Katie Kirkpatrick

Katie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, reveals how Atlanta is harnessing its growth to become a key economic hub. She discusses the city’s transit challenges and initiatives like MARTA modernization. The conversation highlights the balance between its civil rights heritage and modern DEI efforts amid federal scrutiny. Kirkpatrick also elaborates on the ambitious Centennial Yards project, aimed at enhancing the urban landscape in time for the World Cup, while addressing housing supply issues propelled by job growth.