Today, one of our region’s “technology ambassadors” gives his outlook on the new year for Atlanta’s growing financial and entreprenuerial technology sectors, all while citing keen interest from global investors. The companion column looks at a growing economic sector that advocates call “Transaction Alley,” our trillion-dollar payment processing industry.

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Managing Partner at Atlantica Properties, Darion Dunn (center) talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a tour following the ribbon cutting of Waterworks Village as part of the third phase of the city’s Rapid Housing Initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
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