Kelly Yamanouchi

As business team lead, Kelly Yamanouchi edits and write business stories. She started at the AJC in 2008, joining the paper from the Denver Post. She has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Latest from Kelly Yamanouchi

How storms and a government shutdown wrought havoc on Atlanta air travel

Here’s a rundown of why the flight cancellations and disruptions in Atlanta have continued for days, and what travelers should know to navigate the hassles.

High fuel costs, triggered by Iran war, driving up airfares, says Delta CEO

“Everything was going great in the first couple months of the year, then a war breaks out,” said Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian.

Long lines, canceled flights. Atlanta airport faces travel snarls again.

Tuesdays are typically one of the slower travel periods of the week, but that has been upended.

Long lines, flight cancellations plague Atlanta airport amid storms, shutdown

Travelers who were flying out faced extremely long lines for security screening at the Atlanta airport.

President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Donna Hyland speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the new Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital in Atlanta. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

CEO Donna Hyland retiring from Children’s Healthcare, successor named

The next CEO of the not-for-profit hospital system will be Patrick Frias, who currently leads Rady Children’s Health in Southern California.

Here are some Atlanta leaders you should know this Women’s History Month

Take a moment this Women’s History Month to check out our collection of AJC Her+Story profiles and stories about some of the leading women across metro Atlanta.

Newell Brands exec has made imprint on Sharpies, strollers and shampoo

At Sandy Springs-based Newell Brands, Kris Malkoski oversees a business that includes Sharpie and Paper Mate pens, Elmer’s glue, EXPO dry erase markers and Graco car seats.

Georgia GOP group leader tied to First Liberty fined $500K, referred to DA

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office issued a cease-and-desist order and barred Nathaniel Darnell from activity as an investment adviser or agent, and fined him $500,000.

Fewer people can afford to buy homes. That’s also hurting Home Depot.

The Vinings-based home improvement giant saw its net earnings decline to $14.2 billion in 2025. The results come after Home Depot said it was cutting about 800 corporate jobs.

Georgia bars First Liberty exec from selling securities, seeks criminal probe

In an emergency order, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office accuses Brant Frost V of selling unregistered securities and misleading investors.