Atlanta Business News

From the Olympics to World Cup, here’s how Atlanta changed over 30 years
While the story of the World Cup’s influence has yet to be written, here are some ways in which the Atlanta of today looks different since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
It’s no Taylor Swift concert: World Cup home rental demand muted, say hosts
“I can name a half a dozen other events that have shown way more demand than the World Cup,” one short-term rental operator said as World Cup demand appears soft so far.

Car shopping? There are more choices than ever
Even if you’re a car buyer with highly niche needs, there’s almost certainly a vehicle, be it new or used, to meet your demands.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Altera Festival introduces AI-curious to emerging technology in film
The festival showcases how AI, extended reality, spatial computing and other emerging technologies can reshape the creative process.

Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia
NASCAR is partnering with AMC on its new "Thunder Road" series, about a stock car racing family, which will begin filming in Georgia in August.

DOJ OKs Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, combining film studios, CNN and CBS
The merger could mark a new chapter for the Atlanta-based Turner networks, which have been passed along in a never-ending carousel of deals.
Airport News

DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage
The federal government has backed off scrutiny of how Delta compensated passengers during the 2024 meltdown.
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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.
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Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers
Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

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.
First Liberty founder’s wife seeks to keep her company out of receivership
An attorney for Krista Frost and her company submitted a filing to the court challenging a move to add them to the receivership.

Meet the Atlanta man who is beating gas prices — Barbie style
Mali "Sota" Hightower drives a Barbie camper car around Atlanta to beat high gas prices. He has been featured on the national news and in music videos.

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.

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.

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.

