Atlanta Business News
Trump official, Fortune 500 CEO linked to purchase of $30M Sea Island retreat
Prominent Georgia couple Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher appear to be the mystery buyer of a striking Sea Island property.

Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.
The beverage giant has created iconic ad campaigns and even shaped the modern image of Santa Claus.

Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.
The arrival of the storied Chicago hot dog chain means exciting things for Kennesaw locals, but may have scary implications for some of their favorite spots.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

These were the top Georgia business stories of 2025
Despite headwinds such as tariffs and a cooling job market, this year the state and metro Atlanta’s economy showed signs of resilience and growth.

Shaq, other NBA stars judge best amateur dunkers on Atlanta-shot ‘Dunkman’
TNT has resurrected its dunking competition, bringing Shaquille O’Neal back as a judge, as well as adding Atlanta native Dwight Howard and another former Hawk, Vince Carter.

Where State Farm Arena ranks for attendance. Hint, it’s near the top.
There weren’t many evenings when the lights were dim at Atlanta's State Farm Arena during the past year.
Airport News

He helped make Delta a ‘premium’ airline. Now he’s stepping down.
Glen Hauenstein, who joined Delta in 2005, is credited with leading Delta through its decades-long strategy of becoming an international, “premium” airline.

Watch out for these busy days at the Atlanta airport this holiday season
The weekends before and after next week’s Christmas holiday are looking like the busiest air travel days at the Atlanta airport.

How the AJC covered Delta, Hartsfield-Jackson over their 100-year histories
The city's aviation sector has always been a key beat at the AJC. And it will remain that way. Here's a look at Delta's many milestones through the eyes of the AJC.
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Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.
Georgia Power gets PSC’s go-ahead on $16B data center power plant expansion
Company plans to add an unprecedented 10,000 megawatts of new power resources, despite concerns about who will pay for them long-term.

Steve Selig to step down after 4 decades of shaping Atlanta real estate
Steve Selig, one of the most decorated real estate developers in Atlanta, announced he will step down as CEO of his family firm.

Water for Savannah’s soul: Restoration renews Forsyth Park fountain
Savannah's Forsyth Park fountain, a landmark of this historic Georgia port city since 1858, returned to operation Friday after a six-month restoration.
Norfolk Southern sale to Union Pacific to come with heavy Atlanta job losses
The companies laid out on Friday their plans to gut the Atlanta headquarters by more than half through job cuts and relocations to the new headquarters in Omaha.

2025 in review: The year in car shopping
Amid tariff threats and expiring electric vehicle tax credits, prices inched up, affordability improved, and lots stayed full.
A new Georgia data center could be powered by RICE. It’s not the kind you eat.
A data center developer wants to bring a fleet of gas-burning engines to provide around-the-clock power. The arrangement would be the first of its kind in the Peach State.

Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty
The former chief operating officer of an Alpharetta company at the center of an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty to an associated fraud charge.

Rivian to help train next generation of engineers with Georgia universities
Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday five education partnerships and sponsorships across Georgia — all focused on technical training and emerging technologies.

