February 2026 Features

• Metro Atlanta Chamber Releases 2026 Talent Supply Report

  February 24, 2026

  In an era of rapid technological advances and global market shifts, the labor market is evolving faster than ever. To help stay ahead, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has released the 2026 Talent Supply Report.

• Hawks Champion Future of Women's Leadership at 3rd Annual 'She LEADS' Summit

  February 24, 2026

  On Thursday of last week, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena hosted the third annual ‘She LEADS’ Women’s Empowerment Summit at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, the official practice and training facility of the team, in Brookhaven.

• AI Hype Versus Reality & 'Generational Recession': New Goodwill Report Reveals Growing Workforce Gaps

  February 24, 2026

  Amid widespread layoffs and economic disruption, a new report from Goodwill Industries reveals a number of critical gaps in the reality of today's workforce. The Workforce in Flux: Americans and the Changing World of Work report, includes findings that allude to a deepening "generational recession" affecting the nation's youngest workers as well as a widening gap between AI expectations and reality.

• Amanda Free Named President of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia

  February 23, 2026

  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced that Amanda Free has been named President. She succeeds Robert Bunch, who has transitioned to a new role within Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, leading the East Region Commercial region and Anthem’s Specialty Business.

• Wellspring Living & Tapestri Launch Comprehensive Education Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking in Atlanta During The World Cup

  February 23, 2026

  Wellspring Living and Tapestri are launching a citywide educational initiative to equip Atlanta communities with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking as part of a human trafficking prevention initiative during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Fulton County’s FACE the Icons Returns for Second Year to Inspire Young Men Through Real Conversations

  February 23, 2026

  Building on the success of its inaugural year, Fulton County’s Department of Arts & Culture announces the return of FACE the Icons: “A Candid Conversation,” a curated panel discussion designed to equip and inspire young men ages 18–24.

• 207 Peachtree to Open as a Multi-Venue Dining & Entertainment Campus in Downtown Atlanta

  February 20, 2026

  The team behind Red Phone Booth and Amalfi Cucina + Mercato announces the forthcoming opening of 207 Peachtree. Set to debut this spring, the 45,000-square-foot entertainment, dining and event destination will be in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, housed in a restored, 1920s building on the corner of Peachtree Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard.

• Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts to Deliver 2026 State of the County Address on February 24th

  February 19, 2026

  The Council for Quality Growth and Fulton County Government will host the 2026 State of Fulton County Address on Tuesday of next week at The Eastern. The program will be a breakfast event and feature remarks from the Chairman of Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Robb Pitts. More than 400 Council and Chamber members, elected officials, businesses, residents, county staff, and partners of Fulton County are expected to attend.

• Fourth Annual Atlanta Black Expo Returns to Georgia World Congress Center with Expanded Three-Day Format

  February 19, 2026

  The 4th annual Atlanta Black Expo, the largest showcase of mixed, non-industry specific Black-owned businesses in the Southeast, is returning to the Georgia World Congress Center from February 20–22.  This year’s event marks a historic expansion, nearly doubling its physical footprint from 105,000 to 196,000 square feet to accommodate over 300 Black-owned businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.

• GDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence

  February 19, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, achieving the highest assessment results among all Tier 1 agencies.

• Norfolk Southern Opens 2026 Community Grant Applications

  February 18, 2026

  Organizations doing good in their communities can now apply for Community Impact grants through August 3rd. Last year, Norfolk Southern awarded more than $6.1 million through these grants, supporting over 400 organizations in 22 states.

• Genuine Parts Company to Separate Automotive & Industrial Businesses

  February 18, 2026

  Genuine Parts Company announced its intention to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies, one comprising its Automotive Parts Group - Global Automotive - and the other comprising its Industrial Parts Group - Global Industrial.

• Georgia Power Delivers Lower Costs for Customers with Latest Filings

  February 18, 2026

  Georgia Power today filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Together, the cases seek to lower costs for customers through two distinct filings. The cumulative effect of the filings will result in overall lower rates for customers beginning this summer if approved by the Georgia PSC.

• The Atlantic Companies Unveils Adaptive Reuse Vision for Prime Atlanta Beltline Site

  February 17, 2026

  The Atlantic Companies is transforming the former Myers Carpet building at 1500 Northside Drive into a retail-anchored mixed-use destination situated directly on a critical segment of the Atlanta Beltline.

• ARC’s 2025 Regional Commuter Survey Reveals ‘New Normal’ for Metro Atlanta Commutes

  February 13, 2026

  Metro Atlanta commuters have settled into a ‘new normal’ shaped by telework, hybrid schedules, and flexible work hours, though access to these options varies widely by income and occupation, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s 2025 Regional Commuter Survey.

• Georgia Historical Society Premieres New Georgia Day Video Exploring the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

  February 13, 2026

  In recognition of the 293rd anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733, the Georgia Historical Society premieres a new Georgia Day video today, marking Georgia Day 2026.

• City of Atlanta, Showcase Atlanta & Partners Announce Coordinated Small Business Resources Ahead of Major Global Events

  February 12, 2026

  As Atlanta prepares to host major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the City of Atlanta, in partnership with Showcase Atlanta and key economic development partners, announced a coordinated set of small business resources designed to help Atlanta entrepreneurs prepare, connect and compete, now and for the long term.

• Delta CEO Named Co-Chair of Financial Literacy for All Initiative

  February 12, 2026

  Financial Literacy for All, a national initiative dedicated to advancing financial education and economic opportunity for all, today announced that Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, will assume the role of Co-Chair, succeeding Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart, who has served in the role since the initiative’s launch.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2026 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 12, 2026

  GeorgiaForward has selected 50 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2026 Young Gamechangers program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administered by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Euna Solutions & Sandy Springs Celebrate Opening of Euna’s Atlanta Metro Headquarters

  February 11, 2026

  Euna Solutions, a leading provider of purpose-built cloud solutions for the public sector, and Sandy Springs, Georgia’s sixth-largest city located in northern Fulton County, today jointly announced the official opening of Euna’s new U.S. headquarters in the Atlanta metro area.

• Kevin Price to Join Georgia Ports Reporting to CEO Griff Lynch

  February 11, 2026

  Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1st, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 10, 2026

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, a premier statewide recruitment initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia. The event took place on February 4th–6th in Southwest Georgia but the event’s impact and vision extended far beyond Southwest Georgia, with a continued focus on attracting investment, creating jobs, and building partnerships that benefit communities across the entire state.

• World Ready ATL Launches to Help Businesses Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

  February 09, 2026

  As Atlanta prepares for an unprecedented global spotlight, a new agency aims to drive foot traffic, visibility, and engagement for local businesses across metro Atlanta.

• Gwinnett Chamber Celebrates 78th Annual Dinner Presented by Northside Hospital

  February 09, 2026

  The Gwinnett Chamber welcomed more than 900 business and community leaders to the Gas South District Grand Ballroom on Friday evening to celebrate seventy-eight years of progress at its Annual Dinner, presented by Northside Hospital. The evening recognized a dozen individuals and organizations whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on Gwinnett’s business community and quality of life.

• TCSG State Board Elects Buzz Law as Chair & Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair

  February 09, 2026

  The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the election of new board leadership for 2026, naming longtime board member Buzz Law as Chair and Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair.