Atlanta Business Chronicle

South Fulton city leaders are assembling land and contracting with developers, as they seek a larger share of metro Atlanta's economic gains.

'A political awakening': South Fulton leaders pursue jobs, investment

New listings in metro Atlanta fell nearly 10% from May to June.

New listings decline month over month in June

FTC noncompete ban suffers setback in first of several court challenges

FTC noncompete ban suffers setback

More state and local governments are leveraging billions of dollars to get financing to small businesses.

Covid-era program fuels $300M in new funding to small businesses

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A new Atlanta real estate firm says it is raising $50 million to acquire land, hoping to scoop up development sites at a discount.

Real estate firm to raise $50M; targets suburban development

“Partnerships, people, and planet — those are key pillars of sustainability,” said Chris Turner at Georgia Natural Gas®, who summarized a productive conversation on sustainability in sports and entertainment venues at a recent roundtable discussion.(Sponsored Content)

Two Georgia entertainment icons are leading the way on sustainability

Overtime pay goes up as new rule takes effect — just not everywhere.

New overtime pay rules take effect — just not everywhere

An upscale Mexican restaurant wants to expand to the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail.

Upscale Mexican restaurant to expand to BeltLine

The hospital has been operating with limited services for nearly a decade.

Emory to close Smyrna hospital

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Nearly 9,000 people applied for e-bike discounts through a city program, of which 413 were selected through a lottery to receive vouchers.

Demand for e-bike vouchers far outstrips supply

The Midtown Union tower suffered six broken windows Sunday.

Invesco building suffers falling glass, shattered windows

The company signed a 45,000-square-foot lease.

Food-service company signs lease at new office park

MARTA is holding off on a controversial closure to the Downtown station.

MARTA pauses closure to Five Points station

The rise of AI is just one factor expected to fuel layoffs in the second half of 2024

Why more layoffs could be coming in the second half of 2024

Southside a hot spot for residential investors >> bit.ly/45T8VK5

Atlanta City Council is considering a proposal that would increase property owners' tax bills by up to 25 times what would be levied under the city's standard tax rate if they fail to remediate or redevelop blighted lots.

Blight tax proposed in Atlanta

The new question candidates should be asking about job postings

A popular job-posting strategy can backfire

How's business these days?

Among small businesses, there's a huge divide on finances

Interest rates aren't stalling the new business surge

New business surge continues despite high interest rates

The project in Newnan involves a collaboration with local designer Bradley Odom.

Luxury kitchen brand comes to Southside

Friedman's has been selling shoes in South Downtown since 1929.

Century-old store pins hopes on South Downtown rebirth

Brooks was elected to serve as chairman of the chapter's board of directors for the next two years.

Local contractor to lead Habitat for Humanity chapter

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