April 2026 Features

• Georgia Historical Society Names H. J. Russell & Company Newest Honoree in Georgia Business History Initiative

  April 30, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society dedicated a new historical marker recognizing H. J. Russell & Company yesterday, as part of its Georgia Business History Initiative. The unveiling took place at the former headquarters for the company, which has been transformed into the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs.

• Georgia Recognizes Five 2026 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  April 30, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Developers Association, celebrated the five 2026 Small Business ROCK STARS at the GEDA Spring Conference in Savannah.

• ARC Launches Building Georgia Workforce Program, First Cohort Begins May 7th

  April 30, 2026

  The Atlanta Regional Commission, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Technical College System of Georgia, will launch the first cohort of its Building Georgia workforce program on May 7th, connecting metro Atlanta residents with high-demand careers in construction and transportation.

• Moneypenny Research Reveals the Customer Caller Experience Gap

  April 29, 2026

  A new report from Moneypenny shows businesses believe they are delivering a better call experience than their customers perceive. The research was commissioned among 2,000 businesses and 2,000 consumers to understand the gap between business and customer perceptions, and across every single contact method tested, businesses scored themselves significantly higher than customers.

• Fortune Announces Return of Workplace Innovation Summit

  April 28, 2026

  Fortune announced today the return of the Workplace Innovation Summit, an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of senior executives, CHROs, technologists, and workplace visionaries. The Summit will take place May 19–20, at the St. Regis in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Georgia Power Reminds Customers to Dig Safely & “Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place” this Spring

  April 28, 2026

  With spring finally arriving in Georgia, many homeowners will be planting and completing home improvement projects. Georgia Power is reminding customers to call 811 before digging and to follow “right tree, right place” guidelines to improve energy efficiency and protect underground utilities during National Safe Digging Month this April.

• Georgia Chamber Promotes May 19th Primary Participation Through May Matters Initiative

  April 27, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its support of May Matters, a nonpartisan public education initiative focused on increasing awareness and participation in Georgia’s primary elections.

• Piedmont Park Conservancy’s 29th Landmark Luncheon Highlights Progress and Momentum for the Park’s Future

  April 27, 2026

  The Piedmont Park Conservancy hosted its 29th Annual Landmark Luncheon Thursday at The Promenade at Piedmont Park, welcoming over 500 civic leaders, supporters and community members. The annual gathering highlighted the Conservancy’s ongoing efforts to enhance and preserve Atlanta’s most iconic green space, while showcasing meaningful progress tied to the Park’s first Comprehensive Plan in 25 years.

• Ground Broken on Historic SR 400 Express Lanes Project, Delivering New Travel Options Through Innovative Public-Private Partnership

  April 24, 2026

  State and federal transportation leaders joined Wednesday to celebrate the ceremonial start of construction on the SR 400 Express Lanes, a transformative regional mobility project and the largest transportation infrastructure investment in Georgia’s history.

• Legislation to Create Enterprise Zone Will Use World Cup to Accelerate Downtown Atlanta’s Revitalization

  April 24, 2026

  Mayor Andre Dickens announced the introduction of legislation that will create a new Downtown Enterprise Zone in advance of the FIFA World Cup 2026, to support the continued revitalization of the area as part of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative across the city to bring economic opportunity to every child in Atlanta.

• EY US Unveils Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Finalists

  April 24, 2026

  Ernst & Young has announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award. Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities.

• TCSG Announces 2026 Student of the Year & Instructor of the Year

  April 24, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia has announced the state’s top technical college student and top instructor for 2026, recognizing excellence across its 22 colleges.

• 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.