June 2026 Features

• Business Leaders Align to Champion Gwinnett's Workforce Future at Annual Workforce Forum

  June 30, 2026

  Nearly 100 business leaders, educators and workforce professionals gathered June 25th at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center in Gwinnett for Partnership Gwinnett's annual Workforce Forum, presented by TRC Talent Solutions.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Leadership Cobb Announces Its 2027 Class

  June 29, 2026

  Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s premier leadership development program, has selected 60 new participants for the 2026-2027 class.

• Woodruff Arts Center Welcomes Eight New Board of Trustees at Spring Meeting

  June 26, 2026

  The Woodruff Arts Center—home to the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum of Art—welcomed eight new members to its Board of Trustees and two new members to its Governing Board at its bi-annual meeting in May:

• Nourish + Bloom Market Debuts the First Container-Built AI-Powered Zero Checkout Grocery Store at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta's Historic Pittsburgh Neighborhood

  June 26, 2026

  After reviewing over 11,000 submissions and nominations, Nourish + Bloom was named winner of the 2025 AT&T Small Business Contest. Nourish + Bloom Market is the first autonomous grocery store in the United States with robotic delivery and the first AI-powered grocery store to accept EBT/SNAP benefits.

• General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for what did not happen than for what did.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy

  June 25, 2026

  Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something most Georgians rarely think about until it disappears: reliable energy infrastructure.

• Atlanta Beltline Partnership Launches New Volunteer Portal, Making It Easier Than Ever to Give Back to Trail System

  June 24, 2026

  Atlanta Beltline Partnership announced the launch of its new volunteer portal, a dedicated online platform designed to connect Atlanta residents with meaningful volunteer opportunities along the Atlanta Beltline and make it simpler to track the impact of their service.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate

  June 23, 2026

  Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success Act as both a moral responsibility and a high-impact investment in Georgia’s future workforce. By redirecting taxes they already owe, business leaders can provide critical support for youth aging out of foster care while strengthening our state’s economy at no cost.

• Women Leaders Connect, Collaborate, and Grow Through GLOW

  June 23, 2026

  Some opportunities fill your calendar. Others expand your network, challenge your thinking, and introduce you to the people who may influence your next chapter of leadership.

• Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap

  June 23, 2026

  Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills.

• Atlanta Ballet Celebrates Record-Breaking Season & Landmark Anniversaries, Signaling Significant Momentum

  June 23, 2026

  Atlanta Ballet announced the culmination of a landmark season defined by record-breaking attendance, transformative fundraising milestones and a deepening commitment to arts education across metro Atlanta.

• Metro Atlanta’s Transportation Future Takes Center Stage at ConnectATL: In Focus

  June 22, 2026

  How will emerging technology shape our region’s transportation future? That was the question put to a diverse group of metro Atlanta leaders at ARC’s recent ConnectATL: In Focus. About 60 attendees took part in facilitated focus groups that dug deep into this topic from three angles: autonomous vehicles, micromobility networks, and advanced air mobility.

• Chau Nguyen of Vintage Modern Named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Winner

  June 22, 2026

  Founder and CEO, Chau Nguyen of Vintage Modern, Inc was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southeast Award winner. Nguyen was selected among nearly 35 program participants, including 592finalists across 17 regions, competing for the title.

• Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces New Corporate Headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring in Midtown Atlanta

  June 22, 2026

  Portman and Perform Properties today announced Pinnacle Financial Partners will establish its corporate headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring, the 525,000-square-foot, Class-A office tower within the Spring Quarter mixed-use district in Midtown Atlanta.

• Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

  June 22, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862.

• Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact

  June 18, 2026

  Governor Kemp applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta. The Governor Kemp and First Lady, along with representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, joined company officials in celebrating the occasion alongside other state, local, and federal leaders at Lockheed Martin’s Cobb County manufacturing facility, which supports more than 5,600 Georgia jobs.

• Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board

  June 18, 2026

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 134th GBA Annual Meeting on June 9th, Susan Moss, President and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla, was installed as the 138th GBA Chairman.

• Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Election Maps During Special Session

  June 18, 2026

  Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session.

• Invest Atlanta Receives 4th Consecutive International Economic Development Council Accreditation

  June 17, 2026

  Invest Atlanta, the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta, is proud to announce the organization has once again been recognized as one of 99 economic development organizations accredited by the International Economic Development Council.

• Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

  June 17, 2026

  Entrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

• Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera Named President and CEO of the Aspen Institute

  June 16, 2026

  After leading Georgia Tech through one of the most successful periods in its history, President Ángel Cabrera has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, one of the world’s foremost nonprofit organizations dedicated to leadership, dialogue, and addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

• City of Atlanta Advances Neighborhood Reinvestment Act, Budget Adoption, & FIFA World Cup Hosting

  June 16, 2026

  Today marks a defining moment for the City of Atlanta as City leaders approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and the Opportunity for All: Neighborhood Reinvestment Act while welcoming visitors from around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

• Georgia Historical Society Expands Access to Digital History Resources Through Today in Georgia History Widget & US250 Content

  June 16, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced the expanded availability of free digital history resources designed to help educators, media outlets, cultural institutions, government agencies, tourism partners, libraries, and community organizations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

• Decide DeKalb & Venture South Investments Break Ground on $28.9M Mixed-Use Development

  June 15, 2026

  Decide DeKalb and Venture South Investments broke ground on Candler Crossing, a $28.9 million mixed-use retail development located on Candler Road in Decatur. The project will bring a full-service Publix grocery store, multi-tenant retail space and pedestrian-focused community amenities to the Candler Road corridor — an area that has long been underserved by quality retail options.