October 2026 Features

• Atlanta Community Food Bank Names Jon West Interim CEO

  October 06, 2026

  The Atlanta Community Food Bank today announced that Jon West, the organization’s vice president of partner relations, has been named interim chief executive officer.

• The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Seeks Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards

  October 06, 2026

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Preservation Awards, an annual list of preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. The submission deadline is Monday, Dec. 7, 2026; winners will be announced in April 2027.

• Gateway85 to Honor Rosalynn Carter with 1,946-Flower Garden Along Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  October 05, 2026

  Gateway85 Community Improvement District honored former First Lady Rosalynn Carter with a new garden at Best Friend Park as part of Gwinnett County’s second annual Jimmy Carter Day celebration Friday.

• Georgia Ports Supports Nearly 278,000 Jobs in Atlanta Region

  October 02, 2026

  Georgia’s ports support nearly 278,000 full- and part-time jobs at businesses in the Atlanta region, according to the latest study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.

• Develop Fulton Approves First-Mover AI-Ready Pilot to Strengthen Fulton County’s Workforce and Economy

  October 02, 2026

  Develop Fulton has approved a $97,500 investment to launch AI Ready Georgia, a “first-mover” pilot designed to strengthen artificial intelligence literacy, workforce preparedness and economic competitiveness across Fulton County.

• Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance

  October 02, 2026

  Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients

  October 02, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.

• Georgia Tech’s Avant South Brings ‘AI in Action’ to Atlanta

  October 01, 2026

  Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, learn, build companies, manufacture products, move goods, deliver healthcare, and create art. This October, the Georgia Tech community will have a front-row seat to conversations about where that transformation is heading and how to be part of it.

• Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.