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Current Graphic Packaging CEO Michael Doss (left) has held the role since 2016. Robbert Rietbroek was named as his replacement, effective Jan. 1. (File; Courtesy of Graphic Packaging)

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.

Best Business Stories 2025

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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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

Film Coverage

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.

Best Business Stories 2025

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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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

Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein

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.

Pre-Christmas holiday rush

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.

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MAKING CONNECTIONS

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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He’s delivered 2 million newspapers. Ride along on his route.

Ciara food insecurity donation

Ciara and Russell Wilson help feed Atlanta families with $500K donation

Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes (center) — pictured listening as Gov. Brian Kemp (right) speaks at her introductory news conference in March — unveiled a plan last month to modernize the department. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2025)
OPINION

Georgia’s new labor strategic plan fights forward for workers and businesses

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Lessons from the past pushed Steve Selig to shape Atlanta’s future

PITTSBURGH YARDS

A once abandoned terminal changed Southwest Atlanta. Its future is still unfolding.

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Trump official, Fortune 500 CEO linked to purchase of $30M Sea Island retreat

Coca-Cola first ad

Coca-Cola is famous for its ads. Its first was in its hometown newspaper.

Portillo's Kennesaw

Portillo’s opens its first Georgia location in Kennesaw. Here’s what locals say.

Philanthropy shaped Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

Cochamó Valley

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’

Georgia Power gets PSC’s go-ahead on $16B data center power plant expansion

Georgia Power gets PSC’s go-ahead on $16B data center power plant expansion