Atlanta Business News

Avanos Medical headquarters

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.

UPS’ rough year

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.

Members of NPU-V vote to recommend against a City of Atlanta change that would allow a data center to be built in Adair Park during a long and contentious meeting Monday, April 13, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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.

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CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage

The station is gradually expanding its news hours because of viewer response.

WABE Acts for Facts

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.

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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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

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.

How Delta plans to make maintenance a $5 billion business

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.

Growing FAA Cuts ATL Impact

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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Inside Delta’s next $5 billion business

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Data centers in space? This Georgia startup says it’s not science fiction.

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This entrepreneur is helping create a brain trust for Atlanta women founders

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CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage

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WABE raises $1.1 million through benefit event after losing federal funding

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Battery recycler with major Georgia presence files for bankruptcy

Battery recycler with plant east of Atlanta files for bankruptcy

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Prominent Georgians make Forbes list of 250 self-made Americans

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