Good morning Atlanta.
I've finally finished building something I really want to share: the ATL Grind Job Board.
It's a free, searchable directory of Atlanta tech and startup jobs: product managers, engineers, account execs, operations roles, and everything in between. We've got 50+ jobs listed from companies you actually want to work for, and we're adding more every day.
Here's why this matters: The best roles in Atlanta don't hit LinkedIn's front page. They're filled through warm intros, founder DMs, and people who know where to look. Account Executive openings at Greenlight. Product Manager roles at Calendly. Engineering gigs at FullStory. These jobs stay hidden unless you're already in the loop.
I've always wanted to change that and give every founder, operator, and ambitious professional in this city a direct line to the companies building the future here.
Browse jobs here or post your opening if you're hiring.
What do you think? Reply and let me know.
Startup & Tech Networking: Atlanta (Feb 17) | Monday @ Wild Heaven Beer & Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Toco Hills | More
A focused pitch night with live startup pitches, direct investor feedback, and meaningful connections with founders, angels, and VC partners. Read more here.
Women + Tech: The Art of Gathering Workshop (Feb 11) | Tuesday @ Atlanta Tech Village, Buckhead | More
A 75-minute interactive workshop inspired by Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, exploring how purpose and intentional leadership can transform collaboration. Read more here.
Startup Student Connection (Feb 26) | Wednesday @ Atlanta Tech Village, Buckhead | More
Internship fair connecting undergrad and grad students with Atlanta's fastest-growing tech companies. If you're hiring, space is limited, exhibit slots filling fast. Read more here.
Cherry Street Energy Doubles Down on Solar
Atlanta-based renewable energy firm Cherry Street Energy just acquired 16 solar sites from fellow Atlanta company Inman Solar in a deal that signals serious expansion momentum.
The move: This acquisition accelerates Cherry Street's position as one of the Southeast's most aggressive solar infrastructure players, adding distributed generation capacity across the metro region.
Why it matters: With Georgia ranking among the nation's top 10 states for solar capacity growth, this consolidation reflects how Atlanta-based energy companies are scaling to meet enterprise demand and positioning for the renewable energy build-out driven by data center expansion and corporate sustainability mandates.
Cherry Street previously raised capital from Noro-Moseley Partners and other Atlanta-based investors. Read more here.
Il Premio
The Backstory: Chef John Adamson (Marcel, American Cut) runs the kitchen with a wood-fired grill as the centerpiece. The menu skips the seafood tower cliché in favor of crudi (raw fish preparations) and a serious handmade pasta program.
What to Order: Start with beef tartare with black garlic and mustard dressing. Move to tagliolini with ragu Bolognese or bucatini all'Amatriciana. The showstopper: 41-ounce bistecca alla Fiorentina, a bone-in porterhouse cooked over open flame and served sliced. Finish with bomboloni (Italian doughnuts) filled with vanilla Chantilly cream.
The Tab: Expect $140-$200 per person for the full experience. Competitive pricing compared to Atlanta's steakhouse scene, with the ability to go higher if you order caviar (three types available).
Featured Job: Staff Product Manager, Mobile App Experience at Greenlight.
Leading family fintech with 6M+ users. Own mobile product strategy for consumer-facing app. 7+ years product experience required. Equity, unlimited PTO, professional development programs. Atlanta-based (remote-friendly).
Want your job featured? Post a job.
Engineering Manager, Platform Services at Calendly ($213K - $270K + equity). Lead distributed systems team, scale infrastructure for millions of users. 2+ years managing engineers, Golang/Ruby experience.
Product Operations Manager at FullStory ($110K - $115K + 10% bonus). Hybrid role. Optimize product development lifecycle, automation master, work with SaaS product teams.
Recruiter at Greenlight ($80K - $130K). Full-cycle recruiting, primary focus on engineering roles. 5+ years experience, agency and startup background required.
Senior Technical Program Manager at Calendly ($195K - $247K). Drive cross-functional program execution, manage timelines and stakeholder communication.
Solution Engineer, Mobile Specialist at FullStory ($90K - $95K). Hybrid Atlanta. Lead customer-facing technical engagements, mobile focus. Read more here.
First Community Corp Acquires Signature Bank of Georgia for $50M
The deal closed January 8, creating a combined banking network with $2.3 billion in assets and 23 offices spanning South Carolina and the Atlanta metro.
The Numbers: Signature Bank shareholders received 0.6410 shares of First Community common stock per share. Transaction valued at approximately $50 million as of December 31, 2025.
What's Next: Former Signature Bank CEO Fred Deutsch joined First Community as Executive Vice President and Director of Specialty Business Lending. Systems conversion completes in March 2026.
Why it matters: The acquisition strengthens First Community's presence in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell MSA and adds SBA/USDA lending capabilities, with plans to scale these lines across all markets. Read more here.
For sale: A commanding Buckhead estate at 133 Blackland Road NW asking $8.5 million, where old-world European craftsmanship meets modern luxury on prime acreage.
Includes: 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 9,778 square feet of meticulously designed living space. This is the type of property where you close the Series B and celebrate in style.
The Details: Beacham and Company listing. Located in one of Buckhead's most prestigious enclaves, minutes from the Governor's Mansion and Atlanta's premier private schools.
Check it out here.
5 other headlines to snack on:
Georgia-Pacific transforming its 51-story downtown headquarters into mixed-use development with residential, office, retail, and landscaped plaza. Completion scheduled for 2027. Read more here.
Centennial Yards World Cup preparations accelerate with new restaurants and attractions opening ahead of summer 2026. $5 billion redevelopment of downtown's Gulch on track for June completion. Read more here.
Rivian plans to launch R2 crossover at Illinois plant in 2026, with ramifications for its planned $5 billion Georgia factory scheduled to start vertical construction this year. Production targeted for 2028. Read more here.
Dooley's Angels launched to provide capital for Emory University-born innovation. New angel investing network supports Emory-affiliated startups and commercialization. Read more here.
Heritage Supper Club opening permanent Summerhill location this spring at 63 Georgia Avenue. Chef Demetrius Brown brings 10-course tasting menu exploring global Black culinary traditions. Full-body dining experience. Read more here.
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See you next Tuesday.
Andrew