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Companies based in Atlanta

  • CNNAt 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the 1st of June 1980, the Cable News Network began broadcasting from Atlanta, Georgia. Ted Turner introduced the channel to a…
  • Cartoon NetworkOn the 9th of August 1986, Turner Broadcasting System acquired Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists. The deal included a massive film and television library…
  • Southern CompanyThe year 1924 marked the birth of a holding company called Southeastern Power & Light. This entity was formed to manage Alabama Traction, Light and Power…
  • Cox EnterprisesJames M. Cox bought the Dayton Daily News in 1898, marking the start of a business empire that would span over a century.
  • NAPA Auto PartsThe National Automotive Parts Association opened its doors in Atlanta during 1925. This cooperative model allowed independent retailers to pool resources for…