Savannah J. Sicurella

Atlanta

Business Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

covering the business of atlanta's entertainment industries @ajc / [email protected]

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Warner Bros. Discovery to split in two with CNN, TNT to join new cable business

2 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |J. Scott Trubey

Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday said it plans to split itself into two companies, with its studio businesses, HBO Max streaming service and prestige HBO network under one company and traditional cable network businesses such as CNN, Discovery and TNT under the other.
Hillcrest project to bring more rentals and retail to Sandy Springs

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella

A major mixed-use development is coming to Sandy Springs, promising to further densify a part of the suburban city that leaders envisioned as a gathering spot for the community. Called Hillcrest, the project will add hundreds of apartments, dozens of for-rent townhomes and retail space to an 8-acre site on Sandy Springs Circle near its new City Hall.
MomoCon broke its attendance record. It's planning to get even bigger in 2026.

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella

It is one year away from legal drinking age and can’t quite rent a car, but MomoCon is all grown up. The convention, which focuses on animation, gaming and comics, celebrated its 20th anniversary over Memorial Day weekend and hit another milestone — nearly 60,000 visitors, up by more than 10,000 from two years ago. As the convention inches toward its 21st “birthday” and beyond, it’s expanding.
MomoCon set an attendance record. Next year, it’s planning to be even bigger.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Savannah J. Sicurella

1 hour agoDolphins are fascinating creatures, and the more we learn about them, the better we’re able to comprehend how incredible they really are. Renowned for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, the marine mammals communicate through unique signature clicks and whistles, and some evidence …
Buford Highway businesses still grappling with fewer sales after ICE arrests

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella

For more than a decade, Jose Olague has run a sportswear store out of Plaza Fiesta, the bustling Latin-centric shopping center on Buford Highway at the edge of Brookhaven. He sells jerseys, cleats, wrestling masks and other assorted ephemera like key chains, hats and toys, all popular items among customers passing through the mall. In recent months, however, Olague has noticed a significant drop-off in business. He estimates his sales are down anywhere between 40% and 60% year-over-year.
A deal for WSB-TV? Atlanta News First owner interested in storied station

3 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Rodney Ho

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A deal for WSB-TV? Atlanta News First owner interested in storied station

3 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Rodney Ho

By Savannah Sicurella and Rodney Ho, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In what could become its latest swing in its hometown market, Atlanta-based television station owner Gray Media would consider acquiring Channel 2 Action News if its parent company were to sell off the property. Gray Chief Executive Hilton Howell said the company is open to acquiring WSB-TV, a longtime ABC affiliate, which is also the oldest local broadcaster and one with a famed history in Atlanta.
A deal for WSB-TV? Atlanta News First owner interested in storied station

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Rodney Ho

In what could become its latest swing in its hometown market, Atlanta-based television station owner Gray Media would consider acquiring Channel 2 Action News if its parent company were to sell off the property. Gray Chief Executive Hilton Howell said the company is open to acquiring WSB-TV, a longtime ABC affiliate, which is also the oldest local broadcaster and one with a famed history in Atlanta. "It's an option and a possibility," Howell said.
Gray Media, Atlanta News First owner, interested in WSB-TV

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Rodney Ho

In what could become its latest swing in its hometown market, Atlanta-based television station owner Gray Media would consider acquiring Channel 2 Action News if its parent company were to sell off the property. Gray Chief Executive Hilton Howell said the company is open to acquiring WSB-TV, a longtime ABC affiliate, which is also the oldest local broadcaster and one with a famed history in Atlanta. “It’s an option and a possibility,” Howell said.
CBS in Atlanta will move from Channel 46 to Channel 69 in August

3 weeks ago | ajc.com | Savannah J. Sicurella |Rodney Ho

A huge shake-up in Atlanta local television is set to take place this summer as the CBS network shifts to Channel 69 after 31 years with Channel 46. Atlanta News First (WANF), once known as CBS46, is ending its affiliation with CBS and will soon become an independent station, according to a news release from owner Gray Media. ExploreGray adds more local news on CBS46, Peachtree TVChannel 69 (WUPA) will become the new CBS outlet in Atlanta, according to a separate news release from CBS.