July 2026 Features
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Atlanta Delivers Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 from Kickoff to the Semifinal
July 17, 2026
Atlanta concluded an extraordinary FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting run on July 15th with a semifinal match-up between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, capping eight matches that showcased the city at its very best.
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Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Exceed $1.54B
July 17, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $31.3 billion.
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Georgia Power Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Make Growth Work for Customers with Customer Protection Pledge
July 16, 2026
With new residents moving to the state and large-energy users like data centers and manufacturers choosing Georgia, Georgia Power continues to work to ensure that growth benefits all Georgia Power customers.
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CEO Confidence Slips in Q2 as Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Take Hold
July 16, 2026
Small and midsize business CEOs' confidence in the economy declined in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.
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SGMC Health Foundation Receives Gift for Joyce Aigen Labor and Delivery Unit
July 15, 2026
The SGMC Health Foundation announces the naming of the Joyce Aigen Labor and Delivery Unit at SGMC Health, honoring Ms. Joyce Aigen and her lasting impact on family and community.
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Top 8 Products Announced in Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition
July 10, 2026
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced today the Top 8 finalists in the second annual Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition, presented by Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners. After thousands of votes from across the country and around the world, only eight Georgia-made products remain in the bracket-style competition celebrating the innovation, craftsmanship, and manufacturing excellence that power Georgia's economy.
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Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 179 Organizations $1.3 Million in Grant Funding
July 09, 2026
The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that $1.3M in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients in 37 counties across the state through its fiscal year 2027 General Operating Support, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.
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Gov. Kemp Leads Economic Development Mission to Scotland and Ireland
July 09, 2026
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international mission this week to foster economic relationships in Scotland and Ireland, including a meeting with Executive Chair Euisun Chung and other senior leadership from Hyundai Motor Group and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland.
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From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections
July 07, 2026
New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.
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Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy
July 07, 2026
Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.
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Georgia Historical Society Elects Clyde Tuggle as Board Chair & Adds Riley Blount, BJ Green, & T. Dallas Smith to Board
July 06, 2026
The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Curators: Riley Blount, BJ Green, and T. Dallas Smith, which were at the Society’s 187th Annual Meeting, held at the Georgia Historical Society headquarters in Savannah.