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Before we go live next Tuesday with our first full edition, I need your help.
Atlanta is quickly becoming a top-tier tech hub, a fintech capital, and the Southeast's logistics gateway, so there's no shortage of stuff to pay attention to.
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I really appreciate your input - I’ve almost finished writing the first edition and can't wait to share some really interesting Atlanta businesses with you.
While this isn't a full edition yet, here's a sneak peek at what's shaping Atlanta's business landscape right now:
Top 3 Business Stories to Watch
Walmart and Wing began delivering packages via drone from six metro Atlanta Walmart locations on Dec. 3, turning a typical 20-minute drive into a five-minute flight .
This marks the first major metro expansion for the service, with plans to roll out to 100+ additional Walmart stores nationwide by 2026, signaling how logistics and supply chain innovation is reshaping the retail landscape.
Delta Air Lines absorbed a significant nine-figure loss during the longest government shutdown in history, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and refunds.
However, the airline is banking on a strong holiday rebound, demonstrating the ripple effects of policy disruptions on Atlanta's largest employer and the broader business ecosystem.
GoTo Foods,a metro Atlanta food giant, tapped Omer Gajial as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Gajial brings a track record of operations and growth from three Fortune 100 companies, signaling the company's push for aggressive scaling and market expansion.
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