Sign of the times: College GameDay headed to the Masters

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 10:14A Eric Jackson

College GameDay will broadcast live from an unconventional location next month: Augusta National Golf Club. The famous golf course in Augusta, Ga. and ESPN Inc. have partnered to bring the popular college football pregame show to the Masters...

The Sacredness of the Right to Vote

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/27 9:23A Atlanta Tribune

The Sacredness of the Right to Vote Revisiting 2004 in 2020 by Rev. Dr. Kenneth E. Harris, President and Professor of Biblical Studies      Ecumenical Theological Seminary                                                                           ...

Chick-fil-A tops ACSI satisfaction ratings amid pandemic

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 9:06A Chris Fuhrmeister

With the novel coronavirus pandemic posing new challenges for restaurants in how they interact with customers, Chick-fil-A still is receiving the best reviews. The Atlanta-based chicken chain scored 84 out of a possible 100 in a special report by...

Chase Bank pledges investment in low-income areas as part of Georgia expansion

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 9:06A Grace Donnelly

The largest bank in the nation has opened 15 new branches in the state this year as part of a plan to add 40 locations over the course of three years.

Skills to look for in your real estate agent

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 8:54A David Boehmig

One of the questions I’m asked from time to time is, “Why do I need a real estate agent?” I addressed a similar inquiry last year when I wrote another column in this space about working with agents and what makes them valuable. It’s always a good...

Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America to expand Georgia facility

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 8:45A Eric Mandel

An auto parts manufacturer announced plans to expand its Georgia operations and add more than two dozen jobs. Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) will spend $5.5 million to expand its Pendergrass production facility (1000 Valentine...

Billionaire Tony Ressler, Atlanta Hawks to invest $40 million toward Black economic empowerment

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 8:29A Eric Jackson

The Hawks have partnered with Atlanta-based H.J. Russell & Co. to create more Black-owned businesses that will generate sustainable wealth.

Black women reject Amy Coney Barrett for High Court

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/27 6:14A Roz Edward

Statement of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda President and CEO Marcela Howell on Amy Coney Barrett On Monday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. In Our Own...

Ressler Gertz Foundation and Hawks investing $40 million in Atlanta

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 10/27 4:52A Atlanta Tribune

THE RESSLER GERTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION AND HAWKS INVESTING $40 MILLION IN ATLANTA, BOLSTERING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN BLACK COMMUNITY AND EXPANDING COMMUNITY/D&I COMMITMENT Ressler Gertz Family Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Ownership with $5...

How companies approach recovery: an executive discussion

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 3:16A The Business Journals Content St

During these unprecedented times, companies continue to develop new ways of doing business as they navigate the challenges associated with the pandemic. The Atlanta Business Chronicle invited four area business leaders to share some of their...

Sale of south downtown’s Artisan Yards site hindered by land use restrictions

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 1:24A Dyana Bagby

A prime piece of real estate in south downtown known as Artisan Yards is having a hard time attracting a buyer because the property is zoned for high-rise towers as well low-density warehouses

South Fulton vying for $420M data center project, offers millions in property tax incentives

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/27 12:52A Douglas Sams

The new 250,000-square-foot development is known as “Project Fulton.”

McDonald's responds to racial discrimination lawsuit that includes former Atlanta franchisees

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/26 11:00P Chris Fuhrmeister

Attorneys for McDonald's Corporation filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Q&A with Atlanta Harm Reduction's Mojgan Zare, 2020 40 Under Forty honoree

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/26 2:40P

Atlanta Business Chronicle has named our 2020 40 Under Forty honorees. The up-and-comers will be celebrated at a virtual awards event Nov. 5. Here’s a Q&A with one of the honorees, Mojgan Zare, executive director, Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition:...

Atlanta United cancels training after player tests positive for Covid-19

Atlanta Business Chronicle 10/26 12:50P Eric Jackson

Atlanta United has put their training on hold due to one of its players testing positive for Covid-19. The club announced on Monday that in-person activity at their practice facility in Marietta will be canceled on Tuesday out of caution. All...