Atlanta Business News
Federal prosecutors charge First Liberty founder in alleged $140M Ponzi scheme
Federal prosecutors charged the founder of Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan on Thursday, escalating a sprawling civil fraud case into a criminal prosecution.
What is Georgia’s ‘Project Pegasus’? Tech giant unveils $8 billion answer.
Google unveiled itself Tuesday as the prospective owner and operator of the large data center campus, which is the tech giant’s largest investment in the Peach State.
Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.
Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News
6 new Atlanta indie bookstores seek to be ‘third spaces’ for readers
Checking out six new Atlanta indie bookstores that seek to be "third spaces" for readers. Not just booksellers, these shops invite the community in with talks, wine and more.

Atlanta media departures: Kristen Gates, Audrey Washington, Lil Bankhead
Radio personalities from 94.9/The Bull and V-103 and a reporter from WSB-TV share their exits from the Atlanta airwaves via social media.
SweetWater 420 Festival finds ‘good vibes’ at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park
Despite lower ticket prices, crowds were down from 2025, but organizers say the fest will return to the park with a focus on driving more walk-by traffic and vendor sales.
Airport News

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push
The Fresno v. Turner lawsuit is one of several filed by groups of municipalities and authorities against the Trump administration over the last year.

In busiest airport battle, Atlanta takes top spot. Rival Chicago disagrees.
The Atlanta airport’s 2025 volumes fell below its 2024 total, as the airport experienced the effects of Southwest Airlines’ decision to cut its Atlanta schedule.
Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business
A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.
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6 new Atlanta indie bookstores seek to be ‘third spaces’ for readers
Checking out six new Atlanta indie bookstores that seek to be "third spaces" for readers. Not just booksellers, these shops invite the community in with talks, wine and more.
Why UPS wants to ship your returns more than your online orders
The company sees immense opportunity in “reverse logistics” and on Tuesday announced a further expansion of the network of its subsidiary Happy Returns.
Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).
The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

New hotel brand selected to anchor Centennial Yards’ entertainment district
Downtown Atlanta is about to get its newest luxury hotel, and it’s from a brand making its Peach State introduction.

In Earth Day push, Okefenokee backers want no-mining pledge near swamp
The petition with more than 26,000 signatures calls on Chemours to commit to permanent protection of the Okefenokee Swamp.

How do Georgia businesses and consumers get tariff refunds? It’s complicated.
The federal government launched a tariff refund portal this week. But how will it roll out?

Atlanta media departures: Kristen Gates, Audrey Washington, Lil Bankhead
Radio personalities from 94.9/The Bull and V-103 and a reporter from WSB-TV share their exits from the Atlanta airwaves via social media.

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music
Adam Wexler, who cofounded PrizePicks and exited the company in January, aims to solve problems in music discoverability.

What this food hall could mean for a south Atlanta neighborhood
Initially planned for 2024, Switchman Hall opened earlier this year in Peoplestown, with the developer and residents pinning hopes on it and the neighbhorhood blossoming.
Texas law firm poaches real estate group to open Atlanta office
Texas law firm Winstead is opening an Atlanta office with a group of real estate attorneys it poached from the newly merged Taft | Morris Manning.



