Douglasville bar and restaurant owners must renew their alcohol licenses by November 15 to avoid extra fees, with full payment due by December 31. Late applications result in a 10% surcharge and potential service disruptions.

Pink Pathos, a houseplant retail store, opens at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta, marking the development's first retail business. Aztec Cycles is also set to open soon.

23andMe faces potential bankruptcy, raising concerns about the security of the genetic data of its 15 million customers and the possibility of the data being sold.

The Fall Fresh Mobile Market concludes its second week, led by Shirley Dodd, combining free produce distribution with nutritional education, aimed at improving food access and health in food deserts.

Wawa is set to open its first Georgia store in Bainbridge and plans for more than two dozen stores in the region, potentially creating around 1,000 jobs.

The SBA's disaster loan program for Hurricane Helene victims in Georgia is on hold due to exhausted funds, with new applications being accepted but not funded until Congress provides more money.

Amazon purchased 118 acres in Douglas County, Georgia, for potential expansion, amidst concerns about the impact of data centers on local communities and utilities.

Buc-ee's plans to open a new location in Monroe County, Georgia, expanding its presence in the state with a 74,000-square-foot facility and 120 gas pumps.

Regal Cinemas Hollywood 24 in Atlanta is closing in October, with its property up for sale. The theater opened in 1999 and replaced the North 85 Twin Drive-In.

The CWA has exited mediation with AT&T amid a labor dispute and ongoing strike, impacting service in cities like Atlanta. AT&T seeks an equitable deal despite the stalled talks.

Approximately 17,000 AT&T Southeast employees, represented by the Communications Workers of America, are on strike over labor practice disputes.

Georgia business leaders outlined economic priorities including rural economy support, defense, and small business tax credits preservation at a chamber luncheon.

Coca-Cola Co. has agreed to pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest, while planning to appeal a federal tax court ruling. They remain in a legal dispute with the IRS regarding taxes from 2007-2009.