Monthly Archives: February 2012

Krogers Launches 65,000-SF Expansion in Carrollton

By Jennifer LeClaire ATLANTA—Halpern Enterprises is launching a 65,000-square-foot expansion at its Carrollton Crossroads retail center in Carrollton. Construction will begin in March a renovation and expansion to the Kroger space. Meanwhile, construction is already underway on an Olive Garden … Continue reading

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Closed Georgia Music Hall site ‘surplus property’

Atlanta Business Chronicle by Dave Williams It looks like there will be no turning back on last year’s decision to close the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The Georgia Department of Economic Development Board of Directors voted Thursday to declare … Continue reading

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Hospital group votes to buy 40 acres for new facility

Atlanta Business Chronicle by Carla Caldwell University Health Inc. voted Thursday to spend $1.2 million on 40 acres north of Thomason to build a new McDuffie Regional Medical Center, reports the Augusta Chronicle. The Georgia Attorney General’s office must approve … Continue reading

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Air France-KLM Cargo bringing back Atlanta service

By Kelly Yamanouchi The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Air France-KLM Cargo is resuming its air cargo flights to Atlanta after a three year absence, a move Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said would further the city’s position as a leading logistics hub. Air … Continue reading

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Alpha Natural Resources posts $733M loss

The Associated Press ABINGDON, Va. — Alpha Natural Resources posted a fourth-quarter loss Friday after booking $745 million in charges due to weak demand for coal and also new environmental regulations. Losses amounted to $733 million, or $3.34 per share, … Continue reading

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Kenneth Cole offers to take company private

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Fashion designer Kenneth Cole is offering to pay about $148.5 million to buy the rest of Kenneth Cole Productions Inc., saying it would compete more effectively as a privately-held company. But it appears investors … Continue reading

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Vision Airlines to end scheduled Atlanta flights

By Kelly Yamanouchi The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Vision Airlines is discontinuing its scheduled airline flights out of Atlanta, bringing an end to the short-lived service. The airline’s scheduled service out of Atlanta, which began in late 2010, will end after this … Continue reading

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USPS to consolidate 13 Ga. processing facilities

Atlanta Business Chronicle by Brian Kaberline The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that it is recommending the closing of several mail processing facilities in Georgia. A Postal Service study of processing centers recommends consolidating work now performed in 223 facilities … Continue reading

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Duane Morris, IMG Sign at 12th & Midtown

Tenants To Occupy More Than 60,000 SF By Daniel Weingarten Law firm Duane Morris and IMG Worldwide, a leading global sports and media company, are the latest tenants to sign a deal at 12th and Midtown at 1075 Peachtree St. … Continue reading

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Knology breaks ground, 60 jobs expected

Atlanta Business Chronicle by Carla Caldwell Knology (NASDAQ: KNOL) broke ground Wednesday on a 6,000-square-foot facility in Northwest Harris Business Park in West Point, Ga. The new site is expected to create about 60 jobs, reports the Ledger-Enquirer. The West … Continue reading

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