Starbucks says baristas should honor requests to use Charlie Kirk’s name on cups after petition
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
Hyundai expands Georgia plant hit by recent ICE raid
Hyundai Motor Company confirmed it will press forward with a major expansion at its Georgia Metaplant, even after a federal raid earlier this month.
Major grocery store chain opening new locations in 5 states this month
The grocery store chain operates over 1,400 stores across the Southeast.
Cracker Barrel CEO admits major misstep on logo change as sales and traffic plummet
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
Salvadoran market opens in Sylvan Hills
A new marketplace highlighting Salvadoran culture has opened in Atlanta’s Sylvan Hills neighborhood, one of the city’s largest food deserts.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
Rivian breaks ground on Georgia factory
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has broken ground on a $5 billion factory in Walton County, expected to bring thousands of jobs to Georgia.
New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Office Depot fires employee who refused to print Charlie Kirk posters for customer
Video of the Michigan store incident generated more than 4 million views on X.
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
These cities have seen the biggest spikes in inflation
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Atlanta's RaceTrac announces plans to buy Potbelly sandwiches
Atlanta-based RaceTrac plans to acquire Potbelly Sandwich Works for $566 million later this year.
ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
Salesforce CEO cuts 4,000 jobs, says AI agents now handle half the customer work
CEO Marc Benioff says AI now handles 50% of customer interactions at $248B software company.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Aerospace company launches Roswell plant with 45 jobs
An aerospace supplier has opened its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in metro Atlanta.
Shein investigating after Luigi Mangione seemingly appears in ad
Popular fast-fashion retailer Shein is looking into how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared on its website modeling a shirt.