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A SKULLY “smart” motorcycle helmet rests on a display at the company's grand opening in Northeast Atlanta. The company says it's the first of its kind to go to market.

Atlanta-Based SKULLY Technologies Resurrects Smart Motorcycle Helmet

Jim Burress • May 4, 2018

Carl White III, 19, started his clothing line Fly Familia when he was student at DeKalb County's Arabia Mountain High School. Now a freshman at Georgia State University, White urges others who want to be entrepreneurs to “find something, stick to it, and keep going.”

VOX ATL Talks Teen Business With Fly Familia Clothing Founder Carl White III

Voxatl.com • Apr 11, 2018

Federal Judge Considers Ways To Combine Equifax Class-Action Complaints

Tasnim Shamma • Apr 3, 2018

It’s unclear what impact the Chinese tariffs may have here in Georgia. Fewer exports could mean less traffic in the Port of Savannah, for example. According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, China is Georgia’s third-largest export market.

It’s Hard To Know How Chinese Tariffs Could Affect Ga. Businesses

Martha Dalton • Apr 3, 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA opened its new North American headquarters in Sandy Springs last week. Tariffs on steel could affect the car industry in the South, some experts and German leaders say.

Steel Tariffs Could Hurt Southern Automakers, Some Experts Say

Tasnim Shamma • Mar 21, 2018

Ron Marks is the founder of AtlantaFresh, which produces Greek yogurt and milk products in Chamblee. The company is closing its business after nearly a decade because Whole Foods canceled its contract early. Whole Foods was acquired by Amazon last fall.

Founder: Atlanta-Area Company Closes After Whole Foods Cancels Contract Early

Tasnim Shamma • Mar 13, 2018