September 2026 Features

• Atlanta Industrial Development Pipeline Remains Disciplined Through Mid-Year

  September 09, 2026

  Metro Atlanta’s industrial development pipeline expanded during the first half of 2026, but new construction remains measured and concentrated in established corridors, according to Lee & Associates - Atlanta’s mid-year industrial pipeline analysis.

• ARC Previews ‘Housing Forward 2035’ – a Strategy to Address the Region’s Housing Challenges

  September 09, 2026

  How can the Atlanta region work together to address our growing housing affordability crisis? That’s the focus of Housing Forward 2035, a regional housing strategy that the Atlanta Regional Commission previewed at last week's meeting of the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum.

• Mayors Across Georgia Sharpen Leadership Skills at Mayors Leadership Academy

  September 09, 2026

  More than 50 mayors gathered on the University of Georgia’s campus last month for the second offering of the immersive Mayors Leadership Academy, presented by the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, operated in partnership between GMA and UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

• Governor Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments

  September 08, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments.

• City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta to Honor the Courage & Strength of Cancer Survivors Through a Live Chalk Art Event

  September 03, 2026

  City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, part of one of the nation's largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations, announced today it will unveil a live, chalk art community event to celebrate the connection between creativity and healing while honoring the survivorship journey of the 2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year.

• Select Fulton Earns Two 2026 International Economic Development Council Awards

  September 02, 2026

  A bold vision to reposition one of metro Atlanta’s most important industrial corridors for greater investment, business growth, and economic opportunity has evolved into an internationally recognized model for economic development.

• Georgia DOT Earns Top Honors in 2026 America’s Transportation Awards

  September 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Transportation won two awards in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials annual conference.

• Aflac Kickoff Game Announces Game Day Events for Fans

  September 02, 2026

  Fans will have a game day filled with free activities around Mercedes-Benz Stadium before attending this year’s Aflac Kickoff Game between Baylor and Auburn on Saturday. Fans can attend an outdoor extravaganza at Tailgate Town Presented by PNC andTeam Walks to celebrate the start of the season in Atlanta.

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Names Dr. Patrick Frias New CEO

  September 01, 2026

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced Patrick Frias, MD, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. He will lead Children’s implementation of “More Than Possible,” a bold strategy of many large-scale commitments Children’s will make to have a greater impact on improving child health in metro Atlanta and across the state.

• Survey: 7 in 10 Atlanta Employers Face Shortage of Qualified Entry-Level Talent

  September 01, 2026

  Atlanta's economy continues to grow, but employers say finding enough qualified workers to keep pace is becoming a challenge. New research from Penn Foster finds that 71% of Atlanta employers are experiencing a shortage of qualified entry-level talent, while nearly two-thirds (64%) say labor shortages are constraining their ability to grow or take on new business.

• Georgia Ports Generates $181B in Economic Impact Annually, Supports 605,000 Jobs

  September 01, 2026

  Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs at Peach State businesses, yielding $44 billion in annual income, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.