Atlanta Business News

Data Surge Hampton

This Georgia town learns what comes with a data center. More data centers.

Data center developers seeking appealing sites near Atlanta discovered Hampton, Ga., and a development rush was on.

Delta

Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death

Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over the death of a worker killed in a 2024 tire explosion at its Atlanta maintenance facility, as related litigation continues.

President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Donna Hyland speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the new Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital in Atlanta. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

CEO Donna Hyland retiring from Children’s Healthcare, successor named

The next CEO of the not-for-profit hospital system will be Patrick Frias, who currently leads Rady Children’s Health in Southern California.

Georgia Media and Entertainment News

CNN Paramount Merger

What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner

For more than 3,000 employees at the company’s Techwood campus, where CNN, TBS, TNT and other networks reside, the stakes could not be higher.

Jimmy Carter played foundational role in Georgia’s film industry

Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more

The series spans 1972 to 2006, a time period before the state bolstered its film tax credit.

Cosm Los Angeles

Planetarium-like sports and entertainment venue sets Atlanta opening date

A large new entertainment venue is set to open this summer in downtown Atlanta, and its timing couldn’t be better.

Airport News

APTOPIX Emirates Iran US Israel

Atlanta travelers struggle to get home amid Middle East flight disruptions

The U.S. State Department told media outlets Thursday it’s aware of at least 20,000 Americans who have returned home since the strikes began.

Delta centennial

Delta announces executive shake-up

Delta has announced a major shuffle across the top of its executive ranks underneath CEO Ed Bastian.

Sean Duffy in Rome, Georgia
GUEST COLUMN

DOT Secretary: Georgia trip shows why U.S. is in golden age of travel

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visits Georgia and explains why the trip reinforced his belief in Trump's policies.

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A world record attempt turns into a MARTA reality check

Free headshots and job offers on the spot: How Atlanta is trying to staff up before the World Cup

How Atlanta is helping businesses staff up before World Cup

Jesse Jackson Memorial
GUEST COLUMN

How the Rev. Jesse Jackson got corporate America to take diversity seriously

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Atlanta-based radio giant Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy protection again

Georgia ports

Amid tariff and trade confusion, Georgia posted record exports in 2025

Georgia’s state marine mammal facing extinction

Critically endangered right whale faces protections rollback

Delta centennial

Delta announces executive shake-up

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How PGA Tour Superstore executive Ralph Stokes brings diversity to golf

Hydro aluminum plant tour

Why a Norwegian firm chose Georgia for an innovative way to produce aluminum

Jimmy Carter played foundational role in Georgia’s film industry

Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more

Cosm Los Angeles

Planetarium-like sports and entertainment venue sets Atlanta opening date