Atlanta Business News

Alpharetta asked whether an NHL arena is feasible. Here is the report.
The city last year commissioned a study to test the ice, evaluating the economic viability of placing a 20,000-seat NHL arena at North Point Mall. How realistic is the study?
UPS shuffles executive ranks as it charts its new strategy
UPS said Monday it will shuffle some leadership roles as it shifts to a new operating model aimed at boosting its worldwide reach.

Crowded Cumberland? National Park Service adopts new visitation policy
Federal government adopts controversial plan to increase visitation to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a barrier island renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News
With Trump’s backing, a federal film incentive gains ground in Georgia
The general consensus is that it will enhance regional incentives that turned states like Georgia into production powerhouses.
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Meta must pay millions to Georgia in social media addiction lawsuit
The overall settlement resolves claims by 48 states. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Meta is the first "to come to the table but shouldn't be the last."

Charter plans to establish Southeast offices in Atlanta after Cox deal
Charter and Cox have said that together they will be bigger and better able to compete in an evolving marketplace.
Airport News
Atlanta Labor Day travel: Expect traffic, longer lines and higher prices
Travelers are facing higher airfare, hotel and fuel costs this year.

Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture preserved after court order
A U.S. appeals court overturned the Trump administration’s order following legal action from the two carriers.

Pilots allege Delta didn’t pay for short-term military leave in lawsuit
The plaintiffs allege the Atlanta-based carrier violated a federal law protecting the job rights of military service members.
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Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores
Atlanta-based, Black-owned teen beauty and skincare company founded by Brian Reynolds lands in 8,000 Dollar General stores to keep products affordable and accessible.
Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water
Neighbors of Meta's Newton County data center allege construction of the facility has affected their water and destroyed their rural way of life.
From 4-H to the Fed: How raising steers led to the central bank for this exec
Venable joined the Fed 35 years ago in St. Louis right after graduating college with a degree in finance and economics.

‘From Kohl’s to Souls’: A former Roswell big box store is becoming a church
Pastor Lee Jenkins, who leads the church, called its new home a "nest" for worship and community events.
Healthcare team leaves Atlanta law firm for regional competitor
After 18 years at Atlanta law firm Hall Booth Smith, partner Brittany Cone has moved her team of healthcare specialists to regional competitor Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein.

Tyler Perry Studios launches division to champion new filmmakers
Maxscene creates another avenue for independent filmmakers to see projects through Georgia’s production infrastructure.
Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri drops royalty lawsuit against Sony
Atlanta music producer Jermaine Dupri drops a lawsuit that had sought millions from Sony Music Entertainment, saying in court records the situation has been resolved.

Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, who grew up in coastal Georgia, called for protections for residents and criticized secrecy surrounding data center deals.

Georgia officials detect new, potentially devastating invasive insect
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the state’s first confirmed detection of the pasture mealybug at a turf grass business in southwest Decatur County.
Booze bankruptcy: Atlanta-based alcohol distributor lays off hundreds
A pandemic bubble and a shift in consumer tastes away from alcohol contributed to the Republic National Distributing’s financial troubles.




