Atlanta Business News

Investment firm makes bid to take Papa Johns private, report says
A Papa Johns shareholder has reportedly made a bid worth about $1.5 billion to take the pizza chain private.

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.
The dispute is over retransmission fees TV station owners seek from cable and satellite operators, a major source of revenue for companies like Gray Media.

‘It’s a big hit.’ How high diesel prices can hurt Atlanta’s economy.
Diesel prices on Wednesday surged to an average of $5 a gallon in metro Atlanta, according to AAA, as the ongoing war in the Middle East rattles global markets.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.
The dispute is over retransmission fees TV station owners seek from cable and satellite operators, a major source of revenue for companies like Gray Media.

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers
Live Nation, which is the most dominant entity in Atlanta’s live events industry, reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner
For more than 3,000 employees at the company’s Techwood campus, where CNN, TBS, TNT and other networks reside, the stakes could not be higher.
Airport News

Delta delays Atlanta-Tel Aviv route restart until August
The airline had planned to restart its Atlanta-Israel route in April. The route was last flown on Oct. 6, 2023, when it was paused amid the Israel-Hamas war.

Does Delta’s oil refinery protect it from price spikes? It’s complicated.
Airline stocks have taken a beating in the last week as a result of the war in Iran and spiking oil prices.

Weather, TSA staffing issues make for a tough weekend at Atlanta airport
Passengers saw hours-long airport security lines Sunday and longer-than-normal lines Monday morning.
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Coming soon to Midtown: A Union Pacific building?
Norfolk Southern’s proposed merger with Union Pacific would eliminate the Atlanta brand. But it won’t leave Midtown, CEO says.
Georgia risks competitive advantage with bills that curb data center growth
Georgia is a leader in data center growth and construction, but those gains could be imperiled if legislative proposals pass to stymie the industry.

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers
Live Nation, which is the most dominant entity in Atlanta’s live events industry, reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.

Cox commits to preserving thousands of acres on Atlantic coast
The deal ensures a 5,600-acre tract called Clarendon Farms in fast-growing Beaufort, S.C., will not be developed.

Motorsports and boating giant to move U.S. HQ to Kennesaw
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Old federal buildings need $50B in repairs. Could some in Atlanta be sold?
The Public Buildings Reform Board released a report last week that identified more than $50 billion in deferred maintenance costs and repair liabilities for federal buildings.

Does Delta’s oil refinery protect it from price spikes? It’s complicated.
Airline stocks have taken a beating in the last week as a result of the war in Iran and spiking oil prices.

‘Beyond the Gates’: Meet the men reinventing soap operas
The male cast members on CBS' primarily Black soap opera address representation in daytime scripted television.

AI startup expands Midtown office after securing $100M in funding
One Atlanta building has a stranglehold on fast-growing artificial intelligence startups, and its grip seems as strong as ever.

BrewDog closes Krog District location after bankruptcy, sale
Tilray Brands, which also owns SweetWater Brewing, purchased Brewdog’s international assets, but the chain's U.S. locations remain in limbo.




