Council for Quality Growth

Council for Quality Growth CQG promotes economic development through the platforms of advocacy, information and education.

Thanks to all who joined us for our Coffee & Conversations this morning. These monthly meetings are how we share the Cou...
05/26/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for our Coffee & Conversations this morning. These monthly meetings are how we share the Council's mission and purpose with new, prospective, and current members alike.

Special thanks to our VIP Board Member, Dr. Debra Henson, Vice President, Sr. Regional Business Development Director at AtkinsRéalis for providing testimony to how the Council has been a resource for you. We are grateful for your support and leadership.

Register for our next Coffee & Conversations on June 23: https://councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details/coffee-conversations-with-the-council-6321

Contact Morgan Peek at [email protected] for details and other membership information.

Briana Stewart is the newest member of the Council’s team, having joined recently as Programs Manager. In her role, Bria...
05/26/2026

Briana Stewart is the newest member of the Council’s team, having joined recently as Programs Manager. In her role, Briana will be responsible for driving sponsorship revenue and developing high-impact content for the Council’s programs and events. She brings experience in fundraising, grants management, and community engagement through previous roles with Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia and Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers. Outside of work, she enjoys collecting vinyl records and exploring local trails with her dog, Knight.

Please join the Council in welcoming Briana to the team.

Read more about Briana: https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/council-welcomes-briana-stewart-as-new-programs-manager/

Contact Briana:
[email protected]
770-813-3388

The Atlanta Beltline has completed their Economic Impact Study for 2025, and sustained more than 91,000 jobs, generated ...
05/19/2026

The Atlanta Beltline has completed their Economic Impact Study for 2025, and sustained more than 91,000 jobs, generated $23 billion in economic impact, and helped catalyze more than $14.2 billion in private investment around the corridor, surpassing its original 2030 goal. The Council congratulates the Atlanta Beltline & Clyde Higgs, 2025 Council Chair and President & CEO of Atlanta Beltline, on this major milestone and continued impact across the region. We're proud to be continued partners with the Beltline as they continue their tremendous work.

Over the past 20 years, the Beltline has become far more than a trail network, serving as a catalyst for economic opportunity, small business growth, tourism, housing investment, and stronger community connections throughout metro Atlanta. With 2.5 million annual visits and a 15:1 return on public investment, it continues to demonstrate the lasting value of infrastructure and connectivity in shaping the future of our region.

Read more at https://beltline.org/press-release/atlanta-beltline-sustains-91-000-jobs-and-23-billion-in-annual-economic-output-positioning-the-beltline-as-a-national-model-for-urban-redevelopment/

Last week, the Council hosted the 21st Annual Meet & Greet. Over 500 attendees gathered on the lawn at Colony Square for...
05/19/2026

Last week, the Council hosted the 21st Annual Meet & Greet. Over 500 attendees gathered on the lawn at Colony Square for the Council's signature networking event to honor our local and state elected officials. The 2026 event was presented by Comcast and hosted by Jamestown L.P.

More than 120 elected leaders, include County Chairs & Commissioners, City Mayors and Councilmembers, State Legislators, and other regional VIPs were in attendance with Council for Quality Growth members. The Council works with these elected leaders all year long to promote quality growth and responsible development policies in local municipalities and jurisdictions. Meet & Greet celebrates the collaboration across city and county lines to maintain the high quality of life here in our region and state.

Thank you to all who sponsored and attended the 21st Annual Meet & Greet!

View the full photo gallery at https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/21st-annual-spring-meet-greet/

Last Friday, the Council team was proud to volunteer and participate in the historic 2026 Carter Work Project with our f...
05/11/2026

Last Friday, the Council team was proud to volunteer and participate in the historic 2026 Carter Work Project with our friends at Habitat for Humanity! The is a longtime initiative founded by former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter to help build and improve affordable housing for families in need in Atlanta in 1988. The week-long build returned to for the first time since its founding this year to build 24 affordable homes in Langston Park. Thousands of volunteers and 5 days later, the start of a new community stands in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood. Our staff was immensely humbled to contribute to this incredible accompishment through hands-on service work, supporting Habitat’s mission of creating safe, stable homes and stronger communities right here in Atlanta.

Shoutout to Rosalyn Merrick, Tia McCoy, and Jim Blackstone for bringing the energy all week and making sure we ended up covered in mud. Thank you all so much for your partnership and commitment!

Last Thursday, we had the honor of co-hosting It's In DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson's annual at Assembly Studios...
05/11/2026

Last Thursday, we had the honor of co-hosting It's In DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson's annual at Assembly Studios with over 800 members, partners, businesses, elected officials, residents, and supporters of in attendance. The 2026 State of DeKalb was presented by Amazon.com, Welcome to Atlanta's DeKalb County, and The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority.

CEO Cochran-Johnson outlined a bold vision for DeKalb County rooted in innovation, accountability, and long-term investment. She highlighted progress across infrastructure, housing, economic development, and government operations, while recognizing the work of her executive cabinet, county employees, and community partners in helping execute that vision. From the county’s Digital Shield initiative and historic $4.7 billion water infrastructure plan to expanded housing efforts and modernization of county services, the CEO emphasized that DeKalb is not simply imagining change, but actively delivering it through the mission of “Mission Possible: Believe the Unbelievable.”

Thank you to all of our sponsors and our attendees for your support & making this program possible.

View the photo gallery: https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/photo-gallery-rewatch-2026-state-of-dekalb-county/

Read the press release: https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/press-release-dekalb-ceo-lorraine-cochran-johnson-delivers-annual-state-of-the-county-address-2/

Full recording of the event will be made available soon.

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is delivering her 2026 County address now at Assembly Atlanta.“We are not confined by wha...
05/07/2026

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is delivering her 2026 County address now at Assembly Atlanta.

“We are not confined by what has been. We are not limited by what people expect. And we are not waiting for change to happen. We are leading it.” - CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, 2026 State of DeKalb County Address

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s 2026 County Address is soon to begin at Assembly Atlanta with an expected crowd of more...
05/07/2026

CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s 2026 County Address is soon to begin at Assembly Atlanta with an expected crowd of more than 800 Council and Chamber members, businesses, elected officials, and supporters of It's In DeKalb.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors Amazon.com, Welcome to Atlanta's DeKalb County, and The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, and our platinum sponsors Benchmark Management, Decide DeKalb Development Authority, Direct Residential, Gas South, and SAK Construction.

The 2026 is next week—don’t miss your chance to join the Council for Quality Growth, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, and I...
05/01/2026

The 2026 is next week—don’t miss your chance to join the Council for Quality Growth, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, and It's In DeKalb on May 7 at Assembly Atlanta to hear CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson deliver her annual county address.

Limited tickets remain, and sponsorship opportunities are still available—secure your spot before it’s too late.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors Amazon.com, Welcome to Atlanta's DeKalb County, and The Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, and our platinum sponsors Benchmark Management, Decide DeKalb Development Authority, Direct Residential, Gas South, and SAK Construction.

Sponsor or register now at https://councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details/state-of-dekalb-county-address-2026-6311

On Tuesday, Chair & CEO JaNice Van Ness celebrated Rockdale County Government’s successes at the annual . Over 200 Coun...
04/30/2026

On Tuesday, Chair & CEO JaNice Van Ness celebrated Rockdale County Government’s successes at the annual . Over 200 Council for Quality Growth members, business, elected officials, and partners of Rockdale County joined us to hear updates and visions for the future on Rockdale County’s projects and development.

“In Rockdale County, we are not waiting on the future—we are building tomorrow, together.” - Chair & CEO JaNice Van Ness, 2026 State of Rockdale County Address

Thank you again to our presenting sponsors Jericho Design Group, LLC & Volkert, Inc.

Congratulations to Chair Van Ness on another successful State of the County Address. The Council is proud of our partnership with Rockdale County and supports the work of Chair & CEO JaNice Van Ness and the Board of Commissioners year-round to ensure Rockdale thrives.

Read the press release at https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/press-release-rockdale-chair-ceo-janice-van-ness-delivers-2026-state-of-the-county-address/

View the photo gallery at https://www.councilforqualitygrowth.org/photo-gallery-rewatch-2026-state-of-rockdale-county/

Full recording of the event will become available in the coming days.

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