What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
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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…
Substitute teaching pays up to $220 a day in North Atlanta, but the rules vary
North Atlanta’s major school districts offer substitute teaching jobs with pay ranging from $120 to $220 daily. Each district has its own application rules…
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…
Burger King’s Comeback Faces a North Atlanta Test
Burger King is seeing national sales growth fueled by upgrades to its Whopper, yet its North Atlanta locations face tight competition along Pleasant Hill…
Potbelly Is Coming to Cumming as Part of First Georgia Expansion
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening in Cumming, Georgia, marking the brand’s first step into the state. The new location at Forsyth Town Center will…
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…
216 Homes Proposed Along Watson Road in Forsyth County
A proposal to build 216 homes on Watson Road in Forsyth County would change the land from agriculture to mixed residential. Details like home…
