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• Stuart Countess Transitions to 2026 Chair of the Georgia Chamber

  January 16, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, held Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, convened more than 3,000 business and civic leaders from across the state for one of Georgia’s largest and most influential policy events.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q4 2025 as Leaders Adjust to a New Operating Reality

  January 16, 2026

  Confidence among small and midsize business CEO's saw significant gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 as leaders grew more comfortable operating in ongoing economic uncertainty, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Affordability, Infrastructure & Workforce Priorities at Eggs and Issues

  January 15, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative event, announcing a number of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2026 session of the General Assembly.

• Fox Theatre Delivers a Chart-Topping Year in 2025

  January 14, 2026

  The Fox Theatre continued its national momentum in 2025, earning top industry rankings, editorial honors and leadership recognition. Together, these accolades underscore its position as one of the world’s most influential and high-performing venues.

• MARTA Board of Directors Welcomes New Members, Elects Leadership

  January 14, 2026

  The MARTA Board of Directors welcomes new members and elects leadership for 2026. New board members include Sarah Galica, Devon Hudson, Ryan Loke, and Elizabeth Bolton-Harris and Shayna Pollock who were appointed to the board last spring.

• Some Things New Amid All That Is Old Under the Gold Dome in Atlanta

  January 14, 2026

  When Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for the new legislative session, they will proceed to their weathered wooden desks, and if they are observant, they will notice something new.

• Delta to Add Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet

  January 14, 2026

  Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.

• Atlanta Board of Education Swears in Four Board Members, Elects New Chair and Vice Chair

  January 13, 2026

  The Atlanta Board of Education swore in four board members and elected a new chair and vice chair Monday morning.

• Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year

  January 13, 2026

  Thomas & Hutton, a leading consulting and professional services firm specializing in engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and GIS, announced a planned leadership transition that marks the firm’s sixth generation of leadership as it enters its 80th year in business.

• Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes

  January 13, 2026

  Lawmakers, lobbyists and protesters swarmed to the Georgia Capitol on Monday, the first day of the annual legislative session in a crucial election year.

• Dr. Joon Lee, CEO of Emory Healthcare to Keynote DeKalb Chamber 88th Annual Meeting

  January 12, 2026

  Dr. Joon Lee, CEO of Emory Healthcare, will serve as the keynote speaker for the DeKalb Chamber 88th Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 15th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Northlake.

• A Better Breeze Is Coming! MARTA Continues Systemwide Installation Of New Fare Collection System

  January 09, 2026

  The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) continues systemwide construction and installation of its new fare collection system. MARTA’s Breeze system, including Breeze cards and tickets, faregates and validators, ticket vending machines, and the mobile app are being updated and modernized.

• Hartsfield-Jackson’s Gateway to Growth Program Kicks off Second Year

  January 09, 2026

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced the second cohort of its Concessions Small Business Program. The program is designed to educate, empower, and create opportunities for small businesses to operate at the Airport.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• “The Pathway to Success” Business Wealth Conference Brings National Entrepreneurs and Financial Experts to Atlanta

  January 07, 2026

  The Wanzo Way proudly announces THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS: The Definitive Business Wealth Conference of 2026, a transformative, all-day business and wealth-building experience taking place on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Londzell Performing Arts Theatre.

• Gwinnett Chamber Introduces Elevate Business Series

  January 06, 2026

  The Gwinnett Chamber announces the launch of the Elevate Business Series, a rebranded and expanded version of the organization’s long-standing Small Business Series. Beginning in 2026, the program will support a wider range of small and medium-sized businesses seeking deeper insights, practical strategies, and opportunities to strengthen their operations in Gwinnett.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Demand Breaks All Records

  January 05, 2026

  At the halfway point of the ongoing Random Selection Draw ticketing phase, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is already breaking records as over 150 million ticket requests have been submitted to date by fans from over 200 countries.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 19, 2025

  In part 3 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she discusses why going beyond profit is just good business and AT&T’s billion dollar investments in connecting Georgians to greater possibilities.

• Cobb Chamber Names the 2025 Acworth, Kennesaw, West Cobb, and Town Center Citizens of the Year

  December 19, 2025

  The Cobb Chamber’s Northwest Cobb Area Council, which represents Northwest Cobb’s four distinct districts of Acworth, Kennesaw, West Cobb, and Town Center, has selected four community advocates as 2025 Citizens of the Year: Megan Strange for Acworth, Barbie Brown for Kennesaw, Joyette Holmes for West Cobb, and Kat Schwaig for Town Center.

• Lee & Associates Releases 2026 Atlanta Industrial Forecast

  December 19, 2025

  Lee & Associates has released its 2026 Atlanta Industrial Forecast, offering a forward-looking analysis of a market entering a phase of recalibration and measured momentum. After several years of rapid expansion, Atlanta’s industrial sector is transitioning toward balance rather than slowdown, underpinned by strong fundamentals, sustained tenant demand, and durable long-term growth drivers.

• Major Downtown Development Forge Atlanta Moves Forward, Webstar Closes on 10-Acre Site

  December 18, 2025

  Webstar Technology Group and its development subsidiary, Forge Atlanta Asset Management, announce the closing of a 10‑acre parcel at Ted Turner Drive SW and Whitehall Street SW in downtown Atlanta, marking the official launch of Forge Atlanta, a multi‑phase mixed‑use district set to transform an under‑utilized industrial block.

• Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.3M to Increase Access to Sports in Six Metro Atlanta School Districts

  December 18, 2025

  Six Metro Atlanta school districts will receive grant funding from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, in partnership with Atlanta United, the Atlanta Falcons and PGA TOUR Superstore, totaling $6.3 million over three years to increase access to sports at the middle and high school level.

• State of Technology Summit Showcases Behind-The-Scenes Innovation, Recognizes Outstanding Tech-Industry Leaders

  December 17, 2025

  The fourth Annual State of Technology Summit convened business, education, and community leaders to examine how technology is shaping the future of the metro Atlanta area. Presented by Amazon and hosted by Partnership Gwinnett, this event showcased innovative technology and partnerships driving tech sectors and innovation centers in the metro Atlanta area.

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