Beloved Buckhead staple R. Thomas shut its doors this week; a door sign promises a March 19 reopening while staff say they were let go.

The Halcyon Butcher & Brew in Alpharetta scored 67 on a Feb. 9 state health inspection after inspectors recorded eight violations, including sanitizer and temperature problems.

DeKalb County held the Spirit of DeKalb Awards gala, honoring local heroes and raising funds to combat food insecurity, with special tributes to fallen officers.

Cobb County promotes local food drives and resources for those in need through FindHelp.cobbcounty.gov, offering a range of essential services to its community.

Gwinnett County allocates $250,000 to provide residents with food and hygiene products amid federal assistance disruptions, working with six local cooperatives for distribution.

Tucker City Council bans new drive-thru restaurants in key areas to create a walkable cityscape and combat congestion, now requiring special permits outside designated zones.

Atlanta celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with numerous deals across the city, including free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and Popeyes, and local discounts. Despite a slight increase in wing prices, affordable options abound.

Whataburger opens a new location in Acworth on Cobb Parkway, featuring a grand opening celebration with swag bags, a year's supply of food for the first two customers, and a family event with entertainment.

A Georgia woman filed a lawsuit against a Florida bar, claiming she was injured by a falling martini shaker. She alleges negligence and seeks damages over $50,000.

Kroger is closing four stores in the Atlanta area as part of a national strategy to address an uncertain economic climate and improve efficiency. Employees will be offered transfers to nearby locations.

A listeria outbreak linked to chicken fettucine alfredo products has resulted in three deaths and one pregnancy loss. Federal health officials trace it to contaminated meals sold at Kroger and Walmart.

Waffle House is testing a new 'Classic Blend Cold Brew' at select Atlanta locations, adding a canned, lightly sweetened cold coffee option to its traditional menu.

Decatur's Mellow Mushroom has closed down abruptly, leaving local patrons without the franchise's stone-baked pizzas. The reason for the closure was not specified.