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• From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story

  September 29, 2026

  Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After aging out, he struggled to find the right direction in college. Then he discovered aviation maintenance.

• Venture Atlanta Announces 2026 Lineup of Southeast's Most Promising Technology Companies

  September 29, 2026

  Venture Atlanta, the Southeast's premier technology innovation conference, today announced its lineup of presenting companies for this year's event taking place October 14-15 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• Piedmont's Expanded Graduate Medical Education Program Earns Accreditation

  September 29, 2026

  Piedmont has received accreditation for three new Graduate Medical Education programs, marking a major milestone in its effort to expand physician training and strengthen healthcare access across Georgia.

• Vision in Motion: The Gwinnett Chamber Strategic Leadership Visit to Tampa Bay, Florida

  September 28, 2026

  At the Gwinnett Chamber, championing business means looking ahead. It means connecting leaders, challenging assumptions and creating opportunities to see what is working beyond our own community — then bringing those ideas home to help shape what comes next for Gwinnett. That is the purpose of the Gwinnett Chamber Strategic Leadership Visit.

• In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms

  September 28, 2026

  Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms fired back, with her campaign saying that she had already met with farmers and unveiled her own plan.

• Georgia Power Furthers Partnership with Statewide Nonprofit to Make Georgia State Parks More Accessible and Enjoyable

  September 28, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia counties, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve, support, and celebrate Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

• Council for Quality Growth to Honor Egbert Perry with 2026 Four Pillar Tribute

  September 25, 2026

  Next Thursday, October 1st, the Council for Quality Growth will honor Egbert Perry with its 37th Annual Four Pillar Tribute in the Georgia Ballroom at the Georgia World Congress Center. More than 1,400 of metro Atlanta and Georgia’s business and civic leaders are expected to pay tribute to this well-deserving honoree and his contributions to Atlanta’s growth and development.

• Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business

  September 24, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state has again secured the No. 1 state for business ranking by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 13th year in a row, demonstrating an unmatched consistency in creating a successful, business-friendly environment.

• Atlanta Is One of Only Three Major U.S. Metros Where Millennials Have Flipped to Homeowner Majority in Just 5 Years

  September 24, 2026

  Across the South, most large metros are still firmly renter-majority for Millennials — and getting more so. Atlanta stands out as the largest Southern metro where Millennial homeowners are the majority, and the only one among the region's biggest markets where rentership actually declined at the same time.

• Piedmont to Invest Nearly $600 Million in Relocation Hospital in Newton County

  September 23, 2026

  Piedmont has filed a Letter of Determination with the Georgia Department of Community Health to build a relocation hospital for Piedmont Newton Hospital, located in Covington, at a cost of nearly $600 million, all of which will be borne by Piedmont.

• TCSG Foundation Raises More Than $700,000 at Inaugural Pathways to Graduation Gala

  September 23, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation raised more than $700,000 at its inaugural Pathways to Graduation Gala, bringing together business, education, and community leaders in support of students across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges.

• New goBeyondProfit Research: Generosity Is the Human Edge 
Companies Need as AI Reshapes the Workplace

  September 22, 2026

  AI is reshaping the workplace, and executives and employees are asking the same question: will it come at the cost of human connection? New data shows they share this concern about AI’s impact on company culture.

• Buckhead Forward Sets Bold Five-Year Agenda Focused on Economic Development and Quality of Life

  September 21, 2026

  The Buckhead Coalition, in partnership with the Buckhead CID, announced the launch of Buckhead Forward, a five-year roadmap to enhance quality of life, strengthen economic development and reinforce Buckhead's position as one of the nation's most vibrant and desirable intown communities.

• 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit Brings Nearly 300 Industry Leaders Together for Education, Connections and Business

  September 21, 2026

  Nearly 300 manufacturing leaders, suppliers and industry professionals came together September 15 for the 2026 Georgia Manufacturing Summit, hosted by the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA) at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $145 Billion in Statewide Economic Impact

  September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest economic impact report, showing that Georgia hospitals generate $145 billion in economic activity across the state. The report, compiled using independent third-party modeling and based on 2024 data, reflects an $8 billion, or 5.8%, increase over the previous year.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment as Unemployment Falls to 3.2%

  September 18, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,490,319) and employment (5,314,822) in August, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.2%.

• Former Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning Named Sole Finalist for USG Chancellor

  September 17, 2026

  Following a comprehensive national search, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted today to name TomFanning as the sole finalist for chancellor of the University System of Georgia.

• The Coca-Cola System: A 140-Year Legacy that Continues to Deliver for America

  September 16, 2026

  For 140 years, as consumer tastes have evolved, The Coca-Cola Company has expanded from one iconic beverage into a portfolio of approximately 200 brands across sparkling soft drinks, waters and hydration, coffee and tea, juices, dairy and plant-based drinks for every taste, occasion and generation.

• Legacy Meets Momentum: Downtown Atlanta Welcomes Its Next Leader in Kyle Waide

  September 15, 2026

  Downtown Atlanta Inc. has chosen an exceptional new leader for its next chapter—and the person who has led the organization for 23 years is enthusiastically handing him the reins. Atlanta Community Food Bank President and CEO Kyle Waide has accepted the call to be Downtown Atlanta Inc’s new leader and will begin his role on December 1st.

• Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance Launches Statewide Campaign Highlighting Benefits of Responsible Data Center Development

  September 15, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber’s Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance announced the launch of a six-figure statewide advertising campaign aimed at educating Georgians about the benefits that responsible data center development can bring to communities across the state.

• Growth in Income and Sales Taxes Boosts State Coffers in August

  September 14, 2026

  Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the overall year-over-year gains recorded in July.

• Venture Atlanta Announces 2026 Lineup of Southeast's Most Promising Technology Companies

  September 11, 2026

  Venture Atlanta, the Southeast's premier technology innovation conference, today announced its lineup of presenting companies for this year's event taking place October 14th-15th at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

• Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants

  September 11, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies.

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Honored Through Georgia Business History Initiative with New Historical Marker in Atlanta

  September 10, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS)dedicated a new historical marker in Atlanta recognizing Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia through its Georgia Business History Initiative.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rick Jackson for Georgia Governor

  September 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Free Enterprise Fund announced today its endorsement of Rick Jackson for the next Governor of Georgia, citing his extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’s strong economic momentum.

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