PulteGroup executives see glimmers of returning homebuyer demand

PulteGroup executives see signs of homebuyer demand returning even as the housing market remains cool.

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Biscuit Belly plans Atlanta location amid national franchise expansion

The company plans expects to open up to eight restaurants in several markets outside of Louisville in 2023.

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Ware2Go’s Steve Denton: ‘Businesses can’t afford to ignore sustainability’

The 2023 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at an event on Feb. 16.

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Milton house with 'doggy alcove,' cinema experience asks $4.5 million

In Milton, a newly listed house within one of the suburb's popular gated communities comes with golf course views, a movie theater experience and custom amenities for man's best friend.

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Tractor makers merge and choose Georgia as North American headquarters

TYM USA and Branson Tractors officially merged and rebranded as TYM North America, relocating its North America headquarters.

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Cobb County, Georgia: What is driving the recent surge in development?

Even if the forecasts call for a slowing U.S. economy, Cobb County has big plans in motion, from traditional opportunities to emerging trends.

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Bridger Properties believes it has found a hidden gem at Marietta Station

As Bridger Properties’ co-founder Merritt Lancaster sees it, the heart of Marietta is its downtown square.

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UPS employees return to Atlanta corporate campus

UPS is one of the latest Atlanta-based companies to embrace a hybrid work schedule for its corporate employees.

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BizSpotlight: Commonwealth Commercial Partners

Commonwealth Commercial Partners, LLC (CCP), a lea

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Work begins on Downtown historic Grant Building project

As office demand wanes and vacancies rise nationally, conversations around converting under-occupied office space into another use have picked up speed within the past few quarters.

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The job market is 'softening' but still causing headaches for employers

Experts say the job market is softening amid a series of high-profile layoffs, but experts say the labor headaches still aren't going away for employers — and some areas have it worse than others. Here's why.

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Area 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 51995 public $4,474 per semester NA SACS, ABA, CAEP, Council on Education for Public Health M. Brian Blake 2 Georgia Institute of Technology, 225 North Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30332, 404-894-2000, gatech.edu 45299 public $5,129...

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Sustainable material maker Green Georgia to bring 170 jobs

Green Georgia LLC will create 170 jobs for a new facility approximately 80 miles south of Atlanta.

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Georgia Tech gains students, though Georgia State remains largest university

Georgia State University remains the largest metro Atlanta college or university, a status the Downtown school has held for years.

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Barnes & Noble to open small store in Atlanta

Barnes & Noble is rethinking the size of its stores and what should be in them. In metro Atlanta, the bookseller is opening a shop about half the size of its typical stores.

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Blank Foundation awards $5 million in grants to support mental health

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is pouring new funding into organizations that address mental wellbeing. Plus, more Atlanta nonprofit news.

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Equipment manufacturer Bobcat Co. adds 85 jobs in metro Atlanta

Construction and farm equipment manufacturer Bobcat Co. created 85 jobs with a new parts distribution center 15 miles west of Atlanta.

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Former Insight Global headquarters sells to small buyer

During a turbulent period for real estate transactions, a small, new-to-market buyer has found an opportunity in Insight Global’s former headquarters in Brookhaven.

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PrizePicks makes executive hires focused on regulatory compliance

Atlanta sports betting startup PrizePicks made four executive appointments for the company's legal, compliance and government affairs-related initiatives.

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Waffle House eats cost of rising egg prices

Eggs — Waffle House's No. 1 seller — have more than doubled in price in the past year.

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Mass layoffs will result in a surge in business startups — again

The surge in new business startups after a recession may look like an expected result, but this time the opportunities are different and plentiful.

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Cobb vies for grant to add multi-use paths, autonomous shuttles

Cobb County is applying for a federal grant to help build a multi-modal loop with autonomous shuttles encircling the Cumberland area.

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SK Battery America confirms metro Atlanta office, to bring 200 jobs

Korean manufacturer SK Battery America will invest around $19 million and create 200 jobs for a new IT hub facility in Roswell.

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This lumber giant is adding 100 jobs in north Georgia, part of a sweeping U.S. expansion

84 Lumber Co. is constructing a facility in Cartersville, Georgia that will manufacture engineered wood products.

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Georgia to consider feasibility of passenger train from Atlanta to Savannah

Georgia is searching for a firm willing to study service and infrastructure needs for passenger rail between the two cities.

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Smith, Gambrell & Russell to have 400 attorneys after merger

Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP is merging with another firm to create a company of more than 400 attorneys.

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Home Depot quadruples annual HBCU investments

Home Depot is quadrupling its investments in resources for Historically Black Colleges and Universities from $1 million in grants to $4 million. Half of which will be dedicated to new needs-based programs.

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Atlanta church software firm Vanco hires new CEO

Bloomington and Atlanta-based Vanco, which develops back-office software for faith-based and educational organizations, said Tuesday that Jim McGinnis will be its new CEO.

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Fed pressure on JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, others to report climate risks could diminish business lending

Federal regulators' push to have big banks like Citigroup, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs report climate change risks could have a trickle down effect making it harder for some businesses to get loans.

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DPR Construction’s Greg Ford: Future talent will prioritize CSR leadership

The 2023 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at an event on Feb. 16.

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Rebuilt of Atlanta's Krispy Kreme owned by Shaq expected to cost over $1M

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are rising from the ashes and will be hot soon on Ponce de Leon Avenue.

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Inspire Brands’ Paul Brown: Strong CSR leadership depends on clarity of purpose

The 2023 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at an event on Feb. 16.

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Nike begins Atlanta innovation center buildout in West Midtown

Nike has begun its space buildout at Star Metals, where it intends to house a technology innovation center.

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Developer of Falcons training facility has plans for West Midtown

The developer is looking to build in the heart of West Midtown, where multiple other players are pouring millions of dollars into transforming industrial land into denser commercial uses.

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Jenny Pruitt ‘On Leadership’: 'If you care for the people first the bottom line will come’ (Podcast)

What does it take to be successful in Atlanta's housing market for five decades? Atlanta Fine Homes co-founder Jenny Pruitt shares her lessons "On Leadership."

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Planned community could come to Southside Atlanta as housing demand increases

A planned community inspired by a tiny French village is being envisioned for the city of South Fulton.

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Newell Brands undergoes major restructuring, names new division leaders

Newell Brands is reducing its five business divisions to three and has named new leaders for each. The reorganization also comes with a 13% reduction in headcount.

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Equifax leases new office space in St. Louis

The Equifax Workforce Solutions division of Equifax has been headquartered in St. Louis, operating out of multiple office buildings.

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MARTA ridership declined 60% in past decade

Like other transit agencies, MARTA has struggled to restore ridership on its trains and buses.

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Will even more businesses blossom along the Silver Comet?

Several entrepreneurs have seized the opportunity to open bike shops along the Silver Comet Trail in Cobb County. Those businesses could soon be joined by others.

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These are Atlanta's 2023 Startups to Watch

Atlanta Inno and Atlanta Business Chronicle are honoring 23 startups worth keeping an eye on in 2023.

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Truist execs sound optimistic note about post-merger operations of Charlotte bank

Truist Financial Corp. will operate without any integration-related activity in 2023, marking its first full year of doing so. Bank executives on the company's earnings call today with analysts were certain that helped generate a strong fourth quarter for multiple divisions.

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Macy's CEO says new store model ready to scale rapidly, if successful

The retail chain is one of the most recognizable names in the country, but it's been closing stores for years as it tries to catch up with consumer trends.

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He met two brokers for breakfast. A decade later, it landed him a job.

In 2011, David Dieterle met the brothers who run Skyline Seven Real Estate. The former client is now an executive at the brokerage firm, a testament to the importance of networking in the industry.

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National Center for Civil and Human Rights preps for busy season amid changes Downtown

Downtown Atlanta is losing one of its popular attractions this year: CNN Center. But the area is adding more residents, which could bolster the tourism district.

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Atlanta's Chime Solutions sets up new, 1,000-job Charlotte office

Customer-care outsourcing company Chime Solutions recently moved into a new office space at Innovation Park in University City. The Atlanta-based company signed a multiyear lease for 40,000 square feet there.

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BeltLine board slams self-storage pitch from Atlanta Botanical Garden

A self-storage building is planned near an entrance of the BeltLine's Eastside Trail. An advisory board for the trail isn't pleased.

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Former Atlanta United player Anton Walkes dies in boating crash

Anton Walkes, a member of Atlanta United's inaugural team in 2017, died in a boating crash.

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Atlanta restaurant franchisor Focus Brands makes executive changes

Prominent Atlanta-based franchisor Focus Brands has appointed three new executives.

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'It means to monopolize': How Cartel Properties forecasts Atlanta's growth

Cartel Properties has played an integral role in the growth story of each part of Atlanta — in its high points and its low.

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Chamblee rejects conversion of extended-stay hotel

Utah-based PEG Cos. has converted several extended-stay hotels into apartments. For now, Chamblee leaders have stopped the firm from converting one near Interstate 285.

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Editor's Note: UGA's talent pipeline bolsters our newsroom

The University of Georgia has a tradition of supplying one local employer in particular with talented graduates: Atlanta Business Chronicle.

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Delta named best airline in annual Wall Street Journal ranking

The Atlanta airline gave its customers the most on-time arrivals while having the least canceled flights and involuntary bumping among nine major U.S. carriers.

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BizSpotlight: Incentive Solutions

OneAffiniti announced it has been named a ‘Momentu

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Chris Boyle: Corporate social responsibility is 'more about being authentic'

The 2023 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship honorees will be celebrated at an event on Feb. 16.

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Pacesetter Awards: Who's the next Selig Enterprises or SecurAmerica?

Atlanta Business Chronicle has a history of identifying successful companies before they actually hit “the big time.” One way is via the annual Pacesetter Awards, which honor the fastest-growing privately held companies in the metro area.

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‘Construction pricing went bananas:' Shepherd Center expansion inches forward

After five years of planning, the hospital broke ground on the tower late last year, and cranes emerged above the site earlier this month.

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Carvana adopts ‘poison pill’ to limit shareholders from acquiring majority stake

Carvana, facing tough sledding as a result of mounting debt, has adopted a shareholder rights agreement to protect its ability to rollover its net operating losses and limit shareholders to acquire a majority stake in the e-commerce used car retailer.

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'It is a gold rush': Georgia positioned for solar manufacturing surge

With Qcells' planned $2.5 billion expansion, Georgia is now poised for its largest ever influx of solar manufacturing jobs. It could be the beginning of a bright boom for the state.

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Atlanta startups dominate Cox Enterprises' 2023 Techstars Impact class

The program is a three-month accelerator for 10 companies, six of which are Atlanta-based, focused on underrepresented groups and underserved communities.

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December data show cold winter ahead for Atlanta real estate industry

The number of monthly pending home sales in metro Atlanta fell to a 12-year low in December.

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Buckhead Coalition chair: ‘Never seen us as aligned with city leadership as we are right now’

Eric Tanenblatt, new chair of the Buckhead Coalition, focused on public safety and quality of life issues.

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Brookhaven pauses Buford Highway development to revamp policies

Brookhaven is poised to add thousands of workers near Interstate 85. The city envisions high-density residential buildings on Buford Highway to ease future housing demand, but that hasn't happened yet.

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FormD Friday: Atlanta companies have multi-week low for capital raises

Atlanta startups experienced a multi-week low of venture capital raised over a seven-day period.

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Popular Atlanta restaurant Slutty Vegan plots expansion into new territory

Pinky Cole is eying Washington, D.C., for a new Slutty Vegan restaurant.

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Civic Atlanta: Martin Luther King Jr. Center launches workplace diversity training program

As Atlanta and the nation observed the MLK holiday this weekend, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is taking the late civil rights leader’s message into the corporate world.

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Rodney Bullard to lead new group and expand the Beloved Benefit

When Rodney Bullard announced last month he would step away from his position as vice president of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A, he made it clear he was not retiring, but instead starting something new.

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Novelis North American president departs, company looks for successor

Thomas Boney, who was appointed to the role in 2020 after serving as Novelis North America’s chief operating officer, departed from the business on Jan. 9.

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Atlanta is poised to continue its hospitality high in 2023

While the technology sector experiences more layoffs, a historically important industry for the Atlanta economy continues to make a comeback.

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New realtor association president optimistic amid tough housing market

"As we navigate a changing market, it is my goal to share our stories," said Michael Fischer, the new president of Atlanta Realtors Association, who is starting a new initiative for the 14,000-member trade organization.

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'Place to recreate': Tucker bets on town green to bolster downtown

Tucker plans to build a town center on Railroad Avenue. It's an effort to spur economic development and continue the revitalization of its downtown area.

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Atlanta's Old Fourth Distillery under contract, to be sold in February

Old Fourth Distillery is scheduled to be sold. It claimed to be Atlanta's first independent distillery since prohibition.

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Newport RE now controls 50 sites in Downtown Atlanta

The development firm transforming more than 10 blocks of historic properties in South Downtown is expanding its vision — again.

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Atlanta communication software company files for bankruptcy

American Virtual Cloud Technologies Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company establishes and operates cloud-based communication services for telecom carriers.

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Fast-growing Atlanta firm OneDigital buys insurance brokerage

Fast-growing Atlanta-based OneDigital bought an insurance brokerage led by Steven Scott Bradley, the longtime chairman of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

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Another conversion project could begin in Downtown. This time, it's apartments to hotels.

A national short-term rental operator could join the pipeline of real estate conversion projects in Downtown.

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Atlanta unicorn Calendly names Jessica Gilmartin to C-suite

Calendly has a new chief marketing officer.

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Report: Rivian executives depart from company

During a turbulent time for electric vehicle startup Rivian, numerous executives departed from the company.

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A 17-story tower could rise above historic Midtown apartments

The plans, first unveiled at a DRC meeting in October, sparked conversations around adding density to Atlanta’s urban core while also preserving the character of its existing historic structures.

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The number of $1M earners is surging. Here's how many Georgia added

Fueled by consistent gains in the job market and a hot streak for the stock market, the number of million-dollar earners across the country has soared in recent years. What happened in our state?

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Atlanta cybersecurity firm Simeio acquires Texas identity management firm

Metro Atlanta cybersecurity company Simeio Solutions LLC bought a Texas company to expand into new industries and further its presence in North America.

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach, LLC

Amid persistent recession worries, The Workplace C

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We Are Rosie founder leaves CEO position, successor named

The announcement comes as Olson has received multiple accolades within the past year for the quick success of her company.

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Atlanta's Paya Holdings to be acquired by Canadian fintech

Not even two years after going public, Atlanta company Paya Holdings has agreed to be acquired for approximately $1.3 billion

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UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett poised for more lucrative NIL deals

Georgia Bulldogs rise to the top was perfect timing for the football players. Its back-to-back championship wins correspond with the ability for college players to make money on their personal brand.

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Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan owner and star restaurateur, sued over alleged unpaid wages

The Bar Vegan lawsuit comes as restaurant industry workers increasingly demand more from their employers.

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To Atlanta Opera director Tomer Zvulun, business is an art

In his 10th season as general and artistic director of The Atlanta Opera, Israel-born Tomer Zvulun has grown himself both as an artist and business man.

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Why Trees Atlanta turned a blighted site into its new BeltLine HQ

Trees Atlanta is close to opening its new headquarters, a site near the Atlanta BeltLine that will act as a lab exploring ideas of "biophilia."

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Buckhead shuttle service expands to new neighborhoods

The Buc, a shuttle service aimed at providing people an alternative for getting around Buckhead, has expanded its service area.

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Arthur Blank shuffles executive leadership team, names new CEO

AMB Sports and Entertainment, the group of Arthur Blank’s for-profit businesses, has undergone an executive reshuffling.

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The economic storylines we are watching in 2023

With confidence growing that the U.S. will see an economic downturn, here are a few local business storylines we are following in the opening months of 2023.

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Despite fast-casual trend, chefs Leslie Cohen and Shaun Whitmer lean into full-service

Leslie Cohen and Shaun Whitmer plan to open Birdcage next door to Firepit Pizza Tavern in Grant Park.

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A recession is almost certain for 2023, here’s how nonprofits might be affected

Declining stock prices and home values could make people less willing to give to charitable organizations.

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Atlanta luxury home sales sink, but prices keep going up

Luxury home sales in metro Atlanta have been cut nearly in half as the broader housing market dramatically slows.

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Plastic recycler dominates this week's venture capital deals in Atlanta

Nearly 80% of what local companies raised between Dec. 30 and Jan. 6. went to a plastic recyler, a sign that investors are still bullish on clean tech.

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Delta Air Lines confirms it will offer free Wi-Fi to passengers

Free Wi-Fi could be available on all international and regional plans by 2024.

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New Georgia Power CEO Kimberly Greene takes on nuclear, EV charging challenges

Kimberly Greene will become Georgia Power's new CEO and president effective March 31. She takes on the role as the company takes on nuclear power plant and electric vehicle charging challenges.

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Tyler Perry officially expands empire, controls land to add retail, entertainment district

The Atlanta media mogul has unlocked the land he needs to add an entertainment, retail and restaurant district to Tyler Perry Studios.

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Marijuana in Georgia remains illegal, but medicinal production is moving forward

It seems that a Georgia commission is on the home stretch to allowing legal medical marijuana sales and production.

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Four things to watch for in the economy for businesses in 2023

For some reason, 2023 does not feel like it will be a ho-hum year — at least to me. I will be looking at these four things very closely.

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Hyundai's Georgia plant lures hundreds more jobs from supplier Ecoplastic

Ecoplastic Corp., a Korea-based automotive parts manufacturer, will invest around $205 million to create 456 jobs for a new manufacturing facility in Bulloch County.

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How Home Depot is pushing for a bigger share of the professional contractor market

Home Depot is riding a wave of record sales thanks to growth in business from professional contractors.

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Ex-Fifth Group Restaurants chef joins burgeoning Atlanta hospitality company

Chef Chad Clevenger is leaving Fifth Group Restaurants for Tang Hospitality Group.

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Atlanta considers limits to gas stations, drive-thrus and parking near BeltLine

The proposal coincides with a steady rise in pedestrian fatalities and injuries, both around the BeltLine and elsewhere, and increasing efforts to make Atlanta more walkable.

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Cox Enterprises infuses $150M into Atlanta plastic recycler Nexus Circular

Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc. has bought a majority stake in a company turning landfill-bound plastics back into oil, a sign of the corporation's continued commitment to its clean technology initiative.

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After announcing $4B battery plant, SK On snags Atlanta office space

This is the first office lease SK On has signed in Atlanta and will likely support the company's $4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant headed for Bartow County.

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Car giant Stellantis to build Archer's air taxis, pledges $150M to Georgia plant

The deal deepens a partnership announced a year ago between San Jose-based Archer and the Amsterdam-based maker of Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, Maserati and other brands of vehicles.

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Salesforce's Atlanta workforce likely to be impacted by layoffs

Salesforce, which could have more than 500 employees based in Atlanta, is laying off 10% of its workforce.

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How a 'perfect storm' of problems quickly created chaos for Southwest Airlines

While Southwest executives initially blamed bad winter weather, experts say a confluence of factors created a chaotic mess.

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MARTA to relocate 500 employees to Uptown Atlanta in Lindbergh

The transit agency plans to relocate up to 540 employees to four floors within the east tower of Uptown Atlanta. The lease coincides with a major redevelopment of the mixed-use district.

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Playbook for 2023: How to make your hybrid office better

Three years after the pandemic, many companies are still searching for their new normal when it comes to workplace strategy. 2023 could be a pivotal year for hybrid offices. Here are three tips for making them successful.

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Holeman & Finch aims for long-awaited Midtown reopening this month

Holeman & Finch Public House is nearing its long-planned opening at Colony Square in Midtown.

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Brookhaven's response to 190-unit apartment proposal? More, please.

A developer plans to build 190 apartments near Buford Highway. In an unusual request, Brookhaven hopes to see more units included in the plan.

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Little Five Points pizzeria Cameli's eyed for new mixed-use development

Cameli's Pizza, which closed in Little Five Points last month, may make way for a new mixed-use development.

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Andersen Corp. subsidiary to create hundreds of Georgia manufacturing jobs

Renewal by Andersen, a window replacement branch of Minnesota-based Andersen Corp., plans to create 900 jobs with its $420 million manufacturing facility in Henry County.

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Atlanta BeltLine: What to watch on the trail in 2023

The 22-mile BeltLine loop is expected to be completed by 2030. Here's a preview of a few things to watch near the BeltLine in 2023:

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