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Ted Turner through the years

Long before it was cool, Ted Turner was fighting to save the planet

Ted Turner, the brash media maverick who died Wednesday, used his wealth and businesses to protect the planet and its remaining wild places.

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How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network

From a shoestring startup in Atlanta, Ted Turner launched CNN, pioneering 24-hour cable news and transforming the global media landscape.

Usher in ATlanta

Usher is hiring paid interns for his upcoming tour. Here’s why.

Usher is hiring paid interns in Atlanta and Detroit to work on his co-headlining stadium tour, a rare workforce development opportunity in live entertainment.

Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Ted Turner through the years

Long before it was cool, Ted Turner was fighting to save the planet

Ted Turner, the brash media maverick who died Wednesday, used his wealth and businesses to protect the planet and its remaining wild places.

Usher in ATlanta

Usher is hiring paid interns for his upcoming tour. Here’s why.

Usher is hiring paid interns in Atlanta and Detroit to work on his co-headlining stadium tour, a rare workforce development opportunity in live entertainment.

CNN

CNN honors Ted Turner’s legacy on air the day he dies

From Wolf Blitzer to Christiane Amanpour, CNN journalists reflect on founder Ted Turner’s influence as the network covers his death.

Airport News

Atlanta United vs. Montreal

Which soccer capital reigns supreme: Atlanta or … Kansas City?

Kansas City calls itself the soccer capital of America. Atlanta calls itself the epicenter of soccer. The battle heats up as the World Cup nears.

After Spirit shutdown, Delta jumps on hiring pilots

After Spirit shutdown, Delta jumps on hiring pilots

Delta has seen a recent spike in delays and cancellations due to a pilot staffing crunch and scheduling issues.

Delta Air Lines flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that will be affected by the airline's food and beverage service changes include nonstop flights to Jacksonville, Florida, and Memphis, Tennessee. (John Spink/AJC 2023)

Hungry? Plan ahead. Delta to end snack, drink service on shorter flights.

Delta Air Lines is cutting food and beverage service for Delta Comfort and main cabins on all flights shorter than 350 miles.

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Obit Ted Turner

Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul

Ted's Montana Grill closes restaurants in Midwest, N.C., around D.C.

Ted Turner, CNN founder, business maverick and ‘Mouth of the South,’ dies at 87

Stonemont Park 75 South

This large warehouse campus south of Atlanta won’t sit empty much longer

Atlanta United vs. Montreal

Which soccer capital reigns supreme: Atlanta or … Kansas City?

Walter F. George Lake is on the border of Alabama and Georgia near Fort Gaines. (Bob Andres/AJC 2020)

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After Spirit shutdown, Delta jumps on hiring pilots

After Spirit shutdown, Delta jumps on hiring pilots

Delta Air Lines flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that will be affected by the airline's food and beverage service changes include nonstop flights to Jacksonville, Florida, and Memphis, Tennessee. (John Spink/AJC 2023)

Hungry? Plan ahead. Delta to end snack, drink service on shorter flights.