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After Isaias, North Atlanta’s Focus Shifts From Warnings to Repairs
Hurricane Isaias left thousands of North Atlanta residents without power due to wind-caused outages across several counties. Recovery work continues as crews restore electricity…
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14 job openings to explore across North Atlanta
North Atlanta Star’s Hiring Desk lists 14 job openings across five communities including Lawrenceville, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, and Forsyth County. Openings include public works,…
South Texas Businesses Struggle to Find Workers as Immigration Arrests Surge
South Texas businesses along the Texas-Mexico border struggle with worker shortages amid a steep rise in immigration arrests, affecting construction and farming sectors in…
Saltbox Opens Chamblee Warehouse Hub for Growing Online Brands
Saltbox has opened a new warehouse hub in Chamblee offering private suites and shared shipping services. This facility targets small businesses needing more flexible…
Milton Plans Cash Purchase of Verizon Campus, With Decision Likely in November
Milton is set to decide on a $26.25 million cash purchase of the former Verizon campus, aiming to expand public recreation space and support…
Synchrony Opens New Alpharetta Hub for More Than 650 Local Employees
Synchrony moved more than 650 local employees to a new Alpharetta hub at Avalon. The office features spaces designed for hybrid work but doesn’t…
New Dining, Live Music and Small Shops Planned for Downtown Alpharetta
A new Alpharetta development will feature restaurants, small retail spaces, and a live music venue along Roswell Street, with residential units planned later. This…
Eight Employees Moved to Georgia With Forsyth Chick-fil-A Operator
Forsyth County's new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened with eight relocated employees and about 100 new hires. Owner-operator Kristie Bergstrom focuses on leadership development and community…
Casa Nuova’s Family Took Out a $200,000 Loan to Keep Staff Paid
Casa Nuova in Alpharetta took a $200,000 personal loan to keep staff paid during the pandemic. Now run by the Fundora family, the restaurant…
Two Cumming Homes See Price Cuts Exceeding $160,000 After a Year on the Market
Two homes in Cumming's Hillshire community have seen price reductions of more than $160,000 each as they remain unsold after more than a year…
Georgia Sets October Review for Short-Term Training Aid, With Later Applications Waiting Until February
Georgia has set a review schedule for short-term training programs seeking Workforce Pell Grant funding. Programs submitted by October 2 may be reviewed in…
Chamblee Development Update 2026: A New Downtown, Expanded Parks and More Trail Connections
Chamblee is making strides in downtown redevelopment with City Center breaking ground in November. Fish Bolt Park and trail expansions are underway, while Dresden…