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NHL in Alpharetta? Here’s the redevelopment vision for North Point Mall.
The development team aims to raze the outdated shopping mall and transform it into a massive mixed-use district centered around a 20,000-seat arena.

High fuel costs, triggered by Iran war, driving up airfares, says Delta CEO
“Everything was going great in the first couple months of the year, then a war breaks out,” said Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian.

Long lines, canceled flights. Atlanta airport faces travel snarls again.
Tuesdays are typically one of the slower travel periods of the week, but that has been upended.
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

Delta extends suspension of flights to Israel
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.
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How storms and a government shutdown wrought havoc on Atlanta air travel
Here’s a rundown of why the flight cancellations and disruptions in Atlanta have continued for days, and what travelers should know to navigate the hassles.

High fuel costs, triggered by Iran war, driving up airfares, says Delta CEO
“Everything was going great in the first couple months of the year, then a war breaks out,” said Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian.
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How Trump administration is helping Ga. producers recover from Hurricane Helene
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins visited the Georgia State Capitol to announce disaster aid to help farmers, ranchers and foresters harmed by Hurricane Helene.

Facing multiple lawsuits, Georgia medical sterilization facility to shutter
A medical sterilization facility that’s been the target of lawsuits over its use of a toxic gas will shut down after operating for decades in Augusta.

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.

How to heal Buckhead’s largest office complex? Perhaps a medical makeover.
CP Group announced Monday it plans to reposition several buildings within Buckhead’s largest office complex as medical office space.

Georgia Senate approves tax rebates of up to $500
The state Senate on Monday gives final approval to Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to rebate $1.1 billion in taxes to Georgians.

U.S. is headed for a debt spiral at this rate. Iran war makes things worse.
The U.S. trillion-dollar debt and deficits already put the nation in a precarious position. The cost of the Iran war could worsen the economic outlook and lead to recession.
Ex-Amazon contractor found guilty in $10M fraud
A former Amazon contractor accused of stealing almost $10 million from the company in an Atlanta-area conspiracy has been found guilty of 30 associated federal charges.

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.

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.


