Chocolate sales spike during lockdown, surpass overall candy sales

A data-driven report from the National Confectioners Association shows that demand for chocolate has surpassed demand observed in the candy market.

Should you waive your home inspection contingency when buying?

With today’s shortage of homes for sale, it’s no longer unusual to see several offers submitted to the seller for consideration, but some buyers have decided to make their offers more attractive to the seller by waiving their right to a home inspection.

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free

Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.

Free online tool to help parents and students with virtual learning

Many children are learning virtually this semester and that means a learning curve for parents, too. Here’s a free tool to help ease frustrations: TEACHFROMANYWHERE.GOOGLE

New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

Almost 53,000 Super Soakers recalled over high lead risk

Hasbro is recalling almost 53,000 water guns sold at Target and telling people to stop using them immediately.

Top reasons for not receiving unemployment benefits yet

The nation’s unemployment rate is still above 10 percent. But Georgia is faring much better at around seven percent unemployment. But still, that’s a hardship for many people. 

AMC Theaters set to reopen at 1920 ticket prices

One of the biggest industries to shut its doors during this pandemic has been the movie theaters. But AMC Theatres are reopening in 2020, but adding a 1920 twist.

Many Georgians still not receiving unemployment benefits

The Georgia Department of Labor reports that 92 percent of valid claims have received unemployment benefits in the past 19 weeks. But if you are in the eight percent still waiting for money, the situation can be dire.

New toxin found in certain hand sanitizers; FDA adds products to its 'do not use' list

Heads up, consumers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that another toxic ingredient has been found in some hand sanitizers sold in the U.S.

Brach’s launches ‘turkey dinner’ flavored candy corn

As if candy corn wasn’t already controversial enough, it’s back with all new Thanksgiving dinner-inspired flavors.