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• City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta to Honor the Courage & Strength of Cancer Survivors Through a Live Chalk Art Event

  September 03, 2026

  City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, part of one of the nation's largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations, announced today it will unveil a live, chalk art community event to celebrate the connection between creativity and healing while honoring the survivorship journey of the 2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year.

• Select Fulton Earns Two 2026 International Economic Development Council Awards

  September 02, 2026

  A bold vision to reposition one of metro Atlanta’s most important industrial corridors for greater investment, business growth, and economic opportunity has evolved into an internationally recognized model for economic development.

• Georgia DOT Earns Top Honors in 2026 America’s Transportation Awards

  September 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Transportation won two awards in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual conference.

• Aflac Kickoff Game Announces Game Day Events for Fans

  September 02, 2026

  Fans will have a game day filled with free activities around Mercedes-Benz Stadium before attending this year’s Aflac Kickoff Game between Baylor and Auburn on Saturday. Fans can attend an outdoor extravaganza at Tailgate Town Presented by PNC andTeam Walks to celebrate the start of the season in Atlanta.

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Names Dr. Patrick Frias New CEO

  September 01, 2026

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced Patrick Frias, MD, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. He will lead Children’s implementation of “More Than Possible,” a bold strategy of many large-scale commitments Children’s will make to have a greater impact on improving child health in metro Atlanta and across the state.

• Survey: 7 in 10 Atlanta Employers Face Shortage of Qualified Entry-Level Talent

  September 01, 2026

  Atlanta's economy continues to grow, but employers say finding enough qualified workers to keep pace is becoming a challenge. New research from Penn Foster finds that 71% of Atlanta employers are experiencing a shortage of qualified entry-level talent, while nearly two-thirds (64%) say labor shortages are constraining their ability to grow or take on new business.

• Georgia Ports Generates $181B in Economic Impact Annually, Supports 605,000 Jobs

  September 01, 2026

  Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs at Peach State businesses, yielding $44 billion in annual income, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc. Expands Leadership Team

  August 31, 2026

  Atlanta Downtown Stitch has announced two key additions to its leadership team as the once-in-a-generation park and infrastructure project advances toward shovel-ready status.

• UPS Invests More Than $2B to Give Customers Even Faster Service, More Control & More Resilient Global Supply Chains

  August 31, 2026

  UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions businesses. The investments, which began in 2024 and will continue through 2028, help businesses move faster and navigate shifting trade routes, evolving regulations and supply chain uncertainty with greater flexibility and connectivity across key global markets.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.

• Cobb Chamber Names KSU President Kathy Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman

  August 27, 2026

  The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors has named Kathy “Kat” S. Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Relaunches ATL.com

  August 27, 2026

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) launches a newly redesigned website today, giving users faster, easier access to official Airport information and resources.

• Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia

  August 27, 2026

  The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve health outcomes for Georgians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

• Georgia Power’s Contract with OpenAI Approved; Latest Approval Will Have $950M in Annual Savings

  August 27, 2026

  Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power customers are expected to see savings of at least $15 per month beginning in 2029 for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

• Buckhead Coalition Appoints Longtime Buckhead Resident & Civic Leader Tommy Holder as Chair

  August 26, 2026

  The Buckhead Coalition, an organization of business and civic leaders dedicated to advancing economic development and quality of life in Buckhead, today announced that Tommy Holder will serve as its next Chair, effective January 2027.

• USG Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Student Scholarships at 22nd Annual Gala

  August 26, 2026

  The University System of Georgia, through the USG Foundation, raised more than $2.4 million to support student success, an effort that culminated this weekend at the 22nd annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala.

• Georgia Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network

  August 26, 2026

  Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden Plans $160M Beltline Expansion

  August 25, 2026

  The Atlanta Botanical Garden plans to break ground in September on a nearly 8-acre expansion that will make it contiguous with the Atlanta Beltline, where it will open a second entrance on the popular 22-mile trail.

• Lara Hodgson Named Executive Director of New Startup Accelerator at Georgia Tech

  August 25, 2026

  Lara Hodgson has been named the inaugural executive director of the new startup accelerator at Georgia Tech. Under Hodgson’s leadership, the accelerator will begin delivering on its mission to support emerging startups with the resources and infrastructure to scale into businesses.

• Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

  August 25, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.

• In Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, Atrium Health Commits More than $700M to a New Teaching Hospital and Care Network

  August 24, 2026

  For families across South and West Atlanta, losing nearby hospital care has meant traveling farther when minutes matter most. Since Atlanta Medical Center and Atlanta Medical Center South closed in 2022, communities in this part of the city have lived with a significant gap in access to hospital and emergency care.

• Georgia Power's Learning Power Program Marks 15 Years and 1.5M Georgia Students Reached

  August 24, 2026

  Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

• MARTA Invites Volunteers to Join the Riders' Advisory Council and Shape the Future of Transit

  August 21, 2026

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is now accepting applications for its Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC). This volunteer council plays a vital role in engagement—gathering real-time feedback from riders, serving as a community sounding board, and sharing key updates on current projects.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Jim Vaught & A.J. Robinson Recipients of 2026 CID Awards

  August 21, 2026

  The Council for Quality Growth proudly announces the recipients of its 17th Annual Community Improvement District (CID) Awards. The 2026 reception and award presentation will honor Jim Vaught, Chairman of Lilburn CID, and A.J. Robinson, President of Downtown Atlanta, Inc.

• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

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