Atlanta Business News

Georgia Fortune 500 firm is ousting its CEO. Some investors want him to stay.
Two top shareholders of Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging are publicly challenging a decision by the consumer packaging giant’s board to oust its chief executive.

These were the top Georgia business stories of 2025
Despite headwinds such as tariffs and a cooling job market, this year the state and metro Atlanta’s economy showed signs of resilience and growth.

Atlanta law firm founder disbarred for abandoning clients
The co-founder of an Atlanta-area law firm has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for abandoning six immigration clients seeking to remain in America.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

From ‘GWTW’ to Tyler Perry, how the AJC has covered Georgia’s film industry
From the "Gone with the Wind" premiere to the passing of the lucrative tax credit, the AJC has covered the industry closely.

These were the top Georgia business stories of 2025
Despite headwinds such as tariffs and a cooling job market, this year the state and metro Atlanta’s economy showed signs of resilience and growth.

Shaq, other NBA stars judge best amateur dunkers on Atlanta-shot ‘Dunkman’
TNT has resurrected its dunking competition, bringing Shaquille O’Neal back as a judge, as well as adding Atlanta native Dwight Howard and another former Hawk, Vince Carter.
Airport News

He helped make Delta a ‘premium’ airline. Now he’s stepping down.
Glen Hauenstein, who joined Delta in 2005, is credited with leading Delta through its decades-long strategy of becoming an international, “premium” airline.

Watch out for these busy days at the Atlanta airport this holiday season
The weekends before and after next week’s Christmas holiday are looking like the busiest air travel days at the Atlanta airport.

How the AJC covered Delta, Hartsfield-Jackson over their 100-year histories
The city's aviation sector has always been a key beat at the AJC. And it will remain that way. Here's a look at Delta's many milestones through the eyes of the AJC.
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Ciara and Russell Wilson help feed Atlanta families with $500K donation
Pressure on the pocketbooks of working families going into the holidays were heightened by the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
Georgia’s new labor strategic plan fights forward for workers and businesses
Georgia Department of Labor's new strategic plan includes modernized technology, clear language and support for workers and business owners alike.
Lessons from the past pushed Steve Selig to shape Atlanta’s future
Now 82, Steve Selig says it’s time to pass along what he’s learned and hand over the reins of his family’s namesake company Selig Enterprises to the next generation.
A once abandoned terminal changed Southwest Atlanta. Its future is still unfolding.
The small business hub is working to stay rooted in its mission to serve its community, while embracing events like the World Cup.
Trump official, Fortune 500 CEO linked to purchase of $30M Sea Island retreat
Prominent Georgia couple Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher appear to be the mystery buyer of a striking Sea Island property.

Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.
The beverage giant has created iconic ad campaigns and even shaped the modern image of Santa Claus.

Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.
The arrival of the storied Chicago hot dog chain means exciting things for Kennesaw locals, but may have scary implications for some of their favorite spots.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.
Georgia Power gets PSC’s go-ahead on $16B data center power plant expansion
Company plans to add an unprecedented 10,000 megawatts of new power resources, despite concerns about who will pay for them long-term.


