Morehouse College Grads Are Surprised by Billionaire’s Promise to Pay Off Their Student Loans

Atlanta Tribune Magazine 5/20 3:22A Editorial

Morehouse College seniors got a surprise Sunday when  billionaire investor Robert F. Smith  announced during his commencement speech that he would pay off the student loan debt for the historically black college’s graduating class. “On behalf of...

Co-working giant Spaces expands at Concourse office project in Sandy Springs

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/20 1:13A Douglas Sams

Co-working giant Spaces is expanding in the Atlanta Central Perimeter. The company has leased 40,000 square feet in one of the mid-rise buildings at the landmark Concourse office project in Sandy Springs. Spaces will occupy the entire 8th floor...

Hot Dog Pete's and Hero Doughnuts to open on Georgia Avenue

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/20 12:44A Alex Gailey

Hot Dog Pete’s, expected to open in August, and Hero Doughnuts, slated for October, will bring housemade hot dogs and doughnuts to the Summerhill community.

Nearly $1 million renovation set for Hard Rock Café

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/20 12:38A Amy Wenk

The Hard Rock Café Atlanta, located on Peachtree Street since 1992, is planned to a get an upgrade, according to a permit just filed in Atlanta.

Capitol Vision: Gov. Kemp signs record state budget; MARTA hiring contractors for station rehab

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 8:51A Dave Williams

Rundown of Georgia's top government news for the week.

Atlanta software company raises $11M, to hire 50

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 8:45A Madison Hogan

Atlanta-based Revenue Analytics, a provider of pricing and revenue management software, has raised $11 million in Series A funding led by Noro-Moseley Partners and joined by Blue Lagoon Capital. Revenue Analytics has bootstrapped since 2005 to...

Delta gets tentative OK for more flights to Tokyo's Haneda airport

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 8:41A Alex Gailey

Delta received preliminary approval from the Department of Transportation to launch flights to Tokyo's Haneda airport from Atlanta and four other cities, including Seattle, Detroit, Portland, Ore., and Honolulu. With existing service from Los...

Real Estate Notes: Georgia Tech set to start third phase of Tech Square

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 8:39A Douglas Sams

A weekly roundup of commercial real estate news.

Automotive Minute: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette leaves plenty of room for improvement (Photos)

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 7:29A Eileen Falkenberg-Hull

As Steve Majoros, marketing director, Chevrolet cars and crossovers so bluntly put it at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, “The sports segment is under pressure.” While Chevrolet Camaro sales increased 2.47% to 12,083 units in the first...

Purpose Built president: Affordable housing should be in context of 'entire housing market'

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 7:00A Randy Southerland

Atlanta is a long way from providing enough housing stock to accommodate a wide range of income levels, according to panelists participating in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Defining Atlanta Q2 program.

Mercedes-Benz ranked among NFL's best stadiums

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 6:27A Mark Meltzer

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the sixth-best in the National Football League, according to The Sporting News. “The Georgia Dome wasn't too old, but it got outdated in a hurry,” the publication says. “The new stadium is a big improvement,...

Chef Kevin Gillespie to open tiny pop-up cafe at Georgia-Pacific Tower

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 5:15A Alex Gailey

On the heels of opening his massive Beltline restaurant Cold Beer, the recognized Atlanta chef will also open a tiny pop-up cafe on the ground floor of the Georgia-Pacific tower on June 3.

Atlanta groups tackle affordable housing issues

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 4:28A Martin Sinderman

Atlanta’s affordable housing crisis is now on the regional radar screen, with a broad swath of corporate, public-sector and philanthropic entities joining forces to address this critical issue.

Restaurants & Hospitality: Portman moving ahead with hotel near Krog Street market

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 3:46A Amy Wenk

A weekly recap of Atlanta's hospitality and restaurant industries.

Rumi's Kitchen to replace Iselle Kitchen + Bar at Colony Square

Atlanta Business Chronicle 5/17 1:13A Alex Gailey

North American Properties and the restaurant group behind Iselle Kitchen + Bar, the Italian concept from chef Chris Gentile that was set to open this fall, decided to part ways.