Atlanta Business News

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction
The first “pop-up” power plant to serve a Georgia data center has been ordered to stop construction and cited for an alleged breach of state law by environmental officials.
Why some Atlanta entrepreneurs are embracing shipping container storefronts
Containers offer some benefits. They're modular, durable and, at scale, cheaper and faster to build with than traditional construction, said one real estate executive.

CEO of Gwinnett life sciences park to join nonprofit buyer of Northlake Mall
The top executive of a life sciences campus in Gwinnett County is switching jobs to a different nonprofit that recently undertook its own ambitious project.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.
Lee Thomas oversaw the Film Office as production skyrocketed in the years following the state upgrading its tax incentive in 2008.
Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties
Jermaine Dupri’s recordings have produced more than $200 million in gross revenue over the last 32 years, according to the complaint.

Trilith Studios offers behind-the-scenes tour that includes Nate Bargatze set
Trilith Studios offers the only behind-the-scenes tour in metro Atlanta, and the tour includes a Nate Bargatze film set and remnants of Marvel moves filmed there.
Airport News

Now flying on Delta: A discounted version of first class
With Delta Air Lines' Basic fares, you get the lie-flat seat and better food, but you give up the lounge and extra checked bag.

What flies beneath your seat on Delta might surprise you
The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage. It also holds some of the most urgent shipments you can send in the U.S.

DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage
The federal government has backed off scrutiny of how Delta compensated passengers during the 2024 meltdown.
Now Playing
Georgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymoreGeorgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymoreGeorgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymoreGeorgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymoreGeorgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymore
UATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle seriesUATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle seriesUATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle seriesUATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle seriesUATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle series
Hyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturingHyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturingHyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturingHyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturingHyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturing
Congress to consider relocating EPA from Atlanta’s largest federal building
The Environmental Protection Agency could vacate its regional hub in Atlanta’s largest federal office building and lease a different — and much smaller — workspace elsewhere.
Buckhead Heritage relocates headquarters to historic 1911 building
Buckhead Heritage will invest nearly $100,000 into improvements to a historic building for its headquarters, in partnership with the Peachtree Battle Alliance.

Developer on Atlanta buying spree plans big revamp of intown retail center
A face-lift is planned for Morningside Village, a shopping and dining hub that’s served an intown Atlanta neighborhood for decades.

Metro Atlanta company says it’s hiring 1,700 workers to meet AI, tech demands
Insight Global, a large company north of Atlanta, announced Monday it needs more human hands to helm artificial intelligence and technology innovations.

Robots are everywhere in Hyundai’s Georgia plant, but they can’t do everything
For many steps in the process at Hyundai’s sprawling Georgia auto factory, vehicles take shape without a person in sight. But humans are very much there in crucial roles.
Former Turner manager is now leading Georgia Works through transformation
With Darlene Schultz at its helm, Georgia Works has moved into a new building and expanded its mission.

Hyundai’s Georgia factory shows the future of auto manufacturing
Credits: AJC | Boston Dynamics | BMW Group | GommeBlog | Zachary Hansen, Adam Van Brimmer / AJC | Business Wire | BMW Group | CBT News | CNBC | Yahoo News

Delta jet from Atlanta hit by July 4th firework while landing in Chicago
Delta Air Lines flight 1076 was approaching Chicago Midway International Airport when the crew reported a firework made contact with the Airbus A319 aircraft.
Black women-led bookstores host second Black Girl Book Fair in Decatur
Six Atlanta-area bookstores led by Black women will unite to host the second annual Black Girl Book Fair at Brave and Kind Bookshop on Saturday, July 11.

Northlake Mall sold; Emory Healthcare to expand
Emory said Thursday that Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, has purchased Northlake Mall in a deal that closed Wednesday.

