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.

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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.

Stow Group

Belgian company plans new factory in northwest Georgia with about 200 jobs

Stow Group, which makes industrial racks and other warehousing products, is expanding in the U.S. The company expects to begin operations at the Georgia plant next year.

Second Round

‘He was a dreamer’: Atlanta and national leaders remember Tom Cousins

Warren Buffett, Sam Nunn and other major figures shared remembrances of Tom Cousins.

CNN Center and Turner Broadcasting through the years

Tom Cousins, joyful developer who shaped lives and Atlanta’s skyline, dies

Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, dies at 93. He was also a legendary philanthropist and political influencer.

First Liberty folo

SEC accuses GOP-linked Georgia lender of $140M Ponzi scheme

Federal regulators filed a complaint Thursday seeking the seizure of Georgia lender First Liberty Building & Loan, accusing its founder of operating a Ponzi scheme.

Trump Tariffs

Two of Georgia’s top trade partners, South Korea and Japan, hit with tariff threats

Trump announced 25% import taxes will take effect next month on products originating in South Korea and Japan, two key trade partners for Georgia and the nation.