April 2026 Features

• City of Atlanta Highlights Comprehensive Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026

  April 23, 2026

  The City of Atlanta announced continued progress across infrastructure, public safety and operational readiness as part of its comprehensive strategy to host eight matches of FIFA World Cup 2026.

• Candidates for Georgia Governor Present to Georgia Association of Manufacturers’ Forum

  April 23, 2026

  With weeks to go before Georgia’s primary election, nearly all the leading candidates for governor attended a forum Tuesday in hopes of distinguishing themselves from their competitors.

• Coreforce Marks Next Phase of Growth with Office Move to Uptown Atlanta

  April 23, 2026

  Rubenstein Partners announces Coreforce, a public safety technology company, has relocated its office to a 32,945-square-foot space at Uptown Atlanta, the hyper-accessible mixed-use destination connecting Midtown and Buckhead.

• Goodwill of North Georgia Hosts 100th Anniversary Gala

  April 22, 2026

  Goodwill of North Georgia held its 100th Anniversary Gala on April 18th, at Flourish Atlanta, raising more than $580,000 to fund free career training, job placement services, and workforce development programs at the organization’s 14 career centers and mobile career center across North Georgia.

• Technology Association Of Georgia Announces Top 40 Innovative Companies In Georgia

  April 22, 2026

  The Technology Association of Georgia is proud to announce the 2026 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing 40 Georgia-based technology companies whose innovations are making significant contributions to the state’s technology economy.

• Office of Governor & Georgia Historical Society Induct Saxby Chambliss & Chris Womack as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

  April 21, 2026

  Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2026 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

• Atlanta Beltline Opens Final Segments of Long-Awaited Southeast Trail

  April 21, 2026

  The Atlanta Beltline celebrated the opening of the Southside Trail — Segments 4 and 5 – now known as the Southeast Trail. The 1.2-mile section of multi-use trail extends from Boulevard to Glenwood Avenue.

• City of Atlanta Approves Land for the Andrew Young International Institute for Peace and Reconciliation

  April 20, 2026

  The Andrew J. Young Foundation is proud to announce a historic milestone: the City of Atlanta has officially approved the ground lease for the future home of the Andrew Young International Institute for Peace and Reconciliation.

• Georgia’s Only Night-Lit Par 3 Course Opens April 25 at Lanier Islands Resort

  April 20, 2026

  A new type of golf experience for all skill levels has officially arrived in the Southeast. As part of a major investment to revolutionize its golf program, Lanier Islands Resort announced today that The Six will officially open on April 25th.

• Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools Teaming to Create Pathways into Teaching Careers

  April 20, 2026

  Kennesaw State University and Fulton County Schools are partnering to create new opportunities for high school students to accelerate their college education and pursue careers in teaching.

• U.S. Soccer Federation & Georgia Power Partner to Expand Opportunity Through Blank U.S. Soccer Training Center

  April 17, 2026

  U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power today announced that Georgia Power will serve as a Supporting Partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, the first-ever home for soccer in America. Located near the town of Trilith, just south of Atlanta, the 200-acre National Training Center is purpose-built for innovation to elevate performance, expand opportunities, and foster long-term impact across all levels of the game.

• Atlanta Goes Global witih Gaming: DreamHack Brings International Esports to GWCC

  April 17, 2026

  Games Week Georgia has announced its return to Atlanta in May 2026. Building on its continued growth, Games Week Georgia evolves from a week of programming into a citywide, multi-week initiative, bringing together developers, publishers, brands, creators, educators, and fans through a curated lineup of professional development conferences, community activations, and large-scale consumer events.

• Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

  April 17, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.

• Georgia Tech, The Coca-Cola Company Finalizing Agreement on North Avenue Property

  April 16, 2026

  Georgia Institute of Technology and The Coca-Cola Company are finalizing an agreement for the Institute to purchase property along North Avenue, strengthening Georgia Tech’s capacity to educate students, advance research, and serve communities across Georgia.

• Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  April 16, 2026

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will retire, capping more than four decades in public service that began in Houston County and grew to include roles in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as governor and as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards

  April 16, 2026

  The 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Annual Conference. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across Georgia’s tourism industry, celebrating the individuals and organizations setting new standards in marketing, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

• Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds

  April 16, 2026

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, interest in franchise ownership continues to grow as more professionals explore structured paths to entrepreneurship. Advisors at The Perfect Franchise say shifting workforce dynamics, combined with a desire for greater control over income and career direction, are driving sustained demand for franchise opportunities across a range of industries.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Egbert Perry 37th Recipient of Annual Four Pillar Tribute & Award

  April 15, 2026

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Egbert Perry, Chairman of The Integral Group, with its 37th annual Four Pillar Tribute and Award.

• Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Global Sports Presence

  April 15, 2026

  The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and artist Melissa A. Mitchell, unveiled this week one of Atlanta’s newest public murals along the pedestrian walkway of the 17th Street Bridge, a prominent connector between Midtown and Atlantic Station.

• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• Cobb Chamber Announces its 2026 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year & The 2026 Business to Watch

  April 13, 2026

  Each year, since starting this program in 1982, the Cobb Chamber celebrates the achievements of small businesses that contribute to the vitality of the community with the announcement of its Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• ARC Renews Community Engagement Fellowship to Advance Creative Solutions to the Region’s Housing Affordability Challenge

  April 13, 2026

  The Atlanta Regional Commission is renewing its Community Engagement Fellowship for 2026 following a successful inaugural year that brought together artists, planners, and residents to explore innovative approaches to affordable housing through community land trusts.

• Spelman College Launches Historic $500 Million "Spelman Forward" Campaign

  April 10, 2026

  Spelman College announced the public launch of "Spelman Forward," a landmark $500 million comprehensive campaign aimed at recalibrating the College’s financial and academic models to build a more future ready Spelman.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.