For immediate release: Jan. 23, 2017

Captivating visuals direct users' attention to the most recent and popular content, which is front and center on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's redesigned website. The redesign aims to improve navigation, highlight new content and simplify sharing content.

To enhance navigation, the new design showcases on the homepage popular features such as research data and tools, allowing users to quickly view the most recent content by topics.

"Using visuals to tell our story, and making it easy to find engaging content and share it on multiple platforms, enhances the Atlanta Fed's ability to reach users," said Michael Chriszt, vice president and public affairs officer of the Atlanta Fed. "We also wanted to make it easier for users find the latest data and insights."

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta serves the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which encompasses Alabama, Florida and Georgia and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. As part of the nation's central banking system, the Atlanta Fed participates in setting national monetary policy, supervises numerous banking organizations, and provides a variety of payment services to financial institutions and the U.S. government.