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Baby boomers crown their favorite casual dining chain as Gen Z chooses a different winner
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
Procurement Readiness: Is Your Business Ready for the Contracts You’re Pursuing?
For many small businesses, winning a major corporate or government contract represents the next stage of growth, but identifying an opportunity and being prepared to perform the work are two very different things. Procurement readiness begins before the bid is released. Today’s p...
Body found on roof of soul food restaurant in Atlanta
A death investigation is underway after a body was found on the roof of a restaurant in Atlanta.
City Springs’ ‘Les Miserables’; an ambitious task that mostly works
When the City Springs Theatre Company decided to mount the first local production of “Les Misérables” in over a decade, I remember thinking – that’s a tall order. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, “Les Misérables” is completely sung-through, and the music, by Claude-...
This 13-year-old opened up a sandwich shop to serve his community
MANCHESTER, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - While his friends are playing video games and posting on social media, Tobey Chapman is taking orders. The 13-year-old is the owner of Tobey’s Sandwich Shack in Manchester. The restaurant is built on family recipes and a savings account that ...
Amazon suspends 21 Air partnership
Amazon has paused its partnership with 21 Air, the company that operated Flight 7598, which overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people. Read more trending news The Associated Press reported that the Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and went about 1,30...
Man killed after lawn mower flips into canal, trapping him underwater
AUGUSTA, Ga. ( WRDW /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia say a man working for a lawn maintenance company died when his lawn mower flipped into a canal, trapping him underwater. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the Saturday afternoon incident as 67-ye...
Power outage impacts more than 1,900 in Decatur Monday morning
More than 1,900 homes and businesses were without power in Decatur early Monday morning.
Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce names James Shannon membership director
The Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce has appointed James Shannon as its new membership director, the organization announced. Shannon previously held senior membership leadership roles at several business and professional organizations in the region. Colleagues describe him as skill...
Editor’s Note: I will always love Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s death was a gut-punch. I was a lifelong fan, discovering her old 1970s television variety show when I was 5 years old. I was so obsessed that my parents bought me the Dolly doll that was released in 1976 when I found it at a KB Toy Store (remember them?!) in the ma...
No. 18 Tennessee handles Georgia Tech as Yellow Jackets fall to 0-2 for first time since 1989
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Brandon went 10 of 21 for 148 yards, and his 20-yard TD pas...
Storms leave damage across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Downed trees and power lines littered the metro Atlanta area Saturday as heavy rain and severe storms knocked out electricity and forced several businesses to close. Georgia Power crews worked throughout the day to restore service to hundreds o...
Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
New app OUT Local is a centralized platform for Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ nightlife
In time for Pride, Atlanta will be getting a new app dedicated to LGBTQ+ nightlife. OUT Local is the one-stop shop for all things LGBTQ+ in Atlanta. After doing marketing for the Pride Run ATL in June, founder Austin Randall knew he wanted to shift his work to focus more on the L...
How to spot a fake utility company call before you pay anything
( InvestigateTV ) — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that scammers may pose as local water, electric or gas company representatives , contacting people by phone, text or in person and claiming a payment is overdue. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Busines...
A by-the-numbers breakdown of the Minhwa Spirits wagyu smash burger
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 ...
‘Mighty Mary’ explores all-women sailing team’s race to the top in 1995
In 1995, a group of women made history as the first all-female sailing crew to compete for the coveted America’s Cup – the oldest international sports competition still in operation. The endeavor started out as a publicity stunt from the mind of billionaire businessman Bill Koch,...
South Metro Atlanta continues to see population growth
A rapid population bump across parts of Metro Atlanta's Southside is turning local suburbs into national growth hotspots, bringing new businesses and severe traffic congestion to the area....
Top Local Beauty Picks to Celebrate International Beauty Day
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Celebrating International Beauty Day, and ATL Live is celebrating the special occasion alongside recurring beauty expert and friend of the show, Nyssa Green . To mark the global celebration of self-care and confidence, Green spotlighted standout, locally...
Restaurant Report Card: Cafe Vendome fails with 62; Porto Brazil earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A French bakery on Bluestone Road in Atlanta failed a surprise health inspection this week. Café Vendome in Fulton County scored 62 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory on Sept. 3. The report says milk was stored at an unsafe temperature, there ...
Explore Brookhaven reveals 16 restaurant partners for Taste Brookhaven 2026
Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21-and-older event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s ...
Little Tikes iconic children’s toys go colorless for ‘contemporary feel’
(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
Former attorney convicted of attempted murder of ex-wife in restaurant attack
A man who once practiced law in Ohio and Michigan, who admitted to pointing his gun at his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant, was found guilty of attempted murder on Sept. 4. Read more trending news Matthew Exton, 43, of Traverse City, Michigan, was also found guilty in two of three...
Chef Demetrius Brown opens Heritage, his seminal Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Summerhill
“From pop-up, to Bread & Butterfly, to Summerhill,” Chef Demetrius Brown writes upon the opening of his new restaurant Heritage . It’s a moment Brown wants to savor because it’s been a journey to get here – and one in which his family helped him navigate. In fact, his mother’s sh...
Small Business Opportunity Week Returns September 21-25
Small Business Opportunity Week brings together small businesses, corporate leaders and community partners for a week focused on connection, recognition and opportunity. Hosted by the Georgia Business Council, the week is designed to give business owners greater access to executi...
Sept. 10 Quick Bites: new Westside Trinidadian spot, Nepal and Tibet fundraiser, West Midtown Restaurant Week
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on new restaurant openings around Atlanta, along with a bake sale raising funds for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet. We’ve also rounded up a few food events, including this week’s annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, West Midtown Restauran...
Clothing company ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants
(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...
Labor Day Sale with Dakota J’s
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Labor Day weekend is basically summer’s last hurrah, so why not send it off with a little retail therapy? Out at Virginia Highlands inside Dakota J’s , you can score 15% off the entire store! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlan...
iPhone Duo: Apple unveils its first foldable phone
Apple is finally unveiling its long-awaited foldable iPhone. Read more trending news It’s called the iPhone Duo and when opened, it is the thinnest iPhone in the company’s history. The company is joining the foldable phone market alongside Samsung, CNET reported. When open, the D...
Rick Jackson pledges ‘intelligent’ Medicaid expansion, gets Georgia Chamber of Commerce endorsement for governor
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican Rick Jackson to be the next governor of the state. In an email, the statewide business organization cited Jackson’s “extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’...
Dog supplements sold on Amazon, Chewy recalled for potential salmonella
(Gray News) - Dog supplements sold on Amazon and Chewy have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The company Vet Plus, Inc. is recalling two of its dog supplements, Fi Calming Supplement for Dogs and Fi 8-in-1 Formula Supplement for Dogs. According to t...
City Springs Theatre Company Presents: Les Misérables
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - City Springs Theatre Company is kicking off its ninth season of musicals with the global hit Les Misérables . Executive Director of City Springs Theatre Company Natalie Delancey along with Actors Jacob Keith Watson and Jonathan Christopher join ATL Live ...
Jackson, Bottoms focus on Georgia economy in governor's race
Georgia's two major-party candidates for governor put economic issues and business development in the spotlight Tuesday.
Nichols Cauley grows Southeast presence, acquires Norcross firm
Georgia-based public accounting and business advisory firm Nichols Cauley announced it acquired The LaRocco Companies, a privately owned employee benefits brokerage and advisory firm headquartered just outside Norcross. Owned and led by brothers Andrew and Jeffrey LaRocco, the fi...
Burglar allegedly steals cash, payroll checks from beloved Mableton deli
A burglar smashed into Reid's Deli in Mableton around 1:30 a.m. Monday, stealing cash bags and payroll checks from the 60-year-old business in under two minutes, according to the manager....