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Wings for Autism opens new horizons in 3rd year at ATL

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By Shane Blatt Senior Public Relations Manager Some 150 autistic individuals and their family members experienced the hustle and bustle of air travel – without being 30,000 feet up – at the third annual Wings for Autism at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Wings for Autism, a national initiative of The Arc, is an airport […]

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ATL celebrates Atlanta Hawks’ five-decade run with art exhibit

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager ATL and Atlanta Hawks leaders cut a ribbon April 9 to officially open an art exhibit at the Airport commemorating the 50th anniversary of the iconic NBA franchise. This exhibit features photographs and artifacts that trace the Atlanta Hawk’s evolution and honor its “profound impact,” Airport Senior […]

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ATL honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on 50th anniversary of assassination

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The world’s busiest and most efficient airport honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a stirring tribute featuring poignant remarks and moving performances for the American icon. Senior Deputy General Manager Michael Smith beamed with pride as he stood before dozens of attendees celebrating the life and legacy of […]

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ATLNext Industry Day offers opportunities, encourages inclusion

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   As construction continues on Hartsfield-Jackson’s multibillion-dollar capital improvement program, ATLNext Industry Day returned for the third year to educate and inspire contractors, particularly minorities and women, about business opportunities at the world’s busiest airport. ATLNext officially kicked off in fall 2016, and since then, the Airport […]

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Airport job fair draws crowd, praise

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The biannual Airport Community Job Fair hosted more than 60 companies eager to fill hundreds of positions – from operations supervisor to cook to firefighter – at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. The Georgia International Convention Center event on March 27 drew 1,435 job seekers, […]

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Officials, passengers celebrate JetBlue expansion at ATL

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   After 14 years, officials at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport welcomed a JetBlue Airways flight from New York. This arrival marked the one of three new flight routes between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL). […]

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ATL’s appreciation campaign kicks off week of ‘love’

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  By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Hartsfield-Jackson marked the Valentine’s Day holiday in true Southern style – with a customer appreciation kickoff in the Domestic Terminal Feb. 7. “This is the fourth year we’ve hosted this event to provide our guests with an entertaining, uplifting and memorable travel experience,” said Airport […]

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Aviation Day delivers ATL to lawmakers

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Dozens of Department of Aviation team members touted the world’s busiest and most efficient airport during the 14th annual Aviation Day at the Capitol on Jan. 31. Airport representatives set up large informational placards and passed out brochures and promotional items to state legislators. Some items focused […]

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City, state officials ramp up efforts to stop human trafficking

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager     Hartsfield-Jackson leaders – joined by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and a host of federal, state and local law enforcement officials – on Jan. 29 renewed their shared commitment to fight, and end, the widespread crime of human trafficking. “Every year, thousands of children, women and […]

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