Georgia labor commissioner shares strategies for businesses to attract workers
Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler met with members of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday on the Georgia Tech campus to discuss developments in the workforce and economy, including how to attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planning that fall home refresh with Sunset Paints
Painting on a canvas can be a relaxing pastime -- but painting your home? That's a different story.
Where is it? Complaints grow about Post Office deliveries
A growing number of complaints have people asking the same question these days: how much can you trust the Post Office to deliver important packages on time?
'New Black Wall Street Market' set to open Labor Day weekend in Stonecrest
The “New Black Wall Street Market” is set to open Labor Day weekend and is based on the legacy of “Black Wall Street” in the early 1900s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
After devastating fire, Cartersville business owners try to help employees
An automotive business in Cartersville was destroyed by flames over the weekend. The owners suffered a devastating loss, but they're pushing aside their own troubles and doing something to help their employees.
Metro Atlanta studio takes fitness to 'Sky'-high levels
The Sky Barre is a local fitness studio where instructors say "hanging around" is the best way to burn calories and build strength.
Cherokee County roastery serves up coffee with 'soul'
There's a good chance you're sipping on some coffee as you read this article, but do you know exactly where your coffee comes from? The owners of Cherokee County-based Alma Coffee say you always will with their coffee.
Prominent Atlanta businesses seeks to give 25K Black men free life insurance
The owners of the Slutty Vegan and Big Dave’s Cheesesteak have made it their mission to sign up 25,000 Black men for free life insurance.
Creating custom candles at unique Little Five Points shop
Having trouble finding the right scented candle for your home? A unique family-owned shop in Little Five Points allows shoppers to create their own.
Business owners teaching young men with criminal histories a trade
Young men, trying to move past their own criminal history are now getting help from local business owners.
Restaurant celebrates one year of business after opening during COVID-19 pandemic
A Dunwoody small business owner decided to open his own restaurant during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it paid off. He is celebrating one year of success, with the city's mayor and other leaders by his side for a soft opening ceremony
Part of Old Fourth Ward will be closed off to traffic
A portion of the Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta will soon be closed off to traffic on weekends.
Georgia's youngest business owner hit by fraudulent unemployment claims
In April, the business started receiving letters from the Georgia Department of Labor indicating men and women were seeking unemployment benefits--people who have never worked for Mason Super Dogs.
"We ask for your patience." Restaurants on the verge of being overwhelmed
The state president of the restaurant association says many establishments are on the verge of being overwhelmed.
Cobb County store owner still in ICU after shooting during armed robbery
Kaushik Govani's family said he suffered severe injuries to several organs during an armed robbery. Cobb County police are still looking for the shooter.
Buckhead thrift store offers chance to 'serve by shopping'
High-end designed merchandise at a fraction of the cost...and you're serving the community while shopping? Sign us up!
Famous Atlanta restaurant badly damaged by fallen tree
Zesto vice president Lee Ann Livaditis said the tree fell Friday early afternoon while she and her husband were out of town for their son's college graduation.
Snellville event venue doubles as learning experience for teens
Teenagers are able to enroll at The Pink Hotel and learn how to use their hands to do everything from cooking to nails to landscaping.
'Crafting' a memorable Mother’s Day at Roswell DIY studio
A local DIY studio makes "crafting" a memorable Mother's Day gift fun and easy.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.