Atlanta Business News

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In Charlottesville and Atlanta, John Dewberry is known for half-built towers
Ex-Georgia Tech quarterback's lofty visions for luxury towers in Virginia and Atlanta sit idle, angering neighbors and causing confusion why the developments have stalled.
After East Palestine crash, a rail safety win but health questions remain
More than three years after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023, the package of rail safety reforms it sparked has seen new life in Congress.
Enticed by prime skyline real estate, bank selects Midtown for new HQ
Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursday it agreed to lease 165,000 square feet in one of Midtown’s newest towers for its corporate headquarters.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

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

Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film
The festival showcases how AI, extended reality, spatial computing and other emerging technologies can reshape the creative process.

Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia
NASCAR is partnering with AMC on its new "Thunder Road" series, about a stock car racing family, which will begin filming in Georgia in August.
Airport News

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.
Sphere, parking and security upgrades ready at Atlanta airport for World Cup
A new digital sphere in the atrium, security upgrades and a parking deck are just some of the projects the airport has unveiled just in time for FIFA World Cup.
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Sandwich chain tops Chick-fil-A in annual customer satisfaction survey
Jersey Mike’s scored higher than the Atlanta chicken chain in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual survey.
Morehouse medical school CEO: Health and wealth go hand-in-hand in Atlanta
Atlanta and south Fulton County are underserved when it comes to healthcare services, and that has a direct effect on the health and wealth of residents.
AI may threaten some jobs, but skilled trades still have workforce shortage
The workforce shortage in skilled trades has become a growing concern for employers as older workers retire and the need continues to grow across industries.

Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location
Equinox, the fitness concept popular with celebrities, has selected a location in Buckhead with an expected opening in 2027.
Atlanta aims to leverage World Cup to bolster business ties with Spain
Atlanta leaders and their business counterparts in Spain have their eye on a different ball, a long-term goal of leveraging the World Cup to increase trade and investment.

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

How this Atlanta investor deployed nearly half a billion dollars in less than two years
Justin Ernest is the founder and managing partner of Sabertooth Capital, which has invested in high-profile companies including Anthropic, SpaceX and Prometheus.

DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage
The federal government has backed off scrutiny of how Delta compensated passengers during the 2024 meltdown.

World Cup get-in price for Spain vs. Cape Verde tops $500
The price of admission has been a controversial subject for what’s been called the most expensive World Cup ever.

Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film
The festival showcases how AI, extended reality, spatial computing and other emerging technologies can reshape the creative process.




