Kelly Yamanouchi

As Deputy Editor for business, Kelly Yamanouchi edits and write business stories. She started at the AJC in 2008, joining the paper from the Denver Post. She has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Latest from Kelly Yamanouchi

Will Atlanta see a World Cup tourism afterglow?

More than half a million visitors descended on Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Olympic Park downtown throughout the tournament.

Who are the winners of Atlanta’s World Cup?

Atlanta showed out for its hosting duties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some of the AJC's picks for local "winners" of the tournament.

Home Depot’s Halloween lineup: Skelly, a giant mummy and a plant monster

Home Depot is selling its Halloween collection online starting Thursday, July 16. Skelly is back, joined by other spooky creatures.

Frontier Airlines strikes Starlink deal to (finally) get in-flight Wi-Fi

Denver-based Frontier Airlines, the No. 2 carrier in Atlanta, said it will launch Starlink satellite internet service on its first aircraft in early 2027.

Delta sees record revenue on higher fares, but fuel costs cut into profit

Airlines have increased fares as demand for travel continues, particularly among high-income consumers, and amid decreased competition after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

Now flying on Delta: A discounted version of first class

With Delta Air Lines' Basic fares, you get the lie-flat seat and better food, but you give up the lounge and extra checked bag.

This exec worked her way up to Truist’s top job in Georgia. Here’s how.

Katie Saez holds Truist’s top job in the Peach State as Georgia regional president, with a corner office inside the Truist Plaza skyscraper in downtown Atlanta.

First Liberty founder’s wife seeks to keep her company out of receivership

An attorney for Krista Frost and her company submitted a filing to the court challenging a move to add them to the receivership.

Charlie Brown, developer who reshaped the city and Atlanta suburbs, dies

Charles R. Brown, a renowned developer pivotal to transforming a polluted steel mill into an Atlanta jewel who also molded many of the region’s thriving suburbs, has died.

75 years later, spirit of CARE Packages also soothes those in U.S.

CARE packages have fed the hungry abroad. Now some go to Atlanta’s needy.

CARE, which marks its 80th anniversary this week, has pivoted over the last several years to add a focus on domestic aid, including in its hometown of Atlanta.