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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Developer proposes creation of 140-acre Town Center on Old National Highway in South Fulton
Developer BBI Development Group is proposing a new Town Center for the City of South Fulton. The developer first started planning in 2022, according to their website for the project. The project, called Town Center at Mansa Park, would be on Old National Highway and Pleasant Hill Road and include a condominium tower, apartments, three hotels, six office buildings, two restaurants and two retail spaces. "The Old National Highway Corridor is one of the region's most densely populated areas and serves as the largest commercial corridor within the City's limits. Only a few miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Corridor is a critical part of the City's economic viability," BBI Development Group says on a site for the proposed development. In total, the development plan is proposing the construction of 494 condo units and 1,032 workforce apartments, or 1,526 individual residences. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: GSP investigating crash involving South Fulton patrol car Amazon opening sorting center in west Georgia, bringing 1,000 jobs Governor's office said it will start issuing special tax refund checks this week Across the various proposed buildings, the overall development would cover more than 1.35 million square feet, or 140 acres. 'This proposed development is centrally located along the Corridor, directly across the street from World Changers Church International – one of the largest churches in the Metro Atlanta area," BBI Development said. According to details submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs as part of the Development of Regional Impact filings, the overall project is expected to be finished by 2030. The latest filings are for rezoning permits to move the project forward. "This proposed development will generate substantial revenue for the City through property, sales and hotel taxes and will create thousands of new jobs. BBI is proud to make such a significant investment in the City and is committed to serving this community for many years to come‚" the developer said, though a more specific revenue estimate was not available in the company's filings or the proposal site. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Airline industry scales back profit outlook
New forecast: Delta employees help sort out luggage at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The airline slashed its first quarter profit guidance in March amid a downward revision for the global industry. — Reuters NEW YORK: The global airline industry stands to earn a collective US$36bil this year, a downward revision from the most recent prediction issued in December amid growing trade tensions and a drop in consumer confidence, the leading aviation association says. The new forecast aligns with the US$ 36.6bil profit target issued for 2025 at the end of last year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a statement yesterday. The figure translates into a profit margin of 3.7% on industry revenue of about US$979bil, which was also revised from the December goal. 'The first half of 2025 has brought significant uncertainties to global markets,' IATA director general Willie Walsh said in the release. At the same time, the industry is benefitting from lower oil prices, which are in turn trimming airlines' fuel bills – the biggest single expense for carriers. Airlines, particularly in the United States, have been forced to scale back their outlooks recently after price-sensitive passengers reconsidered their travel plans and some high-profile accidents discouraged bookings. In March, Delta Air Lines Inc slashed its first quarter profit guidance and also reduced its outlook for revenue growth and operating margin. That was a sharp reversal from the start of the year, when it saw a steady demand environment. Walsh said that he remains optimistic, considering some of the events restraining growth are 'short-term in nature'. 'It won't have a long-term impact on the growth in the industry,' Walsh said. 'Demand for aviation, demand for flying, will remain strong.' Last year, the industry earned a collective US$32.4bil, on a margin of 3.4%. Walsh said profitability remains 'wafer thin', highlighting how easily airlines can see their targets dissolve because of economic headwinds and changing consumer sentiment. The North American market is expected to see the highest total profit contribution at US$12.7bil, followed by Europe. The Middle East, home to giant carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways, will account for the highest profit per passenger, IATA said, though capacity there is being limited by aircraft delivery delays. Airline executives have gathered in New Delhi this week for the IATA's annual meeting to discuss the state of the sector. India has become a key market for future growth as a rising middle class takes up flying, putting the country of over 1.4 billion people on the move. That's drawing more global airlines to the region, with Delta chief executive officer Ed Bastian calling a code-sharing agreement announced on the eve of the meeting with local discount specialist IndiGo 'the next step of our growth strategy'. Bastian said in a separate interview that he expects the latter part of the year to show improved demand after what he said was a 'choppy' start to 2025 amid trade tensions and hesitancy, especially among leisure travellers in the United States to book flights. — Bloomberg
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Inside ATL's 24/7 emergency ops center as summer travel season takes off
The Brief More than 2.6 million passengers are projected to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during the Memorial Day travel period. FOX 5 got a look at the airport's emergency operations hub, which monitors over 3,600 cameras and handles 911 calls, emergencies, and safety issues around the clock. Airport officials say they are fully prepared for the summer surge, with emergency teams on standby and a focus on maintaining situational awareness across ATL's terminals and runways. ATLANTA - Officials are preparing for another potentially record-breaking start to summer at airports like Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. More than 2.6 million people are expected to move through the airport over the next week. FOX 5 got a look inside the airport's operations center, where emergency dispatchers answer 911 calls and handle issues as they arise. What we know As the airlines work full throttle to get planes and passengers moving, emergency dispatchers are on the clock at the airport's operations center. They are the eyes and ears of the world's busiest airport. The team is ready for 911 calls, emergencies, safety issues, and everything in between. "They're trying to help a lady find her phone," one dispatcher said. The airport's operations center monitors more than 3,600 cameras that cover ATL's nearly 200 gates and five runways, 24/7, 365 days a year. What they're saying "It gives us that full situational awareness of everything that's happening around the airport, so we can ensure that we can handle the mass number of people that will come to the airport this week," said Gus Hudson, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's Assistant General Manager of Emergency Management. Hudson oversees this facility and the dozens of people who work there. "We always have something, whether it's an emergency call or a routine call, something is always happening around the airport, and calls are always coming into here," he said. Last year, this operations center handled 911 calls just moments after an incident at Delta's maintenance facility. Two employees died and a third was injured. The team scrambled to dispatch crews as more 911 calls poured in. Hudson says each day is different, but the ops center stands ready. With the summer travel season now here, they're prepared for what's to come. "Safety is our primary responsibility at the airport, and it starts here," Hudson said. What Passengers Are Saying As the airport works to keep people safe, passengers are ready to get out and enjoy the holiday. "I'm going to be just relaxing on the beach with some, like, sangria or something," said April Gatewood. "We're super excited, we're going to Colombia, South America," said Norma Franco.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Few issues at Atlanta airport as Real ID requirement goes into effect for flyers
The time has come. Travelers flying within the U.S. must have a state-issued ID that is 'Real ID' compliant. The requirement went into effect on Wednesday. If you have a Georgia driver's license and see the star in the upper right-hand corner, then you are good. But some people at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport still had questions on Wednesday. Channel 2's Richard Elliot spoke with Simone Reid, who was trying to board a flight back home to Tampa. She hadn't heard that Wednesday was the first day you needed to have a Real ID-compliant form of identification to fly or face additional security screenings, meaning more delays. TRENDING STORIES: 'Really? I hadn't heard that,' Reid said. TSA spokesman Robert Spinden told Elliot they'd been working with Hartsfield-Jackson and other U.S. airports for weeks to get ready for Day One, and said it went off without a hitch. 'We developed a very detailed operational plan in advance of this day, and as you can see, it's working very well,' Spinden said. TSA agent Alexis Pickeral thinks so, too. She worked the initial security screening, and most people got through without a problem until she realized this woman did not have a Real ID-compliant driver's license. That woman was facing more delays until she mentioned she had a passport with her. 'You do have your passport? Perfect. Let's go ahead and use that as an additional form of ID,' Pickeral told the woman. 'She was non-compliant, but luckily, she had a passport, which she was able to scan her passport and she was able to go through without additional screening,' Pickeral said. Bottom line, if you have a Georgia driver's license, you're probably OK. If you don't and aren't sure about Real ID, you can still board, but will need to get to the airport a little earlier just in case.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
America's Busiest Airport Experiences Major Price Increase
Arriving to an airport is never easy, resulting in all kinds of logistical challenges related to what time to leave, where to be dropped off, and -- in the case of those driving themselves -- where exactly to park. In an unfortunate development for anyone who plans on flying into or out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, it's the latter issue that might put some additional strain on your wallet this coming summer. Starting May 1, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport will raise the prices of their parking lots, spelling out massive change for the busiest airport in the US. In some cases, the parking rates will increase up to 300%, with almost every lot attached to the airport experiencing a steep hike in their pricing. The new change in policy was recently announced at a press conference this past Monday, with Hartsfield-Jackson's assistant general manager Tyronia Smith confirming the shift in pricing. Smith also said that the new pricing policy will immediately go into effect at midnight on the first of the month, although anyone who parks in the airport before then will be subject to the older pricing plan. 'As long as you enter the garage prior to midnight on May 1, you'll be under our existing parking rate structure," Smith said. "After midnight on May 1, you'll be [affected by] the new parking rate structure and there will be signage that will be posted at the entrance of each of the gates and also online." The change comes as Atlanta experiences an increased surge in travelers visiting the airport. Depending on the specific lot you park in, the new rise in prices can be anywhere from $6 (South/North Economy lots) to $26 (International Park Ride). However, Smith has said that she's confident the new price policy won't inconvenience travelers looking to find a parking spot in their airport. "We think that competitive pricing won't affect the capacity," Smith said. "We think our garages will still be full, and the demand is still there for additional capacity, which is why we're still building the south deck phase 1 and other parking facilities as well."
