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We remember former Airport Commissioner Max Walker

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By Doug Strachan Innovation and Strategic Business Development Manager Maxwell “Max” Walker, a giant in Atlanta’s aviation history and the City of Atlanta Department of Aviation’s sixth leader, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, after a brief illness. Max was 89 at the time. Max worked at ATL from 1967 until his retirement in May […]

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Jonathan Adams

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Jonathan Adams Jonathan started his career as a professional guitar musician performing for Pamplin Records, Intersound Records and his own label. He later co-founded the classical fusion group, “Montana Skies,” and toured with the group nationally for over a decade. He currently creates healing music and performance music for all. His 1998 debut CD release, […]

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Jenn Cornell

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Jenn Cornell Jenn Cornell is a performer, composer and an educator, bringing cello across boundaries with her visionary style of playing, creating songs that stretch what a cello can be, and inspiring young musicians with her mentor approach to teaching. Jenn has had a diverse career as a professional musician beginning at age 11, when […]

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ATL staffer walks for a purpose, supports big cause

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  By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Five years ago, Mike Mahady just wanted to lose weight, but in the process gained fervent passion for a cause that affects more than 266,000 women in the U.S. each year. The 71-year-old is determined to participate in his fifth Georgia 2-Day Walk for Breast […]

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ATL staffer’s determination inspires family, nation

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  By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager A will to heal her ailing father led ATL’s Dawn Daniels Muhammad on a health journey to lose more than 55 pounds. Meanwhile, her altruistic efforts have garnered worldwide attention. Muhammad’s primary goal was to donate her kidney to her father, Lucious Daniels, who suffers from […]

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ATL expo elevates safety, celebrates culture

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  By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Hartsfield-Jackson advanced its safety culture for the third consecutive year at the OneATL Safety and Risk Management Expo. Assistant General Manager for Public Safety and Security Richard Duncan said the Aug. 15 expo highlights the significant role safety plays in every facet of Airport operations. […]

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Feeling Peachy? Enjoy National Peach Month at ATL

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By: Alnissa Ruiz-Craig It’s National Peach Month, and if you’re flying out of ATL, how fitting for you to celebrate right here in the Peach State! Peaches are one of my favorite fruits, and if you didn’t already know, Georgia peaches are the cream of the crop. That’s why I am excited to bring this […]

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Largest Shop around the Concourse: ATL Shops by Hudson

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By: Alnissa Ruiz-Craig Welcome to Destination Skypointe: ATL Beyond the Gate When you head to the airport, you may have one plan in mind, and that is to board your flight and get to your destination. A solid plan. Most airports only lend themselves to that simple plan due to a lack of amenities. What […]

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Airport art leads to unlikely connection

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  By Jennifer Ogunsola Communications Manager It’s not unusual to walk through a large airport and spot friends, family members and others you may know. Many people travel domestically and internationally on airplanes, so spotting a familiar face is pretty typical. But, imagine walking through the busiest airport in the world and seeing yourself, or […]

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ATL celebrates air expansion to Shanghai

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  By Jennifer Ogunsola Communications Manager City leaders hailed the launch of Delta Air Lines’ most requested flight route by its passengers. Flight 185 connects Hartsfield-Jackson to one of the largest commercial centers in China. The new nonstop service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) complements Delta’s existing flights between ATL and the two largest […]

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