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.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 23-25, 2025

This weekend's list of things to do includes one of the most popular conventions of the year, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, a Memorial Day tribute at Stone Mountain Park, art festivals, and more.

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.

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.

More Americans are choosing to live a childfree life, study finds

A new study reveals a growing number of Americans are choosing not to have kids – highlighting a growing shift in family planning.