Atlanta News Updates

Government, Business

Atlanta Mayor Announces Leader, Plan for City’s DOT

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced a commissioner and a comprehensive plan for her city’s transportation department.

November 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA

Robots Taking on More Georgia Warehouse Jobs as Industry Grows

E-commerce, growing at 15% a year, is driving a second boom in Georgia’s robust warehousing and logistics industry, which employs about 118,000 packers and material handlers across the state.

May 29, 2019
Business, Logistics

Norfolk Southern Breaks Ground on Atlanta HQ

Railroad giant Norfolk Southern held a ceremonial turning of dirt March 26 to mark construction of the company’s new Midtown Atlanta headquarters, but the process of moving personnel from Virginia to Atlanta already is underway.

March 27, 2019
Government

Atlanta Mayor Announces Creation of City’s Own DOT

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced March 14 that her city will soon have its own transportation department.

March 15, 2019
Business

Fire Causes Bridge Collapse on I-85 in Atlanta

A portion of Interstate 85 collapsed in Atlanta March 30 due to a fire under the bridge, the city's fire and rescue agency said.

March 30, 2017