Some of the richest people in the Southeast continue to call Georgia home. This exclusive list highlights prominent Georgia businessmen and women, drawing primarily from Forbes data as of mid-2026.

How Many Billionaires Live in Georgia?

Forbes reports around 21 billionairesresiding in Georgia in 2026, reflecting growth in the state’s economy, particularly in food & beverage, retail, media, technology, and sports.

Georgia’s Billionaires (Ranked by Net Worth)

Net worth figures are approximate and fluctuate with markets; data draws from recent Forbes reporting (March–June 2026).

The Cathy Family (Bubba Cathy, Dan Cathy, and Trudy Cathy White)
Net Worth: ~$13.7 billion each (tied, ranked ~No. 212 globally)
Children of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, they lead the Atlanta-based fast-food empire (now with over 3,200 locations). Dan serves as chairman and former CEO; Bubba as executive vice president; Trudy as ambassador.

Arthur Blank
Net Worth: ~$11.1 billion (No. 289 globally)
Co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United (MLS).

Jim Kennedy
Net Worth: ~$10.2 billion (No. 323 globally)
Chairman of Cox Enterprises; grandson of founder James M. Cox. The company spans media, automotive, and more.

John Brown
Net Worth: ~$8.5 billion (No. 415 globally)
Former president and CEO of Stryker Corp. (medical devices and software); Atlanta resident.

Gary Rollins and Family
Net Worth: ~$7.9 billion (No. 461 globally)
Leaders of Rollins Inc., a major pest control company (Orkin).

Dan Kurzius
Net Worth: ~$5.2 billion
Co-founder of Mailchimp (email marketing platform).

Ben Chestnut
Net Worth: ~$4.7 billion
Co-founder of Mailchimp.

Additional Notable Georgia Billionaires (as of mid-2026):

  • Neal Aronson (~$4 billion) – Private equity.
  • David Zalik (~$3.6 billion) – Financial technology (GreenSky).
  • Ted Turner (~$2.8 billion) – Media mogul (note: spends significant time out of state).
  • Tyler Perry(~$1.4 billion) – Atlanta-based movie/TV mogul and owner of Tyler Perry Studios; known for the “Madea” franchise and owning 100% of his content.
  • Sara Blakely (~$1.4 billion) – Founder of Spanx.
  • Tope Awotona (~$1.4 billion) – Founder of Calendly (software).
  • Others include Joe Rogers Jr. (Waffle House), Ronald Clarke (payments tech), Raj Sardana, and more, with net worths around $1–2 billion.

Perry is an Atlanta-based movie mogul and the owner of Tyler Perry Studios.

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