Metro Atlanta Jobs Hold Nearly Flat as Unemployment Edges Up
Metro Atlanta's job market shows little change year-over-year with unemployment nudging up to 3.5%. Health care jobs grew while professional services and finance declined,…
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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…
Medley Johns Creek: What Residents Need to Know Before the October Opening
Medley in Johns Creek is preparing for its October opening with retail, offices, and residences already active. The phased development will bring restaurants, a…
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 Pay Raises Are Cooling as Wage Growth Slips Below U.S. Pace
North Atlanta private-sector wage increases have slowed to 2.6%, trailing the national rate of 3.1%. Despite this, job growth and investments continue in key…
What a Haircut Really Costs in North Atlanta in 2026
Haircut prices in North Atlanta have increased, with men's cuts averaging $25 to $40 and women's reaching $70 to $100. Rising costs for rent,…
North Atlanta Has Its Own Version of the $40 Chicken Debate
Chicken dinners in North Atlanta restaurants now typically cost $22 to $30, making ordinary dining feel pricier amid rising food and operating costs. This…
Georgia Gas Prices Have Already Crossed $4.20. North Atlanta Drivers Are Starting to Feel the Shift
Gas prices in North Atlanta and suburban Georgia have recently climbed past the 4.20 per gallon mark. This increase impacts local families and businesses…
50 Small Shifts Quietly Reshaping Life in North Atlanta in 2026
North Atlanta is becoming its own metro identity with shifts in office use, food culture, housing, and local entertainment shaping daily life in 2026.
Are We Still Part of Atlanta—Or Becoming Our Own Metro?
North Atlanta suburbs like Alpharetta and Johns Creek are growing into independent centers for jobs and housing, reducing daily reliance on Atlanta’s urban core.
What Meta’s Latest Layoffs Could Mean—And Not Mean—for North Atlanta
Meta’s layoffs are unlikely to cause immediate local disruption but highlight broader trends in AI and automation reshaping jobs in North Atlanta’s tech sector.