By Kristin Bernhard, GEEARS CEO GEEARS’ beloved Annual Luncheon happens a bit earlier than usual this year, on September 17th. It probably won’t feel like fall yet, and we’ll be about six weeks shy of the November election. And yet, I know we’ll all be feeling the excitement, and urgency, of the change on the […]
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inHigher Education
Record Fundraising Accelerates Georgia Tech’s Investments in Students and Innovation
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Tech set a new fundraising record. The Institute raised more than $415 million in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the previous annual record by more than $100 million and pushing Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech past the $2 billion mark with 18 months remaining. The record-breaking effort will enable the continued expansion of need-based scholarship programs; the transformation of campus […]
Posted inSmall Business
Real Estate, Infrastructure and the Georgia Business Boom: Who’s Benefiting?
Georgia’s economic growth continues to create opportunity across the state. Industrial facilities are rising along major transportation corridors, corporate campuses are expanding, and communities are investing in development-ready sites, roads, ports and other infrastructure. The Georgia Department of Economic Development reported that during fiscal year 2025, the state supported 423 new locations and expansions representing […]
Posted inCommitment to Community
Three Ways Middle Market Companies Can Build a Competitive Advantage in the Second Half of 2026
While some companies were challenged by uncertain geopolitical and economic forces in the first half of 2026, informed executives remained agile, making key decisions in real time. Strong leaders are focused on three priorities that will help inform their strategic vision in the second half of the year. Deploy AI now and prepare for what […]
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James Nagy appointed dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences for 2026-27 academic year
James Nagy, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics at Emory, has been appointed as dean of the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, effective Aug. 10, 2026, for a one-year term. Nagy, a longtime Emory College faculty member and leader, will provide continuity and momentum through the coming academic […]
Posted inSecuring Atlanta's Future
Digital Skills Open Doors. Adaptability Keeps Them Open.
By Sooraya Williams, YWCA Greater Atlanta We often talk about preparing people for the future of work as if the challenge is teaching the latest technology. I believe it’s something different. The real challenge is preparing people to keep learning long after today’s technology has changed. Every few years, we’re reminded that the world of […]
Posted inSmall Business
Corporate Procurement Shifts and What They Mean for Georgia’s Suppliers
Corporate procurement is changing. Purchasing departments are no longer evaluated only on cost savings. They are also expected to manage risk, strengthen supply chains, support innovation and identify suppliers that can contribute to long-term business performance. For Georgia suppliers, this creates new opportunities, but also higher expectations. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey found […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
Walk with a Doc Returns to Cook Park with a Focus on Social Wellness and Healthy Aging
The Atlanta Beltline continues its Walk with a Doc series this month at Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Historic Vine City. The free program pairs a short talk from a healthcare professional with a neighborhood walk, supported by Piedmont Healthcare and Google. This Month: Social Wellness and Healthy Aging July’s walk takes place Saturday, July […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development
The Quiet Revolution: 250 Years of Public Health in America
By Jay Moye for the CDC Foundation Imagine a child born in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, the morning the Declaration of Independence took final shape a few blocks away. The world she entered was, by any modern measure, brutal. About one in five infants did not live to see a first birthday. Only about […]
Posted inHigher Education
Georgia State Scientists are Tackling One of Soccer’s Toughest Injuries
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapping up in North America, after some of the sport’s biggest games took center stage in Atlanta, some Georgia State University researchers remain focused on a challenge familiar to athletes at every level: injuries to the ACL. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries affect athletes across sports and are one of soccer’s most common […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity
Closing the Accessibility Gap in Atlanta’s Homelessness Response
On a bitterly cold morning in January, Hope Atlanta’s outreach team encountered two unhoused neighbors who had spent the night outside trying to survive the freezing temperatures. Both wanted the same thing: to get somewhere warm, safe, and connected to support. However, one of them used a wheelchair, and our outreach van could not accommodate […]
Posted inCommitment to Community
Summer travel is becoming smarter, more layered and more budget-conscious
The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, but for many Atlantans, summer travel season is still in full swing. That means airports, road trips, family visits, and weekend escapes. But it also means something else: a more intentional way of traveling. New Bank of America Institute data shows Americans still want memorable summer experiences, but they […]
Posted inHigher Education
Terrence L. Johnson named dean of Emory’s Candler School of Theology
Terrence L. Johnson, director of religion and public life and Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School, has been appointed the next Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A highly regarded theological scholar and academic leader as well as an ordained itinerant elder in […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks
World Cup fever sweeps Atlanta and parks are at the center
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager This is a great time to be an Atlantan! Our city has come alive on the center stage for the World Cup. During this month-long party, our parks have welcomed visitors from near and far, the Atlanta Stadium, temporarily renamed from Mercedes-Benz, is bursting with […]
Posted inHigher Education
How Georgia Tech Powers Georgia’s Top Industries
From aerospace and national defense to agriculture, critical minerals, and medical innovation, Georgia’s industries benefit from the research, talent, and partnerships of the state’s leading universities. Across these sectors, Georgia Tech is making meaningful contributions through research and partnerships with industry leaders and small businesses in aerospace, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical engineering. And the Institute’s reach extends far beyond its Midtown campus. “All across […]
Posted inDesign and Our City
All Roads Lead to Five Points
With just a week remaining in the World Cup, Atlanta has been on the global radar. Drawing thousands to the city and downtown, the city’s transportation infrastructure has played a significant role, notably transporting approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and plenty of other World Cup-related events. It will […]
Posted inSmall Business
Independence, Ownership, and Opportunity
This year’s Independence Day carried added meaning. Two weeks ago, the nation marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a moment intended to reflect not only on America’s founding, but also on the promise of self-determination and opportunity. Independence has never been only a political idea. For families, communities and […]
Posted inSustainable Communities
Building More Resilient Communities Starts Here
Communities across Metro Atlanta are facing unprecedented challenges, including youth mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, violence, and social isolation. These complex issues cannot be solved by any one organization working alone. They require collaboration, shared learning, and a commitment to building resilient communities together. This was the focus of Star-C Programs’ recent Resilient Metro Community […]
Posted inHigher Education
Saby Mitra named next dean of Goizueta Business School
Saby Mitra, an experienced academic leader and expert in information systems and technology management, has been named the next John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School. Mitra is currently dean of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. His term at Emory will begin on Aug. 1, 2026. A highly regarded […]
Posted inSmall Business
AI in Action: Helping Georgia Businesses Adopt with Confidence
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future conversation. It’s already changing how companies operate, compete, serve customers and make decisions. For many business leaders, the question is no longer whether AI matters. The question is how to use it responsibly, practically and with confidence. That is the focus of the Georgia Business Council’s 2026 Innovation […]
