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• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 19, 2025

  In part 3 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she discusses why going beyond profit is just good business and AT&T’s billion dollar investments in connecting Georgians to greater possibilities.

• Cobb Chamber Names the 2025 Acworth, Kennesaw, West Cobb, and Town Center Citizens of the Year

  December 19, 2025

  The Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council, which represents Northwest Cobb’s four distinct districts of Acworth, Kennesaw, West Cobb, and Town Center, has selected four community advocates as 2025 Citizens of the Year: Megan Strange for Acworth, Barbie Brown for Kennesaw, Joyette Holmes for West Cobb, and Kat Schwaig for Town Center.

• Lee & Associates Releases 2026 Atlanta Industrial Forecast

  December 19, 2025

  Lee & Associates has released its 2026 Atlanta Industrial Forecast, offering a forward-looking analysis of a market entering a phase of recalibration and measured momentum. After several years of rapid expansion, Atlanta’s industrial sector is transitioning toward balance rather than slowdown, underpinned by strong fundamentals, sustained tenant demand, and durable long-term growth drivers.

• Major Downtown Development Forge Atlanta Moves Forward, Webstar Closes on 10-Acre Site

  December 18, 2025

  Webstar Technology Group and its development subsidiary, Forge Atlanta Asset Management, announce the closing of a 10‑acre parcel at Ted Turner Drive SW and Whitehall Street SW in downtown Atlanta, marking the official launch of Forge Atlanta, a multi‑phase mixed‑use district set to transform an under‑utilized industrial block.

• Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3M to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

  December 18, 2025

  Six Metro Atlanta school districts will receive grant funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons and PGA TOUR Superstore, totaling $6.3 million over three years to increase access to sports at the middle and high school level.

• State of Technology Summit Showcases Behind-The-Scenes Innovation, Recognizes Outstanding Tech-Industry Leaders

  December 17, 2025

  The fourth Annual State of Technology Summit convened business, education, and community leaders to examine how technology is shaping the future of the metro Atlanta area. Presented by Amazon and hosted by Partnership Gwinnett, this event showcased innovative technology and partnerships driving tech sectors and innovation centers in the metro Atlanta area.

• Civic Roundtable Launches with the Georgia Technology Authority, Continuing its Expansion Across the US

  December 17, 2025

  Civic Roundtable, the government operations platform connecting public servants with the people and answers they need to achieve their mission, today announced a new partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority.

• Atlanta Public Schools Announces Formation of New Literacy Council to Drive Student Success

  December 16, 2025

  Atlanta Public Schools is proud to announce the launch of the APS Literacy Council, a dynamic new initiative bringing together literacy experts from across the metro Atlanta area.

• Atlanta Fed Board of Directors Announces Search for Next Bank President

  December 16, 2025

  The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the initiation of its search for the Bank's next president and chief executive officer. Gregory Haile, chair of the Atlanta Fed board of directors, will chair the search committee, which will include all six of the Atlanta Fed's Class B and C directors.

• January Marquee Monday Welcomes Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

  December 15, 2025

  The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday event series, presented by Superior Plumbing, continues Monday, January 12th featuring Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

• Atlanta Leaders Convene for 4th Annual City–State Legislative Reception as Emerging Civic Leader Quietly Shapes Collaboration

  December 12, 2025

  More than 150 of Atlanta’s most influential city, state, federal, and international leaders gathered on November 18th for the 2025 4th Annual Atlanta City Council and State Delegation Legislative Reception, an increasingly pivotal convening that has become a cornerstone of pre-session alignment ahead of the Georgia General Assembly.

• Gwinnett Chamber Announces 2025 Business Excellence Award Winners

  December 12, 2025

  The Gwinnett Chamber hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by Piedmont Eastside, this morning at the John Maxwell Leadership Center in Duluth. The program honored outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners who demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and impact in Gwinnett’s thriving business community.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 12, 2025

  In part 2 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she shares how AT&T is helping to tackle the digital divide in communities all across the state.

• Georgia’s Economy, Like the Nation’s, Will Hold Steady in 2026

  December 11, 2025

  Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.

• Rowen Selects Holder Construction as Contractor for the Rowen Convergence Center

  December 11, 2025

  The Rowen Foundation announced today that Holder Construction has been selected as the construction manager at risk for the Rowen Convergence Center, a landmark 10,000 square foot facility that will serve as the front door to Rowen and an innovation hub for interdisciplinary collaboration across the region’s leading institutions and companies in agriculture, environment and medicine.

• Four Georgia Engineering Institutions Join Mercer University as Academic Members of Statewide Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  December 11, 2025

  The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance announced yesterday the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University have joined Mercer University as academic members of the statewide Alliance, marking a major expansion of Georgia’s unified approach to aerospace and defense workforce development.

• Stipulated Agreement Reached to Help Keep Electricity Affordable & Meet Future Energy Demand in Georgia

  December 10, 2025

  Good news for Georgia families and businesses: Georgia Power has reached an agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission that, if approved, will help lower energy costs—all while meeting growing electricity demand across the state.

• Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities

  December 09, 2025

  The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.

• Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy

  December 08, 2025

  Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion in investment and more than 12,000 jobs across Georgia. This growth presents exciting opportunities for communities to revitalize their downtowns, improve public school performance, enhance public infrastructure, and more.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 05, 2025

  AT&T Georgia and its President, Riley Blount, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for their commitment to connecting more Georgians to greater possibility – demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• South Arts Announces Doug Shipman as Next President & CEO

  December 05, 2025

  Today, South Arts is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Shipman as the regional arts organization’s next President and CEO. Shipman will officially assume the position on January 20th.

• Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board

  December 04, 2025

  Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development in the Peach State- has officially been approved for implementation by the State Workforce Development Board. The HDCL reflects collaborations among multiple state agencies to advance Governor Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Holiday Scams

  December 04, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season and look out for scams that could hurt their wallet or lead to identity theft.

• Shop Local with Georgia’s Small Business Exporters

  December 03, 2025

  This holiday season, celebrate the spirit with Georgia’s small business community by choosing gifts made right here in the Peach State, including a few that are also shipped to customers around the world. Small businesses make up more than 80% of Georgia exporters, and their creativity and innovation shine especially bright during the holidays.

• Georgia Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Convention

  December 03, 2025

  Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 7-9 for the organization’s 88th annual convention. The convention theme, “Rise and Thrive,” emphasizes Georgia farmers’ resiliency in the year since Hurricane Helene and how the organization has led the charge to support their recovery.

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