Good Day Atlanta BBQ Week: Blairsville’s Jim's Smokin' Que

It’s BBQ week on Good Day Atlanta, and Paul Milliken is starting off at a place that's routinely named one of the best in the state!

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat for the month of February 2025

Whether you’re scouting out the city’s newest restaurants or looking for can’t-miss food events, there's plenty for foodies to enjoy in February. Check out what's happening in the metro Atlanta area this month.

Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report

After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.

Georgia-based company recalls breakfast snack boxes over mislabeling

A Georgia-based company is involved in a nationwide recall due to a labeling issue that could pose a risk for allergy sufferers.

Dunkin' to make popular drink customization free beginning next month

Dunkin' will no longer charge an extra fee for certain substitutions, following suit with a decision made by competitor Starbucks a few months ago.

Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country

Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Aw, shucks! Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest returns this weekend

The music will be loud and the oysters will be plentiful at this weekend’s 37th annual Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest, happening Saturday and Sunday at in Midtown.

Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.

Coca-Cola introduces Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda

Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda, available exclusively in Atlanta and on Amazon Fresh before expanding nationwide in 2025.

Mardi Gras pop-up drive-thru happening this weekend in Atlanta

With Mardi Gras just two weeks away, a special one-weekend-only pop-up event will bring a taste of New Orleans to Atlanta.

Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025

Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.

Georgia lawmakers weigh labeling or banning lab-grown meat

Two bills have been introduced in the state of Georgia related-grown meat. One bill seeks to regulate labeling. The other seeks to prohibit the product in the state.

Iconic Mary Mac's fully reopens after storm severely damages roof

Nearly a year after a storm caused part of its roof to collapse, the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room has fully reopened.