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Cobb Chamber Economic Development Summit Puts International Business and Workforce Readiness in the Spotlight
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2026 Economic Development Summit on August 26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, convening more than 300 business leaders, educators, transportation officials, and economic development professionals for a program centered on Cobb County’s growing role in the global economy. The summit runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and features panels on international investment, workforce readiness, and regional transportation infrastructure. Key Takeaways The 2026 Economic Development Summit at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre focuses on international companies investing in Cobb County, onshoring operations, and workforce development initiatives tied to global business activity. Panel topics include “Global
Cobb Chamber Economic Development Summit Puts International Business and Workforce Readiness in the Spotlight
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2026 Economic Development Summit on August 26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, convening more than 300 business leaders, educators, transportation officials, and economic development professionals for a program centered on Cobb County’s growing role in the
Atlanta Public Schools Board Holds the Key to Mayor Dickens’ $5.5 Billion Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan After Fulton County Opts Out
The Atlanta Board of Education is the last remaining gatekeeper for Mayor Andre Dickens’ Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative after Fulton County commissioners voted in July to opt out of the city’s plan to extend six Tax Allocation Districts through 2056. The school board’s decision, expected by December, will determine whether
MARTA Raises Long-Term Parking Rates by $2 Per Day and Cuts Free Parking Window to 14 Hours Starting September 14
MARTA will increase long-term parking rates by $2 per day at all nine of its paid parking garages and reduce the free
How Showcase Atlanta Turned the FIFA World Cup Into a $1.2 Million Small Business Accelerator
When the FIFA World Cup arrived in Atlanta this summer, Mayor Andre Dickens had a specific mandate for the event: it would
NABJ Brings 2026 Convention and Career Fair to Atlanta with Hakeem Jeffries Plenary, Hall of Fame Honors, and “Children of Blood and Bone” First Look
The National Association of Black Journalists opened its 2026 Convention and Career Fair in Atlanta on August 12, bringing thousands of journalists,
Atlanta Falcons Hold “Saturday Night Lights” Fan Practice as NFL Season Approaches
The Atlanta Falcons brought their AT&T Training Camp to Lanier High School’s Longhorn Stadium in Sugar Hill on Saturday evening, August 8, hosting a packed crowd for a “Saturday
Chris Sale Ejected Before First Pitch, Braves Beat Yankees 2-1 in 10 Innings
Chris Sale was ejected before the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Yankees even started on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a dugout confrontation with umpire Dan Merzel. The Braves
Atlanta’s Black Restaurant Week Enters Its 10th Year with a Two-Week Celebration of Black-Owned Culinary Businesses Across Metro Atlanta
Black Restaurant Week returned to Atlanta on August 2 for its 10th anniversary edition, launching a two-week celebration that runs through August 16 and spotlights Black-owned restaurants, food trucks,
England Beats Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta as World Cup Fever Grips Downtown
England came from behind to defeat Congo DR 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on July 1, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to send the
U-Haul Smash-and-Grab Hits Downtown Atlanta Streetwear Store
A U-Haul truck crashed into a downtown Atlanta streetwear store at 131 Walker Street SW
Peachtree Road Race 2026 Draws 56,000 Runners for 57th Fourth of July Running in Atlanta
The 57th Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race sent roughly 56,000 runners down Peachtree Road on
Atrium Health Files State Proposal for $800 Million Teaching Hospital in Southwest Atlanta: What the Project Means for the City’s Healthcare Map
The proposal that Atlanta’s south-side communities have waited years to see in writing is now
Things to Do This Weekend in Metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Dozens of Juneteenth celebrations, World Cup watch parties and cultural festivals fill metro Atlanta and
The Benefits of Minimalist Living for Busy Atlanta Professionals
Atlanta moves fast. The city’s professional class — spread across Midtown tech firms, Buckhead financial
Creative Recharge: Simple Art & Movement Hobbies for Daily Mindfulness
Today, finding ways to recharge and maintain a sense of balance is essential for overall
The Benefits of Nature Therapy: Why Connecting with Nature is Essential for Well-being
What is nature therapy? Nature therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is a therapeutic practice that
Exploring Atlanta’s Beautiful Parks and Outdoor Fun
Parks Galore: Where Nature Meets City Life Atlanta is a city bursting with green spaces
African American History in Atlanta
Few cities have shaped African American history as profoundly as Atlanta. From the Civil Rights Movement to