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A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds Now Serving Clayton County in South Metro Atlanta

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Monday, September 18, 2023

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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, a leading bail bonding agency in Georgia with locations across the metropolitan Atlanta area, announces the addition of a new operation in Clayton County, located immediately south of Atlanta. This newest location serves cities such as Forest Park, College Park, Morrow, Riverdale and Jonesboro as well as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Clayton County, which has a population of more than 297,000, is also home to Atlanta's only Foreign Trade Zone.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, a leading bail bonding agency in Georgia with locations across the metropolitan Atlanta area, announces the addition of a new operation in Clayton County, located immediately south of Atlanta.
"Anyone who lives in or is traveling through Clayton County and is charged with a crime can now contact the experienced bail bonding staff of A 2nd Chance for assistance," says Daniel Matalon, founder of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds.
A reputable and experienced bail bond company, A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds is revolutionizing the industry with its respect-based approach and exceedingly high level of client-focused service.
With the addition of its operation in Clayton County, A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds' service area now encompasses nine metro Atlanta areas including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Newton, Walton, Cherokee and Barrow counties.

American Express and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Announce Plans for New Centurion® Lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Today, American Express and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced plans to expand the Centurion Lounge Network with its first ever location at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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Today, American Express and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced plans to expand the Centurion Lounge Network with its first ever location at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
American Express is the first credit card issuer to announce plans to open a proprietary lounge at EWR.
“The new Terminal A is the first step in a renaissance for Newark Liberty International Airport,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole.
American Express also announced plans to open new lounge locations at Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL).

Extreme Turbulence Injures 11 on Delta Flight from Milan to Georgia

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Delta flight, carrying 151 passengers and 14 crew members, hit severe turbulence on Tuesday as it was approaching Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, sending 11 people to the hospital. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to flight attendants and passengers in nonfatal accidents. It is also one of the most common airline accident types, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The flight originated in Milan, Italy and was about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta when the event occurred.

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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to flight attendants and passengers in nonfatal accidents.
The flight originated in Milan, Italy and was about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta when the event occurred.
"Despite improvements in technology, turbulence encounters continue to be an airline safety issue," said pilot and aviation expert, Ladd Sanger of Slack Davis Sanger.
"Turbulence can be difficult to predict, and sometimes flight crews are justifiably unaware of the risk of a turbulence encounter."

MINUTE SUITES OPENS THIRD LOCATION AT HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minute Suites, the award-winning airport brand that provides private suites for travelers, opened today its third location in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).

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ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minute Suites, the award-winning airport brand that provides private suites for travelers, opened today its third location in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
Minute Suites are designed as a place to get work done in peace, escape the hustle of the airport, and recharge before your next flight.
Minute Suites have a minimum stay of one-hour with additional 15-minute increments available for purchase.
To book a reservation, visit www.minutesuites.com/reservations or use the Minute Suites Mobile App, available for download via Google Play or the App Store.

FXExpress Publications, Inc. Names Industry Leader Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.

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YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FXExpress Publications, Inc., the family of publications including Global Traveler, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com, names its Industry Leader Awards, a hand-selected group of the best in the travel industry, for the second year in a row.
Best Cruise Line Industry Leader: Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line
Best Airport Industry Leader: J'Aimeka "Jai" Ferrell, CCO & Deputy General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Best Green Initiatives & Sustainability Industry Leader: Denise Naguib, Vice President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity, Marriott International
Best Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Industry Leader: Julie Coker, president & CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority
"This list is truly a who's who of the travel industry's most influential leaders, those making last impacts on travel and its people.
The team at FXExpress Publications, Inc. submitted nominations for industry leaders in each of the categories.
Once all nominations, submitted with a brief reasoning for each, were compiled, a survey was distributed to all members of the FXExpress team to select the final Industry Leader honoree.

Liberty Defense Selects K2 Security Screening Group for Strategic Partnership and Increased Market Penetration

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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K2 is a national leader in the planning, management, installation, and integration of airport passenger and checked baggage security screening systems.

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K2 is a national leader in the planning, management, installation, and integration of airport passenger and checked baggage security screening systems.
As part of the distribution agreement, K2 Security Screening Group will add the HEXWAVE walkthrough people screening system, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to seamlessly detect weapons and other threats in real-time, to its security services portfolio.
"We are excited to partner with Liberty Defense to bring HEXWAVE to the airport employee screening market," said Kathy Yurkunas, President of K2 Security Screening Group.
"We are thrilled to partner with K2 Security Screening Group, a recognized leader in the US aviation security industry.

Swinerton Strengthens Its Atlanta Foothold with Expert Hire, New Office

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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ATLANTA, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swinerton, a leading general contractor with offices nationwide, is adding another construction expert to its team and extending its inroads within the Atlanta commercial construction arena. Katayoon (Kat) Alavian joins the Atlanta office as Director of Special Projects just in time to set up shop this fall at the company's new, 10,000-sq. ft. office in Armour Yards. Alavian shifts to Atlanta from Swinerton's Los Angeles office, where she was hired in 2015 as Senior Project Manager and later promoted to Project Executive.

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Alavian shifts to Atlanta from Swinerton's Los Angeles office, where she was hired in 2015 as Senior Project Manager and later promoted to Project Executive.
"Kat is well-suited to lead Atlanta's Special Projects group," explains Derek Mosiman, vice president and division manager, Swinerton Atlanta.
The Special Projects group pursues construction opportunities primarily in aviation, hospitality, office and corporate services throughout metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Since expanding to the Southeast, the Atlanta office has constructed $358 million of commercial environments.

TGI Fridays® Announces Expansion Plans at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with the Grand Opening of a Newly Renovated Restaurant

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Monday, July 17, 2023

DALLAS, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the grand opening of its newly renovated restaurant inside the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, which is expected to become the highest volume sales location of any in-airport restaurant nationwide.

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DALLAS, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the grand opening of its newly renovated restaurant inside the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, which is expected to become the highest volume sales location of any in-airport restaurant nationwide.
The restaurant, located in Terminal B at Gate 10, will be TGI Fridays' first patio dining airport experience as well as feature one of the largest bars in the airport.
TGI Fridays began its strategic partnership with DFW in 1995 and has been the leading restaurant at the airport since.
"The grand opening of our newly renovated restaurant in Terminal B is a shining example of the strength of the TGI Fridays brand and what we can bring to airports nationwide," said Brandon Coleman III, President of TGI Fridays US.

DHL Express Opens New $84.5M Hub in Atlanta

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

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DHL unveils its most eco-friendly hub in the Americas region, based at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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DHL unveils its most eco-friendly hub in the Americas region, based at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
PLANTATION, Fla., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express, the world's leading provider of express shipping services, today announced the grand opening of its Americas region hub based at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The DHL Atlanta hub also sets new standards for sustainability, generating up to 50% of its on-site energy consumption through 65,000 sq.
"The new DHL Express Atlanta Hub represents a milestone in our ongoing pursuit of sustainability and technological advancement.
The DHL Atlanta Hub operates as a fully-automated facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology capable of sorting up to 20,000 pieces per hour.

Gov. Pritzker Unveils New "Middle of Everything" Summer Ad Campaign, Starring and Directed by Illinois' own Jane Lynch

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Monday, June 26, 2023

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Pritzker along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Office of Tourism (IOT) today announced the launch of three new TV ads as part of its tourism campaign, "Middle of Everything," starring Illinois native and Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress and director Jane Lynch. The summer campaign features a catchy new song performed by Lynch that promotes the diverse attractions, natural wonders, and outdoor experiences that can only be found in Illinois. To view the ads and other media assets for the "Middle of Everything," click HERE.

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"Our 'Middle of Everything' campaign has been a resounding success—bringing in millions of visitors and generating $1 billion in revenue," said Governor JB Pritzker.
"With Illinois native Jane Lynch as our shining star and spokesperson, I have no doubt that we will have a record-breaking year for our tourism industry.
Jane, thank you for your partnership as we show the world all that the Land of Lincoln has to offer."
"It's been an absolute joy to bring to life the 'Middle of Everything' campaign in new and exciting ways," said Jane Lynch.