Georgia State Senate Votes to Approve State Takeover of Airport

The Georgia Senate voted Thursday to approve a measure that would give the state control of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, a…
03.11.19
Atlanta City Council Expresses Opposition to Proposed State Takeover of Atlanta Airport

The Atlanta City Council expressed its opposition Monday to Senate Bill 131, a measure that would place control of Hartsfield-Jackson…
03.12.19
Atlanta Airport Chapel Renamed in Honor of Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King

The Interfaith Chapel, located on the third floor of the Atrium in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, will now be known as the “Dr.…
02.11.19
The Georgia Black Constructors Association Decries Anticipated Atlanta Airport Takeover

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport -The South’s #1 economic engine – is under threat of a takeover by Republican legislators, and…
09.19.18
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Gets New GM

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced today that John Selden has been appointed General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Selden…
09.11.18
Power Restored But Travel Woes Ahead at Atlanta Airport

Power was restored at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just after midnight this morning, but travelers are being advised to check…
12.18.17
Human trafficking survivor exhibit to raise awareness at Atlanta airport

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Delta Air Lines have partnered with Rotary International to bring awareness to human trafficking with…
06.26.17
Atlanta still has the world’s busiest airport, but trails others in these categories

ATLANTA — Hartsfied-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remains the world’s busiest when it comes to passenger traffic and flight counts, but it…
09.10.16
Mayor Reed dismisses two high-ranking city officials

Mayor Kasim Reed discussed the  dismissal of two high-ranking city officials on May 20 during a press conference Monday morning.…
05.24.16
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta retains ‘World Busiest Airport’ title

Hartsfield-Jackson International remains the world’s busiest airport, according to an industry group’s annual ranking. The Airports Council International stated the Atlanta…
04.04.16
Georgia Coalition of Black Women Salute Women in Government at Women’s History Month Celebration

ATLANTA — Atlanta’s first lady, Sarah Reed, was among an illustrious group of women who were paid homage  for the…
03.30.16
FBI cracking down on guns brought to Atlanta airport security

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it is cracking down on travelers who bring firearms…
03.15.16
Atlanta airport unveils $6 billion, 20-year plan

ATLANTA –– Mayor Kasim Reed and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) General Manager Miguel Southwell unveiled specific details today of…
03.15.16
Mayor Reed’s State of the City address boasts major corporations relocation to Atlanta, economic upswing

ATLANTA – An emboldened and buoyant Mayor Kasim Reed boasted of the city’s economic surge bolstered, in part, by multiple…
02.05.16
Hundreds of flights cancelled at Atlanta airport

Thousands of fliers are stranded temporarily as hundreds of flights into and out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were cancelled or…
01.23.16