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NEWSLETTER

Georgianomics: It’s money

Welcome to the very first issue of Georgianomics, the AJC’s newsletter reporting on the businesses, people and ideas shaping the unique economy here in Georgia.

China AI
GUEST COLUMN

Humanity must adopt safeguards on AI before it gets out of control

Human beings' rights and health are being threatened by the rapidly expanding power of artificial intelligence. It's time to set more controls.

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Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit

Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms, says it notified the FBI about a recent data breach that it faces a proposed class action lawsuit over.

Georgia Media and Entertainment News

Meta Trial Settlements

Meta must pay millions to Georgia in social media addiction lawsuit

The overall settlement resolves claims by 48 states. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Meta is the first "to come to the table but shouldn't be the last."

Cox Merger

Charter plans to establish Southeast offices in Atlanta after Cox deal

Charter and Cox have said that together they will be bigger and better able to compete in an evolving marketplace.

Cox Communications

Charter clears final regulatory hurdle in merger deal with Cox Communications

The combined cable and broadband giant will have about 37 million customers, making it first in market share.

Airport News

Lobbyists spend big feeding lawmakers during Georgia’s special session

Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture preserved after court order

A U.S. appeals court overturned the Trump administration’s order following legal action from the two carriers.

Delta DASH

Pilots allege Delta didn’t pay for short-term military leave in lawsuit

The plaintiffs allege the Atlanta-based carrier violated a federal law protecting the job rights of military service members.

0109026 Delta winter olympics plane

Your in-flight life is getting higher tech. And we’re ‘only at the beginning.’

Your digital life on terra firma has almost been replicated in the sky.

China AI
GUEST COLUMN

Humanity must adopt safeguards on AI before it gets out of control

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Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit

Atlanta man wins $4.3M against Morgan & Morgan

Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan

Piedmont Place

This Buckhead office building has a new owner. It’s a church.

Georgia Companies Tax Refunds

Georgia’s biggest companies seek more than $1.5 billion in tariff refunds

North Point promotional items are available at the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chamber on Monday, August 24, 2026, during a public hearing at which the City Council is considering a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow the redevelopment of North Point Mall as a mixed-use development in hopes of securing an NHL franchise. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Alpharetta approves North Point Mall’s pro hockey plan. Here’s what it means.

Data center opponents jeer after a Marietta City Council meeting adjourned in June. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
GUEST COLUMN

Georgians deserve accountability and transparency on data centers

A new Georgia data center will be powered by RICE

Want a data center in your community? The Georgia Chamber wants to know.

Georgia Hyundai EV factory

Hyundai weighs expanding Georgia factory, which could top Tesla for capacity

Beloved comic book shop finds a new home

After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home