Council for Quality Growth

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

This afternoon, the Council continued the Quality Growth Institute’s 2026 Education Forum Series with a timely discussio...
06/04/2026

This afternoon, the Council continued the Quality Growth Institute’s 2026 Education Forum Series with a timely discussion on Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of Data Center Development. The forum brought together members and industry leaders for an engaging conversation on the environmental, regulatory, utility, and community considerations shaping data center projects across Georgia.

Thank you to Wyatt Kendall and Stephen McCullers of Taft Law | Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, John Mansour of QTS, Jeffrey Edwards of Microsoft, and Erica McGill of Georgia Power for sharing their expertise and insights on the evolving regulatory landscape and the factors critical to successful data center development. Thank you as well to everyone who attended and contributed to a thoughtful and informative discussion.

Join us on August 4 for the Q3 session: Understanding Evolving Energy Infrastructure.

Register for the next two forums: https://councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details/2026-qgi-education-forum-q3-evolving-energy-infrastructure-6322

Join us TOMORROW to learn about Data Center Regulations in Georgia. The Council is excited to continue our 2026 Educatio...
06/03/2026

Join us TOMORROW to learn about Data Center Regulations in Georgia. The Council is excited to continue our 2026 Education Forum Series with this expert panel exploring the regulatory landscape of data center development. Hear from panelists Jeffrey Edwards (Microsoft), Wyatt Kendall (Taft Law | Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP), John Mansour (QTS Data Centers), Stephen McCullers (Taft Law | Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP), and Erica McGill (Georgia Power) as they discuss the environmental, regulatory, and zoning considerations shaping data center projects across Georgia. Attendees will gain insight into site selection, utility coordination, community impact factors, and strategies for navigating approval processes as demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow.

REGISTER NOW at https://councilforqualitygrowth.memberzone.com/events/details/2026-qgi-education-forum-q2-navigating-the-regulatory-landscape-of-data-center-development-6313

Save the Date for Upcoming Education Forums:

Q3: AUGUST 4 - Understanding Emerging Energy Infrastructure with Parker Poe
Q4: NOVEMBER 3 - Unlocking Opportunity through Brownfields Development with Taft | Morris Manning

The Council extends a thank you to all 9 of our guest speakers from last month's Advisory Roundtable meetings. Your enga...
06/02/2026

The Council extends a thank you to all 9 of our guest speakers from last month's Advisory Roundtable meetings. Your engagement with the Council and our membership is a crucial part of moving our region forward.

North Fulton Roundtable: Mayor Mary Robichaux, City of Roswell

Atlanta Roundtable: Council President Marci Collier Overstreet, City of Atlanta

Gwinnett County Roundtable: Edgardo Aponte, Director of Transportation, Gwinnett County

Cobb County Roundtable: Jessica Guinn, Community Development Director, Cobb County

DeKalb County Roundtable: Mayor Beverly Burks, City of Clarkston

South Metro Roundtable: Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, City of South Fulton

Henry County Roundtable: Sam Baker, Director of Transportation Planning, Henry County

Cherokee County Roundtable: Congressman Barry Loudermilk, Georgia's 11th Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives

Forsyth County Roundtable: David McKee, County Manager, Forsyth County

These monthly roundtables are an exclusive benefit of membership of the Council for Quality Growth. Thanks to our members who attended last month and our May Advisory Roundtable sponsors: HDR, Lowe Engineers, LLC., Jackson EMC, Town Center Community, POH+W Architects, Manhattan Construction Group, Lumos Fiber

An esteemed group of Tribute Speakers & Chairs have been selected to pay tribute to Egbert Perry for his impact and exem...
06/01/2026

An esteemed group of Tribute Speakers & Chairs have been selected to pay tribute to Egbert Perry for his impact and exemplary leadership across Atlanta and beyond. Speakers will include:

Larry Gellerstedt III, Partner at Sweetwater Holdings

Renee Lewis Glover, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of Coretto and Associates, LLC

Rian Smith, Chief Legal and Impact Officer at The Integral Group

T. Dallas Smith, Founder & CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company

Read the full press release here: https://www.fourpillartribute.com/press-release-announcing-the-2026-four-pillar-tribute-speakers-chairs/

Join us on October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Georgia World Congress Center as we recognize Egbert Perry for demonstrating the 'Four Pillars' of leadership and creating a lasting impact on our region.

Sponsorships available online now at www.FourPillarTribute.com.

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.

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