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• Atlanta Delivers Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 from Kickoff to the Semifinal

  July 17, 2026

  Atlanta concluded an extraordinary FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting run on July 15th with a semifinal match-up between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, capping eight matches that showcased the city at its very best.

• Ben Jarrard, Former Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Majority Leader, Joins Dentons

  July 17, 2026

  Dentons US is pleased to announce that Ben Jarrard, former Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, has joined the Firm's Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice as a Senior Policy Director in Atlanta.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Exceed $1.54B

  July 17, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $31.3 billion.

• Georgia Tech Presidential Search Committee Named

  July 16, 2026

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today named members of the Georgia Institute of Technology Presidential Search Committee.

• Georgia Power Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Make Growth Work for Customers with Customer Protection Pledge

  July 16, 2026

  With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers.

• Forty-Eight Leaders from Every Sector Will Spend Nine Months Getting to Know Gwinnett County from the Inside Out

  July 16, 2026

  Leadership Gwinnett selected 48 of the county’s established leaders for its Class of 2027, drawn from government, education, healthcare, business, and nonprofit sectors. Over nine months beginning in last August, the class will study the history, challenges, and long-term opportunities shaping one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties and build the relationships to act on them together.

• CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold

  July 16, 2026

  Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• UGA SBDC Expands Presence in Metro Atlanta with New Buckhead Office

  July 15, 2026

  Small business owners across Metro Atlanta will soon have a new place to turn for expert business guidance, training and resources. The University of Georgia is opening a Small Business Development Center office in Buckhead in collaboration with the Terry College of Business.

• Highline Warren Plans Multi-Year, $170M Investment in Henry County

  July 15, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Highline Warren, an American vertically integrated distributor of automotive aftermarket and cleaning products, is investing $170 million in a new logistics and operations center in McDonough. The multi-year investment will create 160 new jobs.

• Sen. Warnock & Mayor Dickens Tout Bipartisan Federal Housing Law Amid Affordability Concerns

  July 15, 2026

  U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock met with other Democratic officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, in front of a corporate-owned house in southwest Atlanta Monday to celebrate a new federal law that seeks to give renters more hope in their quest to own a home.

• Rise Baking Company Announces Relocation and Evolution of Innovation Center in Atlanta

  July 14, 2026

  Rise Baking Company, home to some of the baking industry's most trusted brands and a leading manufacturer for in-store bakeries and foodservice operators, announces the relocation of their Tucker, Georgia Innovation Center to Uptown Atlanta.

• Arthur M. Blank Hospital Recertified as Pediatric Level I Trauma Center

  July 14, 2026

  The trauma center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital has been reverified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.

• Fulton County Earns Top 10 National Ranking, Number One in the Southeast for Corporate Investment Activity

  July 10, 2026

  Fulton County has once again earned national recognition as one of America's premier destinations for business investment, ranking No. 7 in Site Selection magazine's 2026 "America's Best Counties" rankings and No. 1 among counties in the Southeast.

• Officials Break Ground on new Customs Facility at Fulton County Executive Airport

  July 10, 2026

  It will soon be easier and more secure for international flights to land at Fulton County Executive Airport with the construction of a new Customs Facility. On Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m., officials broke ground for the new facility.  Fulton County received $2.8 million in federal and state funds for this project.

• Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  July 10, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced today the Top 8 finalists in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition, presented by Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners. After thousands of votes from across the country and around the world, only eight Georgia-made products remain in the bracket-style competition celebrating the innovation, craftsmanship, and manufacturing excellence that power Georgia's economy.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding

  July 09, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that $1.3M in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 37 counties across the state through its fiscal year 2027 General Operating Support, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland

  July 09, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland.

• Rowen Foundation Announces Leadership Transition

  July 08, 2026

  The Rowen Foundation today announced that President and CEO Mason Ailstock will step down after accepting the opportunity to serve as president of the Centurion Foundation leading higher education services.

• From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections

  July 07, 2026

  New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.

• Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

  July 07, 2026

  Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects Clyde Tuggle as Board Chair & Adds Riley Blount, BJ Green, & T. Dallas Smith to Board

  July 06, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Curators: Riley Blount, BJ Green, and T. Dallas Smith, which were at the Society’s 187th Annual Meeting, held at the Georgia Historical Society headquarters in Savannah.

• DeKalb County Schools, Captain Barrington Irving, & Atlanta Aero Club Partner to Inspire Future Aviation Professionals

  July 06, 2026

  Captain Barrington Irving, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), and the Atlanta Aero Club have joined forces to provide students with an unprecedented opportunity to explore careers in aviation and aerospace through the District's inaugural Aviation Skilled Trades Summer Camp.

• Business Leaders Align to Champion Gwinnett's Workforce Future at Annual Workforce Forum

  June 30, 2026

  Nearly 100 business leaders, educators and workforce professionals gathered June 25th at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center in Gwinnett for Partnership Gwinnett's annual Workforce Forum, presented by TRC Talent Solutions.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Leadership Cobb Announces Its 2027 Class

  June 29, 2026

  Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants for the 2026-2027 class.

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