MINISO Is Coming to The Collection at Forsyth in September
MINISO is opening in September at The Collection at Forsyth, expanding the shopping choices in South Forsyth. The store will offer a range of…
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Georgia unemployment falls, but payroll jobs are moving the other way
Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in July, under the national average, but payroll jobs declined for a second month. Gains in healthcare contrast…
The College Enrollment Cliff Is Coming. North Atlanta May Feel It Differently
North Atlanta's experience with the college enrollment cliff differs from national trends as Georgia's universities grow and student populations in some areas remain steady…
Socomec’s Suwanee hiring begins with salaries up to $145,000
Socomec has begun staffing its new Gwinnett County factory in Suwanee with engineering and leadership positions offering salaries up to $145,000. The company aims…
Essendant to close Suwanee distribution center, eliminating 192 jobs
Essendant is permanently closing its Suwanee distribution center, resulting in 192 job losses. The closure is part of broader company downsizing affecting multiple states…
The Tech Diaspora and Suburban Political Realignment
North Atlanta’s suburbs are evolving with an influx of tech-driven immigrant families who are transforming local economies, schools, and politics. This new demographic wave…
Siemens starts staffing Pendergrass factory projected to employ about 1,700
Siemens is staffing a new Pendergrass factory set to employ 1,700 people and produce electrical busway systems. Early hiring targets management and engineering as…
North Atlanta Workers Gain a New Way to Pay for Career Training
Federal Workforce Pell Grants now cover short-term career training programs, helping North Atlanta workers enter in-demand jobs. Georgia is finalizing which courses qualify under…
What North Atlanta’s College Bills Teach Before Class Begins
College expenses in North Atlanta include tuition, fees, housing, and daily costs that vary by campus type. Students encounter a mix of bundled services…
North Atlanta’s Workplace Pay Gap Reaches Nearly $34,000 Across County Lines
Recent data shows Fulton County jobs pay about $34,000 more annually than Forsyth jobs, but Forsyth households report much higher incomes. This difference highlights…
North Atlanta Added 11,184 Residents. Three Cities Accounted for More Than All of the Net Growth
North Atlanta’s population increased by more than 11,000 residents, mainly in Cumming, Sugar Hill, and Suwanee. Some cities experienced losses, highlighting uneven growth across…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
North Atlanta braces for extended dangerous heat as Alpharetta pushes forward with plans to redevelop North Point Mall. Key updates include a proposed arena,…