Hartsfield-Jackson in the news

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Hartsfield-Jackson in the news

An upcoming project to improve roadways leading to the domestic terminal got official clearance when Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed signed a contract recently, and the media noted the significance of the development.

The construction and reconfiguration project, which was set to begin on September 1 and will take two years to complete, was reported by WGCL-TV Channel 46, WXIA-TV Channel 11, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

In other news:

Hartsfield-Jackson was a Pinterest pioneer by being among the first airports to have a presence on the burgeoning social media site. Its work drew praise from Caseyflies Media, a blog about airports’ social media, digital marketing and public relations.
Air Cargo World reported on the current cargo situation at Hartsfield-Jackson as well as potential for growth as the Airport looks to expand service into South America.
The Clayton News Daily published a story about a task force formed to focus on the Airport’s role in boosting the economy of the area around it.
The most recent set of student artwork to appear at the Airport’s Atlanta Personnel Assistance Point drew coverage from WGCL-TV Channel 46.
The SaportaReport blog and The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionreported on a concessionaire’s plan to convert Airport BlackBerry stores into iTravel stores, which sell Apple products and are in only one other airport in the nation.