Economy, entrepreneurship, labor, and real estate
Record diesel prices are hitting Georgia's agricultural heartland, and Atlanta consumers may soon feel the pinch at the grocery store as farmers face soaring fuel costs.
September 19, 2026
Federal regulators have cleared Boeing to sell 35 additional 777F freighters after waiving emissions rules, a move that could affect air cargo traffic through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
September 18, 2026
Faith-based software company Ministry Brands is planting its new headquarters in Atlanta, adding to the city's momentum as a leading technology and innovation center.
September 16, 2026
Delta Air Lines is grappling with a major operational collapse at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, its largest hub, with aircraft grounded en masse as cancellations surge.
September 13, 2026
Google's agreement to buy electricity from a Finnish nuclear plant highlights the growing appeal of carbon-free baseload power for tech companies, with implications for Atlanta's energy future.
September 11, 2026
Atlanta's hometown airline Delta Air Lines has announced a new strategic relationship with global hotel chain Hyatt, according to reports. The partnership could enhance travel experiences for Atlanta travelers, though details are limited.
September 10, 2026
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods have officially taken effect, escalating a trade dispute that could ripple through Atlanta's logistics-heavy economy and the broader Southeast.
September 8, 2026
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, billing it as the world's most intelligent AI model — a development that could ripple through Atlanta's tech and business landscape.
September 7, 2026
Nvidia's total investments have reached $99 billion, cementing the chipmaker's role as a key funder of artificial intelligence startups. The news signals continued momentum for AI infrastructure, with potential ripple effects for Atlanta's growing tech sector.
September 5, 2026
Global stocks slid and bond yields jumped after the U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks, leaving Atlanta investors and businesses to assess potential fallout from the widening rout.
September 2, 2026
Georgia is positioned to receive up to $135 million from a landmark settlement with Meta. Atlanta stakeholders are awaiting details on how the funds may be distributed and what it means locally.
August 27, 2026
Georgia Tech has landed a NASA award focused on aerospace workforce development, a boost for Atlanta’s growing technology and innovation economy.
August 26, 2026
Atlanta-based Equifax has agreed to a $100 million settlement over allegations that it misreported consumer credit scores, CT Insider reports.
August 25, 2026
Bloomberg News reports Nvidia has notified customers of AI-related price hikes above 15%, a move that could raise costs for Atlanta companies investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
August 23, 2026
Boeing engineers and technical workers have rejected a contract offer, raising labor uncertainty that could ripple through Atlanta’s aerospace and aviation economy.
August 22, 2026
Rural counties are emerging as a key frontier for utility-scale solar as developers respond to Georgia's growing clean energy demand.
August 20, 2026
A Georgia financial advisory firm founder has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with a $380 million Ponzi scheme, according to CBS News.
August 17, 2026
A Trump-appointed federal regulator approved a banking license for a Trump-linked crypto firm, a move that could ripple through Atlanta's growing fintech and blockchain sector.
August 16, 2026
Flock Safety is introducing new police auditing and accountability controls following surveillance concerns, a development with implications for metro Atlanta's ongoing public safety technology debates.
August 14, 2026
The U.S. Senate moved a sweeping cryptocurrency bill forward just before its August break, a development that could have significant implications for Atlanta's fast-growing blockchain and fintech sector.
August 9, 2026