Atlanta Business News
Mercedes-Benz USA exec: AI is ‘changing the way that we do everything’
As Mercedes-Benz USA’s chief marketing officer, Melody Lee sees herself as a steward of the storied auto brand that turns 140 on Jan. 29.

She helped guide Georgia small businesses for decades. Now, she’s retiring.
Terri Denison led the Small Business Administration’s Georgia District for about two dozen years.
Coca-Cola reportedly halting sale of Costa Coffee
Coca-Cola appears to be scrapping its search for a buyer for its British brand Costa Coffee, according to a major financial publication.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

What’s filming now in Georgia? ‘Chad Powers’ and Glen Powell return.
The January list of active TV and film productions in Georgia features the return of "Chad Powers," a reboot of "A Different World" and a bit of "Road House 2."

He started as an intern in the ’90s. Now, he’s next to helm the Peach Bowl.
College Park native and Woodward Academy alum David Epps carries "evolve or die" attitude into taking over for longtime bowl game CEO Gary Stokan.

John Lambis, longtime radio producer and advertising executive, dies at 76
Bob Lacey — one half of Radio Hall of Fame duo Bob & Sheri — credits the late John Lambis with helping lauch his career when they were both 19 in Massachusetts.
Airport News

Delta ‘prioritizing’ upgrades to Atlanta Sky Clubs. Here’s what that means.
“We’re prioritizing Atlanta as a critical next step for our lounge network,” after customer feedback, Delta executive Dwight James told the AJC.
Delta has high hopes for 2026, but there’s a caveat
‘It’ll be a strong year. Whether it’ll be a record year or not, I don’t know. It has the potential to be,’ Delta CEO Ed Bastian said.
Got a corporate jet? Wheels Up wants you to give it up.
The Delta-backed private jet company has yet to turn a profit, but leaders say their strategy is paying off.
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