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

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.

She took over her dad’s construction firm and made it a key player in Atlanta

Joy Rohadfox moved her company's headquarters from North Carolina to Atlanta, winning contract work at the world’s busiest airport in the process.

French electrical component maker opens factory in Gwinnett with 300 jobs

The ribbon cutting this week comes after Socomec announced plans for its new location in Gwinnett last November.

Atlanta Dream women dominate on the court, and in the front office too

Behind the scenes of the Atlanta Dream, women also lead

It's important to show players on the WNBA team “that we, you know, walk the walk,” said Dream Assistant General Manager Brooklyn Cartwright.

Which soccer capital reigns supreme: Atlanta or … Kansas City?

Kansas City calls itself the soccer capital of America. Atlanta calls itself the epicenter of soccer. The battle heats up as the World Cup nears.

Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line

Bentina Terry transitioned from a career as a lawyer to become an executive at Southern Company.

These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec

Southern Co. executive Bentina Terry said there are certain skills she looks for in leaders.

Federal prosecutors charge First Liberty founder in alleged $140M Ponzi scheme

Federal prosecutors charged the founder of Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan on Thursday, escalating a sprawling civil fraud case into a criminal prosecution.

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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.

Bankers Life to repay about $7M to some investors in First Liberty scheme

The restitution stems from allegations that a former financial adviser with deep roots in Georgia GOP politics steered clients to the defunct Newnan-based firm.