Hyundai opened its new electric vehicle plant in Bryan County, Georgia, expected to create 8,500 jobs and significantly increase U.S. EV production capacities.

Wayfair is set to open its second large-format store in Atlanta by 2026, following the success of its first Illinois store. Despite recent financial losses, the company is expanding its retail presence.

FREYR Battery has canceled plans for a $2.6 billion plant in Georgia, affecting local job prospects and economic growth, despite state efforts to recover invested funds.

Belk is closing its Kennesaw store at the Town Center at Cobb on February 18, as the mall also shuts down due to unpaid bills. The store offers final markdowns and directs customers to other locations and online shopping.

Delta Air Lines is rewarding employees with $1.4 billion in profit sharing, averaging 10% of annual pay, as a nod to their role in the airline's success.

Atlanta's rental market ranks 30th in the U.S., with one-bedroom apartments holding at $1,600 and two-bedrooms at $2,000, reflecting yearly decreases of 6% and 8% respectively.

UFP Packaging opens a new Design and Development Center in Newnan, Georgia, featuring a prototyping shop and ISTA-certified testing for innovative and custom packaging solutions.

Atlanta-area shoppers gathered for Black Friday deals, with hundreds waiting outside Bass Pro Shops for gift card giveaways, while traditional in-store shopping remained popular despite online alternatives.

Holiday spending in the US is expected to hit $989 billion in 2024, defying economic concerns and leaning on discounts and credit with a potentially tight retail real estate market.

Irving Tissue announces a $600 million expansion of its Macon, Georgia facility to increase output by 50% and add 100 jobs, with a new paper machine and an automated warehouse.

Fulton County Government earns the 2024 NCSA All Star Service Organization of the Year award for outstanding customer service.

Residents petition for the shutdown of Biolab in Rockdale County following a chemical fire, citing health impacts and arguing local laws mandate action.

Perimeter Mall in Atlanta introduces a paid parking system for 300 spaces near its entrance to ease congestion, with proceeds partly supporting charity.