COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Midtown tower secures major anchor tenant in largest lease of the year
A Fortune 500 logistics firm will occupy 220,000 square feet at the newly redeveloped tower, signaling renewed confidence in Atlanta's office market.
By Marcus Ellery — Staff Reporter | Published today, 7:30 AM
Logistics firm expands metro Atlanta footprint with new distribution hub
By Dana Whitfield | Today
Regional bank names new chief financial officer
By Priya Nathan | Today
Market Desk
Georgia Power files rate case with utility commission
Atlanta airport authority approves cargo expansion
Retail vacancy dips in Buckhead corridor
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BANKING & FINANCE
Community bank reports record quarterly loan growth
Small business lending drove a 12% increase in originations across metro Atlanta branches.
By Renee Castillo | 2 hours ago
HEALTHCARE
Health system breaks ground on new outpatient campus
The $80 million facility will add specialty care capacity in the northern suburbs.
By Tomás Reyes | 3 hours ago
HOSPITALITY
Downtown hotel occupancy climbs ahead of convention season
Operators expect the strongest spring bookings since before the pandemic.
By Aisha Bell | 4 hours ago
RETAIL
National retailer to open flagship store in Ponce City Market
The 18,000-square-foot store is expected to open in early summer.
By Marcus Ellery | 5 hours ago
CONSTRUCTION
Mixed-use development breaks ground near Beltline
The project will add 400 residential units and 60,000 square feet of retail space.
By Dana Whitfield | 6 hours ago
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
County incentive package lands new manufacturing plant
The facility is projected to create over 300 jobs within three years.
By Priya Nathan | 8 hours ago
Market Desk
Startup funding activity picks up in Q2
Freight volumes rise at Atlanta rail terminals
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Industrial leasing stays strong as office market seeks its footing
Warehouse absorption near the airport continues to outpace new supply while downtown office landlords court tenants with concessions.
By Dana Whitfield | Published today
Multifamily developer secures financing for 320-unit project
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Cap rates stabilize across metro industrial assets
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Atlanta Companies
DEALS
Logistics company acquires regional competitor
The acquisition expands the firm's southeastern distribution network.
GROWTH
Fintech firm adds 200 jobs with new Atlanta campus
The expansion positions the city as the company's largest employment hub.
LEADERSHIP
Manufacturer names new chief executive officer
The incoming CEO plans to accelerate the company's automation strategy.
OPERATIONS
Consumer goods maker opens second production line
The added capacity meets rising regional demand for the company's products.
EARNINGS
Insurance carrier posts stronger than expected quarterly results
Executives credited disciplined underwriting for the earnings beat.
MARKET MOVES
Software company announces strategic partnership with national retailer
The deal is expected to expand the company's enterprise customer base.
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Westside bakery scales production without losing its neighborhood feel
After outgrowing its original kitchen, the family-owned bakery navigated financing, staffing and wholesale demand while keeping its storefront the heart of the business.
Owners looking to scale can learn from the bakery's phased approach to equipment investment and hiring ahead of demand.
TECHNOLOGY & STARTUPS
Atlanta's AI startup scene draws fresh venture capital attention
A wave of early-stage funding is flowing into local companies applying machine learning to logistics, healthcare and financial services.
By Aisha Bell | Published today
Startup Signal
Freightwise AI
Raised $14M Series A to expand route optimization software for regional carriers.
CareLoop Health
Launched a patient scheduling product now used by three metro hospital systems.
LedgerStack
Signed its first enterprise client, a regional bank, for automated reconciliation tools.
People on the Move
Karen Delacroix
Named Chief Operating Officer, Summit Logistics Group
Previously VP of Operations at a national freight carrier
Published this week
James Okoye
Named Chief Technology Officer, Peachline Software
Formerly led engineering at a fintech startup
Published this week
Renata Sousa
Named President, Atlanta region for a national healthcare system
Previously ran regional operations in Charlotte
Published this week
Walter Simms
Named Managing Partner, Ledger Capital Advisors
Spent a decade advising middle-market Atlanta companies
Published last week
Farrah Lin
Named VP of Development, a leading Atlanta hospitality group
Previously oversaw hotel openings across the Southeast
Published last week
Devon Marsh
Named Director of Economic Development, City of Atlanta
Previously led incentive negotiations for a regional chamber
Published last week
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