Bakery brings 'international flavors' to Braselton

“I always try to bring international flavors into my bakery," says Rana Obeidat, owner of Sugar n' Proof in Braselton.

Mother’s Day business 'blossoms' at Buford floral studio

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record $35.7 billion on Mother's Day this year. And the most popular gift? Flowers.

Inflation drives Manuel's Tavern owner to ‘hit the nuclear button’ on menu

“We have been eating those cost for so long, and now it was clear that we couldn’t eat them any longer,” the Manuel's Tavern owner Brian Maloof told FOX 5.

Manuel's Tavern raises prices to compete with inflation

"It is not about padding our pockets, but ensuring our future survival," the tavern's owner said in an open letter posted online.

Small business rises from the ashes: 'Nothing is impossible for me'

Chantel Powell, who is the CEO of Play Pits, still remembers the 3 a.m. phone call that changed her life in early September 2022.

Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds

The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.

Former NFL player on defensive after large yard renovation

Former NFL athlete JJ Wilcox is playing a different kind of defense right now. He is fending off allegations from a Georgia contractor who says he’s been ripped off. 

Georgia restaurants continue to feel labor crunch

Georgia needs 70,000 restaurant workers to serve all the patrons who are eager to eat out.

Georgia college student's shoe business takes off

Georgia Highlands College student Rontavious ‘Tay’ Coley launched his own shoe shop, The Early Way on Broad, in Rome. He's always loved sneakers, and friends and classmates inspired him to start his own business.

Roswell fishing buddies create custom fly rod business

What do you do when you and your fishing buddy really enjoy crafting your own bamboo fly rods? You turn it into a business, of course.

Black-owned small businesses get a unique boost from Atlanta BeltLine

A group of metro Atlanta business owners are turning their dreams into reality — and doing it in a place known more for recreation than for work.

Atlanta business keeps antique printing methods alive

Everything old is new again at Buckhead Printery, which uses machines from as far back as 1910 to keep antique printing methods alive.

Woodstock coffee business works to give formerly incarcerated people of color a "second chance"

A brother-in-law has started a Go-Fund-Me to support his brother's passion project in expanding his coffee roasting business to create jobs for people of color who have been incarcerated and generosity from the community is helping to make that possible.