Why Atlanta’s airport has been the world’s busiest for 25 years
Atlanta’s airport isn’t just busy — it’s basically Georgia’s second-largest city. It has its own zip code, fire and police departments and even a dog park. Every day, 286,000 passengers move through this hub, thanks to the dominance of Delta Air Lines and the city’s centralized access to at least 80% of the U.S. population within 2.5 hours. From the tallest air traffic control tower in North America to the self-described busiest Chick-fil-A on Earth, it takes an army to keep 2,000 flights running smoothly. With the government shutdown over, holiday travel on the horizon and the airport fully operational again, the AJC's Emma Hurt takes us on a tour through Atlanta's air travel hub and speaks with the people behind the scenes who keep every aspect of Hartsfield-Jackson operational. Credit: Emma Hurt/AJC
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Step inside the press as the AJC prints its final Sunday paper before going fully digital Jan. 1, 2026. After 157 years, the mission stays the same.
How remote work and culture clashes broke the office etiquette rulebook
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He’s delivered 2 million newspapers. Ride along on his route.
AJC reporter Thomas Lake rides along with newspaper carrier David Neeley as he reflects on 36 years, 2 million papers, and the people he served.
