Atlanta Business News
This Georgia woman made Forbes’ Self-Made 250. Here’s how she did it.
Marcia Taylor has built Bennett into a trucking and logistics giant over half a century.

Wellstar lays off more than 700 corporate workers
Wellstar said the affected roles span corporate, shared services and administrative functions. The cuts will not affect “frontline care team roles,” such as doctors or nurses.
The hottest spot in Georgia this summer? Savannah’s cargo container docks.
Shipping volume at Georgia's ports surged in June, bringing traffic almost flush with previous fiscal year, but outlook for coming months is 'fuzzy,' according to ports CEO.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Georgia firm faces FTC fine for reselling tickets to Megan Moroney, Metallica
The FTC alleged Elite Events and Tickets regularly circumvented security measures and other controls that restricted the number of tickets they could acquire.

Paramount agrees to pause merger with CNN parent Warner Bros. for months
If approved, the merger would be the largest in Hollywood history.
What to expect at now-open massive indoor adventure park Thrillz Atlanta
Thrillz Atlanta, a new indoor amusement park in metro Atlanta off Spaghetti Junction, offers attractions like a 35-foot slide and airbag obstacle courses.
Airport News

Environmental groups threaten to sue Atlanta airport over spills into river
The Southern Environmental Law Center and the Flint Riverkeeper threaten to sue the Atlanta aiport over spills of fuel, sewage and other substances into the Flint River.

2 Delta planes have close call at Atlanta airport
A Delta flight departing from the Atlanta airport to Rochester, New York, crossed in front of a flight arriving from Pittsburgh.
Atlanta airport Plane Train employees secure their first union contract
In addition to an immediate 18% wage increase, the Plant Train contract also includes annual 3% increases, a $2,600 ratification bonus, five paid sick days and more.
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Atlanta watershed management responsible for South River fish kill, state says
The South River fish kill was the second recent occurrence in a major Atlanta river.

Why Coca-Cola says it scored big from sponsorship of the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup packed a punch for Coca-Cola, helping boost its second quarter results and propelling the strongest volume growth in its namesake soda in years.
Pivoting from Amazon business, UPS looks to other areas for growth
After a monumental retooling of its network, UPS says it has turned a corner with its “better not bigger” strategy.

Coca-Cola resumes ‘majority’ of Fairlife U.S. production after cyberattack
Coca-Cola disclosed the cyberattack July 16.

OpenAI’s $20B data center dominated Georgia headlines. But it wasn’t alone.
OpenAI's plans for a $20 billion data center near Savannah made national headlines. But two other sprawling data center projects in Georgia were also made public the same day.

Atlanta’s tallest tower prepares for new restaurant, exclusive tenant club
Florida real estate firm CP Group announced Monday it has partnered with Episcope Hospitality to rethink the 55-story tower’s restaurant and gathering space offerings.

Delta was approached by United about a potential merger, report says
This is not the only deal United has considered recently.

The Okefenokee is now a World Heritage site. Now comes the hard part.
Those who pushed for the designation say their journey, both to protect the refuge and deliver on their vision of the swamp as a regional economic driver, is only beginning.

Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is now a UNESCO World Heritage site
The Okefenokee is the first natural site in the U.S. to be added to the World Heritage List in more than 30 years.
Things to know to visit the Okefenokee Swamp, from a Georgia wildlife expert
To nature lovers like Charles Seabrook, swamps are magical, teeming with wildlife, and places of tranquility filled with otherworldly beauty.

