Atlanta Business News

Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?
More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.

Coca-Cola suspends U.S. production of billion-dollar brand after cyberattack
“The full scope, nature and impacts of the incident are not yet known,” Coca-Cola said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing of the cyber incident at Fairlife.

CBS Atlanta adds noon newscast as it hits one year of operation
Since its launch, CBS Atlanta has continued to expand — both in terms of headcount and its local news coverage.
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Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.
The decision comes one week after a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the mega-merger.

CBS Atlanta adds noon newscast as it hits one year of operation
Since its launch, CBS Atlanta has continued to expand — both in terms of headcount and its local news coverage.
In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral
You42 Studios offers several rentable rooms geared toward content creators, from comedians and podcasters to directors of short films and business owners filming ads.
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Atlanta airport Plane Train employees secure their first union contract
In addition to an immediate 18% wage increase, the Plant Train contract also includes annual 3% increases, a $2,600 ratification bonus, five paid sick days and more.

Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?
More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.
Airport shuttle manager sues Atlanta after attack by homeless man
A shuttle bus manager who says he was slashed across the face by a knife-wielding homeless man at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2024 is suing the city.
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Hawks reach broadcast agreement with Gray Media for 2026-27 season
This is not the first time ANF and Peachtree TV have broadcast Hawks games locally.

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says
A Gwinnett County judge has denied Uber's attempt to shield its CEO from testifying in a lawsuit that contends the company is liable for alleged sex trafficking.

Who are the winners of Atlanta’s World Cup?
Atlanta showed out for its hosting duties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some of the AJC's picks for local "winners" of the tournament.

Jaycina Almond is redefining what support looks like for Atlanta mothers
The Tender Foundation founder and model has built a nonprofit to help Atlanta single mothers that is rooted in a simple belief: Parents know what their families need.

Automotive company to expand near Atlanta. This one plans 160 jobs.
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup
Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for in-person matches and watch parties. Not all of them booked places to stay.

Emory Healthcare to lease bulk of Northlake Mall after $95M sale to foundation
A nonprofit recently purchased both Northlake Mall and Emory Healthcare’s offices attached to the property.

Home Depot’s Halloween lineup: Skelly, a giant mummy and a plant monster
Home Depot is selling its Halloween collection online starting Thursday, July 16. Skelly is back, joined by other spooky creatures.

This Atlanta tower wasn’t supposed to sit empty. Now it’s owned by the bank.
“Build it and they will come” often acts as a slogan among optimists in commercial real estate. But what happens if they don’t show up?

L.L.Bean to open first Georgia store at major Atlanta-area development
An opening date for the new L.L.Bean store was not announced, but the project is expected to be part of Lulah Hills' second phase of retail openings in 2028.



