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• Altera Festival Showcases How Technology & Generative AI Are Transforming Media & Culture

  June 12, 2026

  As artificial intelligence transforms the media and entertainment industry, the 2026 Altera Festival prepares to bring together leaders in technology, filmmaking, and creative innovation for two days of conversations, screenings, workshops, and immersive experiences exploring the future of storytelling.

• Georgia to Veterans: We Got Your Back!

  June 12, 2026

  Choosing the next steps after separation may not be easy, but the Peach State is prepared to help servicemembers be set up for success in the country that they served.

• Karsan Autonomous e-JEST Starts Carrying Passengers in Atlanta

  June 11, 2026

  Karsan, the world's technology-focused mobility brand in next-generation public transportation, has begun providing service with its Autonomous e-JEST as part of ATL Spoke, Atlanta's first autonomous public transportation pilot project.

• Georgia Launches New Work-Based Learning Diploma Option for High School Students Entering High-Demand Careers

  June 11, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is launching a new Work-Based Learning Diploma, providing an additional pathway to a Georgia high school diploma for students who plan to directly enter high-demand careers right after graduation.

• Governor Kemp Announces $26M for Local Transportation Projects

  June 10, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority Board of Directors approved $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans that will support 20 transportation roadway projects and 2 regional airport hangar projects.

• From An Infant in Foster Care to College Success: Kristauna's Story

  June 09, 2026

  Kristauna entered Georgia's foster care system at just nine months old and spent much of her childhood moving between family placements and foster care. Despite years of uncertainty and instability, she never lost sight of her goals.

• Spelman College Appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard, Renowned Roboticist its 12th President

  June 08, 2026

  The Spelman College Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Ayanna Howard as the College's 12th president. Dr. Howard, a renowned roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader, will build upon Spelman's legacy of academic excellence and leadership development while helping prepare future generations of Black women to lead in a rapidly changing world

• AG Carr: Georgia’s Legal Community Provides Nearly 3 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  June 08, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the state’s legal community raised a total of $747,944.58 during the 15th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a 12-day fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s nine regional food banks.

• Develop Fulton Chairman Kwanza Hall Highlights Fulton County’s Emergence as an “AI Ready” Region

  June 05, 2026

  As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the global economy, Develop Fulton Chairman Kwanza Hall is helping position Fulton County at the forefront of the national conversation around AI readiness, technological infrastructure and workforce competitiveness.

• Atlanta’s Nationally Recognized Wine Competition, Sommlympics, Announces New Venue & Date

  June 05, 2026

  The Oenophile Institute and A Cork in the Road have announced the fourth annual Sommlympics, taking place January 10, 2027 at Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta. Founded by Atlanta wine educator Chelsea Young of The Oenophile Institute and Kelly Cornett, founder of A Cork in the Road podcast, Sommlympics has quickly evolved from an ambitious local concept into a nationally recognized competition for wine professionals.

• ASP Pool & Mosquito Squad Parent Authority Brands Relocates HQ to Atlanta

  June 03, 2026

  Governor Brian announced that Authority Brands, a portfolio of well-known home-service brands, will establish its new headquarters -- known as the Franchisee Success Center -- in Cobb County, creating 390 new jobs and investing $13 million over the next several years.

• Georgia REALTORS Announces 2026 “Rooted in Georgia” Ambassadors

  June 02, 2026

  Georgia REALTORS is proud to announce the 2026 ambassadors for its “Rooted in Georgia” consumer outreach campaign, recognizing REALTORS across the state who have made an extraordinary impact in their communities through service, leadership and advocacy.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Energy, Highlighting Georgia’s Growing Energy Demand & Economic Future

  June 01, 2026

  On May 28th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Energy event at The Coca-Cola Company Headquarters in Atlanta, convening business leaders, utility executives, policymakers, and economic developers to discuss Georgia’s evolving energy landscape and the infrastructure needed to support the state’s continued economic growth.

• Council for Quality Growth Names Speakers & Chairs for the 2026 Four Pillar Tribute honoring Egbert Perry

  May 29, 2026

  The Council for Quality Growth will honor Egbert L. J. Perry, Chairman of The Integral Group, with its 37th annual Four Pillar Tribute on October 1st at the Georgia World Congress Center.

• Georgia PSC Approves Plan to Lower Overall Rates, Deliver Annual Savings of $50 Per Year for Georgia Power Residential Customers

  May 29, 2026

  The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month. Total annual savings for all Georgia Power customers will amount to approximately $285 million.

• The State of City Infrastructure

  May 29, 2026

  Streets and roads, water systems, and sewer infrastructure are facing growing capital pressures in cities across the country, according to a new report from the National League of Cities. Georgia cities are feeling the same pressure, projecting $33 billion in capital needs over the next five years.

• Moneypenny Survey Shows the Divide in How SMBs & Customers Perceive Their Customer’s Communication Experiences

  May 29, 2026

  A new report from Moneypenny shows SMBs believe they are delivering a better call experience than their customers perceive. The research was commissioned among 2,000 SMBs and 2,000 consumers to understand the gap between business and customer perceptions, and across every single contact method tested, businesses scored themselves significantly higher than customers.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Launches LIVE ATL Concert Series Curated by Dallas Austin

  May 28, 2026

• AT&T Invests More than $18.2 Billion in Network Infrastructure from 2021 to 2025

  May 28, 2026

  Connectivity is the backbone of today’s innovation economy, shaping our daily life and supporting the safety and resilience of communities nationwide. In Georgia, AT&T has invested more than $18.2 billion into their network from 2021 to 2025. This investment is expanding the modern infrastructure Georgians rely on today and into the future and powering possibilities across our state.

• Mayor Andre Dickens & City Leaders Make Case for Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative

  May 28, 2026

  The Dickens Administration’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative legislation was outlined by Mayor Dickens and Administration officials at the Atlanta City Council Community Development / Human Services Committee. Mayor Dickens The legislation will now head to Council’s Finance/Executive Committee.

• CEO Confidence Tumbled in Q2

  May 28, 2026

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 47 in Q2 2026 from 59 in Q1, as optimism among leaders of large firms plunged.

• GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port Open for Business

  May 27, 2026

  Crews at Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port has worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening on May 4, 2026, kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah.

• Portman Acquires Westin Peachtree Plaza, the Atlanta Hotel Tower Designed by Firm’s Founder

  May 26, 2026

  Portman announced that Portman Hospitality Fund I, LP has acquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza, a 1,073-key full-service hotel in downtown Atlanta, from Marriott International. The hotel will remain in Marriott’s portfolio under a long-term management agreement.

• May Matters Coalition Drives Record Civic Engagement in Georgia Primary; June Matters Runoff Outreach Already Underway

  May 26, 2026

  Georgia's primary election made history this week. The Georgia Secretary of State has already reported more than two million ballots cast, breaking every historical voter turnout record for a Georgia primary election. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue partnering with May Matters as the initiative expands into June Matters.

• The Georgia Chamber Announces Second Year of Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  May 21, 2026

  On Monday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce with Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, announced that nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition have opened.

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