For Immediate Release
April 21, 2026
Contact:
Office of Corporate Communications and Media Relations
(678) 920-0857
Hartsfield-Jackson to celebrate three hometown brands at Made in Atlanta event
Ribbon-cuttings mark bolstering of ATL’s robust Concession program
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will celebrate the grand opening of three dynamic new retail locations that showcase the city’s culture and entrepreneurial spirit, featuring The Village Market, Atlanta Influences Everything, and The Beltline Market. The event will include a live V-103 FM broadcast, appearances by Big Tigger and iconic DJ Jelly, and three ribbon-cutting ceremonies with photo and video opportunities alongside business founders, owners, and Paradies executives.
WHO: Andre Dickens, Mayor of Atlanta
Ricky Smith, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Tyronia Smith, Deputy General Manager, Chief Revenue Officer, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Greg Paradies, CEO Paradies Lagardiere
WHAT: Made in Atlanta Celebration
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 North Terminal Parkway
Concourse B Centerpoint
Atlanta, GA 30354
NOTE TO MEDIA: Members of the media are invited to attend the event at Concourse B Centerpoint. Please RSVP with the full name and date of birth of each attending member to media@atl.com by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, to secure post-security access.
MEDIA PARKING: The media parking lot is located just beyond the Exit Plaza at the North Daily Parking Lot
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. The Airport boasts an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
