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Matt Kempner is an award-winning journalist who seeks out intriguing twists about people and subjects beyond what the AJC might typically cover. A former columnist and editor, his past assignments have included business investigations, energy, the economy, entrepreneurs, big business, consumer spending, politics, government and the environment.
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The busiest days at the Atlanta airport this Thanksgiving
Airport officials expect more than 4 million passengers to travel through the world’s busiest airport between Friday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 2.
36m agoTravel back to ‘normal’ this weekend if government reopens, Delta CEO says
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian also told CNBC that Thanksgiving’s busy travel season should also be fine. “Bookings look good.”
Norfolk Southern sale puts major Atlanta philanthropic force in question
For metro Atlanta philanthropic causes that enjoy Norfolk Southern's support, there are unanswered questions about how committed the company will be after it is acquired.
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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones scores another victory over use of campaign cash
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to have scored another victory over Attorney General Chris Carr as the Republican gubernatorial candidates battle over campaign finance issues.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.’s season is over; needs surgery to repair ACL
Michael Penix Jr., whom the Falcons hoped was their quarterback of the future, will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee.
Typewriter Tom fuels a growing interest in analog writing devices
Roswell's Tom Rehkopf owns about 1,000 typewriters, which he tinkers with at his workshop and happily shares with fellow aficionados, curious youngsters and even Tom Hanks.