AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAirport Upgrades: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport landed a $100 million FAA grant for runway, taxiway and terminal reconstruction plus safety-area improvements—part of a $481 million nationwide airport package before the Airport Infrastructure Grants program ends Sept. 30. Air Travel Safety: A Delta passenger says hot coffee spilled onboard left severe burns and is suing; separately, an American Airlines flight was diverted after a disruptive passenger was restrained with duct tape and zip ties. Labor Day Travel Watch: With heat and storms shaping the holiday weekend, the National Weather Service is flagging extreme heat across parts of the central U.S. and severe thunderstorm and flash-flood risks elsewhere. Local Tourism Numbers: Chattanooga-area tourism hit nearly $1.9B in visitor spending in Hamilton County in 2025, with growth outpacing the state average. Fuel Prices Check: GasBuddy reports show Georgia gas prices easing in late August, with multiple counties posting low points for regular, midgrade, premium and diesel.
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