Audit reveals lack of regulations for Atlanta late-night establishments
An independent audit shows the city of Atlanta is not routinely checking bars and clubs to see if they are complying with liquor license rules.
An independent audit shows the city of Atlanta is not routinely checking bars and clubs to see if they are complying with liquor license rules.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Coffee shop that hires special needs adults, facing more pandemic problems
Coffee shop that hires special needs adults, facing more pandemic problems
Coffee shop that hires special needs adults, facing more pandemic problems
Restaurants see staffing shortage across the country
Restaurants across the country are dealing with staffing shortages and the impact is being felt here in Atlanta.
Restaurants across the country are dealing with staffing shortages and the impact is being felt here in Atlanta.
Georgia lifts many of its COVID-19 restrictions
Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions loosened significantly on Thursday, most notably the order restricting capacity inside restaurants and bars.
Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions loosened significantly on Thursday, most notably the order restricting capacity inside restaurants and bars.
Some restaurants play it slow despite no restrictions on Thursday
Beginning Thursday, many of Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement last week by signing three new executive orders.
Beginning Thursday, many of Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement last week by signing three new executive orders.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Smell like weed? This Detroit restaurant says to stay away
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
An upscale Detroit restaurant has a message for guests: Dress up and don't come in smelling like marijuana.
South Fulton police suspend businesses liquor licenses in response to violent crime
South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows said his department took emergency action on Friday, suspending Burn Lounge nightclub's liquor license following a shooting, physical altercation, and several minor infractions at the establishment.
South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows said his department took emergency action on Friday, suspending Burn Lounge nightclub's liquor license following a shooting, physical altercation, and several minor infractions at the establishment.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake celebrates St. Patrick's Day and beyond
McDonald’s said the green mint-flavored drinks will be available while supplies last, which could possibly be through the weekend.
McDonald’s said the green mint-flavored drinks will be available while supplies last, which could possibly be through the weekend.
Kemp issues executive order easing, refining COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Savannah expects St. Patrick’s crowds, possible virus surge
The South’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is canceled, as is the boozy riverside festival that accompanies it. Regardless, Savannah is preparing for its largest crowds since the yearlong pandemic began — an influx that officials worry could bring a surge in coronavirus infections.
The South’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is canceled, as is the boozy riverside festival that accompanies it. Regardless, Savannah is preparing for its largest crowds since the yearlong pandemic began — an influx that officials worry could bring a surge in coronavirus infections.
Why the pandemic hit Georgia's Asian-owned businesses especially hard
Ching Hsia’s family dipped into their personal savings to keep their longtime Chinese restaurant afloat. Their loss in revenue has wavered between 30 and 50 percent in recent months.
Ching Hsia’s family dipped into their personal savings to keep their longtime Chinese restaurant afloat. Their loss in revenue has wavered between 30 and 50 percent in recent months.
Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams
A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
Sandy Springs restaurant owners' asking public to help keep doors open
The owners of APRON + LADLE said they need to raise $33,000 to pay their past due rent in order to stay open.
The owners of APRON + LADLE said they need to raise $33,000 to pay their past due rent in order to stay open.
Buckhead restaurant closes due to increased crime, violence in area
A Buckhead restaurant announces they are closing their doors because of increasing crime and violence in the area. The owners of Botanico Kitchen & Bar on Pharr Road said they plan to relocate.
A Buckhead restaurant announces they are closing their doors because of increasing crime and violence in the area. The owners of Botanico Kitchen & Bar on Pharr Road said they plan to relocate.
City of Brookhaven temporarily extends alcohol pouring hours for NBA All-Star game weekend
The city of Brookhaven is hoping to give its businesses a boost during the NBA All-Star game weekend by allowing them to extend alcohol pouring hours.
The city of Brookhaven is hoping to give its businesses a boost during the NBA All-Star game weekend by allowing them to extend alcohol pouring hours.
2 Atlanta business owners talk to President Biden about losses due to COVID-19
Small businesses are still struggling nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Two Atlanta restaurant owners got the chance to express their concerns about the pandemic's impact on their business to President Joe Biden.
Small businesses are still struggling nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Two Atlanta restaurant owners got the chance to express their concerns about the pandemic's impact on their business to President Joe Biden.