Atlanta Business News
This exec worked her way up to Truist’s top job in Georgia. Here’s how.
Katie Saez holds Truist’s top job in the Peach State as Georgia regional president, with a corner office inside the Truist Plaza skyscraper in downtown Atlanta.

Walmart brings training hub to Atlanta to boost skilled trades
Retail giant Walmart says it will bring a training program to Atlanta that helps its workers build careers in the skilled trades and possibly earn more money.

Who is Lisa Cook, the Fed governor the Supreme Court ruled can stay on the job?
Lisa Cook, a Georgia native and Spelman alumna, was allowed by the nation’s high court to remain in her role as she fights an effort by President Donald Trump to fire her.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity
Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to three nonprofits.

Warner-Paramount merger threatens more CNN and Turner jobs in Atlanta
Past mergers have shown that it could bring another round of job cuts to a workforce already battered by years of industry contraction.

From Poshmark to a pop-up, Jayda Cheaves embraces change and inclusivity
Jayda Cheaves credits much of her success to knowing when to evolve.
Airport News

What flies beneath your seat on Delta might surprise you
The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage. It also holds some of the most urgent shipments you can send in the U.S.

DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage
The federal government has backed off scrutiny of how Delta compensated passengers during the 2024 meltdown.
After Spirit exit, other airlines flood into its former Atlanta routes
Atlanta passengers are still left with a net loss in seats and only two ultra-low cost carriers.
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Atlanta Hawks to partner with fantasy site PrizePicks. Here’s what we know.
PrizePicks on Monday announced it's partnering with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, and the company's name will be seen in many ways by Hawks fans.

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.
Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.

Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match
Going to the final FIFA World Cup group-stage match, a Fan Fest or any other event in Atlanta this weekend? Hydrate and prepare for hot and humid conditions.

Life University makes ‘difficult but necessary’ cuts amid financial challenges
Life University in Marietta is severing ties with more than 30 employees — including 14 of its roughly 200 faculty members.
Atlanta airport prepares for a July Fourth travel surge. Get there early.
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busier travel periods of the year.
Federal government could sell ‘money pits’ in Atlanta, Savannah and Athens
Known as the Public Buildings Reform Board, the group Thursday unveiled efforts to vacate some federal buildings, including one in Atlanta, in hopes of finding buyers.

Are cars getting too big for Atlanta’s parking lots?
For many buyers, SUVs have replaced the compact sedan or minivan because the broad SUV segment meets a wide range of needs and comes in various sizes.

What was in the BioLab fire plume? Georgia Tech study has some answers.
The September 2024 fire at BioLab in Conyers spurred evacuations, weekslong overnight shelter-in-place orders, closed roads and led many to seek medical attention.
Georgia data centers fill up as soon as they’re built, driving demand higher
Atlanta’s data center market ended March with a vacancy rate of 1%, a staggeringly low figure in commercial development.




