January 2026 Features

• Hartsfield-Jackson’s Gateway to Growth Program Kicks off Second Year

  January 09, 2026

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the second cohort of its Concessions Small Business Program. The program is designed to educate, empower, and create opportunities for small businesses to operate at the Airport.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• “The Pathway to Success” Business Wealth Conference Brings National Entrepreneurs and Financial Experts to Atlanta

  January 07, 2026

  The Wanzo Way proudly announces THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS: The Definitive Business Wealth Conference of 2026, a transformative, all-day business and wealth-building experience taking place on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Londzell Performing Arts Theatre.

• Gwinnett Chamber Introduces Elevate Business Series

  January 06, 2026

  The Gwinnett Chamber announces the launch of the Elevate Business Series, a rebranded and expanded version of the organization’s long-standing Small Business Series. Beginning in 2026, the program will support a wider range of small and medium-sized businesses seeking deeper insights, practical strategies, and opportunities to strengthen their operations in Gwinnett.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Demand Breaks All Records

  January 05, 2026

  At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.