August 2026 Features

• Atlanta Downtown Stitch, Inc. Expands Leadership Team

  August 31, 2026

  Atlanta Downtown Stitch has announced two key additions to its leadership team as the once-in-a-generation park and infrastructure project advances toward shovel-ready status.

• UPS Invests More Than $2B to Give Customers Even Faster Service, More Control & More Resilient Global Supply Chains

  August 31, 2026

  UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions businesses. The investments, which began in 2024 and will continue through 2028, help businesses move faster and navigate shifting trade routes, evolving regulations and supply chain uncertainty with greater flexibility and connectivity across key global markets.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.

• Cobb Chamber Names KSU President Kathy Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman

  August 27, 2026

  The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors has named Kathy “Kat” S. Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Relaunches ATL.com

  August 27, 2026

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) launches a newly redesigned website today, giving users faster, easier access to official Airport information and resources.

• Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia

  August 27, 2026

  The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve health outcomes for Georgians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

• Georgia Power’s Contract with OpenAI Approved; Latest Approval Will Have $950M in Annual Savings

  August 27, 2026

  Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power customers are expected to see savings of at least $15 per month beginning in 2029 for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

• Buckhead Coalition Appoints Longtime Buckhead Resident & Civic Leader Tommy Holder as Chair

  August 26, 2026

  The Buckhead Coalition, an organization of business and civic leaders dedicated to advancing economic development and quality of life in Buckhead, today announced that Tommy Holder will serve as its next Chair, effective January 2027.

• USG Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Student Scholarships at 22nd Annual Gala

  August 26, 2026

  The University System of Georgia, through the USG Foundation, raised more than $2.4 million to support student success, an effort that culminated this weekend at the 22nd annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala.

• Georgia Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network

  August 26, 2026

  Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.

• Atlanta Botanical Garden Plans $160M Beltline Expansion

  August 25, 2026

  The Atlanta Botanical Garden plans to break ground in September on a nearly 8-acre expansion that will make it contiguous with the Atlanta Beltline, where it will open a second entrance on the popular 22-mile trail.

• Lara Hodgson Named Executive Director of New Startup Accelerator at Georgia Tech

  August 25, 2026

  Lara Hodgson has been named the inaugural executive director of the new startup accelerator at Georgia Tech. Under Hodgson’s leadership, the accelerator will begin delivering on its mission to support emerging startups with the resources and infrastructure to scale into businesses.

• Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

  August 25, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.

• In Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, Atrium Health Commits More than $700M to a New Teaching Hospital and Care Network

  August 24, 2026

  For families across South and West Atlanta, losing nearby hospital care has meant traveling farther when minutes matter most. Since Atlanta Medical Center and Atlanta Medical Center South closed in 2022, communities in this part of the city have lived with a significant gap in access to hospital and emergency care.

• Georgia Power's Learning Power Program Marks 15 Years and 1.5M Georgia Students Reached

  August 24, 2026

  Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

• MARTA Invites Volunteers to Join the Riders' Advisory Council and Shape the Future of Transit

  August 21, 2026

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is now accepting applications for its Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC). This volunteer council plays a vital role in engagement—gathering real-time feedback from riders, serving as a community sounding board, and sharing key updates on current projects.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Jim Vaught & A.J. Robinson Recipients of 2026 CID Awards

  August 21, 2026

  The Council for Quality Growth proudly announces the recipients of its 17th Annual Community Improvement District (CID) Awards. The 2026 reception and award presentation will honor Jim Vaught, Chairman of Lilburn CID, and A.J. Robinson, President of Downtown Atlanta, Inc.

• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July

  August 21, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%.

• YFORE Unveils New North America Headquarters and Facility in Atlanta

  August 20, 2026

  YFORE, a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier specializing in intelligent mobility, will celebrate the grand opening of its new North America facility in Atlanta on August 26th. The milestone marks a major step in deepening YFORE's long-term commitment to the North American automotive sector.

• Atlanta Beltline Expands ATL Spoke Pilot, the City's First Autonomous Transit Shuttle

  August 20, 2026

  The Atlanta Beltline is expanding ATL Spoke, the city's first autonomous transit shuttle, to include the Atlanta University Center, some of the city’s most vibrant educational communities. The expanded route provides an additional connection to the already established service between the West End MARTA Station, the Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail and the Lee + White commercial district.

• New Experiences and Returning Favorites Await Fans at the 2026 TOUR Championship

  August 20, 2026

  While the PGA TOUR’s top 30 players battle for the title of FedExCup Champion, interactive fan venues, beloved gathering spots and signature golf views are designed to elevate the fan experience at the TOUR Championship when it returns to East Lake Golf Club, August 26-30.

• Thomas & Hutton Marks 80 Years of Growth, Leadership, & Community Impact

  August 19, 2026

  Five years can change a company considerably. When Thomas & Hutton celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021, the firm had 13 offices and was guided by its fifth generation of leadership. Today, T&H enters its 80th year with 19 offices across six states, expanded capabilities through two strategic mergers, and a sixth generation of leaders shaping what comes next.

• Balentine Expands Business Advisory Capabilities With Acquisition Of Valuation Growth Advisory

  August 19, 2026

  Balentine, an independent wealth management firm with more than $9 billion in assets under advisement focused on serving families and business owners, announced the acquisition of Valuation Growth Advisory, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based advisory firm founded by entrepreneur and financial strategist Tom Matthesen in an all stock transaction.

• More Than 400 Gwinnett Leaders Gather to Recognize Governor Brian Kemp’s Leadership and Legacy

  August 18, 2026

  More than 400 business and community leaders gathered at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett for the Gwinnett Chamber Governor’s Luncheon, presented by Jackson EMC. Attendees heard from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and recognized his leadership and service to the state as he enters the final months of his second term.