March 2026 Features

• Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub Awarded $600,000 by JPMorganChase to Strengthen Atlanta’s Clean Tech Talent and Startup Ecosystem

  March 31, 2026

  Today, Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub announced a new initiative with support from JPMorganChase, including a $600,000 philanthropic commitment to the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub to build the workforce and infrastructure needed to grow and scale clean technologies and businesses that save energy and water, cut waste, improve efficiency and reduce pollution—creating new opportunities for innovation, skilled jobs, and long‑term cost savings across the economy

• Metro Atlanta Spring Housing Market Moves Toward Balance

  March 31, 2026

  Spring typically marks the most active period for residential real estate in metro Atlanta, with listing activity and buyer demand increasing from March through early summer.

• Augusta's Papa Mountain Wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Grand Prize

  March 31, 2026

  Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Announces Three New Board Members & New Board Chair

  March 30, 2026

  The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces three new Board members who will continue the Foundation’s mission to build a more equitable and  prosperous Atlanta for all who call it home. Committing to a three-year term, these new board members will  serve on and lead volunteer committees that bolster the Foundation’s work.

• Georgia Communities Honored for Innovative Programs

  March 30, 2026

  The Georgia City-County Management Association recently honored four communities with a 2026 Community Program Award for their innovative programs.

• AT&T Georgia President Riley Blount: Celebrating Two Million Fiber Locations in Georgia

  March 27, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount talks about this announcement and waking up every day with the mission to connect more Georgians to greater possibility.

• Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; David Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-Year-Old Atlanta-based Manufacturing Company

  March 27, 2026

  Georgia-Pacific announced that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific's consumer products group, has been named president & CEO.

• The Atlanta REALTORS Association Celebrates Excellence at the 2026 Top Producers Gala

  March 26, 2026

  The Atlanta REALTORS Association hosted its prestigious annual Top Producers Awards Gala on March 14th, at the Cobb Galleria Centre’s John A. Williams Ballroom. This elegant, black-tie evening brought together more than 1,000 of Atlanta’s top-performing real estate professionals to celebrate outstanding achievements across the residential real estate industry.

• Home Depot to Acquire Wholesale HVAC Distributor Mingledorff's

  March 26, 2026

  SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mingledorff's, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, parts and supplies, serving residential and commercial customers through 42 locations in five states across the southeastern U.S.

• More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

  March 26, 2026

  Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Georgia 811 and its utility partners are reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are.

• Life Science Leader UCB Selects Rowen for $2 Billion Dollar Investment

  March 25, 2026

  UCB, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced its decision to invest $2 billion in Gwinnett County, establishing its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing operation. The new facility is expected to create 330 new jobs over the next several years at Rowen, a mixed-use innovation district focused on global health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.

• Georgia Strengthens Career Pathways to Support Students and State Economy

  March 24, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is updating how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a modernized, streamlined structure of 14 Career Clusters aligned with today’s workforce needs.

• Cushman & Wakefield Survey Reflects Market’s Stabilization and Momentum

  March 24, 2026

  Workplace strategies across Atlanta are entering a new phase of stability, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest Office Utilization Survey, with most companies now firmly committed to in-person policies and seeing measurable gains in office usage.

• Google Announces Initiative to Scale Energy Affordability Programs for Georgia Communities Statewide

  March 23, 2026

  Google announced an Energy Impact Fund in partnership with Georgia Power to support programs that expand access for families to energy-saving technologies that will lead to lower electric bills and stronger local energy systems across Georgia.

• Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper Announces March 23–29 as Georgia Ag Week

  March 23, 2026

  Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia Ag Week will be celebrated March 23–29, 2026. The annual statewide celebration recognizes Georgia’s No. 1 industry and honors the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who drive the state’s economy and sustain communities in every corner of Georgia.

• Fulton County Invests $1 Million in Support of Legacy Arts Organizations

  March 20, 2026

  During their March 18 meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $1 million in funding for five legacy arts organizations.

• Governor Kemp & Commissioner Wilson Featured at Georgia Chamber’s First State of Economic Development

  March 20, 2026

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, hosted the State of Economic Development. The inaugural event was met with over 400 attendees and is part of the Chamber’s “State of” series,

• Grady Announces New South Fulton Medical Campus & Planned Leadership Transition

  March 19, 2026

  Grady Health System announced plans for a new medical center campus in South Fulton County – a major investment designed to expand access to high-quality care, relieve capacity constraints, and strengthen community health in one of metro Atlanta’s fastest growing communities.

• Clayton County Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry Delivers 2026 State of the County Address

  March 19, 2026

  On Wednesday, the Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with Clayton County Government and host sponsor Georgia International Convention Center, hosted Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry’s 2nd State of Clayton County Address. Over 450 Council and Chamber members, elected officials, businesses, residents, county staff, and partners of Clayton County gathered to hear updates from Anderson-Henry.

• New Proposal Keeps Georgia's Voting System in Place till '28, Despite QR Codes

  March 19, 2026

  Georgia representatives abandoned a deadline to change the state’s voting technology before this November’s election, advancing a bill Tuesday that delays a switch to hand-marked paper ballots until the 2028 election year.

• Healthcare Technology Company Scales Up in Metro Atlanta

  March 18, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters to Cobb County, adding 500 new jobs over the next several years.

• Jamestown & New York Life Submit Application for Rezoning of North Point Mall in Alpharetta

  March 18, 2026

  The effort to transform North Point Mall into an arena-centric, mixed-use destination continues to move forward. Jamestown and New York Life yesterday submitted a zoning application to the City of Alpharetta to advance their proposal for redeveloping the nearly 100-acre site into a walkable, sports-anchored entertainment district positioned to bring an NHL team to the greater Atlanta metro.

• Middle Market Business Optimism Surges to Near-Historic Levels as Companies See Big Boost in Productivity from Improvements in Tech, Ops, & AI

  March 18, 2026

  Middle market businesses are entering 2026 with surging confidence, with 77% expressing positive outlooks for company performance over the next 12 months—approaching historic highs—even as only half view the broader U.S. economy positively, according to a Sentiment Survey of 750 financial decision-makers at companies with $10M-$1B in revenue.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Welcomes New Board Members, Establishes Ex Officio Leadership Seat

  March 17, 2026

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership has expanded its board of directors, welcoming five new leaders from world-class companies invested in shaping Atlanta’s future and has formalized an ex officio board seat for the President and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc.

• Georgia Film Week Connects Industry, Lawmakers, and Student

  March 17, 2026

  Georgia Film Week this week to unify policymakers, industry professionals, educators, and students for a dynamic, statewide celebration of Georgia’s film and television industry.  On Wednesday, Film Day will kick off at the State Capitol, where industry leaders and public officials will gather under the Gold Dome to recognize the economic and cultural impact of film and television across the state.