DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 15–17, transforming downtown Atlanta into a three-day celebration of gaming, creators, and digital culture.
Fanbase, the Atlanta-based social media platform founded by Isaac Hayes III, will join Georgia Entertainment at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The partnership expands Georgia Entertainment’s signature “From Story to Scale” programming into the creator economy and short-form content space, further positioning Atlanta and the state as a leader in film, music, technology and the broader creative economy.
In an era when consumers can skip ads, mute commercials and scroll past sponsored posts in seconds, major brands are getting creative about how they capture attention and build loyalty.
Porchfest transforms front porches in historic neighborhoods into live music stages, turning residential streets into a free, walkable festival open to the public. It was launched in 2007 in Ithaca, New York. Since that time, the event has expanded across the US. Festival Producer Melody Kiser said that it really began to take off in Georgia over the past decade or so.
From the soundstages of Savannah to the bright lights of Broadway, Georgia’s creative influence is taking center stage. The state’s investment in education, arts and storytelling continues to produce world-class talent whose impact extends far beyond film and television.
SEAT brings together tourism and economic development leaders preparing for global visitors, artists shaping the visual identity of communities, and sports and live event partners who know how global moments drive content and visitor demand. The timing reflects a genuine convergence already taking shape across the state’s creative economy.
For Shirley Zhang-Hamlin, vice president of creative for the Atlanta Hawks, design isn’t just about visuals; it’s about heart. “It is about taking a moment to capture the players’ personalities as people,”
Q & A with Kurt Geoppinger, Sign Shop Lead, at Universal Production Services at Assembly Studios
Ashley Woitena, President & CEO of Visit Columbus, shares why 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for one of Georgia’s most dynamic destinations.
One of Gainesville’s most beloved summer traditions returns with new energy, bigger touring talent, and an enhanced concert experience as Live at the Smithgall, the annual outdoor music series hosted at the historic Smithgall Arts Center, announces its 2026 lineup.