Towering Atlanta Developer, Philanthropist & Original Hawks Owner Tom Cousins Dies At 93

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Tom Cousins, a towering figure in Atlanta development and philanthropy as well as the original owner of the Hawks, has died at 93 years old.

He left an indelible impression on the Atlanta skyline, including as the developer behind the city's tallest building, the Bank of America Plaza.

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