Jobs and Economy

The Atlanta airport could face one of its biggest tests in years as the huge storm could bring heavy amounts of freezing rain to much of Georgia.

Pinnacle Financial Partners, which combined with Columbus-based Synovus Financial early this month, plans to hire up to 250 bankers this year.

The Georgia General Assembly appears poised to consider several pieces of legislation this session that could affect data centers and energy costs associated with them.

Nationwide, 94% of travelers are flying with Real IDs. Georgia’s rate is 93.1%. For travelers without Real ID, there will be an extra cost.

The report by State Economist Robert Buschman will shape a week of legislative negotiations on the state budget.

The airport is also implementing new body scanner technology designed to speed up the process.

The Surface Transportation Board ruled the document is “incomplete.” The companies must refile with additional information.

Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene said in a speech Wednesday that the company will lower its rates this summer, as it faces customer frustration over high monthly bills.

Here’s the simple rule that saves real money: buy the fuel your engine is designed to use.

Coca-Cola appears to be scrapping its search for a buyer for its British brand Costa Coffee, according to a major financial publication.