Council for Quality Growth

Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry is delivering her 2026 #StateofClayton County address now at the Georgia International Convention Center, presented by Geosam Capital, @ATLairport, and @HDR_Inc. “Clayton County is not just where planes land—it is where possibility lands.”

The sold-out 2026 #StateofClayton, presented by Geosam, @ATLairport and @HDR_Inc is beginning soon at the Georgia International Convention Center. We are looking forward to seeing 450+ attendees and hearing from @ClaytonCountyGA Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry.

Join us THIS THURSDAY as we kick off the 2026 Education Forum Series with a discussion on TADs—one of Georgia’s most powerful yet often misunderstood redevelopment tools. First Up: TADs – Are You Leaving Value on the Table? REGISTER: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

Thanks to all who joined us for our Coffee & Convos. Special thanks to our VIP Board Member Christie Sims for providing testimony to how the Council has been a resource for you. Register for our next Coffee & Conversations on March 24: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

The Council was proud to sponsor the @CumberlandCID ’s Annual Community Meeting yesterday. Attendees heard updates on major progress in Cumberland, including a $6M federal transit grant for the new Cumberland Autonomous Mobility network. Congrats to Citizen of Year Rob Garcia.

Yesterday, ELI members heard from Jon Birdsong, CEO of @sodowntownatl, on the vision for South Downtown and toured the district to see the progress firsthand. Thank you to @SelectFulton and Winter Johnson Group for sponsoring. Learn more about ELI: councilforqualitygrowth.org/get-involved/e…

Last Friday, @GwinnettGov Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson delivered the #StateofGwinnett to 1,100+ attendees at 12Stone Church, sharing a vision for the county’s future. Read more: councilforqualitygrowth.org/press-release-… Photos & Re-watch: councilforqualitygrowth.org/photo-gallery-…

Join us 3/19 as we kick-off a new program series! A product of the Council's education arm, The Quality Growth Institute, we are proud to introduce this quarterly education forum series First Up....TADs: Are You Leaving Value on the Table? REGISTER: lnkd.in/eNNKvD_b

The Council is proud to partner with @RockdaleGov for the 2026 #StateofRockdale, presented by @volkertinc. Join us April 28 at 8 AM to hear Chair & CEO JaNice Van Ness deliver her second county address. Sponsorships & tickets: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

Registration is open for our next ELI event! Join us March 11 for a SoDo development update & tour. CEO Jon Birdsong will share the vision for 57 buildings across 16 acres, plus a guided tour & happy hour. Open to enrolled 2026 ELI Members. Register now: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

The Council is proud to celebrate our 2026 Chairman, Gerald McDowell, and a major milestone for the @ATLAIRPORTCIDS. Gerald and @glydways have broken ground on an Autonomous Transit Network pilot serving the GICC and Gateway Arena. Learn more: glydways.com/atlanta/

The Council for Quality Growth was proud to sponsor the 2026 SMDO Conference, hosted by The Collaborative Firm. Leaders discussed growth and infrastructure, with Council President & CEO Michael Paris moderating a panel. Congrats to board member Michael Hightower on a great event!

Join us on March 18 for the 2026 State of #ClaytonCounty with @ClaytonCountyGA. Hear Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry’s 2nd annual address at the GICC. Thanks to presenting sponsors Geosam Capital, @HDR_Inc, & @ATLairport. Tickets & sponsorships: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

Don't miss your chance to attend the 2026 #StateofFulton, presented by @amazon, Develop Fulton, and @TheFDHA. Join us Feb. 24, 8:00–10:30 AM at The Eastern with @fultoninfo to hear Chairman Robb Pitts. Sponsor or register before seats run out! councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

NOW ANNOUNCING: The 2026 State of Henry The Council is proud to partner with @henrycounty for the April 2 address, presented by Geosam Capital and @truist. Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell will share the vision for 2026 & beyond. Tickets & sponsorships: councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

Join us for coffee on Thursday, February 19 at 9am for #CoffeeandConversations with VIP Board Member Christie Sims, Vice President of @husseygaybell, to hear about the Council, our mission, and ways to get involved. Register now at councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

We’re excited to formally announce our 2026 Board of Directors, chaired by Gerald McDowell, Executive Director of the @ATLAIRPORTCIDS. Thank you to outgoing Chair Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of @AtlantaBeltline, as we look ahead to year 41. Read more: councilforqualitygrowth.org/press-release-…

The Council’s Emerging Leaders Initiative kicked off 2026 with our annual legislative breakfast at the State Capitol. Thanks to presenting sponsor @MARTAtransit and our legislators for sharing insights. Learn more and enroll: councilforqualitygrowth.org/ELI

The Council is honored to partner with @ClaytonCountyGA for the 2026 Clayton State of the County Address, presented by Geosam Capital,@HDR_Inc, and @ATLairport. councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details…

Thank you to Ricky Smith (@ATLairport), Jonathan Hunt (@MARTAtransit), and Nick Juliano (@Impact_PA) for sharing insights at our Board Strategic Planning Meeting. Thanks to @atkinsrealis and Pond & Company for sponsoring, and @HNTBCorp for hosting.