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Atlanta's JenChan's Restaurant Faces Social Media Backlash for Adding Health Insurance Fee on Receipts
Atlanta restaurant JenChan's faces backlash over a health insurance fee added to customers' receipts, intended to cover employee health costs. The transparency move prompted threats, sparking debate about healthcare costs for small business staff.
Atlanta's Black Entrepreneurs Struggle for Fair Access to Capital Amidst Growth in Business Ownership
Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta face significant barriers to funding despite a growth in Black-owned businesses. Historical issues and high-interest loan conditions are major obstacles as reported by WABE.
SBA Halts New Disaster Loans for Hurricane Helene Victims in Georgia Due to Funding Depletion, Still Encourages Applications
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.
Fulton County's Fall Fresh Mobile Market Targets Food Deserts with Free Produce and Nutrition Education
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.
Douglasville Businesses Alerted to Upcoming Alcohol License Renewal Deadline to Avoid Penalties
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.
Belk Announces Closure of Kennesaw Store Amid Town Center at Cobb Shutdown Over Unpaid Bills
Belk is closing its Kennesaw store at the Town Center at Cobb on February 18, as the mall also shuts down due to unpaid bills. The store offers final markdowns and directs customers to other locations and online shopping.
Wayfair to Open Second Large-Format Store in Atlanta by 2026, Aims for Quicker Deliveries and Varied Furniture Range
Wayfair is set to open its second large-format store in Atlanta by 2026, following the success of its first Illinois store. Despite recent financial losses, the company is expanding its retail presence.
Consolidated Burger Holdings Files for Chapter 11, Seeking Buyer for 57 Burger King Franchises in Georgia and Florida
Consolidated Burger Holdings, a Burger King franchisee with 57 locations in Georgia and Florida, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, planning to sell its assets while still operating, amid declining sales and high costs post-pandemic.
Atlanta Soda Showdown: Teamsters Poised To Walk At Keurig Dr Pepper Depots
Teamsters Local 528 authorized a strike at Keurig Dr Pepper’s Norcross and Union City warehouses after members overwhelmingly rejected the company’s final offer. Union leaders say the vote — more than 90% against the offer — gives them leverage in stalled talks.
Wire Bristle Scare Has Home Depot Grill Masters Ditching Nexgrill Brushes
Nexgrill is recalling more than 10.2 million metal‑bristle grill brushes sold at Home Depot after reports that bristles can detach and be swallowed. Owners should stop using affected models and register online for a gift‑card refund.
Home Depot Snaps Up Peachtree Corners HVAC King Mingledorff's
SRS Distribution, the Home Depot unit, has closed on Peachtree Corners–based Mingledorff's, folding roughly 42 HVAC branches across the Southeast into its pro distribution network. The move brings HVAC into SRS's national playbook for serving contractors.
Struggling Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service Ducks for Cover in Chapter 11 as Laid-Off Staff Strike Back
Amerimed Emergency Medical Services filed for Chapter 11 in Atlanta while former employees allege the company skipped the WARN Act notice. The move adds legal and operational uncertainty for staff and local partners.
