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Hartsfield-Jackson honors USO’s 40th anniversary amid star-spangled celebration

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saluted the United Service Organization’s 40th anniversary at ATL as part of pre-Independence Day celebration at the world’s busiest airport. A June 28 press conference in the Domestic Terminal atrium, one of three events held simultaneously, kicked off the Airport’s third annual […]

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ATL recognized as top performer in Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge

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By Rachel Deloach Office of Public Affairs Intern   The world’s busiest and most efficient airport has been recognized as a top performer in the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (ABBC) for the fifth year in a row. Three ATL facilities – Tech Campus as well as the North and South parking decks – have been identified as […]

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Awards ceremony salutes achievements in air cargo

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The ATL Cargo Awards celebrated and honored the Airport’s “robust and vibrant” air cargo community with a ceremony and luncheon June 21. More than 100 attended the annual event, which was held in the North Cargo building and featured stakeholders from the air cargo community, including ground handlers, ramp […]

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ATL fair a ‘win-win’ for vendors, concessionaires, sustainability

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By Rachel Deloach Office of Public Affairs Intern   A dozen vendors showcased their environmentally friendly wares last week to a receptive audience: ATL concessionaires, who will be required to transition from Styrofoam to sustainable products by Oct. 1. Vendors pitched everything from biopolymers to plant-based plastic made with sugarcane at the third annual Sustainable Food Court […]

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ATL celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Caribbean American Heritage Month got into full swing June 9, as ATL celebrated the region’s rich heritage and significant contributions with a feast for the senses. The event at the International Terminal featured stilt dancing, flag waving and food sampling, and it drew ATL leaders as […]

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ATL, Delta, environmental group seek to change the course of waterways

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By Rachel Deloach Office of Public Affairs Intern   Representatives from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta Air Lines and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation gathered Wednesday, June 7 to launch Change the Course, an initiative that aims to restore 30 million gallons water to Georgia’s ecosystem over the next year. The campaign, which kicked off as part of […]

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ATL prepared as Memorial Day marks start of summer travel season

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager     With millions of people expected to fly this Memorial Day weekend, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport is prepared for the start of the busy summer travel season. “March 31 of this year saw a record 85,470 passengers screened, and we expect to break […]

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Inaugural fashion show Global Runway highlights ATL Skypointe program

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   Style was found at every turn this week during Global Runway, the Airport’s first-ever fashion event. The May 18 presentation showcased luxury brands at every price point, from jewelry and accessories to T-shirts and blazers. These retail offerings were just a few represented by ATL Skypointe, […]

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Construction of grand entrance underway at world’s busiest airport

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   The sight of passengers darting across ATL’s roadways to enter and exit the Domestic Terminal will soon be a thing of the past. One of the major projects underway is construction of two giant canopies that will extend from the North and South sides of the […]

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ATL marks Bring Your Child to Work Day with education, inspiration

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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager   More than 100 Department of Aviation employees brought more than their work bags and lunches to the offices one morning last week. April 27 marked Bring Your Child to Work Day, coinciding with the annual U.S. observance of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. […]

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