Shepherd’s Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program
The Shepherd’s Men organization completed its annual Memorial Day 12-mile march from Canton to Woodstock, with a record turnout of about 60 people.
Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks
Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.
Dolly Parton is launching a frozen food line
Country music icon Dolly Parton is expanding her retail food line with the launch of a menu of frozen meals.
Pinky Cole's black Bentley reportedly stolen outside new sandwich shop
What began as a celebratory weekend for Atlanta entrepreneur Pinky Cole quickly took a turn when her black Bentley Bentayga was stolen outside her new sandwich shop, Voagies, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in Atlanta.
Viral food critic Keith Lee surprises Conyers pizzeria with $50K award
Sharpiros Pizzeria in Conyers received a $50,000 award from TikTok food critic Keith Lee and Toast for its community-focused efforts.
Georgia-grown cucumbers declared safe amid national recall
Georgia-grown cucumbers are not affected by the recent Salmonella-related recall involving Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc., state agriculture officials confirmed.
McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
Arsenic in rice: Amazon.com sued over alleged sale of contaminated product
A class action lawsuit was filed this week against Amazon.com over its alleged deceptive sale of toxic rice.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
McDonald’s is closing those experimental CosMc’s restaurants
McDonald’s is closing all CosMc’s locations by June, ending its pilot of a snack-and-sip concept. But the chain says drinks like the turmeric spiced latte and frozen sour cherry energy will be tested at regular McDonald’s stores.
The Walking... Dog? Nic & Norman’s unveils gourmet canine menu
What began as a pandemic-era trend of outdoor dining has evolved into a new kind of experience at a popular Senoia restaurant.
Publix recalls baby food pouches due to lead levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the recall notice late Thursday.
Chicken soup cups recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen
The USDA has issued a health alert for mislabeled chicken soup cups that contain undeclared wheat, a known allergen. The product was sold in Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Average cost of a fast food meal now tops $10 in all major cities
Fast food prices are soaring, and single-digit meals may be gone for good. A new study shows where a fast food meal is most expensive.
Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say
An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food. The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.
Georgia bartender wins 2025 US Bartender of the Year title
Georgia bartender Nic Wallace has earned national bragging rights after winning the title of 2025 U.S. Bartender of the Year.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Common ingredient in energy drinks linked to blood cancer growth, study finds
Taurine, found in popular beverages and foods, can promote cancer progression in bone marrow.
Former employees left in limbo as Jekyll Brewing shuts down
Workers at a shut-down restaurant say they haven’t received their final paychecks.