Sports Biz notebook: Atlanta Dream leaving ‘not on my radar,' College Park mayor says

Eric Jackson's sports business notebook includes a talk with College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Bloom about the future of the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena.

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Q&A with Fathers Inc.'s Kenneth Braswell, 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honoree

The 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at a virtual event on Feb. 18.

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Nominations open for 2021 Corporate Counsel Awards

The awards honor high-achieving in-house counsel at Atlanta companies and organizations.

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Viewpoint: Cobb Chamber poised to help businesses weather pandemic

John Loud, 2020-2021 board chair of the Cobb Chamber, writes about the county's effort to create an atmosphere that "supports ambition and innovation, and positions the state for success."

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Burgers, Vietnamese, health food destined for Colony Square food hall

Federal Burger, Bun Mi Grill and Yom will open at Colony Square's Politan Row this spring.

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The Movie Biz: An appreciation for Tom Hanks

Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater explains why Tom Hanks is what being a movie star is all about.

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Amazon expanding Atlanta logistics network with 650,000-square-foot project

Amazon wants to develop a 650,000-square-foot sortation facility about an hour north of Atlanta as the online retail giant continues a rapid and sweeping expansion of its logistics machine across the country.

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Sports Biz: Here's what the Sinclair-Bally’s deal could mean for the Atlanta market

Eric Jackson's sports notebook includes details on Sinclair Broadcast Group's naming rights deal.

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Jeni's Ice Cream planning next Atlanta scoop shop for Poncey-Highland

Jeni's is taking over a brick-and-mortar space within the Plaza on Ponce shopping center.

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Q&A: After some wins in 2020, tourism is coming back to Cobb

While some of the area’s restaurants, attractions, retail establishments and events are up and running following pandemic safety protocols, this year will focus on bringing visitors back, said Holly Quinlan, president and CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism.

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The future of work could be this ATL startup's on-demand job marketplace

Former executives at digital media company Razorfish founded the startup.

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Cobb County focuses on workforce development

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Cobb County is ramping up its workforce development programs for both those looking for employment and for recruiting companies.

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Roark Capital is raising $5B for new fund

This will be the firm's sixth flagship fund and follows a $1.4 billion raise in April 2020.

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Buckhead cityhood talks revived after last year's surge in violence

A newly formed nonprofit group is trying to raise $15,000 to study making Buckhead, the wealthy Atlanta community and one of the South's ritziest financial and shopping districts, into its own city.

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Real Estate Notebook: Dunwoody denies $25M tax break for massive High Street project

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes details about a request for over $25 million in property tax breaks sought by a developer proposing hundreds of apartments, offices, stores and restaurants near a transit station.

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Church's Chicken CEO Joe Christina looks toward global growth

After entering the fast-food chicken sandwich wars last fall, Church's Chicken CEO Joe Christina is focused on growing the brand.

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Automotive Minute: Redesigned 2022 Acura MDX is a true winner (Photos)

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull reviews the redesigned 2022 Acura MDX, sizing it up with the Cadillac XT6, Lexus RX-L, BMW X5 and Volvo XC90.

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Restaurateur plans to bring new life to former rib shack on Auburn Ave.

The building at one time housed Auburn Ave. Rib Shack and most recently was home to Thelma's Kitchen & Rib Shack.

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2021 Education Guide: Special/Advance Needs Schools Directory

A directory to schools offering services to students with special or advanced needs in the metro Atlanta region

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2021 Education Guide: Independent School Listings (Fayette County through Rockdale County)

A directory of Independents Schools around the metro Atlanta region

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Cobb CIDs move forward with crucial district projects

While many metro Atlantans were stuck inside in 2020 awaiting an easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, Cobb County’s Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) were preparing much-desired outdoor spaces and overseeing crucial infrastructure projects.

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Area's 25 Largest Colleges and Universities

Rank Institution Enrollment Type of institution Average undergraduate tuition Percentage of first-year undergraduate applicants accepted Partial list of accreditation(s) President 1 Georgia State University, 33 Gilmer St. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-413-2000, gsu.edu 52741 public $4,474 per semester 67 SACS, ABA, CAEP, Council on Education for Public Health Mark Becker 2 Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 470-578-6000, kennesaw.edu 41000 public $2,781 per semester 83.2000000000000028 SACSCOC,...

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Atlanta's 50 Largest Independent Schools

Rank Name of school Total enrollment for 2020-2021 school year Grades offered Number of full-time teachers Total staff Partial listing of accreditation(s) Annual tuition 1 Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park, GA 30337, 404-765-4001, woodward.edu 2427 PK-12 262 677 SACS; member of NAIS, GISA, SAIS, SACAC, NACAC and CEEB 19050 - 29950 2 The Westminster Schools, 1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327, 404-355-8673, westminster.net 1896 Pre1st-12 325 560 NAIS, SAIS, SACS 27425...

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It’s Complicated podcast: Why Atlanta stands to 'win' in the post-pandemic economy

“If you’re smart and intentional, you can be a real winner in the post-Covid world,” said leading urbanist Richard Florida, by emphasizing amenities, everything from beachfronts to research universities.

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2021 Education Guide: Independent Schools Listing (Boarding through Douglas County)

A directory of the Independent Schools in the metro Atlanta region, by county

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Chick-fil-A to tear down Woodstock Dwarf House, open new concept this year

Chris Fuhrmeister's reporter's notebook includes details on Chick-fil-A's plans to redevelop its "Dwarf House" in Woodstock.

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2021 Education Guide: How metro Atlanta schools stack up

Our annual Education Guide allows readers to locate and compare public, charter, alternative, special needs and independent schools in metro Atlanta.

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Q&A with Cigna's Rich Novack, 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honoree

The 2021 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at a virtual event on Feb. 18.

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Former UGA running back Keith Marshall looks to tap into 'next generation of capitalism'

The former Gatorade Player of the Year takes a break from Atlanta's startup scene to pursue an MBA at Emory University.

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'Atlanta at critical juncture,' Moore says in announcing mayoral bid

Felicia Moore, who has served on the Atlanta City Council for more than 20 years including her current term as president, announced she is running for mayor.

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Atlanta startup Verusen raises $8M for innovating supply chain with AI

Forte Ventures and Flyover Capital co-led the Series A round.

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A nearly 400-unit apartment project in Brookhaven area could bring a property 'back to life'

A Miami company at the center of the Westside’s development boom now has plans to build hundreds of apartments in the DeKalb suburbs where a burgeoning regional health care hub and rent growth is attracting multifamily investors.

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Wealthy colleges are turning down federal stimulus, and here's why

Lost amid the frenzy of regulations and guidance issued as part of the Dec. 27 passage of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act is the fact that some of America's most prominent schools are rejecting the funding.

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BizSpotlight: Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association

The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAH

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200 new homes proposed near I-285 and Memorial Drive

The two new projects come amidst an extraordinarily strong U.S. and metro Atlanta housing market.

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How this ATL startup helped healthcare, education workers through pandemic financial struggles

Jack and Hodges Markwalter founded Viva Finance to provide people with loans based on employment history rather than just credit scores.

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Atlanta ranks as top U.S. city for real estate development opportunities

U.S. construction is expected to pick up in 2021, after a slow year because of impacts from Covid-19.

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Frances Bunzl Family Trust gives $5.6M to Atlanta Jewish community

It is the largest endowed gift in both the Federation's and JF&CS's history.

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New restaurant and bar to open at Grant Park mixed-use development

Grant Park Eats and Zoo Bar will replace the closed Cardinal and Third Street Goods.

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Delivering on Diversity: How UPS is confronting its past with an eye on the future

Big Brown, as UPS is commonly known, has traditionally been as low-key as its trademark color. But it’s recent transparency could give it a competitive leg-up in an industry that is under tremendous pressure from growing e-commerce demand.

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Future of Cities: Why Richard Florida’s still bullish on America’s urban centers

Richard Florida has studied cities and urban economies for 40 years, and not once had he come across any mention of the effects from a pandemic.

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Braves create $2M Hank Aaron Fund to increase diversity in baseball

The Braves and Major League Baseball are partnering up to launch diversity fund.

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New disclosures detail $22B in stimulus checks headed to U.S. colleges and universities

The dollar amounts awarded vary by size and were based on an institution's enrollment and stated need in responding to the Covid-19 crisis. Approximately 3,500 schools are in line to receive stimulus checks, with the median payout hovering just above $2.4M.

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SBA approved $35B in PPP loans so far in 2021. Here's what you need to know.

The fresh data gives small-business owners insight into the new rollout.

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Alpharetta-based global manufacturer offers to buy UK-based Scapa Group PLC

SWM expects that the deal, which would be valued at approximately $551.9 million, would advance its ability to provide performance materials for specialty applications. Scapa is known for innovation, design and manufacturing in the healthcare and industrial markets.

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Punch Bowl Social, primary lender spar over control in contentious Ch. 11 legal battle

The legal dispute between the "eatertainment" chain and its primary lender will determine the future of the once-booming concept.

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Cox Automotive hires new lead marketer, expands the role

Cox Enterprises pulled an executive from its business unit for an expanded C-Suite role within its automotive division.

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Fox Sports South no longer: Local TV rights holder gets new name

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Bally's Corp. reached $85M naming rights deal last year.

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Atlanta's Rosalind Brewer to leave Starbucks for Fortune 500 CEO role

The announcement comes just weeks after Starbucks revealed the retirement of its chief financial officer.

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Two Atlanta startups join Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator

The 2021 Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars includes two Atlanta startups.

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Buckhead hotel and restaurant set February opening date

The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel will open alongside its marquee restaurant, The Betty.

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Longtime Atlanta NBA reporter Sekou Smith dies at age 48

Renowned NBA reporter most recently worked for Turner Broadcasting.

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'Disco Kroger' targeted for demolition as part of shopping center renovation

The updated site plan for Buckhead's "Disco Kroger" would also make a portion of the surface parking lot fronting Piedmont Road allowable for low-rise commercial use.

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Morehouse School of Medicine invests in Atlanta medical cannabis company

The company is applying for a license from the state of Georgia to establish a 50,000 square foot cultivating and manufacturing facility to produce medical cannabis products.

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Developer confronts rising construction costs for Beltline affordable housing

Rea Ventures Group is asking Invest Atlanta to approve the tax exempt loan to go toward financing the $35 million Madison at Reynoldstown apartment project on Memorial Drive.

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Here are the state of Georgia's 25 highest-paid employees in 2020

The state of Georgia has just released its new list showing the fiscal 2020 salaries of all of its employees.

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Atlanta scheduling startup Calendly raises $350M, surpasses $3B valuation

Calendly, an Atlanta-based cloud scheduling platform, is now valued at more than $3 billion.

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Sandra Bullock sells homes on Tybee Island but 3 lots still available

The Academy Award-winning actress initially listed the nine-parcel compound for $6.5 million.

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Chef Todd Richards sets opening date for new Krog Street Market restaurant

Soul Food & Culture will open soon inside the Inman Park food hall.

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Atlanta lender says it's out $2M in 'fraudulent scheme' by LA producer

Bay Point Capital claims it was misled into lending the money in 2020 to Hoplite Entertainment Inc.

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Black co-founders of Atlanta real estate fund among nation's youngest female hotel owners

Georgia State alumnae Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers recently became two of the youngest Black women to purchase a property in a major hotel chain.

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Report: Atlanta emerging as potential site to host 2021 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game was previously scheduled for February in Indianapolis.

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Three new bars planned for Westside's Interlock development

DrawBar and Holiday Bar will join Pour Taproom within the project that S.J. Collins Enterprises Inc. is developing at 1115 Howell Mill Rd. NW

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Porsche revs up support for Morehouse College with new scholarship fund

For the first time ever, Porsche Cars North America is launching a college scholarship program. It will fund 10 students at Morehouse College and launch a lecture series at the Atlanta HBCU.

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Community banks were ready for PPP round two

Community bankers say they're more prepared for the second round of PPP loans than they were when the applications initially opened in April.

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#WFH Chronicles: The possibilities before us

As some of what's been hanging over us starts to resolve, the pathway back to the office is coming into view. I cannot wait.

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Delta Air Lines hires Mayo Clinic executive as company's first chief health officer

Dr. Henry Ting will join Delta in February.

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Georgia Tech graduates raise $3M for STEM education startup Inspirit Learning

Inspirit Learning, a startup founded by Georgia Tech graduates, raised $3 million to launch an immersive platform for STEM lessons.

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Former Braves star Dale Murphy joins software company as executive vice president

Former National League MVP taking on role with Utah-based solutions company.

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Longtime Inman Park restaurant permanently closes

Prospective new tenants have already toured the now-vacant restaurant space.

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UPS selling its UPS Freight subsidiary for $800M

Richmond, Va.-based UPS Freight is one of the largest "less than truckload" carriers in the United States.

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Atlanta Hawks to host Los Angeles Clippers at 8% capacity

The Hawks are set to host fans for the first time this season.

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Colleges eyed as potential tax targets as cities struggle with pandemic losses

Recent disclosures by the city of Boston highlight why a growing number of higher education and municipal experts are calling on schools to contribute more financial support.

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Atlanta paper and packaging giant WestRock Co. faces ransomware attack

Atlanta-based paper and packaging giant WestRock Company is working to defend against a ransomware attack.

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A 4-million-square-foot development showcases growth for east side of Atlanta, I-20

A new 4-million-square-foot development is being planned in the same research park east of Atlanta that already landed social media giant Facebook.

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NCR wins deal to buy Cardtronics for $2.5 billion

The deal comes two weeks after NCR disclosed it had offered to buy Cardtronics for $39 a share.

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Kolter Urban tops out Buckhead condo tower early, reports strong sales

Kolter Urban announced groundbreaking for The Graydon Atlanta on March 24, 2020. It's the only new high-rise condominium building under construction in Buckhead.

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Boston developer seeks $25M tax break for massive Dunwoody project, city denies unprecedented request

Negotiations are expected to continue between the city and GID as the developer determines if the project is financially feasible without the tax abatement it wanted.

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Wingstop targets Howell Mill Road for new Atlanta location

The publicly traded wing chain is opening a new restaurant in Westside.

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Novelis removes interim from top attorney's title

Atlanta aluminum manufacturer Novelis Inc. is sticking with its top attorney.

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Atlanta business owners face fraud, money laundering charges related to PPP loan scheme

Owners of businesses in Atlanta, Doraville and Norcross were allegedly involved in a coordinated effort to illegally secure PPP funding.

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Atlanta small businesses command higher prices in 2020, but see fewer sales

Small business transactions declined 22% last year, but Atlanta entrepreneurs got 10% more for the businesses compared to 2019.

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The Movie Biz: Oscar adjusts to the new reel-ality

Oscar’s adjustment to the new reel-ality has been almost comic, writes film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater.

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Growing tech in Atlanta 2021: Accelerating our competitive edge through diversity

Diversity on several key levels separates Atlanta from every other global city proclaiming their attractiveness to innovative and entrepreneurial businesses, making the future bright for the city's tech community in 2021, write Larry Williams and John Yates.

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Delta Air Lines caps its toughest year ever, looks to recovery

Despite the prolonged pandemic impact on its financials, Delta will continue to move forward with capital projects and expects to post roughly $350 million in capital expenditures.

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With help from Google, Douglas County aims for computer science-proficient graduates

The "Computer Science for All" initiative begins with kindergartners, said Trent North, superintendent, Douglas County School System.

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More Than An Athlete: How Hank Aaron changed the game for business

“I think he felt he made a great contribution as an athlete, but felt he was reaching more people in very meaningful ways as a business leader,” former business partner Frank Belatti said.

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SPAC created by former Atlanta sports exec Harvey Schiller files for $225M IPO

Aspire Group's Bill Duffy and Charlestowne's Harvey Schiller are leading new "blank check company."

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Chick-fil-A to tear down Woodstock Dwarf House, open new concept this year

The redevelopment project will result in more than 100 layoffs at the restaurant.

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McKinsey & Co. acquires Atlanta firm Candid Partners as part of investment in cloud technology

McKinsey & Co. acquired Candid Partners to build out its ability to help clients move to cloud-based infrastructure.

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Remembering Hank Aaron, a real American hero

Hank Aaron was a very special man, who also happened to be possibly the greatest baseball player of all time, writes Atlanta public relations exec Bob Hope.

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Global organizations look past pandemic to other health crises

This year, Atlanta-based global organizations like the Task Force for Global Health, Carter Center and CARE are continue to focus on future health crises while also operating under the constrains of the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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Douglas County aims redevelopment initiatives toward investment, jobs growth

Voters approved tax allocation districts and other tools in 2018, which took effect Jan. 1.

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Atlanta Braves icon Hank Aaron dies at 86

Baseball Hall of Famer served as Braves' senior vice president for last three decades.

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Atlanta Inno: Kennesaw’s LendingPoint raises $125M from Warburg Pincus

Erin Schilling's reporter's notebook includes details on a fast-growing fintech startup in Kennesaw that raised $125 million.

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Public-private partnership will streamline Douglas County economic development

Under the partnership Elevate Douglas, Douglas County Economic Development, the City of Douglasville Development authorities, and the Douglas County Chamber consolidated economic development functions and responsibilities.

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Real Estate Notebook: Brookfield steps away from North Point

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes details about a transfer from the owner of Alpharetta's North Point Mall.

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Executive Profile: CaringWorks Founder Carol Collard seeks to end homelessness

After earning her master’s degree in social work in 2001, Carol Collard founded CaringWorks Inc., in 2002, a nonprofit to assist people experiencing chronic homelessness.

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Integrated permitting, three fiber routes among keys to Douglas County data center success

Douglas County sought out data centers as a way to balance existing industries such as logistics and warehousing, and it's become attractive to big names including Google, Switch, CyrusOne and T5.

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Mayor Bottoms says making Buckhead a separate city won’t fix residents’ crime concerns

'I don't believe that the creation of another city will solve that issue,' Bottoms said

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Johns Creek bagel shop files plans for new Midtown location

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery & Deli has a building permit application for a new location at Ansley Mall.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Pour Taproom expanding to prominent Midtown tower

Chris Fuhrmeister's reporter's notebook includes details on a popular bar that's opening two new locations in Atlanta.

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'It's Complicated' Podcast: Despite the pandemic, Georgia companies tap into global markets

This week’s "It's Complicated: Doing Business During Coronavirus" podcast includes a conversation with Mary Waters, deputy commissioner of international trade for the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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Former U.S. Attorney 'BJay' Pak to rejoin Alston & Bird in Atlanta

The move comes two weeks after Pak resigned suddenly as the federal government's top law enforcement officer in Atlanta, reportedly because the Trump White House wanted him because he would not pursue unfounded claims of election fraud.

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Want a second PPP loan? Here are the top metro Atlanta lenders from round one that are back again

For businesses continuing to struggle through the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, there is some good news: Most lenders are now accepting applications for the second round of PPP loans.

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Booze news: Alcohol here to stay at Georgia Tech sporting events

Georgia Tech launched a pilot program last year to sell alcoholic beverages at athletics events.

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California producer of 'lemon water' raising funds, expanding to Atlanta

The Lemon Perfect Company appears set to move into a space within Westside's Stockyards development.

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Judge awards news organizations $122,000 in attorney fees in PPP lawsuit

American City Business Journals joined other media outlets in suing for the release of data related to the Paycheck Protection Program.

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How Atlanta startup Music Tech Works is changing the way we license music

Jarrett Hines and Bryson Nobles founded Music Tech Works, a digital indexing site that provides a record of who owns what music.

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If big business wants to help, here's a noble opportunity

Pandemic is tough – but much tougher for smaller businesses. But there's a way out of this as vaccines slowly make it into our communities.

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How Atlanta's historically Black colleges and universities landed millions from Apple, Southern Co.

“It will be a multi-generational game changer for our students, their families and our nation.”

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Return to college campuses triggers warnings over Covid-19's spread, financial motives

A new CDC did not identify individual schools or counties where Covid-19 is most problematic, although it implied financial incentives appear to be clouding the decisions of whether to allow students and faculty to return to campus.

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24-acre 'last-mile' distribution center proposed in Chamblee

The project site was once planned to be an "International Village" mixed-use development.

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Suburban Atlanta apartment rents have soared during pandemic

McDonough, the southeast metro Atlanta city known as a warehouse and distribution hub, posted 15% year-over-year rent growth for one-bedroom units.

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New group frustrated by crime pushes for Buckhead to break off from Atlanta

A newly formed nonprofit group is trying to raise $15,000 to begin funding a study on the possibility of Buckhead becoming its own city.

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New-to-market discount retail store opening in Conyers

Popshelf is a new retail brand launched by Dollar General in October 2020.

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Anxious for SBA's cash grant programs? The agency has yet to set any dates.

The agency has rolled out a new round of Paycheck Protection Program loans — but has not unveiled any details on two other programs for businesses.

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Downtown projects add to area's potential

Despite third-quarter reports showing an increase in vacancies in downtown Atlanta, there is currently $1.6 billion in investment underway in downtown Atlanta.

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Viewpoint: Downtown stakeholders work to assist homeless population

The reasons for the concentrated homeless population in downtown vary, but many service providers are in and around the area, writes Tammy Hughes, Social Impact Director of ADID.

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Despite the pandemic, 'the movies' remains inculcated in American culture

Going out to the movies may remain perilous in realistic terms, but the notion of “the movies” remains inculcated in our culture, writes Eleanor Ringel-Cater.

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Grove Park project would offer affordable housing near Bellwood Quarry park

A 30-unit townhome project planned for Grove Park would give residents a chance at affordable homeownership in the rapidly developing westside area near Bellwood Quarry Park.

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Meet Cove.tool, the Atlanta startup with a software solution to energy efficiency

Atlanta startup cove.tool has a software that shows builders the cheapest products they can use to make a building more energy efficient.

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Atlanta Dream nearing sale; buyer still unclear

Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler is expected to be out as Dream co-owner.

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Two PPP loans in the same round? Experts say it's possible.

It might be tricky — and the timing tight — but here is how to get two PPP loans this round.

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Two PPP loans in the same round? Experts say it's possible.

It might be tricky — and the timing tight — but here is how to get two PPP loans this round.

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Atlanta companies face fraud charges in illegal tax shelter scheme

Two Atlanta residents are suing the investment firms, law firm, nonprofit land trust and accounting firm that participated in an alleged years-long scheme involving syndicated conservation easements.

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Del Taco targets Georgia growth, opening drive-thru-only restaurants

With Del Taco trending in a positive direction and an end to the COVID-19 in sight. The company is focusing on growing its footprint and updating its operational model for a post-pandemic world.

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City to consider commercial property tax increase to finish Atlanta Beltline by 2030

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. officials say another $350 million is needed to complete the 22-mile loop of main trail around the city’s urban core.

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New business incubator aims to ‘elevate’ Atlanta’s Black solopreneurs

A new business incubator called ELEVATE aims to train and mentor 100 Black solopreneurs in metro Atlanta so that they can grow and create jobs.

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Here's what the Sinclair-Bally’s deal could mean for the Atlanta market

Fox Sports South will be renamed thanks to long-term deal with gaming company.

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Feds seek $6M in fraudulent PPP loans received by Roswell, Marietta companies

A Roswell resident allegedly falsified bank statements and payroll reports in an attempt to secure more than $7.9 million in federal funding.

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Fifth Third Bank sues recycler Recleim over $13M unpaid debt

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Fifth Third seeks in a complaint filed Jan. 14 in federal court in Atlanta to have the court appoint a receiver to run Recleim.

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Insurance giant Pacific Life buys into Atlanta Dairies project, Memorial Drive revitalization

Reynoldstown is one of several Beltline neighborhoods seeing a surge in new development.

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Slutty Vegan owner says her Ponce City Market restaurant will introduce Atlanta to 'bar theater'

Bar Vegan will debut on the second floor of Ponce City Market's Central Food Hall this February.

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Hala Moddelmog to receive the Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award

The president and CEO of Woodruff Arts Center was the first woman to lead the Metro Atlanta Chamber and has also led Arby's Restaurant Group and Church's Chicken, and has served as corporate director for four public companies.

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BizSpotlight: Bennett & Pless LLC

Bennett & Pless, one of the south's leading struct

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Autotrader founder's Florida estate is on the market for $12.9 million

Stuart Arnold, the late founder of Atlanta-based Autotrader, began assembling the site in 1984.

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Restaurant point-of-sale software startup Revel Systems raises $15.2M

Revel Systems, a cloud-based iPad point-of-sale system for restaurants and retailers with offices in Atlanta, reported raising $15.2 million.

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Atlanta Falcons hire Terry Fontenot to be general manager

The Falcons have now completed their head coach and general manger search.

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Viewpoint: Environmental challenges to last-mile distribution and warehouse developments

Explosive e-commerce growth has driven an increased demand for “last-mile” urban warehouse and distribution center developments that come with new environmental challenges, writes Morris Manning & Martin attorney Wyatt Kendall.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Son of FedEx founder hired to rescue Atlanta Falcons

Here's the top sports business news in Atlanta.

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Pandemic effect on Georgia roads: Higher fatalities as drivers sped through emptier corridors

Nationally, vehicle miles traveled dropped 46% from pre-pandemic levels in early April, but rebounded by late June. In Atlanta from April to July, VMT declined 27% from normal volumes, a report found.

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New 28-townhome project proposed in Peachtree Corners

Arlington Capital LLC of Lawrenceville wants to develop the project on 3.5 acres at 3755 Jay Bird Alley and 3577 Peachtree Corners Circle.

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Genuine Parts promotes chief transformation officer to president

Genuine Parts picked its first chief transformation officer to be the eighth president in the company's 93-year history.

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Texas real estate giant pays $60M for Technology Enterprise Park building

A Georgia affiliate of Fort Worth, Texas-based TPG Real Estate bought the 5-story office and lab building.

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#WFH Chronicles: How to care for a busy mind

If your mind heads toward melancholy in the quiet times, it might be time to give it something new to do.

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BizSpotlight: Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP

As of January 1, 2021, Kamal Ghali and Sachin Varg

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach, LLC

Our executive coaches are recommending that busine

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Atlanta Falcons name Arthur Smith new head coach

Former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator hired to replace Dan Quinn.

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'Indie Studios' opens in Atlanta, offers glimpse into offices of the future

“It’s about the mix of these like-minded individuals who are focused on design and culture coming together to make Atlanta a more culturally-rich place."

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Redevelopments to bring new restaurants to Edgewood Ave. in Sweet Auburn

Two redevelopments projects will bring multiple new restaurants to Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn and Old Fourth Ward neighborhoods.

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Fast-growing Pittsburgh-based fintech startup acquires Georgia developer of payment programs

Deal enables both companies to deepen relationships with new and existing association partners.

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Atlanta startup creates COVID-19 screening app WellEntry for safe work return

7Factor Software developed COVID-19 screening app WellEntry in two months.

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Coca-Cola sells Zico coconut water back to brand founder’s fund

PowerPlant Ventures, a growth equity fund focused on consumer food, beverage, and foodservice companies, has formed a new company, Zico Rising.

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Executive Profile: Corinne Milien aims to diversify sports industry

Former ESPN supervisor aims to empower women and minorities

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Central Atlanta Progress celebrates 80 years

Throughout its 80-year history, Central Atlanta Progress Inc. has been downtown Atlanta’s advocate, addressing both new and longstanding issues faced by area.

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Some of the biggest projects and properties on Buford Highway

Major developments in Brookhaven and Doraville bookend a stretch of Buford Highway where real estate investors see opportunities.

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Cities along Buford Highway and their policies to guide renowned corridor's future redevelopment

Mayors of Brookhaven, Chamblee and Doraville discuss plans as investors eye the corridor for opportunities.

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Here's why Delta CEO Ed Bastian is 'optimistic' about the return of business travel

Bastian points to a survey of Delta's corporate partners as reason to believe business travel will bounce back.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: Atlanta small businesses hardest hit by COVID could get more help in round two of PPP

The SBA rolled out phase two of its $284 billion Paycheck Protection Program this week to small community lenders in hopes of reaching underserved businesses and those hardest hit by the pandemic. The program reopens to all lenders Jan. 19.

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Gov. Kemp emphasizes continued support for businesses in 2021 State of the State address

The governor also proposed funding for economic expansion in rural Georgia.

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Report: Falcons preparing to hire Terry Fontenot as general manager

It's becoming clear who the Falcons may hire to manage team.

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Delta sees return to profitability in summer, sustained recovery in second half of 2021

CEO Ed Bastian called 2020 "the toughest year in Delta history."

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Going for a new PPP loan? SBA revises rules on employee and owner salaries, bonuses

The rules have shifted slightly, so small businesses will need to be careful.

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College endowment returns highlight competitive disadvantages for schools ravaged by Covid-19

A Business Journals analysis of new financial disclosures by 141 private colleges and universities offers a exclusive view of the growing financial and competitive chasms between schools on both ends of the endowment spectrum.

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Prominent tech investor leads Atlanta software startup DecisionLink's $18.5M Series A round

Atlanta's DecisionLink produces a cloud-based customer value management platform.

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Kennesaw’s LendingPoint raises $125M to fuel the financial technology startup's growth

LendingPoint was ranked No. 7 in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2020 fastest-growing private companies list.

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Piedmont Healthcare plans expansion at Athens hospital

The expansion has an estimated cost of $38 million.

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'Toughest year in Delta history' results in $15.6B loss for 2020

The Atlanta-based carrier revealed an adjusted pre-tax loss of $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter.

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Amazon.com buys Alpharetta building, continues expansion across Atlanta

In an email, an Amazon spokesperson said the company is “constantly exploring new locations and weighing a variety of factors when deciding where to develop sites to best serve customers."

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Hawks take first step toward normalcy at State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena recognized as first sports venue in U.S. to receive health-security verification.

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Atlanta startup OncoLens raises $7.25M to expand its cancer treatment platform

Atlanta health technology startup OncoLens will use this round to expand its platform and hire more employees.

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Industrial real estate investment firm snaps up 320,000sf, 1989-era Gwinnett Logistics Center

The Dec. 30 acquisition of the 100% leased property on Highway 316 in the northeast corridor highlights the value of industrial property throughout metro Atlanta as e-commerce continues to fuel warehouse and distribution activity. It brings Dalfen's Atlanta portfolio to 1.1 million square feet across 15 properties.

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Expert View: Why taxing wealthy colleges and mimicking the University of Winnipeg make a lot of sense

In his upcoming book, Davarian Baldwin takes some of America's most prestigious colleges — including his own employer — to task for deals that have displaced and disadvantaged vulnerable communities in some of America's biggest cities.

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PPP to reopen to all lenders next week

Another group of lenders will gain access to the portal Friday.

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Atlanta-based payment provider Vanco acquires child care software firm Smartcare

Atlanta-based Vanco was founded in 1998 and currently works with over 40,000 churches, nonprofits and schools to simplify administrative processes, organize events and process donations. Its operations are based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Three-level craft beer bar and restaurant planned for prominent Midtown tower

Pour Taproom has two new Atlanta locations in the works.

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Atlanta BeltLine secures affordable housing site near Lindbergh MARTA station

The purchase is part of ABI's strategy to buy more land along the Beltline route as a way to ensure long-term affordability for residents and businesses.

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Georgia business leaders 'disgusted' by attack on U.S. Capitol

At the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, business leaders and elected officials addressed the challenges faced by the state and the nation.

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Hawks-Suns game postponed due to COVID-19

The Hawks' 2020-2021 season sees its first disruption due to the ongoing pandemic.

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Delta Air Lines hires former Bombardier CEO as president of international business

Alain Bellemare will serve as Delta's president of international business, and Michelle Horn is on board as SVP and chief strategy officer.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Fulton County partner to distribute vaccine

Partnership is planned to run through March.

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Top 40 Atlanta law firm Smith Currie promotes Eric Nelson to managing partner

Eric Nelson succeeds Robert Chambers, who led the firm from 2006-2020. Chambers continues with the firm as a partner.

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Atlanta e-commerce marketing startup Springbot raises $14M

Springbot started in 2012 and came out of Georgia Tech’s ATDC incubator.

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Townhome development proposed in Chosewood Park

The property where the townhomes are planned would be across the street from the former General Motors Lakewood Assembly plant.

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Southern Co., Apple launching 'Propel Center' incubator in Atlanta for HBCU students

The physical campus will be located in Atlanta at the Atlanta University Center.

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Inno Under 25 honorees pivot to launch alcoholic recovery startup Reframe

Georgia Tech graduate Vedant Pradeep took lessons he learned from managing his obsessive-compulsive disorder to create Reframe, an alcoholic recovery app.

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North Point Mall transferred to lender, latest sign of headwinds facing retail property owners

The decision underscores pressure mall owners feel to keep their properties vibrant amid the COVID pandemic and the acceleration within the U.S. retail sector toward e-commerce.

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Georgia discount chain Citi Trends rings up strong holiday sales despite pandemic

Savannah-based Citi Trends saw holiday sales soar 13% to $193 million. Nationwide, retail holiday sales were expected to grow 3%-5%.

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Private equity firm buys controlling stake in agency with Atlanta ties

Sixth Street will lead the Legends partnership group alongside the firm's co-founders.

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Steve Wrigley to retire as chancellor of University System of Georgia

The Board of Regents said it is discussing next steps for choosing USG’s next chancellor.

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Toll Brothers plans hundreds of apartments, townhomes near Edgewood-Candler MARTA station

The project is just one of many Toll Brothers is planning in Atlanta.

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Atlanta to benefit from $100M Starbucks initiative 'to advance racial equity'

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks Corporation just launched the Starbucks Community Resilience Fund.

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New Midtown hotel will feature culinary theater to bring guests' 'inner connoisseur to life'

Epicurean Atlanta is on track to open at 1117 West Peachtree St. in summer 2021.

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Master's Tournament to allow fan attendance in 2021

Augusta National will welcome a limited number of fans back in April.

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Former Focus Brands executive Kat Cole joins New York pizzeria startup's board

After a 10-year tenure at prominent Atlanta franchisor Focus Brands, Kat Cole is now joining the board of a New York-based pizzeria technology startup.

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JPMorgan Chase continues Atlanta market expansion with new branch

The new branch is one of two that the bank opened in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods last year as part of Chase's commitment that 30% of new branch locations will be in underserved communities.

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Atlanta startup Qoins raises $2.2M to expand savings platform

This funding is the startup’s first institutional investment round.

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Atlanta Mayor Bottom signs $50 million in affordable housing legislation

The new legislations sets the stage for $100 million in additional housing opportunity bonds.

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Georgia Power extends timeline for upcoming milestones at Plant Vogtle

The expansion project at the nuclear plant will likely not be ready to load fuel into Unit 3, the first of the two new reactors, in April as planned. Shifting this date could affect the CEO transition planned to coincide with the fuel load process.

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Here’s how Atlanta ranks among best paying U.S. cities

Atlanta does not have as many of the nation's highest paying jobs as other U.S. cities, but the region has plenty of what U.S. News considers the nation's best jobs.

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#WFH Chronicles: It's a new dawn

A fresh start to a new year requires a clean break from the last one. I've finally arrived.

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Georgia-based Aflac becomes NCAA partner under new three-year deal

Columbus-based insurance company will work with CAA to connect fans.

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Atlanta entertainment attorney Joel Katz resigns from Greenberg Traurig

More than 20 years after selling his small entertainment law practice to Greenberg Traurig, Joel Katz resigned from the firm “by mutual understanding" at the end of 2020.

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The future of a 318-acre Georgia racetrack may be as a giant housing development

Commerce is expecting explosive growth from the ongoing expansion of the nearby $2.6-billion SK Innovations manufacturing plant, one of the largest economic developments in Georgia’s history.

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Four Chick-fil-A restaurants opening in Chicagoland

The new restaurants will bring the total number of Chicagoland restaurants to 36.

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Atlanta-based The Maintenance Group bought by Illinois aviation company

The Maintenance Group has operated out of DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Chamblee for a quarter-century.

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Georgia municipalities sue Netflix, Hulu, other streaming services for more than $5M

Gwinnett County, Brookhaven and Athens-Clarke County allege that these streaming services have spent years avoiding the fees they are required to pay for using the local internet service provider's broadband facilities to deliver their content.

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Chicago-based PE firm acquires Kennesaw pump manufacturer Unibloc Pump

The value of the acquisition of Unibloc-Pump wasn't disclosed in a press release.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Josh Brooks takes unconventional route to becoming UGA AD

Here's the top sports business news in Atlanta.

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NCR confirms it's made bid to buy Cardtronics for $2B-plus

NCR's bid could set up a bidding war. It comes three weeks after Houston-based Cardtronics agreed to a deal with another suitor.

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Atlanta cryptocurrency exchange Bakkt to go public in SPAC merger

Bakkt, a cryptocurrency exchange and liquidity provider created by the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), will go public through a deal with a “blank check” company.

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All-women colleges double down on mission as number, enrollment dwindle

More than half of the 35 women’s colleges in the country posted five-year enrollment declines heading into the pandemic, with a dozen institutions posting double-digit drops.

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New Atlanta 'blank check' company raising $250M to buy media companies

D&Z is at least the third Atlanta-based "blank check" company formed recently.

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Florida developer plans 200-acre project in Commerce, Ga.

Commerce Development, led by entrepreneur and developer Joshua Schrager, is planning the two-building project about an hour northeast of Atlanta

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Here are 4 things to watch from the Georgia state legislature in 2021

Consequences of COVID-19 and restoring budget cuts are among the most pressing business issues for the Georgia General Assembly restart.

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Atlanta startup’s pandemic pivot lands it a $1M partnership

Farah Allen, founder of Atlanta startup The Labz, didn’t realize she pivoted her company until she was well underway with a new business model.

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Equifax agrees on $640M deal to buy AI-driven fraud prevention company

Equifax used proceeds from a lucrative 2020 to bolster its fraud prevention technology for e-commerce retailers.

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Truist Financial aims to increase awareness with new NFL deal

Truist also will participate in the Inspire Change social justice initiative.

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State of Georiga names design finalists for six large capital projects

The projects will cost an estimated total of $136 million or more.

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Truist selling off retirement business in three deals as next step in ongoing integration process

Truist Financial sold its 401(k) investment advisory business, with two more transactions set to close in the first quarter.

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SBA just announced when the PPP portal will open. But there's a catch.

The agency is staggering the rollout for the next wave of small-business assistance.

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Executive Profile: Cheneé Joseph is on a mission to revitalize Sweet Auburn

As executive director of the nonprofit Historic District Development Corporation, Cheneé Joseph is on a mission to revitalize Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

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Local coffee shop popping up at temporarily closed restaurant this month

Perc Coffee Roasters is currently operating at 1043 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE.

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Georgia economic development chief: Momentum means optimism for 2021

"We begin 2021 with full confidence in both our foundation and our plans for a productive future for all Georgians," writes the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: New Castleberry Hill restaurant will bring taste of the Big Easy in 2021

Chris Fuhrmeister's reporter page includes details on the Atlanta expansion of New Orleans-based Neyow's Creole Cafe.

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Atlanta Inno: Gatherly sees its virtual conference platform growing after pandemic

Erin Schilling's reporter's notebook includes a look at post-pandemic plans for virtual conference platform Gatherly.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: How the 'blue wave' could affect the 2021 GA General Assembly session

From election reform to e-sports betting, Georgia lawmakers will have a full agenda when the General Assembly convenes January 11.

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Real Estate Notebook: From dying retail to a neighborhood of the future

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes details on the deal for the sprawling sea of dying retail that is Gwinnett Place Mall.

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A calculated bet: Why pressure is mounting on Georgia lawmakers to legalize sports betting

With Georgia in need of money, pressure is mounting to legalize sports betting. Pushback continues from conservatives and certain lawmakers, including the governor, but revenue shortfalls make their arguments less powerful.

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Historic L5P bar and restaurant to reopen under new ownership

Euclid Avenue Yacht Club, which has been closed since March 16, 2020 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, will reopen this year under new stewardship.

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Proposal for big Alpharetta 'tech-centric wellness center' resurfaces

Atlanta Business Chronicle reported in 2018 about similar plans for the property.

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SBA sets a few new rules around its upcoming PPP loan program

There are several crucial details small businesses should know before starting their applications.

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SBA readies next round of PPP loans. Here's who gets to go first.

Here's what you need to know about a new wave of PPP loan regulations.

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The Movie Biz: Is it what we see or where we see it?

Where will movie-lovers want to enjoy “Dune,” “The Matrix 4,” “Black Widow” and “No Time To Die” (aka, the final Daniel Craig outing as James Bond)?

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JLL buys Suwanee apartments for $70 million

The new investment brings the company's aggregate apartment allocation to over $1 billion.

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Here are the 800-plus Atlanta jobs Coca-Cola is eliminating

The layoffs will take effect in February and March.

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The Interview: Why a college president is closing some campuses in the name of long-term stability

Skleder disclosed during her exclusive interview with The Business Journals that she intends to close Brenau's Jacksonville, Florida, campus by July 31.

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Colleges prepare to shed assets, exit space as Covid's long-term effects take hold

Colleges and universities waylaid by the Covid-19 pandemic have increasingly looked to their physical footprints to right-size operations, in some cases shedding land and buildings as more students and employees transition to online workspaces.

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Chicken salad restaurant to open second Gwinnett Co. location

Chicken Salad Chick will open in Buford this month.

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Warner Robins location of Virginia contractor awarded $306M defense contract

The Virginia-based company was the sole source chosen by the Defense Logistics Agency to produce, repair and provide engineering support for aircraft electronic countermeasure systems.

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Georgia Tech to play Louisville in 2023 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Matchup is part of Tech's six-year deal with AMB Sports and Entertainment.

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Atlanta entrepreneurs behind tech hub acquire South Downtown development site

In 2019, Kim and Sharma led a group behind a concept called The Augury Square, a mixed-use project that aimed to foster innovation by clustering large and small tech companies amid housing, hospitality, shops and restaurants.

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Coca-Cola hires special advisor to fight IRS over billions in taxes

The move came after a November ruling by the U.S. Tax Court against Coca-Cola which could expose the company to having to pay billions of dollars in federal taxes.

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Josh Brooks hired as new University of Georgia athletic director

UGA promotes from within to replace departing AD Greg McGarity.

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Georgia Senate runoff races generate $50M in political advertisements for TEGNA

Tegna expects net income for 2020 to be up about 70% from last year, driven in part by $445 million of high margin political advertising.

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Edible Brands promotes Carey Malloy to CFO

The Atlanta-based franchisor of fresh fruit arrangements and snacks made another change to its executive team.

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Former Atlanta police chief Erika Shields picked to lead Louisville Metro Police Department

Former Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has been named chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter nominations for 2021 are now open

Nominations are open for Atlanta Business Chronicle's annual Pacesetter awards, which ranks the city's fastest-growing private companies.

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Atlanta startup SalesLoft becomes latest unicorn with $100M round

Atlanta startup SalesLoft raised $100 million, surpassing a $1 billion valuation.

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Cox Automotive makes two acquisitions with sights set on e-commerce

Two acquisitions aim to help Cox Automotive position itself to enhance its technology as e-commerce becomes the norm in the wake of the pandemic.

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Core5 Industrial Partners plots another massive Louisville-area development

A Louisville, Ky.-area logistics center under development by an Atlanta firm soon will be significantly larger.

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Atlanta financial advisor weighs in on economic implications of the Georgia Senate race

In the short term and into 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic will dictate the health of the economy more than any election, Eli Niepoky, chief investment officer at Berman Capital Advisors told Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler falls to Raphael Warnock in U.S. Senate runoff

Raphael Warnock won the race with help from the Atlanta Dream and other players across the WNBA.

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Despite bumps in the road in 2020, Porsche prepared to ‘keep pushing’

Despite a bumpy 2020, Atlanta-based Porsche Cars NA posts its second-best sales year ever.

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Hundreds of apartments pitched near Doraville MARTA — not one of them affordable

“I really think if Doraville can get this mix of incomes right by MARTA, that it can be a huge economic boon to the city, and a real accelerant for opportunity for people who can't really afford to live near other MARTA stations."

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'Oconee Mercantile' mixed-use project proposed near Athens

It's the second big project proposed recently in Oconee County east of Atlanta.

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Underground Atlanta owner buys downtown tower overlooking Woodruff Park

Shaneel Lalani said his company acquired a 300,000-square-foot building, which he is calling One Park Tower.

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Celebrity chef-backed Italian restaurant opens in the Stockyards Atlanta space

Baffi, from celebrity chef and restaurateur Jonathan Waxman and executive chef Andrew Cacioppo, is now serving at the Stockyards Atlanta development.

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Atlanta business owner gifts Kennesaw State 'seven-figure' donation to aid foreign students

Kennesaw State University received another substantial gift — this one focused on students from abroad.

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Feds charge Atlanta concrete giant Argos USA with price fixing

The conspiracy operated in the Savannah, Ga., area began as early as 2010 and continued until about July 2016, the feds say.

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