Friday, August 30, 2019

Atlanta-based Farm Burger names new CEO

David Danowitz is transitioning from chief operating officer to chief executive officer of Farm Burger.

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Hospitality Notes: New developer has vision for Dunwoody hotel

A weekly recap of Atlanta's hospitality and restaurant industries.

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The Insider: Falcons GM headlines Atlanta Rotary meeting (Photos)

Atlanta Business Chronicle Photographer Byron Small attends some of the city's biggest parties and events, where the state's most influential movers and shakers converge to mingle.

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Real Estate Notebook: GlenCastle project funded; Workforce housing; Wildwood building sells

Rundown of the week's top Atlanta real estate stories.

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Capitol Vision: Looming funding gap in HOPE boosts case for legal gambling; Federal judge shelves Obama-era clean water rule

Rundown of the week's top government stories in Georgia.

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Georgia Power: Plant Vogtle still on budget and on schedule

The $25 billion Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion remains on budget and on schedule, Georgia Power Co. reported Friday in a construction update filed with the state Public Service Commission.

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Heading north offers Georgia meeting planners unique experiences

There are plenty of unique meeting venues in the north Georgia mountains.

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Date flexibility, advance planning are keys to successful meeting on Georgia coast

The scenery is just part of the attraction for meetings along Georgia coast, where multiple destinations offer planners event venues and amenities.

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It's easier than ever for an Atlanta meeting to be green

To be sustainable, a meeting should look at its impact on the environment, attendees, and community.

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ESPN, Dish Network reach ACC Network deal just before Clemson vs Georgia Tech kickoff

ESPN and Dish Network Corporation have reached an agreement in principle to distribute the ACC Network on DISH and Sling TV.

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Real-time communication, flexibility make Atlanta meetings work

Good preparation and technology help meeting planners in Atlanta serve individual and group attendee needs.

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Atlanta Inno: Algo Capital raises $200M VC fund

Atlanta Inno reports on the week’s biggest local tech and startup stories.

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Atlanta dining as entertainment offers meetings multiple benefits

Nourishing meeting attendees appropriately is extremely important to the overall meeting's success and is often underestimated.

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CNBC examines Chick-fil-A's role in the 'chicken wars' (Video)

The challenge to Chick-fil-A's reign as king of the chicken sandwich has been a hot topic of late, and CNBC took a deep-dive into what allows the Atlanta-based chain to keep outrunning its competitors.

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Experiential meetings engage attendees on many levels

Grounded in behavioral science and smart design, the experiential meeting concept has transformed standard theory and practice within the industry.

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New and revamped meeting space flourishing across Atlanta

Atlanta is in the midst of a hotel building boom that is rapidly adding to the stock of meeting space.

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Q&A with Cushman & Wakefield Atlanta’s Matt Jarratt, 2019 Veterans in Business Awards honoree

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s inaugural Veterans in Business Awards honorees are scheduled to be honored on Sept. 12 at an awards event at Twelve Atlantic Station.

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Executive Profile: Founders of Color CEO empowers minority entrepreneurs

Atlanta is quickly becoming a hub for black entrepreneurship, and Kelly Burton is at the center of the movement.

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Atlanta Philanthropy: Community Foundation Scholarships; Shaheen’s gift to High Museum

Doris and Shouky Shaheen have donated their entire Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modernist painting collection – a total of 24 works of art – to the High Museum of Art.

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$231M deal sets stage for transformation of Cobb's Galleria

“We are looking to create a different kind of environment,” Piedmont Office Realty Trust CEO Brent Smith told Atlanta Business Chronicle. "This is the first step to create true vibrancy."

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Arthur Blank's $17.5M Westside Park gift is a sign of things to come

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s $17.5 million grant to support the development of the Westside Park at the Bellwood Quarry is the latest indication of Arthur Blank’s intention to give away a significant portion of his wealth.

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Recession Warnings: Sluggish economy has Georgia looking to cut spending, raise revenues

Fewer than four months ago, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record $27.5 billion state budget, rich enough for $3,000 pay raises for teachers and to fully cover Georgia’s kK12 student funding formula for the second straight year. Now Kemp has ordered the first budget cuts since the Great Recession.

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Intown leaders eye tech, low-speed electric carts as evolution of e-scooters

Representatives for the city of Decatur and Avondale, as well as the Pratt-Pullman District, are considering an Atlanta startup's pitch to transition from e-scooters to an investment in Low Speed Vehicles.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

CMX CinéBistro sets opening at Halcyon (Pics)

The nearly 38,000-square-foot theater features 10 screens with reclining leather seats and a dine-in menu.

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Emory's 60-acre project in Brookhaven gets conditional approval by city planners

The project is scheduled to go before Brookhaven's planning commission on Sept. 4.

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Frontier Airlines to launch new nonstop service from Tampa to Atlanta

The flights for Atlanta start as low as $19.

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TSA bans 'Star Wars' themed Coca-Cola bottles

The TSA has banned "Star War" themed Coca-Cola bottles because they resemble explosives.

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Saint Joseph's $50M answer to Atlanta's affordable housing crisis

A new Saint Joseph’s project in rapidly gentrifying Old Fourth Ward could expand health-care services and affordable housing next to the King Memorial transit station.

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Q&A with NovaPoint Capital’s Joseph Sroka, 2019 Veterans in Business Awards honoree

Atlanta Business Chronicle’s inaugural Veterans in Business Awards honorees are scheduled to be honored on Sept. 12 at an awards event at Twelve Atlantic Station.

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Automotive Minute: BMW’s new $100k flagship SUV fails to prove its worth (Photos)

A 2,500-mile test drive shows that the 2019 BMW X7 gives no good reason for buyers to upgrade from the BMW X5.

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Viewpoint: Public Service Commissioner meets superheroes

For the fourth year in a row, Tim Echols' youngest daughter has talked the Georgia Public Service Commissioner into signing up for Dragon Con over Labor Day weekend.

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Viewpoint: Investing in cancer care and prevention would have a high return

The Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (Georgia CORE) found that only $14.1 million of Georgia’s MSA allotment of $151 million in fiscal 2019 went to cancer treatment and prevention. That’s less than 10 percent.

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MARTA seeks developers for North Avenue station

The hope is to bring a “signature tower project” to the station.

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Here's how much Norfolk Southern will pay its new CFO

Mark George will be one of Norfolk Southern's first big new hires in Atlanta, where the company is building its new headquarters.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

TickPick: Georgia-Vandy most expensive Week 1 ticket in college football

UGA football ticket demand is high for not just home games, but road games too.

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The Movie Biz: Forbes again proves Hollywood sells the same old story

Forbes has published its annual list of the 10 highest-paid actors, male and female. The top-earning female actor would place No. 8 — Yes, 8 — on the male actor list.

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Tyler Perry reflects on new highway sign leading to his studio

Tyler Perry’s rags to riches story reached a new height as the mogul shared a newly updated highway sign.

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Here are upcoming Atlanta restaurant openings to know

There's plenty of excitement surrounding new restaurants and bars coming to Atlanta, especially as they continue to open at a rapid pace in 2019. Here's the rundown of what's coming.

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Lt. Gov. Duncan names health-care task force

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan named a task force Wednesday that will look for ways to improve Georgians' access to quality health care while reducing costs.

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Design revealed for Congress Center makeover (Renderings)

The project aims to make the campus more accessible and attractive upon arrival.

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U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson to retire early due to Parkinson’s

"I have concluded that I will not be able to do the job over the long term in the manner the citizens of Georgia deserve," Isakson said Wednesday.

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Pennsylvania tech firm lands $25M contract with state of Georgia

Unisys will implement a single sign-on process for 47,000 users across 14 state government agencies that will allow them to access tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Skype with one login.

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Fairfield Residential pays over $70 million for metro Atlanta affordable apartments

"You can’t just rely on government programs. Those wheels turn too slowly,” CEO Eduard De Guardiola told Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Birmingham health care company opening two new rehabilitation hospitals in metro Atlanta

Encompass Health will build 50-bed rehabilitation hospitals in Henry and Forsyth counties in Georgia.

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Georgia jury awards $280 million to Louisiana family in fatal 2016 truck crash

The wrongful death verdict against trucking company Schnitzer Southeast, Schnitzer Steel and the truck driver may represent a record in the trucking industry.

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City of Atlanta, MARTA open innovative business incubator housed in shipping containers

The city of Atlanta, the city's economic development agency and MARTA cut the ribbon Tuesday on a pilot business incubator that houses eight businesses inside repurposed shipping containers.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Atlantic Station hotel project secures nearly $40 million loan

The six-story hotel is set to rise at 17th and State streets.

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Businesswoman Sarah Riggs Amico running for U.S. Senate

Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico has announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate next year.

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Atlanta financial institution fund closes at $200M, looks to invest in fintech startups

The fund surpassed the firm’s original goal of $100 million and will invest in businesses that are building on the Algorand technology platform.

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Fifth Group Restaurants co-founder: ‘Atlanta’s tastes have changed’ (Video)

“The competition is as fierce as it’s ever been in this city,” said Robby Kukler, co-founder Fifth Group Restaurants.

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Five Georgia congressmen object to 'exponential' dock fee hikes on federal reservoirs

Five members of Georgia's congressional delegation are complaining about huge increases in dock permit fees the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to impose on property owners along the state's federally managed reservoirs.

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Georgia's opiod lawsuit headed to business court

A lawsuit the state of Georgia filed earlier this year against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids is being transferred to the Business Case Division in Gwinnett County Superior Court.

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Growing funding gap in HOPE Scholarships program boosts case for legalized gambling in Georgia

Georgia lawmakers Tuesday cited a worrisome financial outlook facing the HOPE Scholarship program as the best argument for bringing legalized gambling to the Peach State.

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BizSpotlight: Core States Group

Core States, a provider of architecture, engineeri

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Inspire Brands promotes Arby’s CMO to president

Focus Brands, the parent company of Arby's, announced its replacement for Rob Lynch, who left to become CEO of Papa John's.

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Blank Foundation gives BeltLine largest gift ever for Bellwood Quarry park

The Blank grant will accelerate the development of parks and trails along the 22-mile circular corridor – especially on the Westside.

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Beltline’s Southside Trail officially opens as unpaved path

The four-mile Southside Trail, which links the Eastside and Westside trails together, is officially open as an interim hiking trail.

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Snellville picks developers for $85 million Towne Center project

“Historically, in areas of the Northeast, the Midwest and Europe, the town center was everything,” said Kirk Demetrops, president of MidCity.

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Atlanta-area flooring retailer planning second San Antonio store

An Atlanta area-based big-box flooring retailer may soon build a 80,000-square-foot store on the Far West Side

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Tyler Perry: 'Absolutely no interest' in buying more Fort Mac land

Perry's commented after the board of Fort Mac Local Redevelopment Authority voted to approve the sale of the former U.S. Army FORSCOM building to Easterly Government Properties for $17 million.

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College Park Skyhawks release 2019-2020 schedule

The College Park Skyhawks will open their first season with a four-game road trip.

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Delta to recruit 1,000 new flight attendants for 2020

The Atlanta-based airline said Monday that it has roughly 1,000 flight attendant job openings for 2020.

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Atlanta rapper gets love from Obamas, to be featured on LeBron James' HBO show

While the Atlanta-born rapper nears another milestone, he's also getting love from some of the world's best-known influencers.

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State banking department approves de novo charter for bank in Johns Creek

Loyal Trust Bank, In Organization represents the second new bank charter approved in Georgia this year and the second given the go-ahead since 2008, when the financial crisis rocked the banking industry.

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Developer of Buckhead boutique hotel seeks nearly $4 million in tax incentives

Atlanta-based Portman Holdings plans to redevelop former Sobu Flats condos on a stretch of East Paces Ferry Road where multiple projects are in preliminary stages.

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Momentum rising for Quarry Yards, developer eyes November groundbreaking

The developer, Urban Creek Partners, on Monday filed plans through the state's Development of Regional Impact program for the 74-acre development that one day could blend thousands of residential units with office, retail and hotel space.

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Nestle to close Lawrenceville facility, layoff 111 employees

Nestle U.S.A Inc. and Nestlé Dreyer’s Ice Cream Company are closing a delivery facility in Lawrenceville, which will layoff 111 employees.

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AT&T union workers in Georgia continue strike over failure to 'bargain in good faith'

The CWA says the strike involves more than 20,000 technicians, customer service representatives in nine states.

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KFC turns to Atlanta for Beyond Meat fried chicken test

The fried chicken chain said it will become the first national U.S. quick-service restaurant to introduce a plant-based chicken – Beyond Fried Chicken – in partnership with Beyond Meat, with a test August 27 at its restaurant on Cobb Parkway.

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Ocean & Acre restaurant to open at Forsyth County’s Halcyon development (Renderings)

A new concept that boasts itself as a farmhouse and seafood restaurant is coming to Halcyon.

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Atlanta programs and products aim to get girls interested in STEM

As women are frequently underrepresented in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), many programs and products exist in the metro area and nationwide to spark interest among girls in those topics.

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Georgia companies turn to alternative means to expand, retain workforce

CKS Packaging started what it calls its Second Chance Program three years ago, working with multiple ministries, rehabilitation programs and prison-release programs across the country to hire participants.

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Towers in Cobb County's Galleria office park sell for over $230 million

The purchase of 860,000 square feet of office space and just over 10 acres of land is one of the largest real estate deals in Atlanta this year.

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AAA: Georgia Labor Day gas prices likely to be lowest in years

Gas prices over the Labor Day holiday are setting up to be the lowest in two to three years, according to Georgia's AAA group.

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In Buckhead, new ideas to create workforce housing include rent incentives

The study from the consultant HR&A Associates and the nonprofit Livable Buckhead notes “limited precedent” for companies offering the assistance in the form of rent or mortgage incentives in Atlanta. But, there are national examples

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Atlanta’s flagship Nike store to get $2.6 million renovation

The nearly 23,000-square-foot store, located at the entrance to the upscale Buckhead mall, opened in fall 2013.

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Georgia manufacturers bring distribution in-house

E-commerce is changing not just how buyers order products, but the way manufacturers set up and handle their distribution.

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Man hurt after TOUR Championship lightning strike: Outcome 'way luckier' than could have been

A 46-year-old vendor for this year's Tour Championship told NBC News he was on his way back to the venue's compound when the jolt of light flashed.

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Real-time communication, flexibility make Atlanta meetings work

Good preparation and technology help meeting planners in Atlanta serve individual and group attendee needs.

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Alpharetta eyes 'significant' changes to GDOT plan for Ga. 400 express lanes

The Georgia Department of Transportation has been working with cities in North Fulton in recent months on concepts for the project, with construction set to begin in 2022 and the express lanes opening for traffic in 2027.

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Residential/office project proposed for Defoor Avenue on Westside

The 16 residential units would be 500-800 square feet, one and two bedroom units, targeting the "missing middle."

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Topping-out ceremony set for Westside affordable housing project

A Westside Atlanta nonprofit will host a topping-out ceremony Monday for a 60,000-square-foot affordable housing project due to be completed this winter.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Golf Channel exec talks TOUR Championship, 'Playing Through' feature

Innovative commercial feature changing the viewing experience for golf fans.

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Report: Atlanta United interested in NWSL expansion franchise

Could professional women's soccer be returning to Atlanta?

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Trade war: Here are Georgia's Top 10 exports to China

Vastly more products from China are imported into Georgia than the state exports to China.

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Once Atlanta's largest prison, it's got a loan and a new life

GlenCastle, the former city stockade, stables and farm, will be turned into 70,000 square feet of office space focused on attracting creative class companies.

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Georgia Cyber Center gets new tenant

The first private tenant at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta, Ga., cut the ribbon Thursday, 10 months after unveiling plans to create 26 jobs at the center with room for future growth.

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New and revamped meeting space flourishing across Atlanta

Atlanta is in the midst of a hotel building boom that is rapidly adding to the stock of meeting space.

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President Jimmy Carter returns to build homes with Habitat for Humanity

Even after surgery to repair a broken hip temporarily sidelined Jimmy Carter earlier this year, the former president and first lady Rosalynn Carter will continue their work with Habitat for Humanity.

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The Insider: Atlanta suburbs redefined (Photos)

Atlanta Business Chronicle Photographer Byron Small attends some of the city's biggest parties and events, where the state's most influential movers and shakers converge to mingle.

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Federal judge sides with Georgia on Obama-era clean water rule

A federal judge this week blocked enforcement of an Obama-era clean water regulation, ruling in favor of a 10-state coalition that includes Georgia.

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It's easier than ever for an Atlanta meeting to be green

To be sustainable, a meeting should look at its impact on the environment, attendees, and community.

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ACVB Promotes Four to Senior Leadership Team

ACVB announces new roles for Pholeta Alexander as vice president, technology and facilities; Sheretha Bell as vice president, brand; Kristin Delahunt as vice president, convention services and Cynthia Mokotoff as vice president, human resources.

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Electronics manufacturer expanding Gwinnett County plant, adding jobs

Electronics manufacturer Barco is investing $5 million to expand its operations in Gwinnett County.

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Automotive Minute: Porsche Taycan’s interior is a digital wonderland (Photos)

While experts will tell you it’s best to limit your screen time, Porsche AG is busy taking it up a notch in the new Porsche Taycan electric car.

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Hospitality Notes: Gwinnett's $900M Revel project lands first tenants

A weekly recap of Atlanta's hospitality and restaurant industries.

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Executive Profile: Former UGA slugger represents some of the youngest and brightest

The former University of Georgia baseball player has had a unique journey into the agent business.

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Capitol Vision: Council passes affordable housing measure; Port of Savannah gets tariff exemption

Rundown of the week's top government stories in Georgia.

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Atlanta Inno: Greenlight raising $54 million

Atlanta Inno is a roundup of the week’s biggest local tech and startup stories.

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Heading north offers Georgia meeting planners unique experiences

There are plenty of unique meeting venues in the north Georgia mountains.

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Cobb County office building sells for $19 million

The property, acquired at $178 a foot, was attractive to the buyers because it’s close to Suntrust Park and mixed-use project The Battery Atlanta.

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Women-only co-working space opens in Buckhead (Pics)

Called Eleanor's Place, the shared workspace aims to be a "sophisticated escape for members to work, relax and collaborate."

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Atlanta dining as entertainment offers meetings multiple benefits

Nourishing meeting attendees appropriately is extremely important to the overall meeting's success and is often underestimated.

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Metro Atlanta charter school operator lands big grants to fuel ambitious growth plans

“It’s a major investment,” said Kinnari Patel-Smyth, executive director of KIPP Metro Atlanta.

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Georgia's Top 25 Manufacturers

as compiled by Georgia Power Community and Economic Development

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Atlanta is becoming the nation's esports capital

Cox Enterprises and Coca-Cola are among many companies that have invested into Atlanta's growing esports scene.

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Bud Peterson on 10 years at Georgia Tech: 'It's been a great run'

Peterson sat down with Atlanta Business Chronicle for a 90-minute interview, reflecting over his tenure as he prepares to turn over the reins to Angel Cabrera.

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Atlanta restaurants see sales spike in 2019, study says

The first quarter of 2019 saw a "tremendous increase in sales" for restaurants because of Atlanta's Super Bowl festivities, according to new study.

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Sheretha Bell

Vice President, Brand

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Kristin Delahunt

Vice President, Convention Services

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Pholeta Alexander

Vice President, Technology and Facilities

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Cynthia Mokotoff

Vice President, Human Resources

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Summerhill residents, developers try to come together

WABE reports on the tensions surrounding development around the stadium formerly known as Turner Field that's coming to life in Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood.

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New Mercedes-Benz AR activation to feature Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan

A new augmented reality experience is coming to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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First look: AC Hotel in Dunwoody eyes 2021 opening

Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group Inc. is proposing the hotel.

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Graphic Packaging execs escape uninjured from fiery jet crash in California

Graphic Packaging, Georgia's 19th largest public company, has a plant in Oroville, Calif., which is just north of Sacramento.

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Charlie Brown Field eyes major expansion (Renderings)

Fulton County's Charlie Brown Field has its eyes set on a series of major expansions that would add nearly a dozen new hangars, a restaurant, an office park and retail over the next 20 years.

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New York health insurer expanding to Georgia, five other states

Oscar Insurance Corp. expansion comes as other health insurers are expanding their Affordable Care Act plan offerings for next year.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Are esports really a sport?

Big-time prize money, live broadcasts, passionate fanbases, but are esports really a sport?

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Atlanta-based mobile testing platform raises $5.2M

An Atlanta-based technology company that tests mobile platforms has raised $5.2M in series A funding.

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Tegna confirms it rejected acquisition offer from private equity giant

A deal could have put Atlanta's WXIA TV under the same ownership as rival WSB TV.

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Oglethorpe University launches search for new president

The school, which has 1,350 students, is looking for a successor to Larry Schall, who is retiring.

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The Movie Biz: Peter Fonda was an Amerikan hero

Fonda, who died Aug. 16, was a lot more complicated than his over-praised biker odyssey about hippie drug dealers, writes film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater.

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Feds: Georgia Tech prof defrauded National Science Foundation

The objective of the scheme was for Ghovanloo to obtain funds for projects conducted by Bionic Sciences, the feds say.

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Covington-based financial services comapny to acquire financial group for $40.3 million

The combined institution will become one of the 10 largest Georgia-based banks by deposits, according to the companies.

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College Park's Airport City project gets formal go-ahead from council

The resolution unanimously approved Aug. 19 triggers a number of next steps for the city, including the Development of Regional Impact approval process, re-engaging with end users who hold existing letters of intent, and meeting with Fulton County entities.

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Braves-Marlins game draws highest TV ratings this season

The Braves' game against the Marlins on Tuesday delivered a 5.51 household rating.

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'Beat the Fridge' promo piggybacks Atlanta Braves' viral success

The Braves' Triple-A affiliate has joined the list of baseball clubs finding marketing success by piggybacking the Braves in-game "Beat the Freeze" promo that became a surprise overnight hit in 2017.

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Beltline office building sells for trophy tower price

The Willoughby building just sold for $23.8 million, or $407 per foot.

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Q&A with Areu Bros. Studios' Ozzie Areu, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Atlanta-based franchise group reveals data breach at Moe's Southwest Grill, two other brands

Focus Brands said it detected a data breach at an unspecified number of locations of Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's.

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'Niche' apartment project planned along Summerhill's Georgia Avenue

Intown Builders LLC filed plans in Atlanta for a multi-family project at 105 Georgia Avenue, a site next to Phoenix Park.

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Atlanta airport to seek proposals for 65-acre cargo development

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport plans to seek proposals for a cargo company to develop roughly 65 acres of land, in an effort to ramp up the airport's cargo operations.

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Gov. Kemp asks Cassius Butts to come back as Fort Mac’s board chair

At the urging of Gov. Brian Kemp, Cassius Butts has agreed to temporarily rescind his resignation as chair of the Fort Mac Local Redevelopment Authority.

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The General Muir expanding to 14-acre development in Sandy Springs

The General Muir is set to open at the City Springs development, a 14-acre mixed-used “downtown city center" in Sandy Springs, by early 2020.

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Northside Hospital, Gwinnett Health consolidation date set, CEO named

The longtime CFO of Northside Hospital will be the new president and CEO of the combined health care campuses.

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Six lawsuits filed to challenge $21 billion Global Payments/TSYS merger

Global Payments and Total System Services announced their deal on May 28 to create one of the country's largest fintech companies.

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Gwinnett's Revel project lands Regal Cinema, Superica, The Painted Pin

“We’re all about growing alongside these new communities with like-minded neighbors,” said Chef Ford Fry.

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Atlanta's AnimationFest to feature Toy Story animator, The Simpsons writer

The Savannah College of Art and Design released its initial lineup for the three-day festival held at the university's SCADshow theater in Midtown.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Gulfstream Aerospace trademarking nine new names for planes

During the first six months of 2019 it delivered 65, up from 52 during the first half of 2018.

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Atlanta SaaS company launches spin-off focused on retail, healthcare

The new startup will focus on workforce communications software using AI, specifically in the retail and healthcare space.

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In Atlanta, they see a housing opportunity that others miss - the working class

A recent $42 million deal will put an Atlanta real estate group's model to the test.

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Delta catches more flak over Virgin, Air France-KLM alliance

JetBlue Airways and Travel Fairness Now are both expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of Transportation over Delta's new transatlantic joint venture.

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Mike Tirico on the Atlanta Falcons: 'They have a great chance' to contend for Super Bowl

In a wide-ranging interview, longtime broadcaster Mike Tirico shares his thoughts on the state of golf, Tiger Woods, East Lake and more.

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Massive mixed-use project in Henry County could include arena, 1,700 housing units

It could blend 1,714 housing units, hotel rooms, medical office, retail space, a 247,000-square-foot arena and a transit station, according to plans.

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BizSpotlight: Georgia State University

Through a formal nomination and selection process,

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BizSpotlight: Ornstein-Schuler Tax Solutions

The Ornstein-Schuler Group of Companies announced

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Q&A with CIBC Private Wealth Management's Jack Markwalter, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Atlanta PR firm adds former Cox Automotive, Verizon executive to C-Suite as CEO

Atlanta-based marketing firm Brandware Group's new CEO previously led communications and marketing campaigns for Verizon.

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UPS won't add residential delivery holiday surcharges — but that comes with a cost

UPS won't be applying additional surcharges to U.S. residential deliveries this holiday season, but the company appears to be offsetting the revenue loss by creating a longer peak season.

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Charleston-based Rodney Scott’s BBQ to open first Atlanta location at The Met

James Beard award-winning chef Rodney Scott is planning to open his barbecue concept at a big redevelopment in southwest Atlanta.

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Q&A with 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work finalist Carroll Daniel Construction

The 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work rankings will be announced on the evening of Sept. 5 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta.

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University System of Georgia economic impact hits $17.7B

The University System of Georgia had an economic impact of $17.7 billion during fiscal 2018, up nearly 5% over the previous fiscal year.

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Novelis is setting up an innovation hub at Georgia Tech

The Novelis Innovation Hub is supplemental to the aluminum products manufacturer's global R&D center in Kennesaw.

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Home Depot cuts forecasted sales growth for 2019

The home improvement giant cited falling lumber prices and the potential impact of tariffs for its move.

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$2.5 million bridge project to help link trails in park-starved Buckhead

The South Fork Conservancy, a nonprofit group that develops walking trails along Peachtree Creek, just filed plans in Atlanta for the project, called the Confluence Trail Pedestrian Bridge.

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Florida real estate firm buys 6 office buildings near Atlanta airport (Photos)

Duke Realty sold the buildings totaling 298,433 square feet to Savlan Capital for about $111.25 per square foot.

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Automotive Minute: U.S. News & World Report says these are the best new cars for teens

Safety technology and high-tech parental control played prominently in the U.S. News & World Report's latest list of the Best New Cars for Teens.

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Produce wholesaler lays off 225 Georgia-based employees

The Castellini Group of Companies, a produce wholesaler based in Kentucky, has announced layoffs for 225 employees in Georgia.

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Braves to extend protective netting to foul poles

The Braves look to improve fan safety by extending their netting.

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Q&A with 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work finalist OxBlue

Atlanta's Best Places To Work rankings will be announced at the Chronicle's Best Places To Work awards on the evening of Sept. 5 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta.

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Where Are The Best Places To Live In Atlanta Georgia?

Q&A with 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work finalist PDI Software

The 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work rankings will be announced at the Chronicle's Best Places To Work awards on the evening of Sept. 5 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta.

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Atlanta City Council passes affordable housing resolution

The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday aimed at encouraging the construction of more affordable housing in the city.

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More investors pouring millions into Armour Yards district

Demand is strong in the district, Ardent Managing Director Scott Werbel said.

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Atlanta health-care company plans new HQ by Chamblee MARTA station

The project includes a complete redevelopment of the property into a 197,455-square-foot, five-story office building.

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‘The Burgess Hotel’ to launch in Buckhead

The 102-room boutique hotel at 3600 Piedmont Road in Buckhead is set to open this fall.

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Atlanta fintech aimed at children spending raises $39M

Fintech startup Greenlight Financial Technology has raised $39 million in equity funding.

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Forsyth County’s sprawling Halcyon to open first shops, restaurants next month

The $370 million development rising at Ga. 400 and McFarland Parkway plans to open to the public on Sept. 18.

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Atlanta to join Cobb County, Smyrna in air testing

The city of Atlanta plans to join Cobb County and the city of Smyrna in air testing following the discovery of elevated levels of ethylene oxide coming from a plant operated by Sterigenics International LLC, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Monday.

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Delta pilots claim new Virgin, Air France, KLM deal could hurt career opportunities

Delta's pilots union, which represents more than 14,000 pilots who fly for the Atlanta-based carrier, say the airline's new transatlantic joint venture could pose a risk to aviation jobs in the U.S.

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Q&A with CIBC Private Wealth Management's Jack Markwalter, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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The Ray signs partnership with state, federal transportation agencies

A nonprofit named in memory of Ray Anderson, a noted environmentalist and founder and chairman of Interface Inc., has formalized its partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Q&A with Southern Co.'s Tom Fanning, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Q&A: Tourism valuable asset for Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs' CVB executive director tells Atlanta Business Chronicle about the role hospitality plays in Sandy Springs.

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Winter Construction leaving 50-story downtown tower for Chamblee

Winter Construction decision comes a few months after consulting giant McKinsey & Co. said it was relocating from downtown to a $200 million project on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail.

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Atlanta-based cleaning chemicals maker picks Goodyear exec as new CEO

The new CEO of Zep Inc. spent the last 11 years at the The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

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Viewpoint: Sandy Springs will continue to invest in its residents, businesses

Beyond its entertainment assets, City Springs fills a business need, writes Mayor Rusty Paul.

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14-acre City Springs attracts residents, visitors and businesses in droves

The city of Sandy Springs partnered with Carter and Selig Enterprises on City Springs, a 14-acre mixed-used “downtown city center” with a conference center, performing arts center, restaurants, retail and residential.

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Scooter ordinance on Monday's Atlanta City Council agenda

The Atlanta City Council is expected to vote Monday to repeal the city Department of Planning's authority to issue permits to electric scooter companies.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Gwinnett reworking transit plan, could take it to public next year

There's a lot going on behind the scenes," Commission Chair Charlotte Nash said.

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Delta Air Lines to boost capacity to UK by 15%

The move is part of a major expansion of the five-year-old partnership between Delta and Virgin Atlantic that will run up to 18 daily flights between the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Apartments near State Farm's Dunwoody campus sell for almost $80 million

The joint venture released a statement about the acquisition Aug. 15, but did not include the price. The seller was an affiliate of Los Angeles County Employee Retirement Association.

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Friday, August 16, 2019

Gulch developer files plans for 6-acre project with housing, hotel rooms

It would include 325 hotel rooms, 386 residential units, almost 200,000 square feet of office space and just over 50,000 square feet of retail space.

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Sandy Springs home to innovative co-working spaces

While co-working facilities abound in Atlanta, Sandy Springs is seeing a rise in these, including the Sandy Springs Innovation Center, which opened two years ago.

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Honduras mission nonprofit names former Atlanta Falcon its new CEO

John Burrough will become CEO of HOI, which impacts the lives of more than 50,000 people in Honduras on an annual basis.

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Atlanta Inno: Kids Boost helps young entrepreneurs get involved in local causes

Atlanta Inno is a roundup of the week’s biggest local tech and startup stories.

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Truist Bank names SunTrust's Kelly to lead North Georgia operations

Kelly gets the nod over Heath Campbell, BB&T Regional President for Georgia, who will move to Charlotte

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Capitol Vision: Bus-rapid transit mode of choice for Top End transit line; State looking to cut spending, increase revenue

Rundown of the week's top government stories in Georgia.

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Georgia athletes transition from locker room to board room

Meet some local former athletes whose accomplishments on the fields and pools and courts have translated to industries including fashion, public speaking, executive search and commercial real estate.

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Q&A with Sid and Ann Mashburn, 2019 Most Admired CEOs

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Hospitality Notes: Star Metals complex may include pop-up hotel

A weekly recap of Atlanta's hospitality and restaurant industries.

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Executive Profile: Physician 360 co-founder empowers patients with online illness testing kits

Angela Fusaro co-founded Physician360, which provides rapid-test diagnostic kits for common illnesses including strep and the flu.

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Real Estate Notebook: West Midtown's Stockyards could sell for nearly $60M

A weekly roundup of Commercial Real Estate in Atlanta.

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Sheraton reopens; outbreak traced to cooling tower, fountain

The downtown hotel closed July 15 after a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

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UGA hires former Chick-fil-A exec as startup mentor

The startup mentor program is part of a new initiative to “promote innovation and entrepreneurship” among the UGA community.

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Market Report: Sandy Springs still a seller’s market

Single-family homes and townhome sales have been consistently strong in Sandy Springs.

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Iconic French-Vietnamese restaurant makes debut in Atlanta

Le Colonial's partners Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King are bringing the restaurant to Atlanta, specifically to a 8,100-square-foot second-floor space in the Shops Buckhead Atlanta.

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Atlanta’s next development frontier: The Beltline’s Southside Trail

With the Eastside and Westside Trails complete, the Beltline turns south, and its mighty economic development impact is already being felt along the future Southside Trail.

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Georgia home builders push back against 'over-reaching' government rules

Georgia home builders are striking back at cities and counties that are adopting what they argue are overly restrictive exterior design standards for new residential construction.

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Why Newell Brands is moving its HQ back to Atlanta

“We are excited be coming back to Atlanta as a company,” Newell's Chris Peterson said. “We think it’s going to be great for the company, great for the employees and great for the Atlanta community.”

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Club America coach: Mercedes-Benz is 'the best stadium in the world'

Mercedes-Benz Stadium continues to gain attention from all over the world.

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ACC Network coming to Charter-Spectrum but still no word on Dish, Cox

Disney and Charter have agreed on a distribution deal to carry the ACC Network, but there's still coverage gaps in Atlanta.

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Georgia unemployment rate slightly lower in July

Georgia's unemployment rate fell slightly last month to 3.6%, down from 3.7% in June and 3.8% in July of last year, state Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler reported Thursday.

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Georgia Tech moving forward with Phase III of Tech Square

Georgia Tech is embarking on developing the last significant parcels of land in the Tech Square district.

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Q&A with Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority's Chris Tomlinson, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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First look: $350 million mixed-use district planned for Mall at West End

The project is envisioned by a team that includes Atlanta Beltline founder Ryan Gravel.

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Piedmont Healthcare joins nonprofit generic drug company Civica

Piedmont Healthcare has joined Civica, a new nonprofit generic drug company with a goal of reducing chronic drug shortages in the United States, Piedmont announced Thursday.

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American Cancer Society adds University of Arizona cancer director to C-Suite

The American Cancer Society has picked a new chief medical and science officer, replacing Dr. Otis Brawley, who took a job at Johns Hopkins late last year.

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Invest Atlanta OKs redevelopment of dowtown United Way building

Atlanta's economic development agency approved the proposed redevelopment of a downtown office building Thursday, but not before airing concerns over tax incentives being offered the developer.

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UPS invests in autonomous trucking company, tests self-driving tractors

UPS's investment is aimed at helping the company better understand the requirements for "Level 4 Autonomous trucking in its network."

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Health care company names CEO for Alpharetta-based North American region

Biolog-id LLC is based in Paris.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Families First picks new CEO

DePriest Waddy will begin his new job on Sept. 16, succeeding Marybeth Leamer, who has served as the interim CEO of Families First for the past year.

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Several Georgia Tech projects nearly complete, including $18.6 million eco-friendly facility

The projects include newly renovated office spaces, improved parking, a new facility for the Georgia Tech Police Department and one of the most sustainable buildings in the Southeast.

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Pullman Yard developer to activate site with Filipino pop-up kitchen

This will be the first event that developer Atomic Entertainment will be hosting on the site, in an effort to kick off the anticipated restoration and development project.

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Historic magnolia tree cut down in front of Georgia Trust's Rhodes Hall

To memorialize the tree, the Trust will be working with a wood carver to create wood art pieces from the tree’s trunk and taking cuttings from the tree so saplings can be rooted.

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Atlanta's suburbs aren't sprawling out, they're filling in

For much of its post-war history, it was a quintessential developer’s paradise — unimpeded by oceans or mountains with an abundance of cheap land.

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Q&A with Atlanta Business League's Leona Barr-Davenport, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Q&A with Edward Andrews Homes' Paul Corley, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont

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Georgia State athletics follows Yellow Jackets' footsteps with software partnership

Georgia State is taking a page out of Georgia Tech's book by signing with content software platform.

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UPS, Memphis airport in ongoing expansion talks

“Their current proposed expansion would increase package throughout per hour and employee parking.”

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Q&A with RSM US's Joyce Reto, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 201 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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The Movie Biz: The 'adult' movies of the summer worth watching

If an “adult” movie — not “Adult” as in X-rated, but “adult” as in, not a superhero movie or a teen horror flick or a teen sex comedy — opens during the summer, does it make a sound?

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Bernie Marcus in WSJ: Higher taxes on ‘rich’ would hurt America’s economic competitiveness

Marcus, co-founder of Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc., and John Catsimatidis, the owner of New York City supermarket chain Gristedes, co-authored an opinion article in The Wall Street Journal entitled “Making Money Is a Patriotic Act.”

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In West Midtown, Stockyards project expected to hit the market, get big number

The 143,500-square-foot project is owned by a joint venture led by Maryland-based real estate investor FCP.

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Q&A with Public Broadcasting Atlanta's Wonya Lucas, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Keller Williams to expand iBuyer program to Atlanta

New iBuyer partnership will start in Phoenix and scale to 10 other Offerpad U.S. markets by the end of year.

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Infrastructure investment will pay dividends for Georgia, new commission told

Increasing Georgia's capacity to move freight to keep pace with a growing population will require a huge investment from both the state and its private-sector partners, a leading expert in logistics said Wednesday.

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Coca-Cola to release limited-edition spiced flavors of Sprite and Coke

The Coca-Cola Company is set to release limited-edition flavors of Coca-Cola and Sprite in September.

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Trump administration exempts Port of Savannah cranes from tariffs

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is receiving a tariff exemption from the Trump administration that will significantly benefit the agency's bottom line.

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Inc. 5000: Atlanta-based personal loan agency is 17th fastest-growing company

Personal loan company LendingPoint was the fastest-growing Atlanta business on the annual Inc. 5000 list.

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Automotive Minute: Rolls-Royce bids adieu to Ghost, Acura teases Type S (Photos)

The automotive industry’s eyes are focusing on luxury this week during the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and ahead of the official kickoff.

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Stacey Abrams returns to national spotlight, 'open' to VP consideration

The former Democratic gubernatorial nominee has been featured in multiple prominent publications this week, and she added a bit of clarity about her interests in the White House.

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Bloomberg: Roark Capital considering $2B sale of Charlotte-based Driven Brands

The Atlanta-based private equity firm is considering an auction of the company in the fourth quarter, according to Bloomberg sources.

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New designs presented for 26-story Midtown tower

The nearly 300-unit project would rise behind Saint Mark United Methodist Church, at 5th and Juniper streets.

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Atlanta United manager calls equal pay in soccer 'ridiculous'

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer has chimed in on the equal pay dispute.

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Mansion on Buckhead's Tuxedo Road sells for $4.85M (Photos)

The home at 3627 Tuxedo Road was listed for $5.5 million.

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Atlanta July home sales up nearly 2% from June, sale prices up more than 6% year to year

Total sales in July, however, were flat compared to July 2018.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Analysis: Atlanta adding million-dollar businesses faster than NYC (Slideshow)

A new LendingTree analysis looks at the largest gain in businesses with at least $1 million in revenue from 2014 to 2016.

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Q&A with Frazier & Deeter's Seth McDaniel, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Q&A with 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work finalist Springbot

The 2019 Atlanta's Best Places To Work awards rankings will be announced at the Chronicle's Best Places To Work awards on the evening of Sept. 5 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta.

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US DOT puts foot down over Delta's ban on pit bull service dogs

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final statement about service animals on flights and said it "views a limitation based exclusively on breed of the service animal to not be allowed under its service animal regulations."

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U.S. Attorney BJay Pak 'pleased with the pace' of Atlanta corruption probe

Pak spoke briefly Tuesday about the ongoing corruption investigation into the city of Atlanta government.

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Georgia health insurers holding the line on premiums next year

Another year of experience with the Affordable Care Act is bringing more stability to Georgia's health insurance markets.

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Condo project planned for Moe’s restaurant on Ponce

The development would include a mix of one- and two-bedroom condos, which could average in price from $299,000 to $359,000.

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Coca-Cola touts new packaging as part of Dasani's 'largest sustainability initiative' ever

Coca-Cola is continuing its environmental push with new recycled bottles and aluminum cans for its Dasani bottled water brand.

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Speaker Ralston launches work to cut state spending, grow revenue

The Georgia House of Representatives will begin work this fall on both the spending and revenue components of a budget that is starting to look less certain than during the economic boom of recent years.

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New Georgia insurance commissioner seeks resignations of underwriting board once headed by indicted predecessor

Georgia's new insurance commissioner is calling for the resignation of all 12 board members of the Georgia Underwriting Association (GUA), once headed by his criminally indicted predecessor.

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PGA Tour: Tiger Woods needs 11th place or better to return to Atlanta

This week all eyes are on Tiger Woods, who will likely need a top-10 finish to return to East Lake.

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Automotive Minute: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta stands out for being so mediocre (Photos)

A quick look at Jetta’s rivals shows that the days of “Betta Getta Jetta” have left the brand behind.

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Rail cargo up 10.5% at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah set a record for intermodal cargo last month, handling 47,255 rail lifts, an increase of 10.5% over July of last year.

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Atlanta United fans ejected, banned from stadium over new 'political' sign policy

Some fans felt that their voices were not heard when they joined the #AUnitedFront movement — one that other MLS teams' supporters groups started — declaring their stance against fascism.

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Q&A with Legacy Ventures' David Marvin, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Q&A with Oglethorpe University's Larry Schall, 2019 Most Admired CEO

Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs of 2019 are scheduled to be honored on Aug. 22 at an awards event at The Fairmont.

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Skanska USA moving to downtown's Peachtree Center

Skanska’s new office will feature an open workspace environment, with common areas and "idea rooms."

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Historic downtown church looks to redevelop property

The hope is to create a joint venture to build a mixed-use project that includes affordable housing.

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City of Atlanta to help finance $79M rehab of downtown office tower

Invest Atlanta, which leads economic development for the city, is scheduled to take up the proposal at its Aug. 15 board meeting.

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UPS picks up Pepsico exec to be delivery giant's new CFO

Brian Newman, 50, currently executive vice president, finance and operations, Latin America for PepsiCo, will become UPS's CFO on Sept. 16.

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‘Indie Studios’ project to cluster creative companies

The 35,000-square-foot project at 190 Ottley Drive is converting mid-century warehouses into a shared workspace for creative companies.

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Tuscaloosa airport recruiting Delta, SkyWest for nonstop service to Atlanta

The city of Tuscaloosa in Alabama has reached out to SkyWest Airlines and Delta Air Lines about launching nonstop service between Tuscaloosa and Atlanta.

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