Kathryn Petralia and Rob Frohwein to Receive Georgia Fintech Hall of Fame Award

Fox + Spindle, an Atlanta-based AI consultancy, has launched Start Smarter—an eight-week cohort program helping early-stage entrepreneurs build their businesses with AI from the ground up. Developed by co-founders Luka Anić and Jenny Nelson, the program covers AI foundations, automation, messaging, lead systems, and client delivery. The first cohort begins January 2026. Enrollment is limited.

The second annual report from the TAG Smart Communities & Sustainability Society highlights the opportunities, risks and strategies across Georgia’s Cleantech and Sustainability sector to ensure the state remains a national leader in the Cleantech economy.

This piece explores the growing threats to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in tech education and workforce development—especially as federal rollbacks and funding cuts jeopardize programs that help girls and underrepresented youth thrive in STEM. It underscores why advocacy matters now more than ever and offers actionable steps for readers to champion inclusion during this season of giving and learning.

ATLANTA (Dec. 1, 2025) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) will host its annual Georgia Technology Summit on April 30, 2026, at Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Technology Summit brings together over a thousand Georgia-based technologists to network, engage, and learn about the newest tech innovation in the state. As part of the Summit, the TAG Top 40 Most Innovative Companies will be selected, and the Top 10 announced live on stage, recognizing companies of all sizes that are leading innovation in Georgia.  

ATLANTA – The ABM Agency, a leading B2B marketing firm, announced it will host “The CMO’s GEO Strategy Session,” a private, complimentary workshop for senior marketing executives in Atlanta on January 15, 2026. The event will provide a strategic framework for adapting to the rise of AI-powered search and its impact on the B2B buyer’s journey. Attendees will learn how to build a 2026 roadmap for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) that unifies brand, PR, SEO, and demand generation to drive measurable revenue outcomes in an era where AI influences over 80% of B2B purchasing decisions.

Agentic AI is redefining enterprise automation by introducing autonomous, goal-oriented agents capable of reasoning, acting, and learning across complex cloud ecosystems. This enhanced article explores how AWS Bedrock Agents are enabling secure, scalable, and intelligent operations across financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing — with a focus on Georgia’s leadership in AI innovation.