Friday, July 31, 2020

State orders reopening temporary hospital at Georgia World Congress Center due to surge in Covid-19 patients

“Having to open the GWCC is basically an admission that we cannot keep up with the volume of patients that need hospitalizations. And that is a direct result of the number of infections.”

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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival founder details post-pandemic plans

What it will take to hold the festival, and what changes may be in store.

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Atlanta's Cortland Partners buys South Florida apartments for $74M

The seller was an affiliate of Atlanta-based Wood Partners.

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Vinyl tile supplier sues flooring giant Mohawk Industries for $5M

Supplier of luxury vinyl tile claims Mohawk won't pay for shipments.

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American Banker recognizes Regions Bank's Nikki Stephenson as emerging industry leader

She was named one of 15 women under 40 years of age who are poised to become the next generation of senior banking leaders.

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SEC charges former Georgia regent Dean Alford with defrauding investors

The SEC says Alford defrauded at least 100 investors in his now-bankrupt energy development company, Allied Energy Services LLC

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BizSpotlight: Innovative Fitness Solutions

July 30th, 2020 In celebration of Innovative Fitn

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TPA Group to get $8+M tax break for Alpharetta’s 360 Tech Village mixed-use project

Financial incentives are needed to “secure a major corporate user” to one of the planned office buildings, according to the developer.

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Big Georgia banks stash away hundreds of millions in case of 'credit storm'

Four Georgia-based banks have set aside $272.5 million in provisions for loan losses in the second quarter, which is more than 13 times the amount allocated for credit losses this time last year.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: Cut in jobless pay could shrink near-term buying power

"If this money rolls off and is not replaced, people are going to change their consumption patterns."

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Atlanta's 25 Largest Apartment Property Management Cos.

Rank Company name Number of units managed in Atlanta Number of properties managed in Atlanta Number of properties owned in Atlanta Percent of business managed in metro Atlanta Percent managed outside metro Atlanta Partial list of Atlanta properties under management 1 Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 1545 Peachtree St. N.E., #700, Atlanta, GA 30309, 770-512-4000, greystar.com 16608 56 12 89 11 The Haynes House, AYLA on Krog, Glenwood at Grant Park, Ascent Midtown, Elan Madison Yards 2 Pinnacle,...

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Atlanta's 25 Largest Commercial Property Management Cos.

Rank Company name Square feet managed out of Atlanta office Square feet managed in metro Atlanta Square feet managed for third-party clients Square feet managed companywide Percent office / industrial / 1 Colliers International, 1230 Peachtree St. N.E., #800, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-888-9000, colliers.com/atlanta 187768177 34922357 187768177 2000000000 2.32 95.4599999999999937 2 JLL, 3344 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-995-2100, jll.com 111341494 38421652 111341494 5000000000 6.5 39.1000000000000014 3 CBRE,...

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Lockheed Martin Corp. in Marietta to produce, service Air Force C-130J aircraft under $15B contract

The Air Force contract provides flexibility to accommodate a broad range of activities associated with the C-130J program, including development, integration, retrofit and production.

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Future of Higher Education: University presidents discuss leading through a pandemic & social unrest

The presidents of Georgia’s top research universities gathered virtually on July 28 to discuss health and safety, diversity and inclusion and the future of higher education

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So far, student housing demand appears to be Covid-resistant

While much uncertainly still exists about how the pandemic will impact schools and related industries in the 2020-21 academic year, some experts say one segment is holding its own: off-campus student housing.

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

#WFH Chronicles: The field trip edition

I took a trip into the office this week. I had no idea what that would do to, and for, my spirit.

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SEC adopts conference-only schedule: UGA-Tech football game cancelled

The Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets won't play for the first time since 1924.

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Coca-Cola to launch alcoholic Topo Chico Hard Seltzer

Coca-Cola is shifting to prioritizing fewer but bigger and stronger brands across various consumer needs.

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Atlanta Hawks center to give $65K to small black businesses: ‘It was something that I needed to do’

Atlanta Hawks center teams up with Atlanta Business League to assist black-owned businesses impacted by Covid-19.

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Delta extends change-fee waivers through August

Delta first began waiving change fees in March.

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Grubhub sees significant food delivery growth in Atlanta amid pandemic

The restaurant delivery business is one of the few industries to experience positive business trends amid the pandemic.

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Scottrade founder Rodger Riney gives Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute $7.8M

Rodger Riney is the founder of the brokerage firm Scottrade Financial Services.

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Time to forgive smaller PPP loans and review next round of recipients

With Congress looking at another round of stimulus money for businesses, qualifications for new money needs careful review.

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EMPTY SUITES: Hotels have cut deep to weather Covid-19. Many still haven't cut deep enough.

The virus has inverted fundamental economics of the hospitality business, and forecasters don’t anticipate a full rebound from the devastation until two to five years from now.

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Here's one of the Covid-19 pandemic's hottest products: Powerboats

As the Covid-19 pandemic has sunk restaurants, hotels, air travel and many other businesses across the United States, companies selling powerboats are riding a wave of higher sales and profits.

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Despite Covid closures Georgia ranks No.1 for film locations

"This top ranking puts a spotlight on the hardworking Georgians who are the real faces of this great industry.”

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Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game 'disappointed' all three matchups eliminated

Mercedes-Benz Stadium was set to host three marquee matchups in seven days.

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UPS says its business has been 'better than expected'

The company said it successfully managed the operational challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the second quarter.

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Oakland Cemetery opens new East Gate that connects to Memorial Drive, Atlanta BeltLine

The East Gate reestablishes connections between Oakland Cemetery and the Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown communities.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Atlanta city councilor indicted for 'attempts to defraud several financial institutions'

City Councilor Antonio Brown was indicted on multiple fraud charges.

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Covid-19 impacts Port of Savannah minimally for FY 2020

Total tons crossing all Georgia Ports Authority docks were a record 37.77 million, up 0.6% or 223,000 tons compared to FY2019.

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Delta now requires customers to acknowledge mask agreement at check-in

Those who do not agree to wear face coverings will not be allowed to check in for their flights.

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Morehouse College gets $20 million from MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

"This gift will help Morehouse to lay the foundation for the campus of the 21st century."

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Henry County anesthesia firm files for Chapter 11

Henry Anesthesia Associates LLC says it is the exclusive anesthesia provider at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

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You want to watch the Braves live? It’s going to cost you.

The Omni Hotel has seen a strong demand for its suites that overlook Truist Park amid the pandemic.

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Restaurateur Dante Stephensen remembered as 'Atlanta treasure and icon'

Stephensen owned and operated the famous Dante's Down the Hatch.

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Rental giant Aaron's Inc. to separate into two public companies

Aaron's shares (NYSE: AAN) jumped 17% Wednesday on the news of the split.

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Material handling company Interroll invests $11M in 2nd plant in Paulding County

The new building provides assembly lines for Interroll's Modular Conveyor Platform and all sorters.

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Westside Atlanta project on Beltline obtains $10M in property tax reductions

Developer Lincoln Property Co. owns the 18-acre site, a collection of economically distressed properties along the former CSX Railroad “Kudzu Line.”

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Federal lawsuit aims to break up alleged monopoly in cheerleading business

Antitrust lawsuit claims Varsity Brands and others have acquired monopoly power over the business.

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Cox Enterprises names Steve Rowley president of Cox Automotive

Rowley takes over from Sandy Schwartz, who is becoming CEO of the Cox Family Office.

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GEDIA Automotive Group to build $85M plant in North Georgia to manufacture electric vehicle parts

A German automotive manufacturer is planning to build a new plant near Dalton, Ga., where it will focus on producing parts for electric vehicles.

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AI & optimization tech firm Inform Software doubles space, eyes 30% headcount growth

Inform Software serves airline clients including Delta Air Lines as well as companies in automotive manufacturing, business intelligence, construction materials, port terminal management, supply chain and financial risk and fraud.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Trae Young follows Steph Curry, partners with Japanese company

The Atlanta Hawks star will wear popular ankle bracelet to prevent injuries.

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New townhome development proposed on Moreland Avenue part of ongoing residential boom in area

A 16-unit townhome development is proposed for a corner of Moreland Avenue as the area near Memorial Drive continues to see residential redevelopment.

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Automatic PPP loan forgiveness and more: Here’s every PPP change included in the Republican stimulus bill

Businesses would be able to get a second loan, deduct more expenses and get an easier forgiveness process under the proposal.

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Executive Profile: Marvin Hightower, executive director of First Tee of Metro Atlanta

Marvin Hightower became executive director of First Tee of Metro Atlanta in 2015.

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Owner of Buckhead Station sues Old Navy for unpaid rent

Old Navy has leased space in the shopping center since 1995.

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Forthcoming coffee shop will offer weekly memberships, focus on take-out

A business model created with the pandemic in mind.

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BizSpotlight: Corporate Health Unlimited

Corporate Health Unlimited (CHU), a national leade

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Rockefeller Group pays near record price for one of Midtown's prime high-rise development sites

Rockefeller Group is starting to build a portfolio of high-profile Midtown projects and future development sites, but at a hefty cost.

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Global logistics giant XPO names former Atlanta HR exec to be its first diversity officer

Based in Greenwich, Conn., XPO is a top 10 global logistics provider of supply chain services to companies around the world.

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Atlanta's SiteOne Landscape Supply hit with ransomware attack

SiteOne is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United Statesand has a growing presence in Canada.

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TerraCap Management acquires Cobb Corporate Center, Northwoods Commons

The Estero, Fla.-based company focuses on value-add real estate acquisitions in the South Atlantic, West Central South and West Mountain regions of the United States.

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Monday, July 27, 2020

Republicans unveil stimulus plan. Here's what's in it for small businesses.

There are a number of small-business provisions, including an expanded PPP, in the newly unveiled Republican stimulus proposal.

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Atlanta takes next step to host 2026 World Cup matches

Local organizers pitched Atlanta as a viable host city during an hour-long virtually meeting with FIFA.

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Delta partners with Lysol on cleanliness protocols

Lysol microbiologists will work with Delta's Global Cleanliness Division.

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Morris, Manning & Martin, Aprio among Atlanta law and accounting firms approved for more than $1 million in PPP loans

Thirty law firms and eight accounting firms in Atlanta were approved for Paycheck Protection Program loans greater than $1 million, according to the Small Business Administration.

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Ohio university sets opening date for new dining hall anchored by Chick-fil-A

Along with Chick-fil-A, the dining hall will feature a salads and wraps restaurant called Tossed.

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Pandemic has battered casual dining restaurants, but CEO of Bloomin' Brands sees opportunity ahead

Bloomin's newfound success with takeout and delivery sales will drive the development of new stores and the remodel of existing locations, CEO David Deno said.

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Mattress and pillow-maker Purple to open new manufacturing plant in Georgia

The new facility in Henry County is expected to create hundreds of jobs.

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Trae Young signs on as latest spokesman for sports drink company BodyArmor

Atlanta Hawks star will be featured in activations, social content and will help generate awareness for the brand in the Atlanta area.

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Jamba Juice, Auntie Anne's eying new location in Toco Hills

The juice and pretzel destination would be complete with a drive-thru.

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Amazon, Walmart, fuel industrial real estate occupancy across Atlanta

“In the Covid-19 era, e-commerce is fueling industrial demand more than ever,” according to real estate giant CBRE.

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Brooklyn-style pizzeria opens along Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail

The business offers Brooklyn-style slices and pies.

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Hotel owner threatens to check out of deal with Atlanta's IHG for 103 hotels

SVC says that unless it receives an $8.4 million payment from IHG, it currently plans to transition management and branding of the 103 hotels from IHG to Sonesta International Hotels Corp.

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Developer says proposed Memorial Drive townhomes near East Lake could reduce commuter traffic

The developer is pitching its plan for townhomes as a way to increase residential density in DeKalb County and allow more people to live closer to where they work.

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Friday, July 24, 2020

Staffing and temp agencies help fill hiring needs

With unemployment soaring, many companies have turned to staffing and temp agencies to fill positions quickly.

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Equifax: We are now in the 'most challenging consumer environment in our lifetime'

"The health impact of the COVID pandemic is devastating, but what is equally challenging to our customers is the unprecedented impact from the COVID pandemic," Equifax CEO Mark W. Begor says.

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Pandemic prompts changes in executive education curricula delivery

The Covid-19 pandemic means schooling throughout the nation, both for children and adults, must adapt. This holds true also for the metro area’s executive education and MBA programs, which are ramping up their fall offerings and changing delivery methods to keep students and faculty safe.

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GMSDC's Stacey Key: Have the courage to lead real change for equality

History is going to judge us on how we respond – right now – to issues of race, class and economic equality, writes GMSDC's Stacy Key.

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Emory's first chief corporate officer reflects on her first year

A native of Australia, Barrett previously was a senior director of University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Executive Education program.

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Watch it now: Atlanta Business Chronicle's 'A Decade of Growth' virtual event

In a new virtual event, Atlanta Business Chronicle interviews some of Atlanta's most influential leaders to hear from them first-hand how these stories have shaped their organizations and what is in store for the future as we look ahead to the next chapter in Atlanta's history.

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Atlanta Habitat, Leadership Atlanta and Corporate Volunteer Council adjust to Covid-19

At least through the end of the year, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity won't be hosting new homeowner celebrations as officials have decided to cancel on-site volunteer opportunities and homeowner workdays at its building sites.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: Atlanta small business closures on the rise

“Any business that you shut down for six months, it’s going to be hard for them to come back.”

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Atlanta Sports Roundup: Falcons to reduce seating capacity; New Nike store opening

Here's a roundup of the top sports business news in Atlanta.

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U.S. Senator David Perdue: Young men of color are being left behind. We have to do something now

Neither Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society nor the U.S. Department of Education has completely solved this problem, writes U.S. Senator David Perdue.

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Area's 10 Largest Business Schools

Rank School Total enrollment in business school Full-time business school Part-time business school Average tuition School president Year est. 1 Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia, 417 Correll Hall, 600 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30602, 706-542-8100, terry.uga.edu 8093 7695 398 $4,895 per semester Benjamin C. Ayers 1912 2 Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, 560 Parliament Garden Way N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 470-578-6425, coles.kennesaw.edu 6447 1617 4830 $3,720...

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Area's 10 Largest Technical Colleges

Rank College Total enrollment Full-time enrollment Part-time enrollment Average tuition Partial listing of major areas of concentration President 1 Gwinnett Technical College, 5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 770-962-7580, gwinnetttech.edu 11955 2515 9440 $89 per credit hour cybersecurity, marketing management, networking specialist, respiratory care, surgical technology, welding D. Glen Cannon 2 Central Georgia Technical College, 80 Cohen Walker Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088, 478-988-6800,...

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Area's 10 Largest Master's Business Programs

Rank School Total master's business enrollment Full-time MBA enrollment Part-time MBA enrollment Executive MBA program(s) enrollment Online MBA program(s) enrollment Specialized MS program(s) enrollment 1 J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, 35 Broad St., Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-413-7167, robinson.gsu.edu 1002 0.0 383 68 NA 551 2 Emory University Goizueta Business School, 1300 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-727-6270, goizueta.emory.edu 795 362 268 121 NA 44 3 Terry...

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Real Estate Notebook: Atlanta's tech sector's growth, affodable housing needs, industrial boom

Atlanta has seen a nearly 28% increase in its tech talent labor pool. And jobs added here outweighed tech degree completions.

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Covid-19 unknowns take heavy toll on Atlanta sports teams, events

The pandemic has upended the sports landscape as we know it, and the economic toll continues to hit home in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Restaurants Recap: New food delivery service to town; Colony Square restaurateur sues developer

Rundown of the area's top restaurant and hospitality stories.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: Atlanta Tech Village fueled Atlanta’s startup scene

David Cummings talked with Chronicle Broadcast Editor Crystal Edmonson about how the Tech Village idea evolved, its impact on Atlanta, and the opportunities and challenges for the local technology scene in the next decade.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: 2010 to 2019: A Decade of Growth for Atlanta (VIDEO)

Introduction to the Decade of Growth virtual event special section.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: Vision behind Jamestown's development of Ponce City Market that transformed Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward

Chronicle Publisher and Atlanta Market President David Rubinger talked with Jamestown CEO Matt Bronfman about the vision for Ponce City Market, what its future holds and what is ahead for the Atlanta developer.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: H.J. Russell & Co. helped shape the past decade in Atlanta and beyond. Now it's eyeing the future with black entrepreneurship.

Chronicle Broadcast Editor Crystal Edmonson talked with H.J. Russell & Co. President Jerome Russell about the company's vision for and accomplishments within the past decade, and what it sees ahead.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: How the Atlanta Falcons owner fought poverty & blight with the vision of a new stadium

Blank Family Foundation President Penny McPhee talked with Chronicle Publisher and Atlanta Market President David Rubinger about how the changes came about, and what is next for the Westside and the foundation.

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Decade of Growth Virtual Event: Center for Civil and Human Rights re-envisions potential for national impact via virtual programming, planned expansion

Center CEO Jill Savitt talked with Chronicle Publisher and Atlanta Market President David Rubinger about the struggles of the center's past and its ambitions for a more impactful and broad-ranging future.

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

#WFH Chronicles: Lead and we will follow

Good leadership is more critical than ever in this work-from-home adventure.

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Public Broadcasting Atlanta CEO Wonya Lucas to lead Hallmark Channel

"In some ways, my entire career has led me to this incredible opportunity."

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Nearly $30 million affordable housing project by Atlanta's Fort Mac gets financing

"There is more affordable housing in the pipeline that I have seen in my 15 year career," developer says.

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Alpharetta deploys new traffic-easing technology

The City of Alpharetta was the first locality in the U.S. to deploy the company's technology.

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Return To Play: Atlanta United to reduce seating capacity for home games

MLS teams are expected to return to their home markets after the tournament at Disney.

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Atlanta pharmaceutical company Inhibikase plans $18 million IPO

Inhibikase Therapeutics was launched in 2008 as an entrepreneurial start-up in Atlanta with initial financial support from the Georgia Research Alliance.

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Centers of Gravity: The local mall faces its day of reckoning

A global pandemic pushes the local mall toward its day of reckoning.

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Cutting payroll taxes not a good idea right now

If indeed the country needs trillions of dollars in additional stimulus money, cutting payroll taxes is not the way to go.

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Synovus: Here are the six industries most sensitive to Covid-19

"Synovus, in particular, is built for times like these," says Synovus CEO Kessel Stelling.

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U.S. senator pushes for SBA overhaul post PPP, coronavirus pandemic

The agency has seen its portfolio of responsibilities swell in the last few months due to the pandemic. It's also faced serious challenges.

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Kabbage joins fintech startups that are entering the banking space

Atlanta startup Kabbage expanded to a new part of the fintech industry to provide small businesses more cash-flow solutions.

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Dozens of condos, townhomes pitched for neighborhood near Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail

A development with 67 condominiums and townhomes is planned for the Reynoldstown neighborhood near the Atlanta BeltLine.

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Chef Todd Richards on new barbecue restaurant, revamped Krog Street Market stall

Richards is back in the barbecue game, and Richards' Southern Fried is getting a new name and concept.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Sen. Kelly Loeffler to remain co-owner of Atlanta Dream: 'They can't push me out'

The Atlanta Dream co-owner isn't backing off her statements against the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Atlanta Black radio stations to reach 3.7 million listeners with get out the vote message

"As far as we can tell this is the first time this has ever happened." Atlanta radio executives form coalition to broadcast voter education and registration information.

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Regulators review proposal for Classic City Bank in Athens, 1st new bank in city since 2005

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. are reviewing Classic City Bank organizers' applications for approval.

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Global Franchise Group restructures leadership team with eye on acquisitions

Global Franchise Group made changes to its leadership team after what it described as "organizational restructuring" aimed at preparing for "future acquisitions and growth."

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Men's Wearhouse parent co. Tailored Brands to cut corporate jobs, close up to 500 stores

The CFO's duties are being split between the CEO and the newly appointed chief restructuring officer.

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'John Lewis: Good Trouble' shows the Atlanta superhero at his irresistible best

Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater hopes some Atlanta institutions will get creative with the new John Lewis documentary— honoring Atlanta's recently departed superhero.

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Atlanta Falcons reduce seating to less than 30 percent for 2020 season

Season ticket holders will have top priority in attending select home games if fans are allowed into Mercedes-Benz Stadium this season.

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The Hyundai Palisade has been a boon for dealerships. Here's the 2021 model.

In the first six months of 2020, Hyundai sold nearly 36,000 Palisades.

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Savannah-based JCB Inc. wins $269M Army contract for high-speed excavators

JCB Inc.'s North American headquarters are located in Pooler, Ga., outside of Savannah.

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Developer brings new momentum to south downtown's 222 Mitchell Street transformation

New details are here on the $100 million centerpiece of Newport's sweeping south downtown redevelopment.

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Hilton brand hotel knocked out of planned Perimeter Center mixed-use project

The hotel is one component of a planned mixed-use project for the nearly entire 3-acre property dubbed “84 Perimeter” for its location at 84 Perimeter Center East.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Former Braves star, FOX Sports broadcaster Jeff Francoeur tests positive for Covid-19

The former MLB outfielder turned announcer sidelined by virus ahead of Opening Day.

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CNN asks federal judge to dismiss Trump campaign's lawsuit

The Trump campaign's complaint charges that "CNN has engaged in a systematic pattern of bias against the Campaign, designed to maliciously interfere with and damage its reputation and ultimately cause the organization to fail."

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Small-business stimulus and second PPP loan at stake as Congress braces for 'all-out sprint'

As Congress debates an additional small business stimulus package, support is growing for another PPP loan offering for harder-hit businesses.

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Mike Ditka takes ownership of women's pro tackle football league in 8 metros, including Atlanta

The rebranded "X League" will begin play next April.

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Colony Square restaurateur sues developer North American Properties

The owners of Establishment allege Colony Square's developers are trying to push the restaurant out.

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Davidson Homes enters Atlanta real estate market with purchase of more than 2,000 lots

Home prices in the Atlanta-area communities will range from $210,000 to $950,000. Square footage will vary from 1,600 to 6,000.

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Skillshot Media teams up on voter registration event

Several companies in Atlanta's gaming industry are teaming with national partners, musicians and influencers for InvitationATL — a free, virtual event focused on getting people registered to vote.

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American City Business Journals, Advantage Media Group to launch Business Journals Books

The new imprint aims to help local and regional business owners build their authority as thought leaders by writing and publishing books.

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Atlanta Hawks unveil new jerseys

Atlanta Hawks are ditching the volt green for a more classic look starting next season.

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Home Depot drops Ego from power equipment brands

Home Depot is cutting a brand from its inventory as part of a "reset" of its outdoor power equipment.

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Airport-adjacent Six West development updates plans with pandemic in mind

Developers hope to complete Phase 1 by 2025.

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New affordable housing project could rise near Beltline Southside Trail

Rea Ventures is an Atlanta developer with other projects along the Beltline.

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New Publix grocery store planned for redeveloped Chamblee Plaza

The new grocery store would be the second and final phase of a $10 million redevelopment of the 1959 shopping center.

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Amazon expands Scout robot delivery service to Atlanta

The devices were created by Amazon and are the size of a small cooler, and roll along sidewalks at a walking pace.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

#WFH Chronicles: For once, I'm at a loss

I have finally run out of words to describe this work-from-home adventure. I hope it doesn't last.

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Paypal among growing supporters for blanket PPP loan forgiveness

The concept is on the table to forgive all PPP loans below a certain threshold.

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Georgia Democrats pick party chair to replace John Lewis on ballot

The Democratic Party of Georgia said it received 131 applications to fill Jon Lewis' spot on the ballot for November's election.

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New food delivery service focuses exclusively on Black-owned restaurants

'We need to know where our businesses are to support them.'

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Nike Factory Store coming to Atlantic Station

The 12,000-square-foot store joins a growing list of tenants set to open this fall in West Midtown.

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Did PPP shut out minority entrepreneurs? Here’s why SBA can’t say.

The agency says its hands are tied on this aspect of the $659 billion loan program.

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Georgia bread maker consolidates units, cuts jobs as part of 'strategic organizational realignment'

Flowers Foods cut hundreds of jobs as part of an organizational realignment. It is also projecting an increase in performance over the prior year's second quarter.

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach

The Workplace Coach has introduced a free online l

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BizSpotlight: Jones Health and Benefits, LLC

Jones Health and Benefits Achieves Milestone with

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Coca-Cola adds Ford exec to C-Suite

Coca-Cola hired its successor for Bernhard Goepelt, who retired in February.

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No fans at Falcons training camp: What does that mean for Flowery Branch?

Thousands of Atlanta Falcons' fans make the drive to Flowery Branch for the start of training camp every year.

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'Brain Gain' Market: Atlanta adds almost 32,000 tech jobs, top talent, according to report

Atlanta’s tech-talent labor pool is the ninth-largest nationally, with 146,720 workers, according to CBRE.

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How Duke Energy could join other power giants to remake Southeast markets – and why some are skeptical

Utility executives say the proposed Southeastern Energy Exchange Market will automate and speed real-time energy purchases among dozens of participating utilities while assuring the continued autonomy for participants. Skeptics fear that may not be a good idea and could limit the markets' competitive effectiveness.

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Truist Financial accelerates cost cuts, slows post-merger conversion

CFO Daryl Bible said Truist remains "highly disciplined" on limiting expenses.

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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Business, community leaders pay tribute to John Lewis, a civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman

John Lewis is being remembered for lifelong commitment to human rights.

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Georgia Tech alum to open virtual reality studio in Atlanta

The new facility is a $1.5 million investment in the local esports community that is expected to create 12 jobs.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

The Home Depot makes move on face mask mandate

The Home Depot is joining the group of national retailers that will require masks or facial coverings while inside their stores.

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Craft beer bar appears set for expansion at Midtown's 1180 Peachtree tower

The bar and restaurant would sit on the ground floor of a prominent building across from Colony Square.

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Remembering C.T. Vivian's legacy and impact on Atlanta: 'A mighty oak has fallen'

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a preeminent civil rights leader and pioneer of diversity training, died at his home in Atlanta at the age of 95.

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Aerotropolis Atlanta CIDs study system of 'podcars' for better airport area mobility

Personal rapid transit uses small modes called podcars to transport passengers between designated locations on dedicated guideways.

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The Hunger Games: Why restaurants are spilling red ink, no matter how much they innovate

Restaurant owners are innovating on the fly. But in an industry built on volume and on-site ‘experiences,’ profitability in a Covid-19 economy is indefinitely off the menu for most.

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Executive Profile: Gigi Pedraza brings Latinx people in Georgia to the table

Meet Gigi Pedraza, who used her business background in hospitality and marketing, as well as her desire to amplify a positive narrative of Latinx people in the state, to found the Latino Community Fund Georgia.

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Financial uncertainty continues for Atlanta accounting firm clients

Two metro Atlanta financial professionals weigh in on their own company’s Covid-19 response, as well as current trends in the accounting industry.

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Recruiting 'rainmakers' is intricate process for Atlanta law firms

Because recruiting rainmakers can be disruptive, they don’t happen as often as one would think.

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Developers find multifamily opportunities across Southside

Multifamily developers see opportunity to provide rental units in walkable areas within the Southside of Atlanta.

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Southside logistics activity continues to intensify

The lifting of shelter in place orders has buoyed the shipping and logistics industry, which is a key part of the Southside Atlanta economy.

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What's at stake as Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance updates its 5-year Blueprint plan

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance is updating its 5-year-old Blueprint plan for the next phase of development around the airport.

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Real Estate Notebook: Dual Beltline towers, prized Buckhead development site, Rockefeller invests in Midtown

“We have time before we begin vertical construction, and thought we’d get ahead," the developer said.

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Sports Biz: Atlanta Braves not changing name, team concessionaire furloughs over 1,000 employees

Here's the top sports business news in Atlanta.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Non-alcoholic craft beer launching in Atlanta

A craft beer brand launching in ATL with exclusively non-alcoholic options, plus a new bbq restaurant smoking in East Lake ... in Chris Fuhrmeister's latest column.

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It's Complicated podcast: Despite Covid, housing demand is healthy

The pandemic isn't hurting Atlanta's housing market like during the recession. Demand is up and so are prices.

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Gov. Brian Kemp sues Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, alleges her Covid-19 orders threaten businesses

The lawsuit seeks to stop Mayor Bottoms’ orders from being implemented and to make clear that Gov. Kemp’s orders are the ones to be followed in the city.

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Uber buys Atlanta-based software company

The company's 170 employees and CEO will retain their positions under Uber.

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50 on Fire: Celebration honors 50 Atlanta innovators and entrepreneurs

50 on Fire winners are selected from reader nominations of startups that have had a banner year — leaders and companies with new funding, recent product launches, successful pivots and innovative approaches to solving problems.

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Hartsfield-Jackson's GM sets a course for the airport to be at 50% of its former traffic by May 2021

The general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport talks about what Covid-19 has changed at what has historically been the world's busiest airport.

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

FOX Sports: Atlanta Braves 2020 coverage ‘completely different animal’ than usual

Social distancing measures and safety protocols presents new challenges for local sports networks.

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Publix to mandate face masks for all stores

The face mask mandate is the latest action the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer has taken to protect the safety of its employees and customers.

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Georgia unemployment rates drop in June, but claims still up

In April, the state recorded its highest unemployment rate on record at nearly 12%.

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Gulfstream parent appoints its new CFO from parent's Combat Systems group

The CFO at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Thompson's new role at Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace is effective Aug. 3.

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Woodruff Arts Center CEO steps down, interim replacement picked

Doug Shipman will step down as president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and will be replaced on an interim basis by the former Metro Atlanta Chamber leader.

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Apple taps Morehouse College to be new tech training hub

“This partnership will help Morehouse grow its profile as a leader in tech training, and create opportunities for minorities to develop new coding skills that could bring them lucrative jobs."

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Delta 'still overstaffed in some areas' as airline tries to avoid furloughs

More than 17,000 employees have taken buyouts or early retirements.

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SBA, Congress must fix business loan data before additional stimulus

As we have said before, it is inevitable that Congress will step in to provide more stimulus for businesses – but not before problems are fixed.

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Atlanta Falcons outline options for season ticket holders regarding 2020 season

If allowed by the NFL and local authorities, members will have the chance to attend select home games.

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Wood Partners plans for Peachtree Road redevelopment stalls over burying utilities dispute

The city says Wood Partners must bury utilities as part of the new development. The developer says the mandate is illegal.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Automotive Minute: Nissan breaks cover on futuristic Ariya crossover

The crossover is a big leap forward for Nissan, which has been sidelined by the competition in recent years by a lack of hybrid and all-electric model offerings, writes Eileen Falkenberg-Hull.

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Drone Wars: UPS delivery subsidiary adds partnership

The partnership between the Winston-Salem health system and UPS drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward is the first of its kind to take flight over the Triad.

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Executive Profile: Ermis Zayas fights for justice

Georgia Justice Project's new development director discusses how Covid-19 and protests have affected her role.

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Drew Charter, Zoo Atlanta, Fox Theatre among 1,000 Georgia nonprofits approved for PPP loans

The most recent PPP data shows that nearly 1,000 nonprofit organizations in Georgia were approved for PPP loans greater than $150,000.

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Corky Kell Classic moved out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The last day of the four-day kickoff event will be played at Mill Creek HS.

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Exasperated Wells Fargo CEO makes case for cutting expenses almost 20%

Thousands of Wells Fargo employees, vendors and landlords could be axed as the bank seeks to cut almost 20% of its expenses.

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UGA wraps up most successful fundraising campaign in its history

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic leading to a dip in giving this year, the Commit to Georgia Campaign raised more funding than ever for UGA.

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The Movie Biz: 'Greyhound' marks the first true loss for the 'big-screen experience' backers

Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater had kicked the need for a “communal big screen experience” to the curb ... until she watched "Greyhound."

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Here's how much Coca-Cola and other large public companies in Georgia spent on accountants in 2019

These 25 companies spent between $4 million and $38 million each on auditing and tax preparation fees las year.

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Rockefeller Group, Selig Enterprises, form joint venture on Midtown luxury condo tower

Chairman and CEO Steve Selig said the partnership represents an important milestone.

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Emory researchers: 'Very encouraging' results in Covid-19 vaccine phase 1 trial

The vaccine produced "a good immune response," and trial participants suffered no serious adverse events, investigators reported. The second phase of the trial is ongoing and a third phase will launch this month.

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Automotive Minute: Rolls-Royce's newest collection was born from a passion for cryptography

The Wraith Kryptos Collection features an encrypted cipher that evolves throughout the car, in a move made purely for pleasure and amusement.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Forward Air Corp. expands less-than-truckload service to Savannah

Georgia Ports Authority role in global commerce played role in decision to offer new service in Savannah.

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Atlanta Braves sign free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig

Former L.A. Dodgers star had one of highest-selling jerseys in the league in 2013.

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Sonny Perdue talks about President Trump's visit to Atlanta

On July 15, President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to visit United Parcel Service Inc.'s Hapeville Airport Hub in Atlanta.

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VC deals jumped this spring in Georgia. But there's also bad news.

Two dozen Georgia companies attracted venture capital in Q2. That's more than last year. But there is plenty more to the equation.

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New Atlanta affordable housing fund raises initial $5 million

The Affordable Housing Fund intends to raise $25 million and issue multiple loans.

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Partners, sponsors will feel the pain of no fans at TOUR Championship. But they're working on a plan.

The PGA Tour has decided to not allow spectators at its events for the rest of the season. But what does that mean for sponsors and partners?

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Delta CEO: Business travel may lag for 12 to 18 months

Ed Bastian hopes to avoid furloughs, and he's not backing down on Delta's middle seat policy.

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Leadership Atlanta postpones Class of 2021 due to Covid-19

The civic organization had announced on June 2 the names of the 80 members of the Class of 2021.

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Automotive Minute: Ford makes big bet on the Bronco family of SUVs (Photos)

The 2021 Ford Bronco family of SUVs debuted after decades of anticipation.

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Developer takes step to start construction on Atlanta Beltline office towers

New City architects just completed the latest drawings of the project.

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Federal investigators subpoena Mohawk Industries over claims it fabricated revenues

The Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi is suing Mohawk, claiming the Georgia-based flooring giant "engaged in a scheme to 'channel stuff'."

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Delta loses $7 billion in second quarter

The airline's year-over-year revenue declined by 91%.

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Monday, July 13, 2020

Automotive Minute: 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid shines in its practicality

Like many things that Toyota has done with its vehicles over the last decade, the Highlander Hybrid hits that sweet spot blending the expectations of buyers with the modern technology that they may not have even known that they wanted.

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UPS picks Pfizer exec for board of directors

United Parcel Service Inc. added a new board member to help bolster its push into health-care services.

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Techstars Atlanta picks its 10 startups for 2020 class

Techstars Atlanta unveiled 10 startups entering its 2020 class.

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Automotive Minute: Toyota's new 4Runner elicits a visceral nostalgic reaction

There are a few areas where the 4Runner could stand to be given a thorough update, starting with the powertrain, writes Eileen Falkenberg-Hull.

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Atlanta Braves concessionaire furloughs over 1,000 employees, likely to extend leave through September

Delaware North employees at Truist Park and nearby restaurants likely to be on temporary leave through September.

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Atlanta's Focus Brands adds sales chief role as part of C-Suite changes

Atlanta-based Focus Brands made some changes to its C-Suite.

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Have a new business idea? ACBJ, Global Silicon Valley launch free startup bootcamp

The seven-week “Startup Bootcamp” is designed to train a new entrepreneurial army to help restart the national economy.

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AMLI Residential seeks to build mixed-use project on Lake Hearn Drive in Brookhaven

The proposed mixed-use development includes more than 600 residential units and retail and restaurant spaces.

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TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club to be played without fans

The rest of the 2019-20 PGA Tour schedule will be played without fans.

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Former Buckhead Houston's to be redeveloped into high-rise project

The former Buckhead Houston’s on Lenox Road is one of the ritzy neighborhood's most prized development sites.

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Atlanta Braves not changing name, still discussing ‘Tomahawk Chop’

The Braves are one of several sports franchises related to Native Americans.

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GeoSurvey CEO inducted to lead Kennesaw State foundation board

The founder and CEO of GeoSurvey Ltd. is the new chairperson for the Kennesaw State University Foundation.

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Newton County mixed-use development expected to fill housing void for young workforce

The development is expected to fill a housing void in the region east of Atlanta off I-20 where companies like Facebook and Lidl are investing millions to create hundreds of new jobs.

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Atlanta companies are returning to the office but what comes next is anyone's guess

Leaders within the Atlanta chapter of CoreNet Global, the professional association for corporate real estate executives, share what they're hearing from clients as Atlanta companies reopen their offices.

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Juice brand Odwalla getting dumped by Coca-Cola

Acquired in 2001 by as a separate division of Coca Cola's Minute Maid Co., the brand will be discontinued.

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Atlanta Nutrition: Focus on healthy eating during the pandemic and beyond

Struggling with proper nutrition since the coronavirus pandemic upended daily routines? You're not alone.

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Employers can help workers manage anxiety: 'A lot of us suffer in silence'

Working from home has caused anxiety. But people will likely be more short-tempered, forgetful and distracted when they return to offices, especially since others around them also may have similar emotions.

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Atlanta employers manage new protocols and processes as offices reopen

As businesses and corporations reopen amid the Covid-19 pandemic, employers are focusing on how to make their staffs and clients as comfortable and safe as possible.

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Custom framing startup enters Georgia market with Buckhead, West Midtown locations

Framebridge's Atlanta customer base has played a "significant role" in the company's growth, according to the CEO.

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Executive Profile: Heather Lamb extends her leadership to Colliers

Heather Lamb emerged as a leader within the city's commercial real estate industry during her nearly decade-long stint at CBRE

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New 26-story apartment tower by historic Midtown church gets $72M construction loan

StreetLights is the second apartment developer in the past month to land a big construction loan.

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Atlanta's Veritiv Corp. to restructure its business, cut 15% of salaried U.S. workforce

The company said the restructuring is in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business operations and the ongoing industry changes.

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Real Estate Notebook: Cumberland Mall redevelopment, Westside affordable housing, Marietta Boulevard residential boom

Mall owners are trying to adapt to broader U.S. consumer behavior, including the popularity of online shopping — a trend accelerated by the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Korean taqueria to expand; Maepole takes next steps

Chris Fuhrmeister recaps the top restaurant and hospitality business stories.

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‘It’s Complicated’ Podcast: Breaking down the Covid tug of war

This week’s episode of “It’s Complicated: Doing Business During Coronavirus,” looks at the intersection of Covid, commerce and minority business owners.

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How Atlanta will help candymaker Fererro revive classic brands Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Crunch & 100Grand

Ferrero North America President and CEO Paul Chibe discusses why Atlanta fit into the growing company's new distribution network, why the network is needed, and how it will help classic brands.

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Sports Biz: WNBA wants Loeffler removed, Piedmont Healthcare to reactivate sponsorship in MLS bubble, Golf club lays off 45

Rundown of the top sports business news in Atlanta

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

#WFH Chronicles: Off-balance at work and at home

It's time to stop thinking we can do, be and have it all in this #WFH adventure.

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Atlanta insurtech startup raises $5M

The company's CEO and co-founder says the funding will primarily be used to expand the company’s AI and machine learning technology.

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United Way of Greater Atlanta announces new fund to tackle racial inequity

“The correlation between race, ZIP codes and its effect on child well-being makes it critical for the United Way to address place and racial equity strategically."

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Chipper Jones: ‘We can’t dismiss’ people offended by Tomahawk Chop, Braves name

Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones juggles business ventures while preparing for his first season as a color analyst for ESPN.

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United Community Bank hires team of bankers from Truist

The new hires are part of United's ongoing efforts to expand their commercial banking footprint in the Atlanta market.

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Delta CEO issues last call for voluntary buyouts before potential furloughs

'Every voluntary departure saves a job for someone who is not in the position to leave.'

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Amazon expands by another 1.5 million square feet across Atlanta

The new leases bring Amazon’s total fulfillment center network to at least 13 million square feet across the Atlanta region.

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UnitedHealthcare 'empowers' Georgia nonprofits with $1 million in grants

UnitedHealthcare is donating $1 million to six Georgia-based nonprofits. Other health insurance companies have launched their own efforts

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PPP forgiveness process may leave big mess behind

Details are beginning to emerge as to how exactly the forgiveness process will work – and it's not going to be easy.

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Georgia Cyber Center tenants respond to pandemic with remote work, more security

When it opened in 2018, the $100M Georgia Cyber Center was hailed as a facility dedicated to improving cybersecurity through research, workforce development and entrepreneurship. Since the onset of the pandemic, its tenants have responded in similar ways.

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Camden County makes short list for sustainable energy company's $600M new plant

Georgia's coastal county is competing with sites in Texas and Florida, according to news reports.

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Tenants struggle to build a bridge to somewhere

Tenants struggle to build a bridge to somewhere

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People first, safety always: How Church's Chicken is rethinking its office space in the pandemic era

With Covid-19 still causing waves of cases and fear, Dunwoody-based Church's Chicken brought its employees back to a reconfigured office June 15. The new normal didn't last long.

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Can profitability and flexibility coexist, post-Covid?

Working from home has been a unique four-month-long experiment of the workplace experience, and it's taught employers how much employees value flexibility. Whether that desire can coexist with optimum productivity could be a key factor determining post Covid profitability.

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ACBJ CEO: Words matter, but actions matter most

While recent events unquestionably have massive societal and political implications, there is no question this also is a seminal moment for companies large and small, public and private, as well as the people who work in them. Businesses must lead, and as we look in the mirror, we know we must do better, as well. That journey has already begun.

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Georgia golf courses thriving during pandemic: 'They're as busy as they've ever been'

Local golfers continue to play despite a growing number of cases statewide.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Georgia's Three Ring Studios partners with Cinelease, plans to open this fall

The massive studio in Newton County encompasses some 160 acres and broke ground in 2017.

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Capital One's PPP rollout was roundly criticized. Now we know how many loans it approved.

More than 4.8 million businesses have gotten PPP loans so far. But not many stemmed from Capital One.

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Atlanta shopping center owner sues Bed Bath & Beyond for unpaid rent

The lawsuit comes as Bed Bath & Beyond on Wednesday reported first quarter sales plunged 49% and that it plans to close about 200 stores.

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Have PPP loans helped save jobs? New research weighs in

A new academic paper says the first round of loans issued through the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program didn't always go to those most in need of the funding.

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Duke Energy, Dominion abandon the $8 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Dominion Energy Inc. and Duke Energy Corp. are canceling the project because of continuing court delays likely to drive the price tag higher. And Dominion is getting out of the gas transmission business with a sale of assets to Berkshire Hathway.

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Advantage Capital invests $5M in rural Georgia's Cady Bag business

The money is to be used to help the 63-year-old company located in rural southern Georgia withstand the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Movie Biz This & That: Dragon Con can't be replicated online

It's the dog days of the cinematic universe. Here are some random thoughts on the industry from film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater.

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These were the most active Paycheck Protection Program lenders in Atlanta

According to information released by the Small Business Administration on Monday, these 10 banks processed the most PPP loans for businesses in metro Atlanta.

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Frito-Lay pledges $200M investment, 120 new jobs in Georgia expansion

Snack manufacturer Frito-Lay plans to expand its Georgia operations.

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Atlanta-based cleaning products company Zep Inc. expands to meet Covid-19 driven demand

Zep Inc. is adding equipment and additional production lines in its facilities in Emerson, Ga., and DeSoto, Texas, to make more disinfectants, sanitizers and hand soaps.

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State regulators OK Georgia Power recouping nearly $8M in Covid 19 costs from customers

The state Public Service Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve the cost recovery, to be factored in during the utility's 2022 rate review.

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New York-based apartment company Common to open 2nd HQ in Atlanta

Common Living operates an all-inclusive apartment model in eight markets across the United States.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Georgia private golf club lays off 45 employees due to Covid-19

The 27-hole club is located 15 miles away from Augusta National.

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WNBA players want Kelly Loeffler out as Atlanta Dream co-owner

The WNBA Players Association denounced comments made by U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler.

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Seattle developer buys affordable housing project near Westside Park

Atlanta’s Westside neighborhoods are facing gentrification pressures.

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Bubble Watch: Piedmont Healthcare to reactivate Atlanta United sponsorship in 'experiment' setting

"This tournament is the start. We’re going to learn what worked and what didn’t work," Piedmont Healthcare Chief Marketing Officer Douwe Bergsma said.

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Hyatt sets opening dates for new Buckhead, Savannah hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced it plans to open a new brand of hotels in Georgia.

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals Covid-19 test plans for more of the airline's crews

The Atlanta-based CEO revealed his airline's new plans to test workers in Seattle in a memo to staff, saying the new testing regime aims to detect workers who don't even know they've been infected.

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Seeing business rebound, Atlanta's Asbury Automotive plans $735 million acquisition

Asbury Automotive is cranking back up a deal to buy a dozen dealerships in the Dallas/Forth Worth market that stalled out in March due to Covid-19.

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Georgia Tech files plans for giant expansion of Technology Enterprise Park

Plans call for a 1.7 million-square-foot mixed-use development.

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Monday, July 6, 2020

Georgia Tech plans for new athletics complex at Bobby Dodd Stadium

Tech is looking to hire a firm to help design new athletics complex.

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Congress gets full PPP data, while groups push to make more public

Details on hundreds of thousands of loans are now public. But only members of Congress have seen the full data set.

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State of Georgia preparing to hire builders, designers for six big university projects

The largest of the projects is a new poultry science complex at The University of Georgia.

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