Small businesses are uniquely vulnerable to climate risks. For many, the costs are already mounting.

Natural disasters have taken a significant toll on small businesses in recent years. Here's why small and midsize companies are uniquely vulnerable — and how they can mitigate their climate risks.

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Manuel's Tavern raises prices as 'traditional pricing methods no longer worked'

Manuel's will raise menu prices across the board, starting May 1.

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New Georgia tax credit could attract donors to nonprofits

The 2022 tax filing season is mostly in the books, but a group of Georgia nonprofits is focused on a new tax perk for 2023.

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Deloitte to leave landmark Downtown office for Midtown

Deloitte is now the latest legacy user to leave the Downtown office market.

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Revealing the 2023 fastest-growing companies in Atlanta

The top fastest-growing private company in Atlanta had an almost unbelievable revenue growth over the past two years.

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Krystal bought by craft brewery operator

The past few years have been ones of great change for Krystal.

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Zack Beasley guided Change Healthcare through highly scrutinized merger

Zach Beasley is the Dealmaker honoree in Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards.

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Loudermilk switches long-planned Buckhead office tower to apartments

This is the second iteration of project plans that Loudermilk has proposed for the site.

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Buckhead mansion that's a favorite for 'A-list actors' lists for $6.5M

A Buckhead mansion that has been home to film stars is on the market.

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Coca-Cola names controller from Ernst & Young, two other vice presidents

The Coca-Cola Co. has elected three new corporate officers.

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GDOT requests commuters work from home amid Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson concert traffic

MARTA is prepping for a major crowd, considering the parking and traffic warnings.

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Wells Fargo CEO explains why it's taking so long to fix the bank

"When I arrived at Wells Fargo in 2019, we were not as far along as I had expected," CEO Charlie Scharf told shareholders.

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DeKalb gives go-ahead for MARTA station redevelopment

MARTA hopes to replace almost 1,900 spaces of surface parking with a community hub at a Blue line station.

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Georgia Aquarium explores major expansion

The tourist attraction could construct a new wing across the street.

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Tony Stewart improved ParkMobile data security, contract management

Tony Stewart is the winner of the General Counsel - Small Legal Department award in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards.

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South Atlanta corner eyed for mixed-income housing near BeltLine

A nonprofit plans to add affordable housing and retail near an unpaved portion of the BeltLine's Southside Trail.

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Peachtree Group: 'We've been aggressive in lending' after SVB collapse, interest rate hikes

This Atlanta private equity firm is seeing an opportunity

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Jocelyn Hunter serves Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta History Center, Duke Law

Jocelyn Hunter is the Community Champion honoree in Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2023 Corporate Counsel Awards.

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Ripple Glass breaks into recycling business in Atlanta

Atlanta is now home to the big, purple glass recycling bins seen in Kansas City since 2009.

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New renderings, but no funding details for $2 billion Forsyth project

The development team for The Gathering at South Forsyth released snazzy new renderings and a video of the project that would be the largest-ever investment in Forsyth County.

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QTS pauses request for $45 million Atlanta tax break

The Development Authority of Fulton County tabled a request from QTS Data Centers for a $45 million tax break for its massive project in Westside Atlanta.

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ChatGPT-style AI tools boosted productivity in a new study — but there's a big catch

An analysis of data from thousands of workers shows how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity. But the gains come with an important caveat.

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Why suburban Atlanta may have trouble luring an NHL franchise

It's unlikely another NHL team will set up in Atlanta or its suburbs, one expert says.

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After difficulty during pandemic, CharterUp's new challenge is high demand

How has CharterUp, a charter bus reservation company, grown so quickly?

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VC deals continue to fall across US startup hubs, including Atlanta

Even as funding slows down nationally, cities continue to chip away at Silicon Valley's startup deals lead.

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Underground Atlanta to add year-round farmers market

The same operator of Castleberry Market plans to launch a farmers market at Underground Atlanta, an iconic destination undergoing revitalization.

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$2 billion Forsyth arena project to go before county officials today

A presentation about The Gathering at South Forysth is scheduled for today’s 2 p.m. work session of the county’s Board of Commissioners.

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In Midtown, Portman Holdings' high-rise apartment tower inches toward completion

The tower will become the first component to hit completion within the developer’s 4.1-acre Spring Quarter project in Midtown.

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First Look: Kevin Gillespie, Stephanie Blank among star-studded Leadership Atlanta 2024 class

Leadership Atlanta, founded in 1969, has become a symbol of the city’s emphasis on corporate citizenship and its history of diverse leaders working together.

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Home Depot details terms of merchandising executive's departure

Outgoing Home Depot executive Jeffery Kinnaird could receive millions of dollars and help filing his taxes as part of his severance agreement with the company.

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Bed Bath & Beyond starts liquidating stores after bankruptcy filing

The company said it still plans to pursue a sale of some or all of its assets.

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Newell Brands taps former Serta exec to lead new team amid restructuring

As part of Newell Brands' slimmed-down operations, the packaged-goods maker created a new executive position that prioritizes innovation.

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Georgia rides to center of green revolution

Georgia is becoming a hub for electric vehicles, and it’s attracting national attention.

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Pacesetter Awards: Birdsey Group CEO says don't fear bold moves

"Don’t be afraid to make big operational pivots during the busy times," said Sandford Birdsey, CEO of commercial real estate consulting firm Birdsey Group, one of Atlanta's 100 fastest-growing companies.

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Aprio doubled its employees in 2022 through acquisitions

"The talent pool is competitive and interest in joining the accounting profession is dwindling," said Richard Kopelman, CEO and managing director of Aprio. How has the financial services firm grown so quickly?

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AI is 'next revolution' in health care. What are the industry's ethical responsibilities?

Robots won't be doing your surgery anytime soon. But AI has a major role to play in health care. What are the human ethical responsibilities around that technology?

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UPS delivers workshop to help women-owned businesses expand internationally

During the Covid-19 pandemic, an increasing number of women left the workforce, and many have not returned.

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Bank of America executives predict 'shallow recession' ahead, plan to keep trimming headcount

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan foresees a recession occurring later this year, and job cuts are likely on the horizon.

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Celebrating some of Atlanta’s top in-house counsel

The Corporate Counsel Awards will be presented at an event on May 4.

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Mark Toro: Dark days ahead for stale office buildings

The mixed-use developer forecasts a continued departure from buildings surrounded by surface parking "in the middle of nowhere."

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Here's the winner of Atlanta's top residential real estate project

Here is the winner for the Best in Atlanta Real Estate residential real estate deals category.

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Stord CEO reveals the secret of the company's fast growth

Here's how Stord became one of Atlanta's fastest-growing private companies.

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Atlanta manufacturing pipeline skyrockets to highest level in a decade

There’s 7.2 million square feet of manufacturing space set to break ground in mid-2023 or early 2024.

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'Atlanta is better for it:' Egbert Perry champions 'responsible real estate'

From Centennial Place to confronting market permission, Best in Atlanta Real Estate Visionary Award winner Egbert Perry balances making profits with impacting communities.

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Meet the finalists for Georgia's top industrial projects

The Atlanta industrial market is one of the hottest in the country.

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Meet the finalists for Georgia's top manufacturing deals

In 2022, Georgia emerged as one of the country's new hubs for electric vehicle manufacturing.

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David's Bridal to lay off nearly 200 Georgia workers

The wedding retailer will cut workers at locations in Buckhead, Buford, Kennesaw, Morrow, Macon, Augusta, Savannah, Athens and Columbus.

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Carvana backed out of its Atlanta office. Here's how it played out.

Carvana's terminated lease is another sign that corporations are rethinking their real estate portfolios.

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MARTA audit will not slow expansion, agency says

MARTA is moving forward with trying to complete nine projects by 2028. Here's the latest.

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DeKalb County schools hires superintendent to replace Cheryl Watson-Harris

The superintendent of a school district north of Chicago will take over as leader of DeKalb County School District.

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Best Buy cuts more in-store jobs as it shifts to online sales, smaller stores

Best Buy Co. Inc. is cutting hundreds of jobs in stores across the country, the latest step by the retailer to adjust to changing consumer habits and emphasize online sales and smaller stores.

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Downtown Lilburn warehouses targeted for new apartments, brewery

The small suburb is poised to grow its Old Town district with apartments and retail offerings.

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Integral Group creates mentorship program for Black-owned firms

Integral is creating a predevelopment fund and providing insight to developers navigating all phases of a project’s life cycle.

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Southwest Airlines pauses flights due to 'technical issue'

Southwest Airlines requested a pause on departures to "work through data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure," spokesman Dan Landson said.

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Lemon Perfect hits Target stores

The company now projects $60 million in retail sales in 2023.

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Georgia-Pacific spends big to increase paper towel production

The improvements will allow Georgia-Pacific to grow its production of paper towels, including Brawny and private label brands.

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Massive Forsyth County proposal aims to lure NHL team back to Georgia

Called The Gathering at South Forsyth, the project would rise on about 100 acres at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Union Hill Road.

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Pacesetter Awards: Core Clinical Partners relies on word-of-mouth to grow

Dr. Boykin Robinson, CEO of Core Clinical Partners, talks about the physician service group's growth.

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Egbert Perry: Building community is key to Atlanta’s future success (Podcast)

Egbert Perry, chairman and CEO of the Integral Group, the guest for “On Leadership with Atlanta Business Chronicle.” He says affordable housing is important, but if Atlanta is going to continue to serve both residents and businesses, it is going to need to build strong communities.

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Why businesses should prepare to pay more overtime wages

A new federal rule may change the dynamics of overtime pay for many employers. Here's what businesses need to know.

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Pacesetter Awards: Meet fast-growing company Proof of the Pudding

Proof of the Pudding CEO Adam Noyes says his strategies for growth are: Take care of existing customers and create true partnerships, meaningful relationships and trust.

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Five Things to Know This Week: Conflicting realities as remote work and the office market wane

To the delight of managers and chagrin of the rank-and-file, more and more Americans are heading into the office. At the same time, Atlanta's office market is dragging.

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Meet the finalists for Atlanta's top retail developments and deals

2022 was generally a good year for U.S. retail property landlords.

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'If not here, where?': Advocates continue push for BeltLine rail

BeltLine Rail Now hopes the upcoming streetcar extension to the Eastside Trail serves as a proof of concept for building even more rail along the 22-mile loop.

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Commercial, multifamily lending declined by billions in 2022

The decline is due to repeated interest rate hikes, uncertainty about property values and concerns about the economy potentially heading toward a recession.

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Longtime CBRE vet joins Scotland Wright Associates as managing director

Two longtime Atlanta real estate professionals have joined the team at Scotland Wright Associates, one of the city’s first independent tenant representation firms.

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Mattress giant Serta Simmons to close Georgia plant

Serta Simmons will cut 180 workers when it closes its Waycross, Georgia facility this summer.

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Metro Atlanta's typical monthly rent is declining

Rent is getting cheaper in metro Atlanta.

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CEO works to build Black wealth

Janelle Williams has spent her career working on strategies, investments and policies to uplift disinvented communities.

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MARTA proceeds with controversial streetcar route on Atlanta BeltLine

MARTA officially plans to extend the streetcar along the BeltLine. The route is poised to link Downtown Atlanta to Ponce City Market.

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Mercedes-Benz USA reports soaring EV sales

Mercedes-Benz said it sold 7,341 EVs in the first quarter of this year, representing 12% of its overall passenger vehicle sales.

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Carvana terminates massive, metro Atlanta lease after market value plunges

It’s a sign that large corporate office users are still rethinking their real estate portfolio as they pursue hybrid styles of work and look to reduce costs.

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Civic Atlanta: Kate's Club launches capacity building campaign to help youth with grief

Kate’s Club is launching the public phase of its fundraising campaign.

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Alpharetta adopts plan for downtown trail network

The Alpha Loop is aimed at linking residential and commercial hubs and offering alternatives for getting around the car-centric suburb.

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Feds expand 40-year mortgage eligibility. Experts say it could lead to more.

Federal officials are expanding access to 40-year mortgages to cope with affordability challenges, but experts say the change could have drawbacks.

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Here's how far a $100,000 salary actually goes in Atlanta: SmartAsset

SmartAsset looked at 76 of the largest U.S. cities to see where a $100,000 annual salary goes the furthest. Here's where Atlanta landed on that list.

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Emrgy to expand hydropower projects with latest capital infusion

The funding round is an example of the billions of dollars of capital that are flowing toward the clean energy sector.

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Longtime Atlanta firm Holder Properties names new leaders

Longtime Atlanta real estate development and management firm Holder Properties has two new executives at its helm.

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EnviroSpark’s new headquarters features 'soothing, earthy vibe'

The electric vehicle charging company last month opened a 10,000-square-foot office next to The Works development.

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Incoming Southern Co. CEO buys modern house in historic Brookhaven for $4.5M

Southern Co. CEO-elect Chris Womack bought a house in historic Brookhaven.

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Meet the finalists for Atlanta's top deals in the office market

As 2022 rolled onward, strain in the office market steadily increased.

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Mill Creek Residential targets downtown Hapeville for mid-rise apartments

The developer is pursuing a 17-acre project in downtown Hapeville, a sign of the continued effort to pump reinvestment into suburban downtowns across metro Atlanta.

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What you need to know about Tim Hortons’ Georgia expansion

Tim Hortons, known for its coffee and doughnuts, does not yet have a presence in the Peach State. It's first restaurant is now under construction.

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Popular Japanese ramen chain plans first Intown Atlanta restaurant

Kyuramen intends to open its first Atlanta restaurant on Howell Mill Road.

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Breakout e-commerce startups are booming in cities outside of traditional hubs

Silicon Valley remains a dominant force when it comes to e-commerce startups, but new data shows several other cities are gaining ground.

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Tony Ressler expects Centennial Yards to bring 30,000 jobs to Downtown Atlanta

As of right now, there is no Downtown, says Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler. He believes Centennial Yards will not only change that, but transform the entire metro area for the next 50 years.

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Buckhead Beef founder lists Atlanta townhome for close to $5M

Buckhead Beef founder Howard Halpern is selling his Atlanta townhome.

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Hundreds of apartments could expand Gwinnett's Coolray Field district

The Atlanta-based developer plans to grow the apartment hub encircling the home field of the Gwinnett Stripers.

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Former UPS CEO Oz Nelson, who led during relocation to Atlanta, has died

Kent "Oz" Nelson championed innovative technologies, such as the handheld scanning devices now used by UPS drivers, during his time as CEO of the logistics company.

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PGA Tour Superstore expanding with new stores as interest from young adults grow

A new Chicago-area golf apparel store will open this month as interest from more women and young adults grows.

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Five things to know this week: A Masters win for the PGA

Jon Rahm won the Masters, giving the PGA Tour a victory over LIV Golf.

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Midtown Atlanta still short on retail space despite growth spurt

A few challenges stand in the way of pumping Midtown Atlanta with new restaurants and shops, despite the growing desire to expand retail in the booming district.

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Accounting firm to revive Downtown retail space with office, co-working hub

An accounting and legal services firm plans to renovate a commercial unit into a new office and other uses at a historic condominium building on Marietta Street.

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Atlanta Inno Madness comes down to two clean energy startups

Who will be crowned the "Madness Champion?" It's up to you, readers.

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Gulfstream to add 1,600 jobs in Georgia

The company will invest $150 million to build a customer service center and expand its manufacturing facility.

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BizHub: Clean energy a 'perfect storm' in the state

Solar power, electric vehicles, hydrogen energy and other means of clean technology are rapidly gaining traction in business, and Atlanta is becoming the center of the action.

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Area's 25 Toughest Golf Courses

Rank Course Golf Course: Men USGA Rating Course rating Slope rating Yardage Number of holes Tee 1 Atlanta Athletic Club - Highlands, 1930 Bobby Jones Dr., Johns Creek, GA 30097, 770-448-2166, atlantaathleticclub.org 77.4 77.4 152 7557 36 Championship 2 Echelon Golf Club, 511 Founders Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770-888-4653, echelongolf.com 77.2 77.2 149 7567 18 Black 3 Ansley Golf Club - Settindown Creek, 5500 Settindown Dr., Roswell, GA 30075, 770-640-4620, ansleygc.org 76.2 76.2 152 7313 18 Black 3 East...

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Executive Profile: CEO gives small businesses a home

Tyler Scriven's company, Saltbox, provides entrepreneurs and businesses rentable warehouse space and a loading dock to ship out and receive orders.

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Ex-Hooters CEO Coby Garrett Brooks sells sprawling Georgia hunting ranch

Coby Garrett Brooks, the former CEO of Hooters, sold his Georgia hunting ranch last month.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. to add 500 jobs in Atlanta

JPMorgan is one of several national firms that have committed to adding tech jobs to the city over the past two years.

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Atlanta keeps status as busiest airport in the world

Preliminary global reports show Atlanta's airport remains the strongest traffic driver in the world.

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Downtown's next big hotel nearly fell through in 2020. Here's how it stayed afloat.

The Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel is set to become a key piece Downtown. But in the fall of the pandemic's first year, GWCCA board members debated the viability of a $500 million hotel project.

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Atlanta health care startups look to heal industry challenges

Health care has long been ripe for disruption. A host of companies are developing technology and platforms that can create greater access to care and better treatment and outcomes. Each of these startups is also attracting attention and capital.

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Kia to assemble new electric vehicle at Georgia plant

The announcement marks the continued shift of auto manufacturing to electric cars.

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Sublease space in Downtown is $20 lower than competitors

Subleasing provides an opportunity for companies to find space in attractive markets at a discount to direct rents.

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Metro Atlanta still gaining tech jobs despite layoffs

Headlines this year have been dominated by tech cuts as the industry tries to navigate a shaky economy.

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This overlooked SBA program invests billions per year in small businesses

Experts say a program that helped fund Tesla, Whole Foods and other companies could be a good option for businesses if lenders get more cautious with funding.

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Atlanta venture capital firm Valor Ventures begins raising its third fund

Inclusive investment firm Valor Ventures is raising more money to invest in Southern startups.

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Data security unicorn OneTrust raises $50 million

The latest investment is the largest for OneTrust since it laid off a quarter of its staff in mid 2022.

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Lionsgate confirms $200 million Douglas County film studio

It will be called Lionsgate Studios Atlanta, the companies announced today.

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Campus 244 in Dunwoody has interest from tech, finance companies

RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Co. have already leased four of the five floors at Campus 244. The top floor is also in demand.

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Atlanta Deloitte executive: Now more than ever give workers 'what they’re looking for' to grow career (Podcast)

“I think leaders are underestimating just how much employees are struggling at this point,” said Ed Heys, managing partner of the Atlanta office of Deloitte.

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Gainesville 'opens spigot' for downtown apartments near hospital

A surge in health care jobs is driving the biggest apartment boom in the city’s history, much of it around the downtown square.

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Georgia Tech drives effort to land $500M clean energy hub

The idea is create more areas of tech expertise in the country, similar to Silicon Valley or Seattle.

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Hilton officials see Signia Atlanta hotel boosting city's convention business

Downtown's forthcoming Signia by Atlanta Hotel will be a standard bearer for the global hospitality giant, according to Hilton leadership.

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Delta, Global Payments executives among Forbes' top information officers

Two Atlanta executives are on Forbes "CIO Next List," a spotlight on top company leaders who are using technology to change their operations.

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Are challenges ahead for banks heavily invested in office market?

In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse last month, new scrutiny has been placed on the U.S. banking system, and its exposure to commercial real estate loans in particular is under the microscope.

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MARTA to launch I-285 transit study

MARTA buses are poised to run in the future express lanes with other vehicles until reaching stations.

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'A huge asset’ for the state: Georgia’s newest Level 1 trauma center

Georgia's trauma center network relies on connectivity. A north Georgia hospital's efforts to land its own level 1 center is welcomed, especially as Atlanta's Grady Memorial deals with high demand for trauma care.

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