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Avant South 2026 Brings Atlanta’s AI Ambitions and Music Industry Together in Tech Square
Avant South, the City of Atlanta’s annual technology conference, returned to Tech Square on October 12 and 13, 2026, under the theme “AI in Action.” The two-day event brought together founders, researchers, policymakers, and students, and closed with a keynote pairing Mayor Andre Dickens with Grammy-winning producer Dallas Austin on how AI is changing music. Key Takeaways The City of Atlanta presents Avant South in collaboration with local colleges and universities, and the 2026 edition took place in Tech Square on October 12–13. The keynote “The Atlanta Effect: AI and the Music Industry” paired Mayor Andre Dickens with songwriter and producer Dallas Austin on October
Avant South 2026 Brings Atlanta’s AI Ambitions and Music Industry Together in Tech Square
Avant South, the City of Atlanta’s annual technology conference, returned to Tech Square on October 12 and 13, 2026, under the theme “AI in Action.” The two-day event brought together founders, researchers, policymakers, and students, and closed with a keynote pairing Mayor Andre Dickens with
Atlanta Climate Week 2026 Runs October 10–15 With an Innovation Summit at SCADshow and a Citywide Resilience Roadshow
Atlanta is hosting its first Climate Week from October 10 to October 15, 2026, with community-led programming across the metro area. The centerpiece is a daylong Innovation Event at SCADshow on Monday, October 12. The week closes Thursday with a roadshow for the city’s first Climate Resilience Action Plan.
Emory and Georgia Tech Commit More Than $1 Billion to Build Atlanta’s AI Ecosystem
Emory University and Georgia Tech are investing more than $1 billion combined in artificial intelligence, with roughly $600 million from Emory University
Atlanta Art Fair Closes Third Edition at Pullman Yards With More Than 80 Galleries
The Atlanta Art Fair ended its third edition on Sunday, October 4, after four days at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood. Organizers listed
Atlanta Art Fair Opens Third Edition at Pullman Yards With Galleries From Seoul to Lagos
The Atlanta Art Fair returns to Pullman Yards in Kirkwood from October 1 to 4, 2026, for its third edition. The international
Atlanta Pride 2026 Brings an Expected 350,000 People to Piedmont Park October 10 and 11 With JT Headlining
The 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival takes over Piedmont Park on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, with rapper and entrepreneur JT headlining the Main Stage. Admission is free,
High Museum of Art Turns 100 With Reinstalled Galleries, 200-Plus Acquisitions and a Peachtree Street Block Party
The High Museum of Art is marking its 100th anniversary this fall with reinstalled American and African art galleries, more than 200 new acquisitions and a free Centennial Block
Atlanta’s NWSL Expansion Team Unveils Its Name: Atlanta City FC
Atlanta’s National Women’s Soccer League expansion team will play as Atlanta City FC. AMB Sports and Entertainment revealed the name, crest, and colors on September 28, 2026. The crest
Atlanta Braves Clinch NL East Division Title With 4-2 Win Over the Astros in Houston
The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East division title on September 20 with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, securing their seventh division crown
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
Two Georgia Water Systems Hacked Through Programmable Logic Controllers as Federal Investigation Widens
Two Georgia water systems have confirmed they were targeted in cyberattacks that exploited programmable logic
Metro Atlanta Schools Prepare for August 3 Start as Districts Host Open Houses Across the Region
Metro Atlanta’s largest public school districts are entering the final stretch of summer preparations ahead
Black-Owned Restaurants Built Atlanta’s Soul Food Canon
Restaurants opened by Black entrepreneurs after the Civil War laid the foundation for Atlanta’s modern
How the 1996 Summer Olympics Reshaped Atlanta’s Infrastructure and Global Identity
Atlanta hosted the Centennial Olympic Games in July and August of 1996, and the event
Suburban Life in Atlanta: Where Chill Vibes Meet City Convenience
Metro Atlanta’s suburban communities are absorbing the bulk of the region’s population growth in 2026,
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