Dagwoods' Pizza and Deli will celebrate it's 42nd birthday in a few short months. Steve Lembo, who worked his way from dishwasher to owner, says the key to Dagwood's success is consistency.
Budget-conscious customers increasingly seek out secondhand shops rather than department stores when purchasing apparel due to rising inflation. With how high costs for brand new clothing can be, the resale fashion industry has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among young shoppers.
Arpad Repka, owner of Woodstock's Dulce Artisan Gelato, overcame numerous obstacles in order to open his shop. The Great Recession, COVID-19 lockdowns, and inflation are just some of the issues Repka pushed through to keep his business open and provide the people of Woodstock with authentic, homemade Italian gelato.
With the demand for sustainability on the rise, consumers are increasingly shopping secondhand at vintage resale shops. Purchasing pre-owned clothes reduces the amount of textile waste in landfills and is much more affordable than buying new pieces.
Many Georgians noticed restaurant prices rising substantially in the last two years due to inflation and COVID. Customers, managers, and servers all feel the financial strain despite inflation falling.
Shoppers set a new record for Black Friday sales in 2023 despite retailers reporting lower numbers of in-person Black Friday consumers.
Across Georgia's film industry, workers suffer economic challenges, despite Hollywood actors settling on a tentative deal with studios.
Popular Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger opened its first metro Atlanta franchise in Kennesaw, attracting long lines of customers day and night.
A Japanese equipment maker plans to build a new $140 million factory in Gainesville, set to open in 2024.
The laws creating four potential new Cobb cities would serve as charters if the cities are approved by referendum this year. They include laundry lists of services that the cities could provide immediately or sometime in the future.