Atlanta Business News

Massive Chattahoochee River fish kill under investigation by multiple agencies
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says thousands of fish are dead along a 20-mile stretch near Atlanta after heavy rain and flooding this week.

Portman buys Atlanta’s tallest hotel, reacquiring tower its founder built
Portman Holdings on Thursday announced one of its funds had reacquired one of the developer’s tallest landmarks: the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.
Atlanta area firm with the most bitcoin ATMs in North America to shut down
Bitcoin Depot was the largest network of bitcoin kiosks in North America, but saw its revenue crater after increased scrutiny.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Despite sale, Court TV still has a presence in Atlanta
Alpharetta resident Vinnie Politan has retooled his "Vinnie Politan Investigates" show as a digital-first podcast that will also air on Court TV.
We full? What Atlanta hotel bookings for World Cup look like.
Atlanta is faring better than most World Cup host cities in terms of hotel bookings, an industry group says. But broadly, the "economic lift may fall short of expectations."

Atlanta’s Rialto Center plans first major upgrade in 30 years
The changes are an investment in the Rialto’s future, said Executive Director Amy Reid, and an embracing of changing dynamics in live events over the last several years.
Airport News

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport
The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.
The best restaurants in every terminal at the Atlanta airport
Hungry at ATL? These 20 airport restaurants serve food and drink with Atlanta flair and genuinely good flavors.

Should Atlanta privatize security at the world’s busiest airport?
After this year’s partial government shutdown prompted TSA call-outs, one Atlanta City Council member says it’s worth looking into privatizing security at the airport.
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Waymo Atlanta operations paused after robotaxis got stuck in flash floods
Waymo recently recalled thousands of vehicles for a software issue with flood navigation after one vehicle in San Antonio was swept into a creek.

Site of skeletal Midtown office tower hit with ‘unsafe’ warning
Famed Atlanta developer and former Georgia Tech football star John Dewberry has long envisioned a sweeping revitalization of the former BellSouth headquarters building.
Memorial Day road trip: How to stay safe, save money and hit the road smart
Avoid the busiest getaway windows when possible. Early mornings, later evenings or less popular travel days can make your Memorial Day weekend trip calmer.

Memorial Day weekend travel: What motorists can expect to pay for gas
Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

Shelia Edwards wins Democratic PSC primary as GOP contest heads to runoff
The winners of the Public Service Commission general elections this fall will determine the balance of power at the utility regulator, which sets Georgia Power’s rates.

Years before UPS plane crash, similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm.
FAA and UPS officials said the reports they did get about problems related to the faulty plane part may not have included enough information.

Home Depot: Consumer ‘remarkably resilient’ despite rising costs, uncertainty
Home Depot grew its sales in the first quarter even as consumers wrestle with elevated costs and broader uncertainty.
We full? What Atlanta hotel bookings for World Cup look like.
Atlanta is faring better than most World Cup host cities in terms of hotel bookings, an industry group says. But broadly, the "economic lift may fall short of expectations."

Conservationists slam Kemp veto of bill to boost Georgia wildland protection
Senate Bill 478, which passed with broad bipartisan support, would have directed more funding to the state's Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, which protects wildlands.





