Atlanta Business News
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 Media and Entertainment News

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.

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.
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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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.

Fun Spot America in Fayetteville shutting down after 36 years
The quirky theme park Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayetteville is shutting down in August after 36 years of existence.

Top Coca-Cola leader in its largest market to depart role
A longtime Coca-Cola leader will leave her role overseeing the company’s North American business.

What killed thousands of fish along the Chattahoochee? A report offers clues.
EPD and Watershed documents show a combination of minimal or untreated sewage and stormwater overflow led to the deaths of nearly 45,000 fish.

Delta flight attendants allege harassment by instructor, raising concerns about company culture
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Joe Powell, who founded a large IT power and cooling company, dies at 82
The south Forsyth man owned Joe Powell and Associates, which has seven offices across the Southeast that support information technology customers.

Chick-fil-A’s newest business side hustle isn’t a restaurant
The popular chicken chain has brought its hospitality prowess to a new industry in metro Atlanta — home services.

Flight attendants accused instructor of harassment. Delta gave him a new job.
Delta Air Lines' internal policies state "harassment has no place" at the airline. Four current and former flight attendants say that has not been their reality.
Soft party movement is changing Black Atlanta’s social scene
Black partygoers are finding their communities, and DJs are reviving as featured talent at themed, niche events or soft parties in Atlanta.

In bid to outcompete Alpharetta, Dallas OKs Morgan Stanley incentives
The Dallas City Council unanimously voted to approve a multimillion-dollar incentive package to woo the Fortune 500 investment bank to Texas.




