October 2026 News

October 08, 2026

• Decide DeKalb Launches Veteran-Owned Business Guide, Third in its Curated Series to Spotlight Local Businesses

• Atlanta Dream Announces Muti-Year Agreement to Play All Home Games at State Farm Arena

• Late-Quarter Surge in New Industrial Leasing Sets Record as Office Leasing Is Led by Renewals

• The Interlock Celebrates Fall with A Full Slate of October Events

• Cobb Public Safety Heroes Honored at 2026 Awards Luncheon

• Partners Real Estate Named Exclusive Retail Leasing Agent for Uptown Atlanta

• Merit Financial Advisors Announces Leadership Evolution to Support Next Phase of Growth

• Gyde Acquires Capstone Benefits Consulting to Expand AI-Native Platform into Employee Benefits

• Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for Georgia Director of Victim Services Awarded with Champion Award

• Down Payment Resource Adds Three New Team Members to Support Lenders, HFAs and Community Programs

• Spelman College President Recognized by EBONY as 2026 Power 100 Honoree

• Savannah Achieves Record Container Volumes in September

• Gov. Kemp Suspends Penalties for Off-Road “Dyed” Diesel Use

• James Magazine Online: A Look at Georgia’s Three Ballot Questions

• UPS Scales Seasonal Workforce, Eyes Ninth Consecutive Peak Season of Industry-Leading On-Time Performance

• Small Mortgages Are Disappearing, Even as Federal Policy Targets Barriers to Access

• AI, Skill Gaps and Workplace Readiness Are Reshaping Hiring

• Manufacturing PMI at 54.5%; September 2026 ISM® Manufacturing PMI Report

• The CEO Center Calls on Business Leaders to Support Trusted Elections & Civic Participation Ahead of 2026 Midterms

October 07, 2026

• Waterloo Capital Invests in Peachtree Financial Group and Opens Atlanta Office in Buckhead

• Salesloft Names Stephanie Manzelli Chief People Officer

• Piedmont Park Conservancy Welcomes Fall with Seasonal Workshops, Community Events & More

• Keyfactor Appoints Former CyberArk CEO Matt Cohen to Board of Directors and Strategic Advisor

• United Community Expands Atlanta Team with Seven Experienced Bankers

• Sparq Builds Broad Enterprise Claude Capability With More Than 130 Certified Professionals