Wednesday, March 31, 2021

New $165M Savannah Arena looking for naming-rights sponsor

The new 9,000-seat arena is slated to host concerts, hockey games and other entertainment events.

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Toll Brothers plans big new residential, apartment project in Chamblee

The project would be developed on about 29 acres in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Interstate 285 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, close to where Gray Television just announced a big film and entertainment campus.

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Acclaimed Inman Park restaurant One Eared Stag permanently closes

One Eared Stag's lease ended last month, and ownership decided not to renew.

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State of City: Atlanta mayor says city to add 250 new police officers to streets to tackle 'Covid crime wave'

The department is currently down 382 officers with 81% of sworn police positions filled.

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Atlanta Open hopes to return to full capacity as tickets go on sale

The annual men's tennis tournament in Atlanta is back this summer with limited tickets set to go on sale.

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Atlanta startup InpharmD uses AI to combat misinformation in the medical field

InpharmD, an Atlanta Tech Village startup, finished Silicon Valley’s prestigious Y-Combinator accelerator earlier this year.

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The employee-retention tax credit is a windfall. But it could put small businesses in a bind.

One law firm has a suggested fix for the headaches it worries will ensue.

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Office Envy: Moneypenny’s U.S. headquarters in Duluth features greenery and eclectic decor

Check out Moneypenny's colorful, 27,000-square-foot office in Duluth.

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Delta CEO: Georgia's new election law 'unacceptable'

Here are reactions from Georgia's business community about the new law tp overhaul state elections.

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Delta Air Lines ready to refill its middle seats

CEO Ed Bastian said that 65% of the people who flew Delta in 2019 anticipate having at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine by May 1.

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BizSpotlight: SignatureFD

SignatureFD, an award-winning integrated wealth ma

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Atlanta logistics startup Stord raises $65M Series C led by prestigious West Coast investor

The startup came out of Georgia Tech’s CREATE-X program in 2015 and reflects a larger trend of Atlanta innovation.

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Global construction products tech company moving HQ to Atlanta

GCP Applied Technologies has nearly 2,000 employees and 50 manufacturing sites globally.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

New AWS CEO could be arriving in a 'golden age' of federal cloud spending

Adam Selipsky will have to direct the company's next phase of growth, including here in Northern Virginia.

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Atlanta's Sonar Software raises $12M to triple team and expand collaboration capabilities

Craft Ventures led the round, with participation from Slack, Valor EP, Parade VC and SalesLoft CEO Kyle Porter.

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Atlanta firm Sound Media Ventures plans for $25M fund to support media tech startups

The firm has five investments, including Atlanta startups Ghost Gaming and Press Sports.

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'Upsell potential.' To-go cocktail legislation provides life raft for Atlanta restaurants

The Georgia General Assembly passed SB 236, legislation that allows Georgia’s restaurants to sell cocktails with take-out food orders. Here's how much money it could make Atlanta restaurants.

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Morehouse College gets another boost, this time from Ray Charles Foundation

This is the latest multi-million dollar donation to support student financial aid for the historically black men's liberal arts college located near downtown.

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Walgreens expands financial services with InComm Payments deal

The deal is expected to create additional revenue opportunities, according to Walgreens.

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Overline closes $27M fund for early-stage Southeast startups

The growth in local capital is a response to the innovation happening in the region.

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Why Doraville's Assembly project didn't happen

“Over the years, we received many solicitations for all or substantial portions of the site, most of which fell short of our development and/or financial goals. This one was different.”

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Sports Biz Notebook: MLB All-Star Game plans move forward despite election law pushback

Eric Jackson's notebook looks at what the vaccine rollout and the new voting rights legislation might mean for the MLB All-Star Game headed to Truist Park.

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Why Atlanta became a hotspot for data centers

The influx of data centers, oftentimes long-term investments that could reach billions of dollars, reflects a growing demand for more cloud storage and faster products driven by an increase in consumer use.

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Monday, March 29, 2021

#WFH Chronicles: Now, I'm no expert

The pandemic has brought out experts in just about everything. Well, except the stuff that would be really helpful to me.

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Gray Television unveils plans for new Doraville film and production studios

Within five years, the media company expects the project will host TV shows and eGame tournaments.

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SBA already tripled the size of its disaster loans. Now it's aiming to make them even bigger.

The SBA recently tripled its EIDL cap to $500,000. But the plan is to upsize it even further.

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Viewpoint: Atlanta realtors and their city exemplified growth, resilience in 2020

As 2020 unfolded in a series of unprecedented events worldwide, one reliable staple of the real estate industry endured: location really does matter, perhaps now more than ever.

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Atlanta was one of the top markets in the nation for big-box industrial real estate last year

The Atlanta metro area saw a nearly 40% increase in the volume of new leases, renewals and sales of space in warehouse and distribution facilities last year compared with 2019.

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Viewpoint: Realtors assist both buyers and sellers in a sellers market

Realtors in the Atlanta area stayed busy during the pandemic.

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Atlanta's Rick Jackson, Jeb Bush team up in SPAC to raise $300M

Jackson Acquisition will focus on acquiring businesses in healthcare services and technology.

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Gray Television plans to buy Doraville's Assembly, create film and entertainment hub

Atlanta media company Gray Television is buying Doraville's Assembly project and will turn it into a film and entertainment hub.

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Greenwood draws from local, national heavyweights with $40M raise

The digital bank's Series A round was led by Truist Ventures and included funding from Atlanta-based investors and some of the biggest names in the financial industry.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: The ‘game changing’ moment for the Atlanta Beltline

“This is the first time that we truly have line of sight of being able to complete the entire Atlanta Beltline trail network.”

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Atlanta's largest residential real estate organizations report 10% increase in sales in 2020

Overall, the largest 10 organizations reported $42.4 billion in 2020 Atlanta residential sales volume.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

Movie Biz: What sort of woman’s work wins the attention of Oscar voters?

Here's one of film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater's annual favorite questions: What are the on-screen jobs of this year’s female Oscar nominees?

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Georgia Association of Realtors president calls 2020 'a phenomenal year' for the industry

Dorrie Love, president of the Georgia Association of Realtors, shares her insights on challenges and bright spots within the industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Forty-five years, one industry: Martha Sell

Here's a Q&A with Martha Sell, who was recently honored by the Atlanta Association of Realtors.

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Integral Group is on the verge of selling Doraville's Assembly

Integral Group, the master developer of Doraville’s former General Motors auto plant, could be on the verge of selling the property, according to market sources.

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Atlanta's Collegiate Consulting helps West Georgia in athletic director search

New athletic director previously served same role at California State University East Bay.

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SBA flagged 190,000 PPP loans with 'hold' codes — and is deploying new tech to address them

Lenders and small business groups have spoken out repeatedly in recent months about how the hold codes could stop small businesses from getting necessary funding.

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With some jobs in high demand and others furloughed, healthcare staffing faces challenges

Over the past year, healthcare has faced major staffing challenges and realignments, including new demand for specialized skills such as for ICU nurses, respiratory therapists and other critical care professionals.

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Inno: Atlanta marketing startup Voxie raises $6.7M through local investors

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details on an Atlanta-based text messaging marketing startup's $6.7 million Series A round from a team of Atlanta investors.

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Executive Profile: Karlene Gordon is breaking barriers at Ameris Bank

Meet Karlene Gordon, who became Ameris Bank's first diversity and inclusion officer in August 2020.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Spice & Sky planned for summer opening at Chamblee hotel

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details on the chef of a popular Buckhead Indian restaurant who is cooking up a new project in Chamblee.

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Real Estate Notebook: Why Atlanta BeltLine is buying 31 acres near the planned Microsoft campus

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes a look at Atlanta BeltLine Inc. purchasing just over 31 acres near the new Microsoft campus.

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Viewpoint: Cobb realtors rise to the market

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was an exceptionally strong year in the Cobb County real estate market.

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How Atlanta sports fans will be impacted by major TV change

What Atlanta sports fans should know about the debut of Bally's Sports on March 31.

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Residential Real Estate Outlook Event 2021

A panel of experts discuss the future of Residential Real Estate in the metro Atlanta region, brought to you by Atlanta Business Chronicle and Harry Norman, REALTORS.

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Atlanta's 10 Largest Residential Real Estate Organizations

Rank Organization 2020 Atlanta gross residential sales volume from closed transactions Number of homes sold in Atlanta in 2020 Number of sales agents in Atlanta Number of offices in Atlanta Number of offices companywide Organization structure 1 Keller Williams Realty,Southeast Region, 2 Ravinia Dr., #110, Atlanta, GA 30346, 404-531-3261, kwsoutheast.com 17557980253 54027 7604 27 826 franchise 2 BHHS Georgia Properties, 100 Mansell Ct. E., #600, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-992-4100, bhhsgeorgia.com 4268753066 11057 1537 25 25 franchise 3 RE/MAX...

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Atlanta's 25 Largest Residential Real Estate Companies

Rank Company 2020 Atlanta gross residential sales volume from closed transactions Number of homes sold in 2020 Number of sales agents in Atlanta Total staff in Atlanta Number of offices companywide Chief Atlanta officer(s) 1 Keller Williams Realty -The Rawls Group, 200 Glenridge Point Pkwy., #100, Atlanta, GA 30342, 404-531-5700, rawlsgroup.org 5086571355 14066 2045 2105 6.0 Jean Rawls 2 Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners/Pinnacle Partners Group LLC, 2170 Satellite Blvd., #100, Duluth, GA...

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Atlanta's 25 Largest Residential Real Estate Offices

Rank Office 2020 Atlanta gross residential sales volume from closed transactions Number of homes sold in 2020 Number of sales agents in Atlanta Total Atlanta staff Chief Atlanta officer(s) Year est. in Atlanta 1 Compass | Buckhead Office, 3107 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Ste. A-1, Atlanta, GA 30305, 404-668-6621, compass.com 1374852382 3131 204 539 Martha Hayhurst 2018 2 Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, Buckhead, 3290 Northside Pkwy., #200, Atlanta, GA 30327, 404-237-5000, atlantafinehomes.com 1358989775 1839 222 238 Jenny...

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

What Delta Air Lines' recovery means for Atlanta small businesses

As one of the Big Four commercial airlines and Atlanta's second-largest employer, Delta's recovery from the pandemic will be a bellwether for Atlanta's broader aviation and hospitality industries, which includes thousands of small businesses.

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Atlanta SWOT Analysis - Threat: Cherry Convention Services looks to weather another storm

Cherry Convention Services is emblematic of the uncertainty facing Atlanta's hospitality and travel sector.

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Diversity offers Atlanta's tech companies a chance for 'real transformation'

A diverse talent pool attracted large technology companies to Atlanta. Now the city has to balance its rapid tech boom without causing rapid gentrification and displacing locals.

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Atlanta SWOT Analysis — Opportunity: Russell Center gives 'collective voice' to Atlanta's Black entrepreneurs

The Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship aims to empower Black business owners to capitalize on the opportunities in Atlanta's booming technology ecosystem.

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Concern grows over city's safety: 'We don’t have enough officers'

The city increased pay. It launched a police housing program. But there is still a shortage of 382 police officers.

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The PPP deadline is poised to be extended to this new date

Small business advocacy groups and lenders have pushed for an extension for weeks.

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Atlanta SWOT Analysis — Flock Safety: When crime goes up, so does demand for their technology

Flock Safety was on a steady growth trajectory. But a growing crime wave in Atlanta during the past year has provided an opportunity for expansion.

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How the e-commerce boom skyrocketed Startups to Watch honoree Relay Payments

Relay Payments is helping the logistics industry through its digital transformation with its end-to-end electronic payments platform.

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Buckhead church plans redevelopment of campus to include apartment tower

The church stands in the shadow of the 2828 Peachtree skyscraper and is a half-mile from Phipps Plaza.

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Why Atlanta's logistics, supply chain industry is positioned to grow

The logistics and supply chain industry presents job opportunities in the region for people across all levels of educational attainment.

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Atlanta SWOT Analysis: Verusen saw a surge in interest, booked 'a ton of deals'

Atlanta's history as a distribution hub built the foundation for today's innovators in the logistics and supply chain industries. Supply chain tech companies like Verusen saw their growth accelerate during the pandemic's e-commerce explosion.

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Small Business, Big Mission: Signs of resilience, but many still hurting

The fourth chapter of the “Small Business Big Mission” series looks at four small businesses that reflect the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats emerging within the Atlanta economy.

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BizSpotlight: INNERFACE Architectural Signage, Inc.

INNERFACE Architectural Signage, Inc., a design+bu

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Atlanta official calls on Congress to approve more funding for region's transportation infrastructure

During testimony to a U.S. Senate committee, Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director Doug Hooker explained the transportation infrastructure investments needed in the metro area.

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SBA cash grant program has sent its first checks. Here's how many have applied.

The agency also said it will begin to shift to a supplemental $5,000 grant program.

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Pandemic upends economics for public-private projects on campuses

The campus narratives unfolding in southeastern Massachusetts and elsewhere highlight both the risks and rewards that stem from such public-private partnerships.

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A $53 million project can provide 'high quality' apartments near airport, says developer

The mixed-use project would fill the critical shortage of “high-quality” rentals, according to the developer.

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Georgia Tech picks developer to jump-start expansion of West Midtown innovation district

Technology Enterprise Park, a 2.2 million-square-foot expansion planned for West Midtown, would fill a need for state-of-the-art labs and research facilities in the life sciences field.

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New 465-lot Chattahoochee River residential project set to start first home sales

Ashton Woods' new Duluth development will offer homes from the $200,000s to $800,000s or greater.

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Meet Neil Kappur, TTV Capital's newest partner

"Atlanta is not even burgeoning anymore. It’s become this huge center of innovation, especially when it comes to fintech and financial services."

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

SBA reveals first-ever timeline for $28.6B grant program for restaurants hit hard by the pandemic

An agency official said it was working around the clock to roll out the grants.

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John Marshall Law School relocating to downtown commercial district

Dean and CEO Jace C. Gatewood said the school has seen "tremendous growth in structure and strength," even during the global pandemic and social unrest.

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Atlanta restaurateur seeks to build restaurant 'village' in Dunwoody

David Abes, a longtime restaurateur who has worked with several well-known hospitality companies in Atlanta, is seeking to establish a dining-focused town center called The Village in Dunwoody.

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Atlanta jumps into the ring as growing boxing player

When it comes to the boxing world, Atlanta is moving up in weight class thanks to a combination of grassroots culture, cosmopolitan style and changing demographics.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Why Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is buying 31 acres near the planned Microsoft campus

Buying land now is a "wise move" by Beltline officials because prices are only going to continue to soar, according to an affordable housing expert.

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SBA PPP loan forgiveness accelerates, new report shows

Forgiveness applications are nearing half of all 2020 loans, while more small businesses are getting full forgiveness.

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Google confirms massive Atlanta expansion in new Midtown tower

The technology giant announced it will occupy 19 stories, or 500,000 square feet, of 1105 West Peachtree office tower in Midtown.

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MIT spinoff plans local hiring spree with new $7M funding round

MIT spinoff Pison Technology, which has around 40 employees, mostly based in Massachusetts, on March 8 closed a $7 million round that brought its total funding to $11 million, according to CEO Dexter Ang.

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Atlanta's Fulcrum Equity Partners closes $275M fund

Fulcrum Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based growth investment firm, closed a $275 million fund — it’s largest yet.

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Atlanta’s OneTrust acquires Denver company to enhance ‘whistleblowing’ software

The acquisition allows OneTrust to accelerate the development of its OneTrust Ethics software.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

#WFH Chronicles: What stays and what goes?

It's clear the pandemic has altered our behavior at home. It stands to reason that the same will be true when we finally return to the office.

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Former Turner boss David Levy tapped as chairman of sports data firm

David Levy has been tapped to lead Genius Sports Group, a London-based company that specializes on data management.

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Delta eyes post-pandemic business with contactless payments, WestJet benefits

Delta Air Lines Inc. and Calgary, Canada-based WestJet Airlines Ltd. have launched 'elite reciprocal loyalty benefits.' Delta also recently debuted a contactless payment system for in-flight purchases.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Atlanta takes another step toward hosting 2026 World Cup matches

Eric Jackson's sports notebook includes details about a meeting between Atlanta sports and FIFA leaders about the 2026 World Cup.

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Georgia Tech’s Savannah campus may become film studio

The film studio would serve as an economic development opportunity and create jobs in the Savannah area.

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Development of PruittHealth HQ, The Gordon moving forward in Chamblee

The projects are a new headquarters building for nursing home giant PruittHealth Inc., along with a mixed-use development called The Gordon.

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Atlanta startup FilmHedge raises $2M, releases lending software for production companies

The startup has spent the last year in stealth mode while the team built out the lending software.

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Tucker office building eyed for redevelopment to rental townhomes

Atlanta developer Steven D. Martin wants to demolish an office building in Tucker and redevelop the 7.3-acre site into 80 rental townhomes.

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Why Home Depot continues its shift to cordless, away from gas-powered tools

Home Depot has made an intentional move to quieter products that eliminate carbon emissions, while also attempting to differentiate itself in a fast-growing, competitive niche for pro and DIY builders.

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Large Atlanta PE firms see jump in capital under management in 2020

Atlanta Business Chronicle has published its new list, Atlanta's 20 Largest Private Equity Firms.

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Jim Ellis Automotive proposes new Chamblee VW dealership, car museum

Atlanta car dealer Jim Ellis Automotive is proposing a new state-of-the-art VW dealership and car museum in Chamblee.

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A planned Eastside Trail apartment tower could offer some rents at less than $1,000

Ten percent of the 160 units to be built adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline would be set aside as affordable, including one-bedrooms for less than $1,000 in an area where rent averages more than $1,600.

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It’s Complicated podcast: Georgia women stand to gain from changes in public policies and public companies

Jennifer Lee, a senior policy analyst at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, talks about several measures being discussed in the General Assembly that could benefit working women and families.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

Million Dollar Brokers: Savills' Erik Weiss is Office-Tenant top producer

Savills Inc.'s Erik Weiss is ACBR's top producer for 2021 in the Office-Tenant category.

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Million Dollar Brokers: Marrissa Chanin is retail top producer

Marrissa Chanin, leasing manager of Riverwood Properties LLC, is the Retail Top Producer for ACBR 2021.

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Million Dollar Brokers: Frank Fallon and Chris Riley are top Investment producers

Frank Fallon and Chris Riley are top producers in the Investment category for 2021.

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Million Dollar Brokers: Stephen Lovett is top broker in the land category

In 2020, Lovett worked with a local developer to complete a 158-lot affordable townhome project in Hall County.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

Million Dollar Brokers: Nathan Anderson, Darren Butler win top producer for industrial landlord category

ACBR picks for top producers in the industrial landlord category.

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Million Dollar Brokers: ACBR honors careers of 25-plus years

Here are ACBR's Silver Phoenix award winners for 2021.

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Million Dollar Brokers: ACBR top producers in office landlord category

Though he is beholden to confidentiality agreements, Chris Ahrenkiel said he was fortunate to be involved in some impactful business deals in 2020.

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Friday, March 19, 2021

Trucking analyst: Congestion is like 425,000 drivers sitting still all year

And Georgia drivers rate congestion a bigger problem than drivers nationally, says Rebecca Brewster, the Atlanta-based president and chief operating officer of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), who is the keynote speaker at the Georgia Logistics Summit on March 23.

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Survey: Georgia ranks 3rd for truck bottlenecks nationally, with seven

The American Transportation Research Institute ranks truck bottlenecks by measuring truck speeds and truck volumes based on GPS data from more than 1 million freight trucks.

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Making a crisis decision? Meet Atlanta women executives who've done it

Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women Who Lead event April 1 features four women leaders who've made decisions in times of crisis and transition, telling how they've done, plus a workshop on strategies for making decisions under pressure.

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SBA officially rolls out shuttered venue grant program. Here's when businesses can apply.

Small businesses have been waiting for months for this program to roll out.

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Million Dollar Brokers: Tony Kepano atop industrial tenant category

CBRE's Tony Kepano is ACBR's top producer in the Industrial Tenant category.

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Eleven plead guilty in scheme that defrauded home builder D.R. Horton, mortgage lenders

The scheme, which Atlanta Business Chronicle reported on in September 2020, spanned more than four years and resulting in the approval of more than 100 mortgages based on fabricated documents and false information.

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New Plant Vogtle nuclear project 'likely' to miss in-service deadline, Southern Co. says

Each month after November that Unit 3 is not operational will cost Georgia Power approximately $25 million.

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Delta Jacket wins first place, people’s choice in Georgia Tech’s InVenture Prize

Delta Jacket Founder Aya Ayoubi won $25,000, patent assistance and entry into Georgia Tech's CREATE-X Startup Launch program.

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Atlanta’s small businesses recognize challenges, innovation investment opportunity amid Covid-19

"We are heartened by the way businesses and consumers were able to use technology to keep working during the pandemic."

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Little Bear chef-owner struggling to keep the dream restaurant alive

Jarrett Stieber finally had his dream restaurant, and then the coronavirus pandemic hit. For the past year, Stieber and Little Bear have scraped by on take-out, and it has not been easy. In addition to decreased revenue, take-out is the antithesis of the restaurant's intended service model.

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Atlanta Inno: Sharecare, Wellstar partner to create patient info platform

Erin Schilling's notebook includes a look at a new partnership between two Georgia healthcare giants.

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Atlanta's 20 Largest Private Equity Firms

Rank Firm Capital under management Number of current investments Preferred investment range Type of financing Partial listing of sample investments Officer(s) or partner(s) 1 H.I.G. Capital LLC, 1380 W. Paces Ferry Rd., #1290, Atlanta, GA 30327, 404-504-9333, higcapital.com 43000000000 125 5000000 - 150000000 buyout or acquisitions NA Jay Moore Tony Tamer Charlie Mills Sami Mnaymneh 2 Roark Capital Group, 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., #2500, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-591-5200, roarkcapital.com 23000000000 22 50000000...

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality: Chick-fil-A Dwarf House revamp begins in April

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details on Chick-fil-A's plans to redevelop the historic Hapeville Dwarf House.

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T.D. Jakes in talks to buy 132 acres at Fort McPherson

T.D. Jakes is a religious leader, author and film maker who launched a daytime talk show, the TD Jakes Show, in September 2016.

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The Movie Biz: Strong female film characters over the years

In honor of Women's History Month, Eleanor Ringel-Cater lists some strong female characters in film, by decade.

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Zane Venture Fund targets initial close of $25M fund with support from Calendly, Sig Mosley

Zane Venture Fund focused on investing in diverse founders who are creating technology-enabled solutions in the Southeast.

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Google: 'Thousands' of new roles coming to Atlanta, other cities as part of $7 billion expansion

Google is primed for new expansion in Atlanta as part of a broader, $7 billion investment in offices around the U.S.

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Viewpoint: Business community must have courage to act on race, class and economic equity issues

"It is time for us to translate all of the visible goodwill, statements of core values, creation of diversity committees and donations into legitimate economic impact," writes the president and CEO of the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council.

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New joint venture has $50M to buy distressed shopping centers

Los Angeles-based financial services provider B. Riley Financial Inc. is partnering with Sullivan Wickley, an Atlanta-based retail real estate firm.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport GM John Selden leaving

Selden will leave his job as airport GM "sometime in April," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced.

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Atlanta Falcons plan for full capacity in 2021, season tickets to stay relatively flat

The Falcons plan to keep season-ticket prices flat, even if NFL adds 17th regular season game in 2021.

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Georgia Tech student innovates BCase birth control cases for your phone

Meet Sammie Hasen, who created a sleeve for birth control cases that attaches to the back of a phone.

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Possible PPP extension gives groups time to push for boosting these types of PPP loans

The PPP extension has passed the House. Now it must pass the Senate before a new deadline can become law.

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Leadership Breakdown: Metro Atlanta higher education demographics

The presidents of the Atlanta area's 25 largest colleges and universities are more homogenous than the students they serve, but more diverse than the leaders of institutions of higher education in the U.S. as a whole.

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Leadership changes: Delta adds C-suite role focused on diversity, equity

Delta bolstered its leadership focused on diversity and inclusion and it sustainability goals.

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Newport plans to demolish a portion of downtown's 222 Mitchell Street

The firm is planning a dramatic adaptive reuse of the collection of buildings at 222 Mitchell that once housed the data processing center and executive offices of former financial giant Nations Bank.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Hank Aaron museum coming to Georgia State, as memorial to be bigger than expected

Georgia State has been working with Hank Aaron’s widow, Billye, on the design concept for the project, which will be a new tourist destination for the city.

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New York architecture firm expands into Atlanta

A New York architecture and interior design firm is expanding into a mixed-use in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood.

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Canada's CI Financial expands in Southeast, buys Atlanta's Brightworth

A growing Canadian wealth management firm is expanding in the Southeast and will buy one of Atlanta's largest financial planning firms.

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Honey Baked Ham picks retired Coca-Cola exec to succeed Linda van Rees

A former top Coca-Cola exec is taking over the top spot for another household name.

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Here are 8 new residential projects planned around metro Atlanta

The new projects include two proposed by Texas home building giant D.R. Horton that would bring 300 new homes to DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.

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City greenlights tax hike on businesses and apartments to fund completion of Atlanta Beltline

The legislation, introduced in January, was put on a fast track for approval after Atlanta BeltLine Inc. said completing the trail by its 2030 deadline was in danger without an infusion of millions of dollars.

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Atlanta approves inclusionary zoning on for-sale housing in Westside Park neighborhoods

Private investment is not the only factor contributing to rapid gentrification. Much like the Atlanta Beltline, it is the city’s own investment in the 280-acre Westside Park that is a magnet to developers.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Silicon Valley's Y-Combinator backs Atlanta startup Procoto a year after its launch

Y-Combinator accepted Procoto into its winter 2021 cohort and provided a $125,000 investment.

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#WFH Chronicles: A year in the life

Some days I can't believe it's already been a year. Other days, I wonder how it's possible that it's only been a year.

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The List: Deal volume fell at many Atlanta CRE brokerages in 2020

The companies on the list reported gross dollar volume of $78.7 billion for 2020, down 8.3% from the $85.8 billion in deals the top 20 firms reported for 2019.

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Technology Association of Georgia releases Top 40 Innovative Companies

The 40 companies will be showcased at the 2021 Georgia Technology Summit on April 28 and 29.

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Westside Park task force: 'Aggressive actions' needed to stop displacement

"This is a battle your administration ... and our community is swiftly losing in the face of massive infrastructure investment and development from the city and Microsoft."

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1980s Peachtree Corners office park to be redeveloped into mixed-use

Alliance Residential proposes a mix of townhomes, multi-family, and commercial uses that serve the businesses and employees of Technology Park and Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab.

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Meet Martina Edwards, Zane Venture Fund's newest partner

Atlanta Inno sat down with Martina Edwards to talk about the importance of equitable access to capital and advice to startup founders.

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Kelly Loeffler opens up about WNBA, Atlanta Dream sale: ‘Media created false narrative’

Former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler looks back on an eventful year as co-owner of the Atlanta Dream and what ultimately led her to sell.

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Novelis CEO Steve Fisher says some Covid-19 changes are here to stay

Despite the challenges of 2020, Novelis set performance records and successfully integrated 4,000 employees from Aleris.

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For the first time, Atlanta could place inclusionary zoning on for-sale housing

The measure comes as officials seek ways to mitigate rapid gentrification in working-class Black neighborhoods around Westside Park, an issue amplified by the coming of Microsoft Corp.’s new 90-acre campus.

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Dunkin' wants a drive-thru in a historic Atlanta district. The neighborhood association says no way.

The conflict reflects a broader struggle between an incoming wave of urban development and city-dwelling advocates fighting for walkable neighborhoods, public transit and historic preservation.

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Convenience-store chains emerge from pandemic in hyper-growth mode

Convenience-store chains already were well positioned to thrive in a pandemic, offering a mix of consumer staples in easy- to-access locations that enabled households to avoid more congested grocery and big-box stores. Fueled by consumer habits in response to the coronavirus, they now are doubling down on a formula of high-margin products and low-overhead operations that are eating into traditional grocery and big-box channels. And it’s all coming to a convenient location near you.

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'It's Complicated' podcast: Atlanta's balancing act between racial equity and economic development

As Microsoft and Airbnb propose Atlanta expansions, some question whether the region should require a commitment to racial equity from companies looking to move to the metro area.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Atlanta's Kore Wireless to merge with SPAC, go public

The deal is expected to result in Kore being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its headquarters will remain in Atlanta.

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Emory's RAISE Forum accepting startup applications for investor showcase

Seven startups are chosen to pitch to these investors twice a year, in May and in November.

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Friday, March 12, 2021

BizSpotlight: AECOM

AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure consulti

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Global manufacturer to invest $47 million in new metro Atlanta plant, create hundreds of jobs

E-commerce transactions continue to take a bigger share of total U.S. sales, reaching 14% at the end of last year, almost doubling since 2015.

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Here's why these NCR execs saw their pay double last year

Despite taking salary cuts at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, one-time stock awards resulted in big increases in compensation for some of NCR's top executives.

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Executive Profile: VC Shachar Oren mentors art and tech start-ups

Meet Shachar Oren, who sold his Georgia company, Neurotic Media, to Peloton and now supports similar entertainment and technology.

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ACBR's Rookie of the Year, Walker Adams, is patient and persistent

Adams is this year’s ACBR Frederick Glass Jr. Rookie of the Year, which recognizes the Young Council member who produced the highest volume in the Million Dollar Club.

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Atlanta Inno: Meet Vasant Kamath, the newest partner at Tech Square Ventures

Erin Schilling's notebook includes a chat with Vasant Kamath, who previously served as director of Primus Capital Funds and the director of corporate development for Cox Enterprises.

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Richard E. Bowers honored for 45 years in commercial real estate

Richard “Dick” Bowers is being honored for his 45 years in CRE with the Bruce B. Wilson Diamond Phoenix Award from Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.

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Nominations open for 2021 HR Excellence Awards

The third annual HR Excellence Awards honor human resource leaders and teams who elevate the role of HR through dedication and outstanding performance.

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T. Dallas Smith & Co. lands largest 2020 office lease

When T. Dallas Smith & Company’s Cedric Matheny met Microsoft’s Michael Ford at the CoreNet Global Summit in 2017, Matheny had no idea he would be laying the groundwork for one of the biggest deals in his company’s, and Atlanta’s, history.

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Atlanta's Largest Commercial Mortgage Bankers

Rank Business name 2020 Atlanta commercial volume 2020 commercial volume companywide Number of originators in Atlanta Full-time Atlanta staff Number of offices nationwide Partial listing of products offered 1 JLL, 3344 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-995-2100, jll.com 3790000000 99000000000 25 760 30 acquisition financing, bridge loans, construction lending, debt placement, development and asset strategy, equity placement, funds marketing 2 Eastdil Secured LLC, 3414 Peachtree Rd. N.E.,...

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Atlanta's Top 30 Commercial Real Estate Brokerages

Rank Brokerage firm 2020 gross dollar volume from sales and leasing transactions out of Atlanta office 2020 gross dollar volume transactions in Atlanta No. of full-time licensed brokers in Atlanta Total full-time Atlanta staff Number of offices companywide Headquarters 1 CBRE, 3550 Lenox Rd. N.E., #2300, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-504-7900, cbre.us/atlanta 34800000000 7350000000 150 963 530 Dallas 2 Cushman & Wakefield Inc., 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., #3100, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-875-1000, cushmanwakefield.com 11728582679 5277862206 95 588 400 Chicago 3 JLL,...

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Real Estate Notebook: Details of ServiceMaster's under-the-radar relocation to Atlanta

Doug Sams' notebook includes an inside look at ServiceMaster quietly adding its new headquarters to the Perimeter skyline

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Defining Atlanta Q1 Event Presentation

Focusing on what makes Atlanta unique from other cities in the country.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

How Atlanta's diversity could shape the future of its tech scene

Investments from big tech companies and the city's growing startup ecosystem show Atlanta is poised to become a national leader in the industry.

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Meet Phobio, the Atlanta startup tackling e-waste with a device trade-in software

"Our hope is that we can eke out as much valuable life from every device as we possibly can,” Phobio CEO Stephen Wakeling said.

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$9.5M land deal sets stage for 100 new homes in Gwinnett County

Atlanta's Drapac Capital Partners says it is under contract to sell 106 lots to homebuilding giant PulteGroup.

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New 17-home neighborhood planned in downtown Alpharetta

The project, known as called Hudson Park, would include the rehabilitation of the historic Weatherford House, which is on the property and has been vacant and deteriorating for many years.

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Catholic colleges face additional hurdle: falling enrollment at Catholic high schools

What separates some Catholic colleges from the pack is the fact that many serve as a traditional step for students graduating from Catholic high schools, which also happen to be in the midst of their own enrollment challenges of late.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Permits filed for Margaritaville restaurant buildout

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details about the Margaritaville restaurant buildout that could be completed by early 2022.

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What we learned about a controversial tax increase to fund completion of the Atlanta Beltline

A $350 million funding gap led to the tax hike consideration.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Movie Biz: Favorites, long shots and dark horses for this year's Academy Awards

How will the ceremony itself go? Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater hasn't the slightest idea. She just hopes it’ll go better than the recent Golden Globes.

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UPS, King County near deal for $100M Boeing Field cargo facility, long-term lease

UPS is "looking to establish themselves as a long-term tenant going into the future,” says Boeing Field's director. The agreement requires the shipping and logistics giant to build a state-of-the-art cargo handling facility and other improvements.

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Sharecare, Wellstar Health System partner to create patient platform for health information

Wellstar will invest $10 million into Sharecare, joining insurance company Anthem and investment firm Digital Alpha as strategic partners.

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The latest Covid-19 relief bill is set to become law. Here's everything for small businesses.

The Paycheck Protection Program will be expanded, and small businesses would see a wave of new grant programs.

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Guy Fieri delivery-only restaurant launches in Alpharetta

The celebrity chef is following a model that's trending as the novel coronavirus pandemic creates a growing demand for restaurant delivery.

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New Midtown apartment towers need a design that fits 'premier' walkable district, committee says

Some aspects of the design for new high-rise apartment towers a block from Piedmont Park look too "institutional" for the vibrant, walkable neighborhood, according to members of an influential Midtown development committee.

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Atlanta's PalmerHouse Properties bought by HomeSmart

PalmerHouse Properties is Atlanta’s 7th largest residential brokerage firm.

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Atlanta-based media company to invest nearly $30M in esports company

Gray Television is the latest media company to make a large investment in the growing, billion-dollar industry of esports.

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Atlanta Hawks to increase seating capacity in second half of season

The Hawks are selling single-game tickets for the first time this season.

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Businesses can't apply for both PPP and venue grants. The American Rescue Plan Act fixes that.

Small businesses were faced with a tough choice. Under the new legislation, they won't have to worry about it.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Grocery-delivery giant Instacart adds alcohol service in Georgia

Alcohol delivery became legal in Georgia in August 2020.

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Atlanta Inno's Tech Madness is back for the 2021 bracket competition

Each week, a new set of companies will advance in the competition based on your votes until one startup is left standing.

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Former Cousins CEO takes over as Grady Hospital board chairman

The former leader of Cousins Properties is taking over as chairman for Grady Memorial Hospital Corp.

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Georgia Banking Company raises $125M

The investor group that now owns Georgia Banking Company, led by Bartow Morgan Jr., plans to expand its presence in the metro Atlanta area and add new banking services.

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$1 billion casino resort at Atlanta Motor Speedway still on the table: 'We're still alive'

Senate advancement of sports betting bill has added new momentum for major project in Henry County.

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Alpharetta payments company Priority Technology Holdings to buy digital banking services provider for $425M

Priority Technology Holdings plans to combine its payment processing services with the online banking offerings to provide clients with a "one-stop shop" for payments and virtual bank account management.

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Despite many PPP changes, this type of small business fell through the cracks

The Biden administration made it easier for some small businesses to get PPP loans. But it left some out too.

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BizSpotlight: Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design Acquires Bolton Pere

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Opportunistic developer agrees to buy Dunwoody office towers for $220M

“The entire complex has such a unique design,” Michael Starling, economic development director with the city of Dunwoody, said. “Historically, those have been our towers, much like King & Queen have been for Sandy Springs.”

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Developer wants to keep longtime Midtown restaurants as part of planned apartment tower project

Two longtime Midtown restaurants that would be demolished as part of a planned apartment tower project may be incorporated into the new development.

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Delta Air Lines kills Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport's ‘focus city’ status

A Delta Air Lines executive told an investor conference earlier this week Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is no longer one of its “focus cities," a significant designation before the pandemic.

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Atlanta BeltLine ready to study routes for complex Northwest Trail

Designing the trail will be a challenge due to active CSX and Norfolk Southern freight rail lines in the area.

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Monday, March 8, 2021

#WFH Chronicles: What, me worry?

As I think about what I want my life to look like post-pandemic, I've discovered plenty of things from Before Times and Covid Times that I have no interest in carrying forward.

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Redevelopment of Chick-fil-A's Hapeville Dwarf House to begin in April; 100-plus jobs affected

Chick-fil-A expects to complete the tear-down and rebuild by the end of this year.

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Midtown apartment tower near Piedmont Park could be tallest in several years

Residents concerned about proposed towers blocking views of Piedmont Park.

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Atlanta SPAC will raise $400M to invest in logistics industry

The "blank check" company is led by industry veterans from UPS, Amazon and Walmart.

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YouTube star Jake Paul to headline upcoming fight in Atlanta

Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission executive director Matt Woodruff previously said he wants the state to be known as a regular location for combat sports.

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Alcoholic recovery startup Reframe raises $1.4M from Atlanta investors

The Reframe co-founders hope to grow their 3,000 users to 100,000 by the end of the year.

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Takeout breakfast burrito restaurant coming soon to Kirkwood

What started as an exercise to reduce anxiety during the early days of the novel coronavirus pandemic will soon evolve into a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

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Aflac's Teresa White shares how the company has made progress on diversity, equity and inclusion

The new Georgia Chamber of Commerce shared lessons she's learned from Aflac, which she says prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

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Atlanta startup InEvent developed event software before Covid. Now business is exploding.

"During the pandemic, things started to really grow like crazy. We saw a really big market fit with our technology.”

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ServiceMaster will move new HQ to Sandy Springs, could bring several hundred jobs to city

Elane Stock, CEO of ServiceMaster Brands, called the new headquarters 'a place for celebration, connection and creativity."

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Thousands of PPP loans are on hold. Now lenders are urging SBA to act.

Many small businesses have had their PPP loans held up for weeks or longer.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Dikembe Mutombo brings opportunity, and coffee, to global trade market

A coffee company led by former Hawks star Dikembe Mutombo aims to provide economic sustainability to poor farming communities in Africa — especially women farmers, who sometimes climb thousands of miles above sea-level to pick the most valuable beans.

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Colleges emerge from cost cutting with varied plans for stability

The new business plans emerging throughout higher ed are varied and, for an industry known for its herd mentality, innovative enough to highlight clear breaks in strategy and potential outcomes.

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Roswell's new 'Southern Post' development adding Sky Lounge

The project is in Roswell's historic disstrict on the former site of a a 1960s strip mall and the Southern Skillet restaurant.

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‘It’s Complicated’ podcast: Working women in Atlanta feel pressured, but ready for promotion

A Robert Half survey found 65% of working women say they feel under appreciated by their employer.

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Meet Vasant Kamath, the newest partner at Tech Square Ventures

Atlanta Inno sat down with Vasant Kamath to talk about why he thinks Atlanta could emerge as a top tech market and advice he has for local founders.

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Movie Biz: Woody, Mia, Dylan, Ronan, Soon-Yi and the Whole Darn Thing

Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater compares watching the first episode of "Allen v. Farrow" with the second impeachment trial of former President Trump.

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ServiceMaster Brands relocating to Atlanta; move to result in Memphis job cuts

Months after Terminix went solo, ServiceMaster Brands will relocate its HQ to Atlanta. The move will result in some job losses, some employee relocations, and some who will work remotely from Memphis.

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

Atlanta experts: After the pandemic, technology solutions are here to stay

Longtime observers of Atlanta's startup and technology community believe products invented in response to the pandemic likely have staying power. Here's why.

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Georgia Senate passes bill to legalize sports betting

Georgia lawmakers took another step toward making online sports betting legal.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Georgia's first Black-owned brewery nears opening

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details on the scheduled opening of Georgia's first Black-owned brewery.

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Atlanta Inno: Marketing startup Terminus raises $90M for international expansion

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details on an Atlanta startup's expansion plans.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium to be turned into vaccination site

The downtown facility was previously used to distribute vaccine locally.

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Online residential brokerage Fathom Realty doubles Atlanta footprint

Fathom Realty is doubling its footprint in metro Atlanta with the acquisition of a company based in Woodstock, Ga.

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Real Estate Notebook: Investment firm pays almost $135M for Fulton County office buildings

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes details on the sales of the Stonebridge I, II and III buildings in Sanctuary Park.

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Facebook confirmed as company behind $42 billion expansion of Atlanta area data center

Facebook will receive 20 years of tax abatements worth a minimum of $71 million in exchange for making annual rent payments on the project.

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Executive Profile: Rob Landers aims to upgrade fan experience at Columbus sports arena

From concerts to games, Columbus Civic Center has had a rich history of hosting regional events since it opened in 1996. The city of Columbus, Ga., is now looking to boost its profile in the marketplace, and tabbed Rob Landers to usher in a new era for the 10,000-seat arena.

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Popular Atlanta taqueria expanding to Dunwoody

Red Pepper Taqueria will move into a Perimeter Mall space that previously housed Zinburger.

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Civic Atlanta: Beloved Benefit awards additional $700,000 to seven metro nonprofits

Top stories from around metro Atlanta's world of philanthropy.

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Opinion: Georgia's renewable energy future is bright

As more businesses worldwide commit to using 100% clean energy in their operations, Georgia cannot be overlooked, writes Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Defining Atlanta: Booming, diverse tech sector offers stage ‘most cities dream about’

"I'm excited about Microsoft coming to town. I'm more excited about the startups that will be coming here to do business with Microsoft."

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Sandy Springs extended-stay hotel set to become apartments

A fast-growing real estate developer which is buying extended-stay hotels around the country and converting them to apartments is proposing its first Atlanta project.

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Coca-Cola's top executives made slightly less money in 2020

Coca-Cola's top executives saw a small decrease in their total compensation this year as the Covid-19 pandemic caused the company's revenues to decline 11%.

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Permits filed for multimillion-dollar Margaritaville restaurant buildout

The dining destination inspired by the music of Jimmy Buffett will occupy two floors and span 13,600 square feet.

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Alpharetta insurance technology firm Decisely raises $3.5M

Decisely produces an “all-in-one" human resources software for small businesses.

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Opinion: City's Beltline Special Services District has two main problems

In an oped, Patty Durand, co-chair of BeltLine Rail Now, a nonprofit focused on getting rail on the Atlanta Beltline, writes that the city's proposed Special Services District has two main problems.

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A new $30 million Hilton hotel creates hope for 'rebirth' of Morris Brown

Morris Brown alumni in the hospitality industry have a plan to leverage the school's massive influx of new cash to expose a new generation of Black college students to upper-level opportunities.

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A $42 billion data center development east of Atlanta is planned next to similar Facebook campus

The 628-acre data center is expected to create a minimum of 300 jobs.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Ponce City Market bakery plots three new locations, potential wholesale business

Saint-Germain Bakery is expanding to Westside and Buckhead.

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Key ingredients for Girl Scouts cookie sales in 2021: technology and corporate support

“The Girl Scout cookie program is not just a fundraiser, it is also the largest entrepreneurship training program for girls in the world.”

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Airbnb selects T. Dallas Smith & Co. in search for new Atlanta tech hub

Last year, T. Dallas Smith & Co. was the tenant broker for Microsoft Corp. in its leasing of more than 500,000 square feet at Atlantic Yards at Atlantic Station.

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Breakdown of top Atlanta tech hires and promotions for February 2021

Here's a breakdown of the top personnel changes from Atlanta's tech scene.

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Atlanta Falcons to create super fan section with no PSLs needed

The Falcons aim to shed shed the reputation that it's not fan-friendly by launching general admission special section.

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BizSpotlight: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Mar

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Genuine Parts makes Senior VP of Finance Napoleon Rutledge chief accounting officer

As chief accounting officer, Rutledge will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Carol Yancey.

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Intercontinental Exchange CFO Scott Hill retiring, Warren Gardiner to take role

Hill was "a visionary for our growth, steward of our culture, and mentor to many who have joined us on our remarkable journey,” said Jeffrey Sprecher, founder, chairman and CEO of ICE.

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Outback Steakhouse parent company launches delivery-only chicken restaurant in Atlanta

Tender Shack is now available for delivery via DoorDash.

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Grove Park’s big bet on education is complicated by new Microsoft campus

Atlanta's most ambitious attempt at equitable education in the public school system is complete. And Microsoft is moving in next door...

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Alpharetta supply chain software company Deposco raises $35M, plans to double in 2021

The round was Deposco’s first institutional investment.

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach

The Workplace Coach has rolled out an all-new Cert

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Atlanta exec sues New York delivery software firm GetSwift after he's terminated

An Atlanta executive is suing a New York-based software firm, contending the company breached his employment agreement.

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Atlanta early-stage firm Silicon Road Ventures closes $31M fund focused on commerce technology

The firm invests in startups across the country that have a focus on innovation in retail, e-commerce, financial technology, payments, logistics and supply chain.

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WestRock CEO Steven Voorhees to step down for health reasons, new CEO named

Voorhees has served as CEO of WestRock since the company was formed in 2015 by the combination of MeadWestvaco Corp. and Atlanta-based Rock-Tenn Co.

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Thai bubble tea giant soon opens first U.S. location in Atlanta

Nobi Cha Bubble Tea hopes to open within a Buckhead shopping center this April.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

#WFH Chronicles: It's definitely not a sprint

With more than 11 months behind us and what looks like a fair amount of #WFH time in front of us, it's time to recommit to the things that have kept us going.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Larry Gottesdiener lands Atlanta Dream after failed attempts in sports ownership

The Atlant Dream are turning the page on an eventful 2020 season and hope to build on their recent wins — both on and off the court — under a prominent real estate developer who has a record of turning risky propositions into successes.

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Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Lloyd Pierce

The Hawks are moving on from Lloyd Pierce, the 13th full-time head coach in Hawks history.

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Breakdown of top Atlanta tech deals and acquisitions for February 2021

Here’s a breakdown of the funding and acquisition deals of the month in case you missed it.

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Global real estate firm pays $135M for Sanctuary Park buildings, as suburban Atlanta deals heat up

A global real estate investment firm paid almost $135 million for three north Fulton County office buildings.

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New Tex-Mex restaurant opens with delivery and take-out only

The Queso Shop offers online ordering and delivery, and there is a walk-up window for take-out. Customers do not enter the restaurant.

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Covid-19 relief bill passed by House could mean more PPP loan changes

Nonprofits would be able to apply in greater numbers than in previous PPP rounds.

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A Georgia nonprofit focused on minority-owned firms just got its largest corporate donation

This is the largest corporate grant the community development financial institution (CDFI) has ever received. The funds will help minority-owned small businesses and others hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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