October 2025 Features

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Activates $5 Million Crisis Response Plan Amid Government Shutdown

  October 31, 2025

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank announced today that it is activating a Crisis Response Plan to help sustain support for partner agencies and food-insecure neighbors across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

• The Generational Keys to a Strong Company Culture

  October 31, 2025

  A generous company culture is a non-negotiable for most employees. New research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report reveals that what makes a culture truly resonate is unique to each generation.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting Present the 14th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference

  October 31, 2025

  The 14th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference had record attendance at this year’s event. Presented by Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, Truist, and BoardWalk Consulting, the annual conference attracted almost 200 attendees. The event is attended by nonprofit leaders from across the southeastern United States and focuses on providing nonprofit leaders an opportunity to share ideas and best practices with peers.

• Stay Safe! Georgia DOT Reminds Georgians that Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility

  October 31, 2025

  It's that time of year when clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Saving Time, this Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m., and the Georgia Department of Transportation is asking motorists and pedestrians to increase precautions to reduce crashes and fatalities as daylight hours decrease.

• Denim Marketing Wins 12 OBIE Awards at 45th Annual Celebration

  October 30, 2025

  Denim Marketing, a leading Atlanta-based agency specializing in strategic marketing for the homebuilding industry, proudly announces its success at the 45th Annual OBIE Awards, where the firm earned 10 Gold and 2 Silver OBIE Awards—winning in every category it entered.

• ARC’s 2025 State of the Region Convenes 1,500 Metro Atlanta Leaders to Explore Regional Challenges

  October 29, 2025

  About 1,500 metro Atlanta leaders attended the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 State of the Region event today to take stock of metro Atlanta and explore key regional challenges through the theme of “Innovation Unleashed.”

• Partnership Gwinnett Hosts 200 Leaders for Inaugural Workforce Summit

  October 29, 2025

  More than 200 business, education and community stakeholders recently convened at Georgia Gwinnett College for Partnership Gwinnett’s inaugural Workforce Summit. Centered on the theme “Gwinnovation at Work,” the event showcased the power of collaboration and innovation in preparing Gwinnett’s workforce for the future.

• Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2025 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  October 29, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy, a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education.

• Games Week Georgia and DreamHack Atlanta To Return Halloween Week

  October 28, 2025

  Games Week Georgia returns to Atlanta this year October 27 - Nov 2, 2025, to showcase and celebrate all aspects of the global video game and esports industry.

• University System of Georgia Sets New Record for Degrees Awarded

  October 27, 2025

  The overall number of degrees awarded by University System of Georgia institutions in FY2025 increased by 7.9% over the previous fiscal year, reaching a new all-time high for the system of 82,607 degrees conferred annually. The increase this past fiscal year is the most significant year-over-year increase the system has seen in the last decade.

• A Generational Guide to Productivity: What Your Employees Need to Thrive

  October 24, 2025

  New research from goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to productivity. Instead, the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report shows that the drivers of productivity are as diverse as the workforce itself.

• Global Business Connections Strengthen with Gwinnett Visit to MAGI Headquarters in Italy

  October 24, 2025

  Partnership Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Chamber strengthened international business ties this week with a visit to MAGI Group’s global headquarters in northern Italy. The visit was part of the Gwinnett Chamber’s EMBARK trip which brings local business leaders together for cultural immersion and a shared travel experience abroad.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Korean Office, Reinforce Longstanding Economic Partnerships

  October 24, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul.

• Downtown Atlanta Momentum: Central Atlanta Progress Unveil 2025 State of Downtown Report

  October 23, 2025

  Central Atlanta Progress has released new data and visuals showcasing the people, places and progress happening around Downtown Atlanta’s revitalization. The State of Downtown features data and examinations on Downtown’s demographic trends, employment and talent pipelines, real estate, visitation and the public realm, while highlighting Downtown champions and their stories.

• Georgia Department of Labor Partners with TCSG/WorkSource Georgia to Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

  October 23, 2025

  As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 110,000 Georgia workers face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. In response, the Georgia Department of Labor, in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia and WorkSource Georgia, is mobilizing statewide resources to help impacted federal employees get back to work.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Announces Key Leadership Appointments

  October 23, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the appointment of five senior leaders to key executive positions. These appointments are part of ATL’s ongoing organizational realignment to enhance accountability, improve collaboration, and position the Airport for continued success as a global aviation leader.

• Georgia’s Transportation Chief: Growth, Future Funding, and a Call for City Partnerships

  October 22, 2025

  Georgia’s economy and population continue to surge, and GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry told the GMA Board of Directors that the state’s infrastructure must keep pace. Speaking at the board’s Oct. 10th meeting in Atlanta, he outlined recent funding wins, major projects, and a call for continued city–state collaboration.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Announces Hire of Former TOUR Championship Director Martin Stephenson

  October 22, 2025

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, one of the nation’s top 100 commercial insurance brokers, has announced the hire of Client Advisor Martin Stephenson. Martin is based in the company’s Atlanta office where he will concentrate on general commercial lines.

• Moneypenny Atlanta Expands Marketing Team as It Gears Up for Further US Growth

  October 21, 2025

  Moneypenny, a leading customer conversations company, is pleased to announce that its Atlanta office has added two new professionals to its growing marketing team, including Shirley Oliveira as Demand Generation Manager and Bailey Shepard as Marketing Coordinator.

• gener8tor Launches Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator Under New Leadership

  October 21, 2025

  gener8tor and Pinnacle Financial Partners have launched the Pinnacle Atlanta Innovation Accelerator, a new 12-week venture-backed program investing $100,000 into each of five metro Atlanta fintech startups. The inaugural cohort will receive capital, mentorship, and access to a national network of investors and advisors.

• Governor Brian Kemp & TCSG Announce Winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards

  October 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the winners of the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards during a special ceremony in Atlanta. The awards celebrate exceptional accomplishments in workforce development, strategic partnerships, and student success across the state.

• Southface Institute Honors Ambassador Andrew Young at 2025 Visionary Awards Dinner, Recognizing Leaders in Sustainability

  October 20, 2025

  Southface Institute, a national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, that leverages advocacy, education, and services to create sustainable communities, will honor Ambassador Andrew Young during the 2025 Visionary Awards at the Georgia Aquarium. The keystone fundraising event honors those who have led sustainability efforts in Georgia and beyond.

• When a Video Isn’t Real: Georgia Tech Alum Innovates Deepfake Detection for a New Era of Fraud

  October 20, 2025

  In 2024, a finance worker in Hong Kong was duped into attending a meeting with four co-workers – or so he thought. What he didn’t know was that all four were scammers, using deep-fake video to deceive him. In the end, he wired them $25 million.

• CEO Confidence Ticked Down to Further Below Neutral in Q4

  October 20, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™ in collaboration with The Business Council, fell to 48 in Q4 2025, down 1 point from 49 in Q3. A total of 130 CEOs participated in the Q4 survey.

• Invest Atlanta Board Supports Small Businesses with $925,000 in Tax Allocation District Funding

  October 17, 2025

  The City of Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved $925,000 in Tax Allocation District funding to support Atlanta’s small business community. The funding is part of the ongoing effort to bolster Atlanta’s small business through targeted investment and to ensure they can fully capitalize on major events coming to Atlanta, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.