J. Scott Trubey

J. Scott Trubey

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J. Scott Trubey is the senior editor over business, climate and environment coverage at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is a former investigative reporter for the AJC, with a specialty in banking, real estate and public corruption. Trubey previously served as a business reporter for the AJC covering banking, commercial real estate and economic development. He’s previously covered banking, airlines, hospitality and tourism, crime and government at newspapers in Atlanta and Augusta, Ga. He joined the AJC in 2010.

J. Scott Trubey staff image

J. Scott Trubey is the senior editor over business, climate and environment coverage at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He is a former investigative reporter for the AJC, with a specialty in banking, real estate and public corruption. Trubey previously served as a business reporter for the AJC covering banking, commercial real estate and economic development. He’s previously covered banking, airlines, hospitality and tourism, crime and government at newspapers in Atlanta and Augusta, Ga. He joined the AJC in 2010.

Latest from J. Scott Trubey

Cochamó Valley

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

The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.

First_Liberty_Illustration_Brian_Frost

Georgia investigators ramp up probe into First Liberty collapse

Witnesses are being called in Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's civil inquiry into the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan.

New Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun

Coca-Cola names new CEO Henrique Braun to succeed James Quincey

Coca-Cola Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun will become chief executive on March 31.

Cox Outdoors

One of Georgia’s biggest companies is getting into outdoor recreation

Cox Outdoors will bring together recent investments in KUIU and Loop Tackle and planned future ventures in outdoor recreation.

Hotel Phoenix

Downtown Atlanta’s Hotel Phoenix takes flight, sets opening date

The opening comes as Centennial Yards and its parent, CIM Group, push ahead on several key projects across the 50-acre site, the largest project the city has seen in decades.

First_Liberty_Illustration_Brian_Frost

How much money has been recovered so far in the First Liberty collapse?

The team appointed by a judge to recoup money for jilted investors signaled in a court filing it is preparing for a lengthy battle to recover additional funds.

The Cobb Galleria Centre

The $190 million makeover of Cobb Galleria Centre will bring a new name

The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced the new name for the convention hall it owns and operates near Cumberland Mall, northwest of Atlanta.

Rivian groundbreaking ceremony,

Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small

The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.

Faith, family, firearms drive Georgia’s Second Amendment debate

An ammunition-maker picks Georgia for new factory

Underwood Ammo picks site near Georgia coast for ammunition factory.

AJC Office

AJC to move to fully digital publication, phase out print Dec. 31

The AJC will continue to publish distinctive journalism every day and with urgency on its website, mobile app, as well as through video, podcasts and other digital platforms.