Congratulations to members of the Metro Atlanta Chamber Public Policy team receiving recognition from JAMES Magazine (@JAMESOnlineGA). The Metro Atlanta Chamber was ranked No. 3 among Georgia’s Top Business and Trade Associations, recognizing the impact of our work advocating for the region and strengthening Atlanta’s position as a leading place to live, work, and do business. Two of our team members were also recognized among Georgia’s top lobbying professionals: ⭐ Sky Park — No. 1 Rising Star ⭐ Maggie Wigton — No. 21 Rising Star We’re proud to see our team recognized alongside the organizations and individuals helping shape Georgia’s future. @MAC_Policy

The FIFA World Cup™ came to Atlanta. What did the numbers tell us? ⚽️📊 In the latest edition of Georgia by the Numbers, Metro Atlanta Chamber Chief Economist Dr. Jerry D. Parrish (@DrJerryParrish) sits down with Dan Corso, president of the @ATLSportsCncl and Atlanta FIFA World Cup™ Host Committee, to take a closer look at the tournament’s impact on our region. From attendance and transit ridership to visitor activity and media reach, the numbers offer a look at what hosting the world’s biggest sporting event meant for Atlanta and what it could mean for our region moving forward. @FWC26Atlanta

Georgia is taking another step toward a more business-friendly environment. The creation of a dedicated Tax Court is giving taxpayers greater certainty and predictability when navigating tax disputes, helping businesses plan, invest and grow with confidence. This was a priority initiative for the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and we’re proud to have helped advance this important step for Georgia’s business community.

A Note from Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Katie Kirkpatrick: "Over the past few weeks, Atlanta had the opportunity to welcome the world, and our region showed up in a way that should make all of us proud. Years of work and preparation culminated in eight matches at @MBStadium and a celebration that reached far beyond the stadium itself. For those of us who remember the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, this moment carried special meaning. I lived in Atlanta during the Olympics and even met my husband there, so I saw firsthand how a global sporting event can shape both the way a city sees itself and the way it is seen by the world. What Atlanta just accomplished builds on that legacy. Once again, we welcomed visitors from around the world, delivered on a global stage, and demonstrated why Atlanta continues to grow as a top-tier global region. None of this happened by accident. It took years of planning and, more importantly, genuine partnership. I am especially grateful to @GovKemp, Mayor @andreforatlanta, Dan Corso and the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee (@FWC26Atlanta/@ATLSportsCncl), Arthur Blank and AMB Sports and Entertainment, Richard McKay, William Pate and the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (@DiscoverAtlanta), Kevin Duvall and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (@GWCC_ATL), the @atlcouncil, the Georgia General Assembly, our federal delegation, the The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, @MARTAtransit, and our many local, state, federal, and community partners. Your leadership and commitment helped make this tournament a historic success. A special thank you also goes to the people who brought it to life every day: our first responders and public safety professionals, transportation and hospitality workers, volunteers, local artists, performers, businesses, and everyone who welcomed visitors with warmth and pride. You were the face of Atlanta to the world. To our Metro Atlanta Chamber investors, our business community, and partners throughout metro Atlanta and across Georgia, thank you. This was an Atlanta success made possible by strong regional and statewide partnerships, and its impact will be felt across our city, region, and state. The world came to Atlanta, and Atlanta was ready. The matches may be over, but the relationships we built, the momentum we created, and the global visibility Atlanta earned will benefit our region for years to come."

Georgia just took another step to strengthen its business climate. New laws taking effect today make corporate litigation easier, faster, and less expensive by modernizing Georgia's corporate code and expanding access to the Georgia State-wide Business Court. As our own Sky Park told the @ajc: "Our involvement in the bill really was motivated by trying to make our legal environment pretty much just as competitive as our tax environment." That's how Georgia stays the #1 state for business. #BuiltForBusiness ajc.com/news/2026/06/georgia…

Congratulations to @LockheedMartin on 75 years in Marietta. Wednesday's celebration was a powerful reminder of the company’s long-standing impact on Georgia, from advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation to jobs, investment and national defense. We are grateful for Lockheed Martin’s continued commitment to our region and excited for what the next chapter means for metro Atlanta and Georgia.

Georgia's been the #1 State for Business for 12 years running. That's not just a reputation — it's something that requires dedicated collaborative work, all the time. Part of that work is behind the scenes, making sure Georgia has the legal infrastructure businesses can count on when things go wrong. HB 1185, sponsored by Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Senate Floor Leader Thomas "Bo" Hatchett and signed today by Governor Brian Kemp, does exactly that. The bill streamlines access to Georgia's Statewide Business Court — a specialized court with judges who actually understand how businesses work — strengthens Georgia's corporate code and adds commonsense protections against bad-faith litigation. The bottom line: disputes resolved faster, at lower cost, with more expertise. That's good for companies already here, and a strong signal to those deciding where to grow next. Thank you to @GovKemp, Majority Leader @ChuckEfstration, Floor Leader Hatchett and the Georgia General Assembly on this win for our business community. 🏛️

When federal government shutdowns undermine the efficiency of @ATLairport, businesses across the world take notice. Investment decisions follow. Congress needs to act quickly.