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With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels

Friday, March 27 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - With Democrats steadily wiping out Republicans electorally in the core Atlanta counties of swing-state Georgia, Republicans have a new idea: Make most local candidates run for office without party labels. The Republican-majority Georgia House on Friday gave final passage to a bill... Read More.

Mexican League exec Mauricio Culebro named president of Atlanta United

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank has named longtime Mexican Football Federation executive Mauricio Culebro to be president of the United of MLS as well as Blank's NWSL franchise which debuts in 2028. "This is an exciting day as we welcome Mauricio to Atlanta and... Read More.

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs

Tuesday, March 24 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB announced Tuesday that it would invest $2 billion to build a drug-making plant in suburban Atlanta. The rapidly growing drugmaker said the plant, which would employ about 330 people upon completion, would anchor its effort to sell more... Read More.

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Monday, March 23 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country. On Monday... Read More.

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

Friday, March 13 by SRN News

Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday. "For Tua coming in here, he... Read More.

Is Atlanta still the ‘Hollywood of the South’? A film boomtown faces a test

Thursday, March 12 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Chris Ratledge used to make as much as $9,500 a week working on film sets around Atlanta. Now, he's on food stamps. The 48-year-old digital imaging technician moved from Indiana to Georgia in 2017 as studios - lured by generous tax credits... Read More.

Atlanta Fed board chief: looking nationally for Bostic’s replacement

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - Atlanta Federal Reserve board Chair Gregory Haile said the search to replace former Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic would be national in scope, not limited to the bank's southeastern region, as long as candidates seem willing and capable of... Read More.

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted to pay tribute... Read More.

Atlanta United acquire M Matias Galarza on loan

Monday, March 2 by SRN News

Atlanta United acquired midfielder Matias Galarza on loan from Argentina's River Plate on Monday. The 24-year-old Paraguay international's deal runs through June 30 and includes a purchase option. He has tallied 10 goals and six assists in 151 professional matches across Brazil and Argentina since 2021. Galarza,... Read More.

Report: Atlanta NWSL club signs record $28M jersey deal

Wednesday, February 25 by SRN News

Two years before making its NWSL debut, the Atlanta expansion club has landed a record front-of-jersey sponsorship deal with the insurance company Aflac, Sportico reported Wednesday. The reported seven-year, $28 million deal is believed to be the richest jersey contract in women's sports history. The NWSL... Read More.

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With their candidates losing in metro Atlanta, Georgia GOP seeks to remove party labels

Mexican League exec Mauricio Culebro named president of Atlanta United

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs

Federal immigration agents seen at Atlanta airport after Trump order amid during partial shutdown

Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says

Is Atlanta still the ‘Hollywood of the South’? A film boomtown faces a test

Atlanta Fed board chief: looking nationally for Bostic’s replacement

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks’ plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club

Atlanta United acquire M Matias Galarza on loan

Report: Atlanta NWSL club signs record $28M jersey deal

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