Union Pacific, Atlanta's Norfolk Southern to merge in historic $85B deal
Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal, creating the first U.S. transcontinental railroad with service spanning 50,000 miles across 43 states.
Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal, creating the first U.S. transcontinental railroad with service spanning 50,000 miles across 43 states.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots amid lower off-season demand
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Midtown Atlanta seafood restaurant, Lure, announces closure
Fifth Group Restaurants has announced that its beloved Midtown seafood restaurant, Lure, will close to the public on Aug. 30 after more than a decade.
Fifth Group Restaurants has announced that its beloved Midtown seafood restaurant, Lure, will close to the public on Aug. 30 after more than a decade.
Six Flags Over Georgia ending season Nov. 30, canceling holiday plans
Six Flags Over Georgia will not host its annual Holiday in the Park event for the first time since 2013, instead closing for the season on Nov. 30 to focus on peak spring and fall operations.
Six Flags Over Georgia will not host its annual Holiday in the Park event for the first time since 2013, instead closing for the season on Nov. 30 to focus on peak spring and fall operations.
Sweet Auburn mass shooting: Area businesses react
Businesses react to what they heard and saw when a mass shooting took place in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood.
Businesses react to what they heard and saw when a mass shooting took place in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood.
McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants
The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.
The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.
First Liberty Building & Loan Ponzi scheme: Rep. Scott blasts SEC's oversight
Congressman David Scott demands a thorough investigation into the SEC's failure to detect First Liberty's $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Congressman David Scott demands a thorough investigation into the SEC's failure to detect First Liberty's $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states
Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.
Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation
The FCC announced it has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, putting an end to the yearlong high-stakes saga.
The FCC announced it has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, putting an end to the yearlong high-stakes saga.
Target dropping popular perk for shoppers amid slowing sales
Target is trying to reposition itself amid slowing sales and pressure from its rivals.
Target is trying to reposition itself amid slowing sales and pressure from its rivals.
Subway hires former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick as new CEO
Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and head of Driven Brands, as its new CEO following its 2024 acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital.
Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and head of Driven Brands, as its new CEO following its 2024 acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital.
Trump administration aims to roll back more than 60 workplace safety rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed eliminating dozens of labor protections, including minimum wage rules for home health workers and safety standards in construction, agriculture, and mining.
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed eliminating dozens of labor protections, including minimum wage rules for home health workers and safety standards in construction, agriculture, and mining.
Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
City of Atlanta introduces vendor directory to help small businesses
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.
UPS delivery drivers offered buyouts amid 'unique circumstances'
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
King's Hawaiian announces $54M expansion in Hall County, creating 135 new jobs
King's Hawaiian will invest $54 million to expand its Oakwood facility in Hall County.
King's Hawaiian will invest $54 million to expand its Oakwood facility in Hall County.
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
IMAX showings of Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' sell out a year before release: Why is this?
Thousands of film-lovers flocked to the internet as the clock struck midnight on Thursday when tickets to IMAX 70mm showings of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' went on sale a whole year before a frame appeared on the giant screen.
Thousands of film-lovers flocked to the internet as the clock struck midnight on Thursday when tickets to IMAX 70mm showings of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' went on sale a whole year before a frame appeared on the giant screen.
Target announces new stores openings this year across six states
As part of a plan to open new locations, Target is launching the stores this year while investing in supply chains and new initiatives.
As part of a plan to open new locations, Target is launching the stores this year while investing in supply chains and new initiatives.
Rivian to establish new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.