June 2026 Features

• Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

  June 22, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862.

• Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board

  June 18, 2026

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 134th GBA Annual Meeting on June 9th, Susan Moss, President and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla, was installed as the 138th GBA Chairman.

• Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Election Maps During Special Session

  June 18, 2026

  Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session.

• Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

  June 17, 2026

  Entrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

• Georgia Historical Society Expands Access to Digital History Resources Through Today in Georgia History Widget & US250 Content

  June 16, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced the expanded availability of free digital history resources designed to help educators, media outlets, cultural institutions, government agencies, tourism partners, libraries, and community organizations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

• Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee Named

  June 15, 2026

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named members of the Fort Valley State University Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a new president to lead one of only three public historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia, and the state’s only 1890 land-grant institution.

• Leadership Georgia Honors Five Influential Georgians with 2026 Statewide Awards

  June 15, 2026

  Leadership Georgia has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide awards, honoring five distinguished Georgians whose leadership, service and impact have strengthened communities and institutions across the state.

• Georgia to Veterans: We Got Your Back!

  June 12, 2026

  Choosing the next steps after separation may not be easy, but the Peach State is prepared to help servicemembers be set up for success in the country that they served.

• Georgia Launches New Work-Based Learning Diploma Option for High School Students Entering High-Demand Careers

  June 11, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is launching a new Work-Based Learning Diploma, providing an additional pathway to a Georgia high school diploma for students who plan to directly enter high-demand careers right after graduation.

• Governor Kemp Announces $26M for Local Transportation Projects

  June 10, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority Board of Directors approved $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans that will support 20 transportation roadway projects and 2 regional airport hangar projects.

• Dr. Russell Crutchfield Named President of Gordon State College

  June 09, 2026

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Dr. Russell Crutchfield president of Gordon State College, effective August 1st.

• From An Infant in Foster Care to College Success: Kristauna's Story

  June 09, 2026

  Kristauna entered Georgia's foster care system at just nine months old and spent much of her childhood moving between family placements and foster care. Despite years of uncertainty and instability, she never lost sight of her goals.

• AG Carr: Georgia’s Legal Community Provides Nearly 3 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  June 08, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the state’s legal community raised a total of $747,944.58 during the 15th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a 12-day fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s nine regional food banks.

• ASP Pool & Mosquito Squad Parent Authority Brands Relocates HQ to Atlanta

  June 03, 2026

  Governor Brian announced that Authority Brands, a portfolio of well-known home-service brands, will establish its new headquarters -- known as the Franchisee Success Center -- in Cobb County, creating 390 new jobs and investing $13 million over the next several years.

• ArcelorMittal Building Solutions Brings North American HQ to Macon-Bibb

  June 02, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County.

• Georgia REALTORS Announces 2026 “Rooted in Georgia” Ambassadors

  June 02, 2026

  Georgia REALTORS is proud to announce the 2026 ambassadors for its “Rooted in Georgia” consumer outreach campaign, recognizing REALTORS across the state who have made an extraordinary impact in their communities through service, leadership and advocacy.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Energy, Highlighting Georgia’s Growing Energy Demand & Economic Future

  June 01, 2026

  On May 28th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Energy event at The Coca-Cola Company Headquarters in Atlanta, convening business leaders, utility executives, policymakers, and economic developers to discuss Georgia’s evolving energy landscape and the infrastructure needed to support the state’s continued economic growth.