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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For about 40 years, KFC has exclusively served Pepsi beverages — but next year, that’s set to change. On Thursday, the fast food giant said its thousands of U.S. locations are switching to a partnership with the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company....
The Atlanta Dream on Friday launched its All for Atlanta WNBA Finals Watch Parties happening across Metro Atlanta starting on Saturday, Oct. 17. Through a network of participating bars, restaurants and gathering spaces, fans will have opportunities to come together, show their At...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - In honor of Elizabeth Stevens, Magnolia Laine is giving one bride whose life has been personally impacted by breast cancer a special bridal shopping experience. The giveaway includes a wedding gown valued at up to $3,000, helping one bride find the perfe...
Fanatics plans to open a flagship Atlanta sports store at Centennial Yards through a new retail partnership with the Atlanta Hawks. The deal also gives Fanatics control of the Hawks’ official e-commerce business and all retail operations at State Farm Arena. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-T...
Southwest Airlines made more changes. This time, it is adjusting its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program. Read more trending news The company said that the changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, claiming that passengers will get “more from every point and every trip.” Southwest ...
Investigators are trying to identify a man who abandoned a dog outside a Cherokee County thrift store on Bells Ferry Road.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thrift stores are having another moment. Secondhand stores and online resale marketplaces are seeing renewed interest, particularly among younger shoppers looking for relief from higher prices in an attempt to stretch their clothing budgets. Bu...
(Gray News) - Dozens of Crumbl Cookies locations are reportedly closing their doors. According to a report by Restaurant Business , at least 57 locations have closed this year, with more at risk. The outlet also reported at least 55 franchises were listed for sale. The closures c...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta is set to shine a little brighter. The Liberia Economic Development Initiative is hosting its 11th annual International Life Changers Awards and Fundraising Gala — themed “We are The Light”. Co-founder of LEDI Joan Darkortey joins ATL Live to sha...
Atlanta doesn’t have a visibility problem. Walk through any conversation about culture, music, or media right now, and this city’s fingerprints are everywhere. What I keep asking, though, is a harder question: is all of that influence actually converting into something that lasts...
People who spend hours in the sun have a new line of defense against the harmful rays: the first new type of sunscreen in a quarter century. Read more trending news The newest type of sunscreen approved in the U.S. is finally hitting store shelves. The sunscreen, according to The...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new partnership is set to help the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena offer a better fan and concertgoer experience, officials announced on Thursday. Thanks to a multi-year collaboration with technology company Cisco, the arena will be update...
(Gray News) - Gray Media is teaming up with journalist Hoda Kotb and her wellness company Joy 101 to bring new health segments to local newscasts and “Aging Untold” starting in January 2027. The partnership centers on a weekly feature called “The Doctor’s In with Joy 101.” The se...
(Gray News) - Chick-fil-A is getting a brand-new sauce for the first time in a decade. Spicy Chick-fil-A sauce is joining the menu permanently on Nov. 16. Its sauce features the restaurant’s classic Chick-fil-A sauce infused with spicy peppers. The sauce will be available in the ...
( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ digs into the mass surveillance network known as Flock, recording every car that passes, how that data is stored and who gets to see it. Then, we’ll explain the questions to ask when determining a loved one final wishes after death. Also, an art...
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a taco pop-up at Pullman Yards, a bicycle food delivery service in Cabbagetown, and a top Atlanta chef joining an upcoming restaurant in Town at Trilith. We’ve also rounded up several Atlanta food events, including a Diwali festival in M...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new federal hemp law set to take effect in 58 days could force many hemp-derived products off store shelves, according to business owners who say they are preparing for the change. The new restrictions would limit the amount of THC allowed in...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta has no shortage of coffee shops, but finding a spot that offers more than your morning caffeine fix is always a treat. With two Atlanta Prevail Coffee locations, it’s not just about what’s in your cup. From its inviting atmosphere to its specialt...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Horizon Theatre Company is bringing the drama to Atlanta with OTHER PATHS TO GOD - a funny, scandalous, and heartfelt play about five ICU nurses whose lives spiral into chaos when money goes missing. Written by award-winning Atlanta playwright Kelundra S...
There’s been a sharp increase in the cost of ingredients since the pandemic. While restaurants already operate on thin margins, rising ingredient and fuel costs, along with navigating complicated tariffs, mean the budget is tighter than ever. Not to mention factoring in overhead ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta loves its favorite restaurants, but Forkside Seats shines a light on the people who make our food scene special. More than 30 chefs and beverage partners will take over State Farm Arena for one special night to support food service workers in cri...
For as long as Chau Nguyen can remember, cars have been more than just a hobby. Growing up, he dreamed of owning classic vehicles and used that passion as motivation to become successful....
The drama between Kelly Clarkson and a New York City curiosity shop has taken another twist. An independent journalist obtained and released security footage appearing to show the interaction between the Grammy Award-winning singer and members of Art of Play, a store in Brooklyn....
ORANGE, Conn. ( InvestigateTV ) - For 100 years, tiny candy bricks have been hiding inside some of the most famous faces in American history. PEZ, the iconic candy, is made and packaged at the company’s factory in Connecticut, the only PEZ manufacturing facility in the United Sta...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Power is giving an inside look at how it keeps electricity flowing across the state. The company uses drones to inspect transmission lines and identify potential problems before they lead to service disruptions for customers. At the McG...
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management lifted a Boil Water Advisory for residents and businesses in southwest and northwest Atlanta at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday following negative water sampling test results....
( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
Pickleball facility franchisor The Picklr has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company seeks to reorganize after what its founder acknowledged was a costly business mistake tied to early lease guarantees....
A $77 million investment from a Dutch manufacturing company is coming to north Georgia, promising jobs and engineering opportunities, according to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Kemp’s office announced mechanical engineering manufacturer VDL Groep will invest $77 million for an expansi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Fall has officially arrived at The Betty in Buckhead, where seasonal flavors invite guests to gather around the table. The restaurant is serving comforting Southern classics, autumn-inspired cocktails and dishes designed for sharing. From a cozy meal wit...
The weekend after Atlanta Pride, queer-owned event company The Greenhouse Social is hosting a weekend full of plants, pride, and entertainment. From Oct. 16 to 18, the inaugural Dirt and Glitter Plant Show will take over the former site of Forever 21 at Atlantic Station. The week...
A coin worth five cents when it was minted during George Washington’s presidency sold for a record amount in an auction last week. Heritage Auctions announced that a 1792 “half disme” fetched a $2.928 million winning bid -- including the buyer’s premium -- during the Dallas-based...
Atlanta has always been a city in a hurry. As far back as 1867, a Milledgeville newspaper observed that Atlantans lived fast, made money fast, spent it fast, and tore things down almost as quickly as they built them. Nearly 160 years later, not much has changed. Atlanta is a city...
Middle Eastern street food restaurant Rina closed last week after six years at the Ford Factory Lofts across from Ponce City Market on the Eastside Beltline. First reported by Tomorrow’s News Today , Rough Draft confirmed the closure with a representative for Oliva Restaurant Gro...
In the wake of damage to communities across the southeast from Hurricane Isaias, a telecommunications company says it’s activating more than a thousand free internet access points. Spectrum announced 1,540 free WiFi access points were now online for communities in need of connect...
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one....
Health care businessman Rick Jackson is the Republican nominee for Georgia governor, facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Collins was born and raised in Jackson, Georgia, where he still lives. He earned a business degree from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren....
( InvestigateTV ) — As prices climb, more Americans say they are willing to risk a criminal record to cover basic necessities. A new LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans found 30% admit to shoplifting, up from 23% just a couple of years ago. Most respondents who shoplifted blame...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Best Dirty Lemonade is celebrating five years, and founder Omari joins mixologist Savannah to mark the milestone with a preview of Halloween-inspired drinks. Omari reflects on how his mother’s legacy helped shape the business, while Savannah shares a...
Doraville distillery and restaurant incubator Minhwa Spirits will relocate to the former Aziza space at Westside Provisions District early next year. Owned by Tal Baum and Oliva Restaurant Group , Aziza closed in 2024 after five years at the Howell Mill Road complex. The space ha...
( Aging Untold ) — Senior discounts show up almost everywhere, from museums to hardware stores to prescription drugs, but many older adults hesitate to ask for them. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down where these discounts hide, how to think about accepting them and why a...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new Kentucky business, Lamb Mowers, uses sheep as a quiet, gas-free alternative to traditional lawn care. Homeowner Honi Goldman hired the flock to clear weeds, crabgrass, poison ivy, and kudzu from her yard. V isits run $195–$295, serving Louisville, Lex...
MARICOPA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A young man in Arizona is being recognized for his kindness and caring good deed that was caught on camera, unbeknownst to him. Jordan Hope, 18, didn’t know anyone was watching when he pulled over to help a stranger outside a Maricopa storefro...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Chinese restaurant on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth failed a routine health inspection. Chenji Tea Restaurant scored 52 points and received a U for unsatisfactory on Oct. 2. The report says raw pork was stored above raw vegetables, there was a...
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
Development in downtown Atlanta has exploded over the last two years as the city prepared for thousands of World Cup soccer fans this summer, along with future hosting duties like Super Bowl LXII in 2028. This development boom includes an influx of new restaurants and mixed-use c...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Bayanihan Fest 2026 will bring Filipino food, cultural and contemporary performances, karaoke, local vendors and Filipino-owned businesses to Uptown Atlanta on Saturday, October 17. The free event is organized by the Philippine American Chamber of Commer...
A freezer staple will be disappearing. Read more trending news Conagra announced it stopped making Celeste frozen pizza, Fox Business reported. CEO John Brase said of the decision: “There are certain brands and categories where we simply just don’t see a future. It just makes sen...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In communities across the country, more families are getting pushed farther away from fresh, affordable food. The USDA calls it “low access.” It’s when a significant share of a neighborhood lives far away from a grocery store. The agency estimat...
In this week’s Quick Bites, get details on a burger residency above an Edgewood Avenue dance club, Smorgasburg ending its 2026 season early in South Downtown, Pollo Primo’s Ponce location, and the Decatur restaurant community’s fundraiser for the MLK Service Project. There’s also...
Thousands of residents and businesses across multiple communities are under a precautionary boil water advisory following a pump failure at a primary reservoir, local officials announced Wednesday....
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A leadership says customers can continue to expect to be served by its team members at restaurant locations and not artificial intelligence. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy recently shared in a CNBC interview that it’s not pursuing AI voice ordering i...
Chef Kevin Gillespie announced on Instagram last week that he is leaving Atlanta and the restaurant industry. Gillespie hinted at the departures in a February 2026 essay for Food & Wine . He confirmed the decision to “step away” from both in an Oct. 2 Instagram post, citing a “li...
As Amazon wraps up its fall Prime sales, Walmart and others are trying to compete by running their own special sales. Read more trending news Walmart Walmart’s fall sales are in full swing and will end on Oct. 11. A company spokesperson told Fox Business that the company schedule...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - From a cosmetology classroom at Atlanta’s Butler Street YMCA in 1947 to a nearly 80-year family-owned beauty business, Bronner Bro s. has built a legacy. This Saturday, it celebrates its history and future at the second annual Beauty Icon Awards, held at...
LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — Most auto repair shops are staffed almost entirely by men, according to federal labor data . A February 2026 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found about 1.8% of mechanics are women. Federal data predicts about 70,000 job openings in the fi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Singer-songwriter Cody Bolden took a leap of faith, leaving his job running a pie shop to chase his lifelong dream of music, and just released a new album last week. Bolden joins ATL Live fresh out of the recording studio to share his journey, his smooth...
A metro Atlanta cat rescue organization is asking for the public’s help after a cat that was available for adoption was allegedly stolen from a Cobb County Petco store. According to Ponce de Leon Cat Rescue, surveillance video shows a man placing a cat named Peggy into a carrier ...
