Atlanta Business News

This metro Atlanta medical company agrees to be sold in $1.3 billion deal
Avanos Medical, a publicly traded company based in Alpharetta, is being taken private as a result of the deal.
The tiny RFID chip has revolutionized how UPS ships packages
UPS says it is the first logistics provider to roll out this technology across its U.S. network. RFID technology is not new, but it's now cheap enough to deploy at scale.
Data center pitch highlights divide in changing SW Atlanta neighborhoods
A collection of Atlanta neighborhoods voted Monday night to formally oppose a controversial data center proposal near the West End MARTA station and Beltline.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News

CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage
The station is gradually expanding its news hours because of viewer response.

WABE raises $1.1 million through benefit event after losing federal funding
By the end of the night, WABE raised about $1.1 million, filling more than half its need heading into the next year. But the work isn’t over yet.

Prominent Georgians make Forbes list of 250 self-made Americans
Among those recognized are Georgians and people with ties to Georgia whose lives represent inspiring stories of surmounting adversity to reach the heights of their fields.
Airport News

In busiest airport battle, Atlanta takes top spot. Rival Chicago disagrees.
The Atlanta airport’s 2025 volumes fell below its 2024 total, as the airport experienced the effects of Southwest Airlines’ decision to cut its Atlanta schedule.
Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business
A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.

Delta expects more than $2 billion in extra jet fuel costs from Iran war
“We’ve seen $100 oil prices in the past, but not within the time horizon we’re seeing here so quickly,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said.
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Coca-Cola’s new CEO names key exec as he shuffles leadership team
Coca-Cola’s leadership team continues to morph under new CEO Henrique Braun, who took charge in late March.
Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business
A fast-growing revenue stream to watch at Delta Air Lines doesn’t have to do with Sky Clubs, new routes or more airplane seats. It has to do with maintenance.

Data centers in space? This Georgia startup says it’s not science fiction.
Atomic-6, a metro Atlanta aerospace and defense startup, launched an online storefront Monday called “ODC.space“ where it advertises orbital data centers.

This entrepreneur is helping create a brain trust for Atlanta women founders
Sherry Deutschmann went from being a maid to building a $40 million business. Now, she’s taking her hard-learned lessons to help other female entrepreneurs.

CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage
The station is gradually expanding its news hours because of viewer response.

WABE raises $1.1 million through benefit event after losing federal funding
By the end of the night, WABE raised about $1.1 million, filling more than half its need heading into the next year. But the work isn’t over yet.

Alpharetta lands new concept from the team behind Buena Vida Tapas, Chicheria
The restaurant will launch with a fully gluten-free, seafood-forward menu and a tequila program this summer.
Battery recycler with plant east of Atlanta files for bankruptcy
The company filed for Chapter 11 protection Thursday in the Southern District of Texas’ bankruptcy court.

Prominent Georgians make Forbes list of 250 self-made Americans
Among those recognized are Georgians and people with ties to Georgia whose lives represent inspiring stories of surmounting adversity to reach the heights of their fields.

Will the next generation of drivers buck SUVs?
SUVs rose to popularity with a generation of drivers rejecting what came before them. What will tomorrow’s drivers be buying?

