Georgia

Cobb County commissioners on May 27 approved issuing up to $397 million of revenue bonds for the Atlanta Braves $672 million stadium.

Cobb County, Ga.'s $368 million taxable Atlanta Braves stadium deal should help fill investor demand for taxable bonds amid a dearth of supply, experts said.

Georgia plans to issue $152.7 million in bonds for various transportation projects, including the reconstruction of an interchange at Interstate 285 and Georgia 400.

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Atlanta's Morehouse College two notches to Baa3, citing potentially insufficient cash flow for debt service, among other issues.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has appointed Miguel Southwell as the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Walker County, Ga., officials asked Standard & Poor's to withdraw its ratings after disagreeing with a four-notch downgrade to BBB-plus, the county's investment banker said.

A Fulton County judge validated $278.3 million in revenue bonds to support the Atlanta Falcon's new stadium though an appeal is expected, an attorney said.

Standard & Poor's lowered its ratings on Walker County, Ga.'s general obligation sales tax bonds four notches to BBB-plus from AA-minus citing weak liquidity and contingent liabilities.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has proposed a $1.9 billion spending plan for 2015, and the city is using social media to get the public involved with the budget process.

Atlanta hopes a new financial incentive program will stimulate international air cargo and passenger growth at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a $42.4 billion fiscal 2015 budget into law on Monday.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed plans to name Atlanta International Airport's new manager in the next two weeks after interviewing three candidates.

Georgia saw revenues increase by 12.3% in March, the ninth consecutive month collections have gone up this year.

The aerotropolis concept is the latest trend in major airport-centered economic plans.

In Memphis, Tenn., and Atlanta, major airport-centered economic development plans anticipate using innovative and traditional financing.

A Georgia judge continues hearing arguments Thursday in the validation of $278.3 million in bonds to support the Atlanta Falcons' new stadium

For the 16th consecutive year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retained its title as world's busiest airport in 2013.

Oconee Regional Medical Center's failure to resolve covenant violations prompted Standard & Poor's to cut the Georgia hospital operator's ratings to CCC from B.

Georgia lawmakers passed a $42.4 billion budget and a constitutional amendment that, if passed, would prohibit legislators from increasing the state income tax.

Atlanta plans to refund $705.5 million of bonds originally sold to finance improvements at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.