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Olive Garden server gets a $700 tip on a $32 bill. Then management allegedly blocks the tip and fires her because of a ‘policy’ she never knew existed

A customer’s $700 tip became the center of a dispute over payment and an Olive Garden server’s dismissal. BY: OLIVE GARDEN AND GOFUNDME Olive Garden server Brook Skyes was fired June 1, 2026, in Fayetteville, Georgia, after questioning why she could not collect a $700 tip on a $32 bill, her family said. The customer had left the tip by card, and managers told Skyes they needed to verify it before paying her, according to her mother, Buni...

Fayetteville, GA · 5d

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Atlanta Boomers Are Moving To This Scenic Florida City With Affordable Living And Sandy Beaches

There are many reasons why someone would choose to live in Atlanta. It has a bustling downtown area with attractions and restaurants, and it's a major corporate hub. But for Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 who are no longer in the workforce, the hustle and bustle of daily life in the big city may no longer be serving them. For those looking for a more laid-back lifestyle, Florida's Panama City, located in the Panhandle, could be worth considering. Panama City's proximity to Gulf Coast beaches offers opportunities for frequent beach trips, and recent migration data suggests that the surrounding area is attracting some Atlanta baby boomers.

Panama City, FL · 1d

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Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where

Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-headquartered grocer is opening two new stores in the second half of November: one in Mableton, Georgia, and another in Florence, South Carolina. The upcoming locations follow three openings at the beginning of the month in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Publix has roughly 1,440 supermarkets in the Southeast, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia as of June 27, 2026, according to the company's second-quarter financial results . That's up from 1,411 locations a year ago. Publix reported $31.9 billion in sales for the six months ending June 27, 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago. Here is what to know about the grocery store chain's upcoming openings. Where is Publix opening new stores? The following stores are set to open on Nov. 18. 5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, Georgia 3435 W Palmetto St., Florence, South Carolina Publix’s upcoming stores come shortly after the grocery chain opened three locations this week: 1500 Placida Road Suite C, Englewood, Florida 105 Lake Country Blvd., Eatonton, Georgia 6460 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Fernando

Florence, SC · 1d

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Landmark Buckhead office complex to be transformed with apartments

About 260 residential units have been proposed to replace one of three office towers at Atlanta Financial Center, to be christened APEX Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Atlanta grocery store offers affordable food, but needs help to stay open

A grocery store in southwest Atlanta is helping seniors and families afford groceries and meals. Now, its owner is looking for financial support to keep the doors open.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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How Do I Sell A Mid-Century Modern Home in Northcrest?

If your ready to sell a Mid-Century Modern (MCM) home in Atlanta’s Northcrest neighborhood, choosing the right REALTOR® matters. Northcrest isn’t simply a collection of houses—it’s a distinctive architectural community with a devoted following of buyers who appreciate its post-and-beam construction, vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and indoor-outdoor design.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Dentons Quits Downtown Atlanta, Joins Midtown Law Firm Exodus at The Proscenium

Dentons, one of the world's largest law firms, is packing up its Downtown Atlanta office and heading to Midtown, where it's set to occupy space inside the Proscenium office tower on Peachtree Street. The move adds the firm to a growing list of Atlanta companies abandoning the central business district for Midtown addresses.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Atlanta Housing nears 10,000 affordable homes goal as redevelopment projects advance

Atlanta Housing is closing in on a major milestone: creating or preserving 10,000 affordable homes across the city. During its Oct. 28 Board of Commissioners meeting at Atlanta Housing headquarters, the agency announced it has created or preserved 9,776 affordable homes since July 2022, reaching nearly 98% of its goal. The meeting also highlighted redevelopment projects, housing preservation efforts, financial updates and initiatives aimed at helping residents achieve economic independence.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Metro Atlanta Ranks Dead Last for Economic Mobility, Coalition Vows a Fix

Metro Atlanta has landed at the very bottom of a national ranking for upward economic mobility, placing 50th out of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. The finding, drawn from Harvard University's Opportunity Insights lab, has pushed regional leaders to launch a sweeping new coalition aimed at reversing the trend.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Atlanta Inventory Grows but Fewer Homes Are Coming to Market

Atlanta buyers found more homes to choose from, and rising price cuts gave shoppers added room to negotiate even as fresh listings thinned.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Brookhaven voters approve property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners

Brookhaven voters overwhelmingly approved a measure to reduce property taxes for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners starting January 1, 2027. The post Brookhaven voters approve property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Brookhaven, GA · 2d

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Homeowners fight high HOA fees as Georgia drafts new oversight regulations

Officials with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office held two rounds of public hearings this week as it irons out the wrinkles of a new law that could give homeowners more power to take on their HOAs over excessive fines or fees.

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Roswell Jewelry Fixture Unveils $5M Makeover After 50-Plus Years in Business

Brown & Company Jewelers unveiled the renovated interior of its Roswell flagship on Thursday, marking more than 50 years in business with a redesigned 6,150-square-foot retail space at 674 Holcomb Bridge Road. The overhaul includes a new 1,140-square-foot bridal salon and a service counter where customers can watch the store's jewelers and watchmakers at work through a glass wall.

Roswell, GA · 2d

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 1d

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Mableton council to consider hardship relief for public safety tax payments

The Mableton City Council announced in a press release that it will consider a proposal at its Monday, Nov. 9 work session and its Wednesday Nov. 11 regular meeting that would allow property owners facing financial hardship to seek flexible payment plans and waivers of late-payment penalties on public safety district tax bills.

Mableton, GA · 1d

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Greystar, Vantage Acquire Chamblee Property for 340-Unit Multifamily Community

Greystar has plans to build a 340-unit apartment complex in Chamblee. The company spent $11.5 million on 7 acres at 5220 Peachtree. Chamblee officials selected the two firms in 2024 to pursue the project that was previously on city land. The Downtown Development Authority was the seller. The Atlanta Business...

Chamblee, GA · 2d

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Saint Louis Closet and Artisan Family of Brands merge into massive closet company

ST. LOUIS and ATLANTA — Saint Louis Closet Co. and the Artisan Family of Brands have merged to create one of the largest independently owned custom closet organizations in the country, with seven brands, eight showrooms, four manufacturing facilities and more than 200 employees serving homeowners across five states.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Furniture Upholstery and Restoration Around Chamblee, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs

A worn chair may need new fabric and padding. A loose antique table may require structural repair without removing its original finish. A cracked leather cushion could need an on-site surface repair rather than a trip to an upholstery shop. Those are different jobs, and not every business handles all...

Chamblee, GA · 2d

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 22h

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America's Best Opens Flagship Store in Georgia Designed for ‘One Connected Experience’

ALPHARETTA, Ga.—America’s Best, a retail brand of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), announced the opening of a flagship store in Georgia that the company described “as the clearest expression yet of our commitment to redefining the optical experience.” The Alpharetta store has been designed to put the customer experience first and make finding, trying on and purchasing eyeglasses feel less transactional and more personal, the company advised. Rather than designing the experience around what customers buy, America's Best considered what customers need to make the best, most informed decision. The result is a store that brings clinical care, eyewear, technology, education and personalized service into one connected journey, the announcement said.

Alpharetta, GA · 2d