You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that things are getting hard out here. Layoffs are increasing and restaurants are closing.

If you need a job, one place you can check is at your local job fair in and around Atlanta.

Check Out These Atlanta Job Fairs

Here are some upcoming job fairs and career fairs scheduled in metro Atlanta for February 2026, based on current listings.

Note that details (like exact times, participating employers, or registration requirements) can change, so check the linked sites or contact organizers for the latest info and to register.

  • Atlanta Job Fair – February 12, 2026
    Organized by Best Hire Career Fairs.
    Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
    Location: Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown, 275 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 (some listings mention Westin Peachtree Plaza as an alternate/related venue).
    This in-person event connects job seekers with multiple employers hiring in various fields. Free for attendees.
    More details/registration: Eventbrite or Best Hire Career Fairs.
  • Atlanta Veterans Job Fair – February 12, 2026
    Organized by RecruitMilitary (associated with DAV).
    Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
    Location: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337.
    Focused on veterans and military spouses, with opportunities across industries.
    More details/registration: RecruitMilitary.
  • Georgia Tech All Majors Virtual Career Fair – Spring 2026 – February 12, 2026
    Hosted by CareerEco.
    Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    This is a virtual/online event open to Georgia Tech students/alumni and others with all majors.
    More details/registration: Check via metroatlantaexchange.org or CareerEco.
  • Spring 2026 All Majors Career & Internship Fair – Georgia State University – February 18–19, 2026
    Time: Varies (multi-day in-person event, typically daytime hours).
    Location: Student Center East Ballroom, Georgia State University, 55 Gilmer Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
    Open to students and the public for career/internship opportunities.
    More details: GSU Calendar or Handshake.
  • Latin American Association (LAA) In-Person Job Fair – February 19, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Location: LAA Atlanta, 2750 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA.
    Focuses on diverse candidates and employers from various industries.
    More details: LAA website.
  • MARTA Career Fair – February 19, 2026
    Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location: MARTA Headquarters, Atlanta.
    Opportunities with MARTA (transit/public sector roles).
    More details: Check itsmarta.com or their career page.
  • Metro RYDC Career Fair (Department of Juvenile Justice) – February 19, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Metro Regional Youth Detention Center, 1300 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316.
    Positions like correctional officers (requiring GED/high school diploma).
    More details: DJJ Georgia.
  • Atlanta SACC 2026 (Service Academy Career Conference) – February 19–20, 2026
    Multi-day career fair with morning/afternoon sessions.
    Location: Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA.
    Targeted at service academy graduates/candidates for various roles.
    More details/schedules: SACC website.
  • 2026 Metro RESA Statewide Teacher Job Fair – February 28, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location: Georgia International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337.
    Largest teacher-focused fair in Georgia, with participating school districts.
    More details/registration: Metro RESA.

There are also several virtual options from JobFairX in February (e.g., Entry-Level on Feb 16, Technology on Feb 13), which are Atlanta-focused but online.

For more, check sites like metroatlantaexchange.org, Eventbrite (search “job fair Atlanta”), or Georgia Department of Labor resources. Good luck with your job search!

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