
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta names Lauren Koontz new president and CEO
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has named Lauren Koontz its next president and CEO, effective Dec. 1. Koontz currently serves as president and CEO of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, where she has led one of the region’s largest and most established nonprofit organizations since 2019. Koontz

Data center would add significantly to tax digest, but residents have concerns
Renovations to an 88,000 square-foot existing data center at 40 Perimeter Center East and a new tenant would result in a significant boost to Dunwoody’s tax digest, but residents surrounding the 12-acre site said they still worry about the cost to their quality of life. According to city officials,

Vishal Garg lays out Better 2.0 plan during shareholder call
Daniel Lewis was removed as interim CEO effective Oct. 5, per an SEC filing

Seniors aren’t keeping up with their credit card debt. Reverse mortgages can help
As credit card and HELOC balances grow, reverse mortgages and their voluntary payment structures should be considered

Atlanta Dream moving to State Farm Arena for home games
The Atlanta Dream signed a new multi-year agreement with State Farm Arena to host all the team’s home games beginning with the 2027 season. As part of the expanded 2027 WNBA season, each team will play 50 regular-season games, and the Dream will play all 25 home games at State Farm Arena. The team h

Timberline Homes buy will push Champion deeper into retail
The Timberline Homes acquisition, Champion Homes' third acquisition since 2025, signals a growing emphasis on direct-to-consumer sales

Tucker City Council scheduled to review city manager’s employment terms
The Tucker City Council will meet for a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 7. Four pieces of business are on the agenda, including a resolution to non-renew City Manager John McHenry’s employment agreement. This action does not terminate the city manager’s employment but rather prov

Nearly 1,500 guns seized, 20 people charged in major gang trafficking case
Federal authorities announced charges against 20 people in what investigators describe as a major gang-related firearms trafficking and drug distribution operation centered in metro Atlanta. During a news conference Tuesday, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the ATF and the FBI displayed h

CRMLS went on offense against Compass. Will other MLSs follow?
Industry leaders weigh in as CRMLS seeks to stop Compass from challenging MLS rules in court









