Heart of South Downtown

05/11/2026

Looking for work? Come tomorrow.

Downtown Hospitality Job Fair
May 12 | 3–5 PM
Atlanta Tech Village – Sylvan
Bring your resume. Meet employers. Explore real opportunities.
RSVP: Link in bio

05/06/2026

Your next opportunity could be right here in Downtown Atlanta.

We are proud to partner with the Atlanta Department of Labor & Employment Services, Centennial Yards, and South Downtown for a Hospitality Job Fair, connecting local talent with employers hiring across food & beverage, events, operations, administration, parking, and more.

Whether you have front-of-house or back-of-house experience, event experience, management skills, or you’re ready to grow into something new, this is a chance to meet employers face-to-face and take the next step.

Bring your resume, come ready to connect, and share this with someone looking for their next opportunity.

South Downtown Job Fair
May 12 | 3–5 PM
Atlanta Tech Village - Sylvan

RSVP today. Registration is highly encouraged. Link in bio.

04/30/2026

This is what meaningful partnership looks like.

A year ago, this was a conversation with and Sr. Lecturer Neill Prewitt.

What if student work didn’t stay on campus?

For the first time, this mural is being replicated beyond campus.

200 first-year art students
8 faculty
Two semesters

Now at 80 Forsyth.

Unveiling Saturday, May 2nd at 10AM. Come join us ahead of College Day at

04/13/2026

ATL student DJs… it’s your turn 🎧

We’re opening the call for 2 DJs to take over South Downtown.

$100/hour. 4-hour sets. Real crowd.

Not looking for someone to press play. We want DJs who know how to build a vibe, shift energy, and move an audience.

If you’re ready for a real crowd, we’re ready for you.

Open to students across:
GSU, Morehouse, Spelman, Georgia Tech, Clark Atlanta, Emory, SCAD, Kennesaw State, Agnes Scott

🎶 Bring something we haven’t heard before!

Apply through the link in bio by April 19.
(drop your best mix — we’re listening 👀)

Tag a DJ who should be on this stage 👇🏽

02/22/2026

“Something Good Is Coming” for

Day 3 of the is underway — and the energy is unmatched!

02/22/2026

Behind every great pitch is a team, pushing ideas, asking the questions, and building something bigger than themselves.

Day 2 was all about debriefs, collaboration, and turning vision into action. Bringing solutions to help shape Atlanta’s Future.

02/21/2026

The momentum is officially in motion!
Day one of the ATL Global Innovation Weekend was a smashing success!
Ideas were flying. Teams were forming. Connections were being built. Cheers to the productive weekend ahead! !

02/18/2026

Heart of South Downtown invites the community to read a powerful new article by Blake Stoner, Board Chair of Heart of South Downtown, highlighting the vision behind ATL Global Innovation Weekend and why this moment matters for Downtown Atlanta.

Article Link: https://saportareport.com/atl-global-innovation-weekend-south-downtowns-world-cup-civic-accelerator/columnists/guestcolumn/melinda-sylvester/

As shared in the piece, this initiative is about more than preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it’s about building lasting civic infrastructure, supporting local innovators, and ensuring South Downtown reflects Atlanta’s creativity, resilience, and leadership on a global stage.
The weekend culminates in the ATL Global Innovation Weekend Pitch Showcase, where cross-sector teams will present bold, community-rooted ideas developed over 48 hours of collaboration.

📍 Atlanta Tech Village – Sylvan
📅 February 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM EST

Heart of South Downtown encourages civic leaders, community members, and partners to read the article, then join us in supporting the innovators shaping Atlanta’s future.

Read ATL Global Innovation Weekend: South Downtown’s World Cup 'Civic Accelerator' by Blake Stoner for SaportaReport here.

02/11/2026

After 48 hours of building, collaborating, and reimagining what’s possible, Atlanta’s civic builders are ready to pitch bold solutions for Downtown — ahead of the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
Come get inspired.
Come support local visionaries.
Come see what happens when innovation meets community.

📍 Atlanta Tech Village – Sylvan
📅 Feb 22 | 6–8 PM EST

Seats are limited — we’ll see you there. Link in Bio 🔗

02/05/2026

⏰️ Last call! ⏰️

Applications for the ATL Global Innovation Challenge close tomorrow.
If you’ve got a bold idea, a problem worth solving, and the drive to build! This is your moment.
As Atlanta prepares to welcome the world for the World Cup, we’re looking for people who want to build solutions that move our city forward.

Don’t overthink it. Apply now.