Atlanta Business News

In joint interview, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific CEOs make case to merge
They sat down with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for their first joint interview since the announcement that Union Pacific hopes to acquire Norfolk Southern and merge.

Atlanta is at the center of a railroad merger with big economic implications
Both sides argue the outcome could affect consumers' pocketbooks.

Atlanta Hawks and Girl Scouts execs on what it takes to thrive as a leader
Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor and Girl Scouts CEO Jai Ferrell discussed career growth, negotiation and leading with purpose at Atlanta’s She LEADS summit.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.
Starting in June, BET+ will shut down and its programming will be folded into Paramount+. Perry will continue to produce programming for BET Media Group.

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.
The dispute is over retransmission fees TV station owners seek from cable and satellite operators, a major source of revenue for companies like Gray Media.

What the Live Nation antitrust settlement means for Georgia concertgoers
Live Nation, which is the most dominant entity in Atlanta’s live events industry, reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit.
Airport News

Long lines, flight cancellations plague Atlanta airport amid storms, shutdown
Travelers who were flying out faced extremely long lines for security screening at the Atlanta airport.

Flight delayed at Atlanta airport? Here’s the best food in every concourse.
If you have time to fill at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, check out the AJC's recommendations for where to eat and drink.

Atlanta airport wait times climbed in the last week amid shutdown
TSA officers are wrapping up their fourth week of working without pay amid a congressional budget fight. It's showing up in security wait times.
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Georgia to get new wildlife area on land bought from Okefenokee mining company
Georgia will soon turn a piece of land previously owned by a company that tried to mine near the Okefenokee Swamp into a new wildlife management area open to the public.

Peak touchscreen? Why automakers are bringing back buttons and knobs.
Drivers and safety advocates have increasingly pushed back on screen-based controls.

Atlanta-area facility to train infrastructure workers as data centers expand
Dycom Industries announced Thursday it will build a workforce training center on a 49-acre site in Walton County.

From peanuts to processors? South Georgia gets largest data center pitch yet.
In a small city that touts itself as “The Peanut Capital of the World,” a new proposal focuses on planting rows of something else: high-security computer servers.
Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense
After three years handling DoorDash's insurance litigation, Atlanta lawyer Kimberly Sheridan has a new approach in serving as outside counsel to a variety of companies.

‘Built to host the world’: 95 days out, Atlanta says it’s ready for World Cup
World Cup matches in Atlanta are fewer than 100 days away. City officials and the Atlanta host committee say they're ready.

Atlanta Beltline is home to world’s longest linear arboretum, officials say
The arboretum, which stretches 60 acres, features 647 unique tree and woody shrub species and cultivars.

Hoped to lease space in Ponce City Market’s new office building? Too late.
Sage announced Wednesday it will expand its regional headquarters to lease the full 89,000 square feet of office space at 619 Ponce.

Delta delays Atlanta-Tel Aviv route restart until August
The airline had planned to restart its Atlanta-Israel route in April. The route was last flown on Oct. 6, 2023, when it was paused amid the Israel-Hamas war.


