Atlanta Business News

2026 will be the year of the used car
Sticker shock is hitting car shoppers. Buyers can save substantial amounts by choosing a used vehicle.

End of Trump case caps dramatic year in Georgia courts
An action-packed 2025 in Georgia courts saw President Donald Trump freed from criminal charges and television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News
What’s ahead for metro Atlanta business in 2026
The new year brings big things to watch. How will Atlanta’s return to the global sports stage go? Can state and federal leaders grapple with concerns about affordability?

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.
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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.
Residents blast DeKalb Commission for approving PDK hangar expansion
County officials say the expansion will bring in needed revenue and enhance the surrounding communities. Critics say it will increase noise and air pollution.
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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.
How the AJC delivers news is changing. Our commitment to business news is not.
Our jobs remain essentially the same as generations of Atlanta journalists before us: to fairly and accurately cover our hometown.
How to find a ‘career with a purpose’: This Atlanta executive charted a path.
Bergan Burnett always saw herself working for a nonprofit. She pivoted after several years working at an accounting firm and is now CFO of the High Museum of Art.
Hack of Aflac potentially affected more than 22 million people, company says
Aflac says a June cyberattack may have exposed personal data of 22.6M people, including Social Security numbers and health info. Free credit monitoring has been offered.

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.

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.

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.
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.





