Douglasville Restaurant Week from Oct 13-18 offers a chance for diners and restaurants to each win $500. Participants must dine at local spots, submit receipts, and join the Main Street Facebook Group.

McDonald's is bringing the Chicken Big Mac to the U.S. and testing the Big Arch burger internationally. They follow the release of popular Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! Happy Meal toys.

The Waffle House Museum, with bookings full till 2024, showcases the diner's history at its original site. Visitors experience a 1955 recreation, complete with vintage items but no actual food service.

Mi Barrio Mexican Restaurant in Grant Park is closing after 26 years due to the owners' retirement, leaving behind a legacy of authentic cuisine and community appreciation.

Usher is opening a Dave's Hot Chicken franchise in Conyers, GA, with the grand opening scheduled for August 30. The R&B star's involvement brings celebrity backing to the rapidly expanding chain.

The annual Root House Harvest Dinner is set for September 7th, offering a 1840s Southern dining experience at the historic William Root House, complete with interactive tours. Reservations are required.

Chick-fil-A is reintroducing the Banana Pudding Milkshake after 13 years, along with a new seasonal Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and banana frosted coffee.

The Colonnade, a historic restaurant in Atlanta known for Southern comfort food, has been listed for sale at $975,000. Established in 1927, it remains a family-run business with a loyal customer base.

The final Food Truck Friday of the season in Gainesville is on August 16 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, featuring food trucks, live music, and charity support.

Jonnetta Patton, Usher's mother, has opened J's SmokeHouse, a food trailer in Atlanta offering traditional BBQ and vegan options, building on her previous culinary initiatives.

Roswell approves the creation of a new Crabapple Road Restaurant District, aiming to transform an office park into a dining and retail area with an open carry alcohol policy.

Del Taco has been named the best fast food chain in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2024, surpassing Chick-fil-A, which fell to third place.

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks closes its downtown Atlanta location due to damage from a water main break, with owner Hayes optimistic about future expansions despite the setback.