Johnny Steverson (Incumbent), Republican Gary Broadwater, Republican Everett Butler, Independent Casey S. Foy (Incumbent), Republican Dwight Knight (Incumbent), Independent Leon Seals, Republican Kyle Foster (Incumbent), Republican Chris Tapia, Republican Incumbent Richland Mayor Clay Burns will run against challenger Garsheo "Gus" Black, both of whom are running as independents. Burns was elected mayor during a special election on March 5, 2024, filling the vacancy left when former Mayor Pat Sullivan retired several months prior. During the special election, Burns won a runoff vote against Scot Mancil, who is running for Alderman at Large in the upcoming election. Black is currently serving as an Alderman at Large. All aldermen running are also running as independents. The following are all candidates who have filed to run for Alderman at Large as Richland does not have aldermen by wards: John W. "Eight Ball" Hamilton (Incumbent) Scot Mancil Matthew "Matt" Quick (Incumbent) Beth Sandord (Incumbent) A.J. Shields (Incumbent) Bob Young With Black running for mayor, all five of Richland's current Aldermen at Large are listed as candidates for the upcoming general election. Got a news tip? Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: See candidates in Rankin County: Brandon, Flowood, Pearl and Richland
