Costco Is Following North Texas Growth, With Another Warehouse Planned for Wylie
Costco is continuing its North Texas growth with a new warehouse planned in Wylie. This follows recent store openings in nearby suburbs as the…
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Whole Foods Raises Average Store Pay Above $21 as Retail Competition for Workers Intensifies
Whole Foods is raising average store wages above $21 an hour and expanding benefits for hourly employees, including part-timers. This move aims to attract…
North Atlanta’s Job Market Splits as Health Care Grows and Office Work Shrinks
North Atlanta's employment outlook is changing with health care jobs rising sharply while office sector jobs like tech and finance face declines. Despite fewer…
North Fulton Is Getting Older. Can the Next Generation Still Afford to Live Here?
North Fulton’s strong suburbs are aging as home prices rise, making it harder for younger residents to afford living in towns like Alpharetta and…
North Atlanta’s NHL Race Is No Longer Just Alpharetta vs. South Forsyth
North Atlanta's NHL franchise race now includes three groups. Alpharetta and South Forsyth have arena plans ready, while a third led by Anson Carter…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
North Atlanta remembers the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with local ceremonies while key community updates include a restaurant closure, Medley’s job fair, and…
Barnes & Noble Sets Jan. 27 Opening for New Peachtree Corners Store at The Forum
Barnes & Noble will open a new bookstore in Peachtree Corners at The Forum on Jan. 27, 2027. The modern design offers flexible spaces…
Medley Job Fair Looks to Fill 300 Positions Ahead of Johns Creek Opening
Medley in Johns Creek is hosting a job fair to fill more than 300 positions in retail, restaurants, and hospitality ahead of its October…
Home Insurance Is at a Record High. Greenville Just Saw the Nation’s Biggest Increase
Home insurance costs in Greenville surged nearly 16%, the top increase nationally, reflecting rising housing expenses even inland. Weather risks and rebuilding costs push…
Charlotte Is Turning a Nearly Empty Office Tower Into 399 Apartments and a W Hotel
A Charlotte office tower once mostly empty is being converted into hundreds of apartments and the city’s first W Hotel, marking a shift in…
The Data-Center Boom Needs Factories, Too. This Texas Plant Is Heading Toward 4,000 Workers
Wiwynn is rapidly growing its manufacturing plant in Socorro, Texas, to support data center infrastructure with thousands of new jobs. This expansion reflects the…
Arizona’s $7 Billion Chip Project Just Became a $12 Billion Project
Amkor Technology is increasing its Peoria semiconductor campus investment to $12 billion, driven by growing AI and computing needs. The expansion will create thousands…