A big metro Atlanta-based maker of industrial equipment said Tuesday it’s selling one of its businesses for $320 million in a move to focus on more high-growth areas.

Ballground, Ga.-headquartered Chart Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: GTLS) said it will sell its cryobiological products business to Cryoport Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX), a Nashville, Tenn.-based life sciences services company.

Cryobiological products are used for transport of biological samples and storage of vaccinations, tissue, cells, blood…

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Atlanta's Chart Industries selling subsidiary for 0M, focusing on high-growth areas

“It’s like a two-fold thing: We appreciate it, but for some people, we’re charity…. So when people say they’re supporting a Black-owned business … we ask, ‘Is that going to be consistent?’ I want you to support us because we have amazing products.”

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Black business owners want your support, not your 'charity'

Georgia Power added a long-time Cox Enterprises executive to its board of directors.

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Georgia Power elects Cox Enterprises exec Jill Campbell to board of directors

A developer is seeking to build separate townhome and mixed-use developments on the southern edge of historic Grant Park, just yards away from the planned Southside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine.

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New Grant Park projects would add more than 330 new residences along Atlanta BeltLine

One of Atlanta’s most prominent Historically black colleges received another funding booster shot focused on increasing opportunities for minority students.

Morehouse College said Thursday it received a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation as a founding partner of the HBCU Undergraduate Success Research Center. The initiative is designed to “increase educational and employment opportunities for minorities interested in STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,”…

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Morehouse College receives million grant to boost STEM subjects

ModifyHealth provides meal delivery, dietician support and digital health services for patients suffering from chronic gastrointestinal diseases like irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease.

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'Food as medicine' company ModifyHealth closes M Series A funding led by Nashville Capital Network

“The loss of Randall is felt profoundly, not only by our family, his friends and me, but also by generations of Rollins’ employees and colleagues,” said Gary W. Rollins.

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Rollins Inc. announces passing of Atlanta billionaire R. Randall Rollins, 88

The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United won’t be greeted by their fans when they return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Parent company AMB Sports and Entertainment announced on Monday that both teams will play without fans in attendance for scheduled home games through September. The wait could be longer, too, as the teams said they will address attendance at future games on a later date.

“The health and safety of our fans is our top priority,” AMBSE CEO Steve Cannon said in a statement. “As…

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Atlanta Falcons, United to play without fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

The CDC Foundation created a new position on its executive team to manage its Covid-19 response.

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CDC Foundation hires its first chief medical officer

Kemp alleged the city’s orders threatened local businesses and contradicted his orders as the state’s chief executive on how to deal with the pandemic.

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Gov. Kemp withdraws lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over Covid-19 restrictions