- Clayton County Broker's Reception Registration (recap)
- GEDA Save the Date
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| Brokers Reception Spotlights Catalytic Sites Across Clayton County | | |
On May 27th, the City of Lovejoy Community Center welcomed brokers, developers, and community leaders for the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Clayton County Brokers Reception, an evening dedicated to highlighting catalytic development sites across the Clayton County region.
Throughout the evening, attendees moved between presentation boards detailing each site's development potential and asked questions of city and county leadership.
Events like this one are where the groundwork for future investment gets laid. By putting brokers and developers directly in front of the people shaping these communities, the Aerotropolis Atlanta region continues to position itself as a place where opportunity is not just discussed, it's mapped out, site by site.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to our cities, county, and corporate partners for making the evening possible.
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- Aerotropolis Community Hiring & Resource Fair Recap
| | The Aerotropolis Community Hiring & Resource Fair: Building Pathways to Economic Freedom | | |
As we mark Juneteenth this month, a celebration of freedom, progress, and the ongoing work of building a more equitable future, it felt fitting to reflect on an event that embodies exactly that spirit: our annual Aerotropolis Community Hiring & Resource Fair.
On Saturday, May 9th, the Aerotropolis Atlanta community gathered at the Georgia International Convention Center for a day centered on one simple idea: economic opportunity is foundational to freedom. Access to good jobs, fair wages, and resources isn't just a workforce goal. It's part of the broader story of communities building self-sufficiency and generational progress.
This year, 575 attendees connected with 50 partner companies and organizations spanning hospitality, logistics, public safety, healthcare, real estate, and more. By the end of the day, 150 onsite hires, interviews, and appointments had been made, meaning roughly one in four attendees walked away with a next step toward employment.
Beyond job offers, the fair connected attendees to resume support and workforce training, the kind of infrastructure that helps a community not just survive, but thrive.
A Community Effort
None of this happens without the people and organizations who show up to invest in our community's future. Thank you to the 50 participating companies and organizations that came ready to hire and open doors. Our volunteers and the community members who showed up ready to take the next step.
Looking Ahead
As we honor Juneteenth this year, we're reminded that the work of building equity and opportunity is ongoing, and events like this are one small but meaningful part of that larger story. Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance remains committed to strengthening pathways to opportunity for the communities we serve.
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- Tara Blvd Survey
- Clayton County Housing Assessment Recap
| | It's Your Community. Make Your Voice Count on Tara Boulevard. | | Tara Boulevard may soon have a new name. Clayton County is gathering community input on the proposed renaming, and your opinion matters. Take a few minutes to make your voice heard and complete the survey at Tara MSP. | | Clayton County Housing Assessment (Recap) | | |
Aero ATL was proud to participate in the Clayton County Housing Assessment and Strategy Open House series. Community conversations are critical to shaping housing policy, workforce access, and infrastructure planning in the region.
As a project supporter, we look forward to sharing progress as this study develops.
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D Concourse Expansion is Complete!
Travelers moving through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will notice a refreshed experience at Concourse D, where Gates D26 through D30 are now officially open.
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For the Aerotropolis Atlanta community, every improvement at Hartsfield Jackson reinforces what we already know: this region sits at the center of global connectivity, and the airport's continued investment in its facilities is a signal of the opportunity surrounding it.
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SKYHAWKS EDUCATION DAY GAME IS BACK!
Skyhawks Fans, Dec. 2 is Education Day. Bring your students to an unforgettable NBA G League basketball experience at Gateway Center Arena!
Education Day has become a highly anticipated annual field trip tradition, drawing record crowds from across Atlanta.
Why Education Day is a SLAM DUNK
- Affordable: Tickets are just $10 per student — a budget-friendly way to give students a memorable experience.
- Educational: Every student receives a custom Education Day workbook full of active, game-themed learning.
- Easy logistics: Schools can bring their own lunches — simple and stress‑free.
| | Shannon James Honored with Avant-Garde Award for Economic Development | | | |
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Aerotropolis Atlanta President and CEO Shannon James was recognized with the Avant Garde Award for Economic Development by the Development Authority of Clayton County Board of Directors at the 2nd Annual State of the Authority, held at the Delta Flight Museum.
The evening served as both a celebration and a checkpoint, a look back at the progress being made through partnership and collaboration across Clayton County, and a look ahead at the work still to come.
In accepting the award, James reflected on what the moment represents for the region as a whole. "These are extraordinary times, and I believe the future of Metro Atlanta is south of I-20."
| | Access to Capital Series Helps Entrepreneurs Get Loan Ready | | |
The Aerotropolis Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs series launched this spring, bringing small business owners directly into the room with the lenders and capital partners who can help take their businesses to the next level.
Hosted at the LHTO Center for Innovation, the Lunch and Learn series features sessions by ACE Loans and LISC Atlanta, covering everything from preparing for a small-business loan to understanding commercial and residential real estate financing.
Bonita Doster of ACE Loans opened the series on April 22nd with a session on preparing for equipment, lines of credit, and inventory financing, followed by Jasmine Aimes on April 29th, covering commercial real estate loan readiness for owner-occupied, investment, and multifamily properties. Jewel D. Williams of LISC Atlanta led sessions in May, walking attendees through the fundamentals of access to capital and real estate loan options.
The series wrapped with a LISC and ACE panel discussion on May 27th. Each session brought together engaged entrepreneurs who asked real questions and walked away with real tools.
This is what access to capital looks like when it's done right: practical information, trusted partners, and a seat at the table for the people doing the work.
| | Aerotropolis Team Joins Ribbon Cutting for Forever Young Aquaponics Facility | | |
Our team attended the Andrew Young Foundation's grand opening of the Forever Young Aquaponics facility, held with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 2nd, in Jonesboro.
The new 70,000-square-foot closed-loop greenhouse is expected to produce approximately 1,500 pounds of fresh, organic greens and vegetables daily, along with more than 1 ton of fish per week, a major step forward for food access and sustainable agriculture right here in Clayton County.
Projects like this one are exactly the kind of innovation that continues to put the Aerotropolis Atlanta region on the map, blending sustainability, local food production, and economic opportunity into a single facility.
To learn more about the Andrew Young Foundation and aquaponics, click the link below.
| | Dr. Victoria Seals Leads Junior Achievement Ribbon Cutting at Atlanta Technical College | | |
We're proud to spotlight Dr. Victoria Seals, President of Atlanta Technical College, who recently led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Junior Achievement Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County, located within the Arena at Southlake.
This new space opens the door for metro Atlanta grade school scholars to explore career pathways and financial literacy through Junior Achievement programming, right in the heart of Clayton County.
Dr. Seals and the Atlanta Tech senior leadership team welcomed representatives from Junior Achievement of Georgia, including Megan Arthur and Danielle Wilkes, as well as Georgia State Representative Rhonda Burnough of District 77 and members of the Atlanta Tech Foundation board.
Under Dr. Seals' leadership, Atlanta Technical College continues to expand its reach and impact across the region, creating spaces where students can engage with opportunity early and often. This partnership with Junior Achievement is one more example of that vision in action.
Congratulations to Dr. Seals and the entire Atlanta Tech team on this milestone. We're proud to have her on our board, and we look forward to seeing this partnership grow.
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