Atlanta Business News

Car shopping? There are more choices than ever

South Downtown dodged foreclosure. Now it’s central to Atlanta urban revival.
The first phase of South Downtown is a $140 million investment in some of the earliest commercial buildings in Atlanta. Developers say there's much more to come.

Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location
Equinox, the fitness concept popular with celebrities, has selected a location in Buckhead with an expected opening in 2027.

At historically pricey World Cup, Atlanta tickets are cheaper, but not a bargain
Thousands of sports fans are facing a dilemma, trying to decide whether the chance to see the world’s best soccer stars take the pitch in downtown Atlanta is worth the price.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Hit soap ‘Beyond the Gates’ gets crossover love, two more guaranteed years
"Beyond the Gates" looks like a keeper, as CBS gives it two more years and gets a series crossover episodes with "The Young and the Restless."

Turner alumni, luminaries celebrate the mogul at private Atlanta memorial
The memorial for Turner Broadcasting founder Ted Turner was held during a period of rapid change for Warner Bros. Discovery.

At historically pricey World Cup, Atlanta tickets are cheaper, but not a bargain
Thousands of sports fans are facing a dilemma, trying to decide whether the chance to see the world’s best soccer stars take the pitch in downtown Atlanta is worth the price.
Airport News
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.

Atlanta airports are ready for World Cup’s private jets. Are they coming?
Weeks out from the first match, private jet traffic isn’t shaping up to be as big as airports had been told to prepare for. But that could change.
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PSC runoff could affect your Georgia Power bill
The PSC races will decide the balance of power on the state’s top utility regulator, which oversees Georgia Power and its rates.

Norfolk Southern doesn’t have the crews to keep trains moving, union says
Norfolk Southern blamed a few months of tough winter weather, as well as unexpected freight demand for slower train speeds. A key union said staffing is the problem.
AI can’t smell. But Atlanta perfumery uses it to make you smell good.
Buckhead perfume store Indiehouse Modern Fragrances has a partnership with an AI company that allows customers to create their own custom fragrance.

Georgia developer to pay $1M in case over damaged Native American remains
A Georgia developer will pay $1.1 million to end claims it damaged, mishandled or lost over 80,000 Native American artifacts in building a gated residential community.
Solar panel maker Qcells ramps up production at Cartersville plant
As of this week, Qcells' panels will include solar cells made on site, making it the only company in the U.S. to produce those panels and all their components in house.

Rivian begins R2 deliveries, a preview of what’s to come at Georgia plant
Rivian announced Tuesday it has begun delivering its first batch of new mid-sized SUVs to customers, an effort pivotal to the company’s planned factory in Georgia.

Nonprofit serving health systems emerges as potential Northlake Mall buyer
The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, said it has initiated a process to potentially acquire Northlake Mall.

Natalie McCann leaves Fox 5, Ryan Maddox out and more Atlanta media briefs
The latest Atlanta TV and radio news, including Natalie McCann's departure from Fox 5 and Mitch Evans' return to 92.9/The Game.

Trader Joe’s to open new metro Atlanta store. Here’s where.
Trader Joe's is about to open its 11th Georgia location with a new store in northern Fulton County.

What’s pushing these snakes toward extinction? UGA study points to causes.
A recent study has found a dangerous combination of fungus, parasites and other pathogens is posing a threat to the snake population in the Southeast.

