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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 · 6d

Henry Herald

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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 14h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/05/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/05/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location HYATT REGENCY SUITES - PADELLA RESTAURANT - FOOD — 🟠 74 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 2999 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 956-1234 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 3 locations LAHORE GRILL RESTAURANT — 🟡 84 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1869 COBB PKWY S STE 150 MARIETTA, GA 30060 • (678) 398-9868DAVINCI'S PIZZERIA — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1810 SPRING RD STE 1 SMYRNA, GA 30080 • (678) 697-6921PARADISE RESTAURANT — 🟡 89 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 6200 MABLETON PKWY SW STE 102 MABLETON, GA 30126 • (770) 739-4999 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location WAFFLE HOUSE #2070 — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1450 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY MABLETON, GA 30126 • (770) 729-5700 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/05/2026–11/05/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 3d

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‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ town faces questions over coal, water | Behind the Investigation

As data centers and other industries drive demand for electricity, Plant Scherer is set to remain open. Atlanta News First Investigates examines what that means for nearby Juliette residents.

Juliette, GA · 3d
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The Hearty Breakfast At This Georgia Diner Makes Chain Restaurants Look Overpriced

The biscuits here are multi-grain, and they come with house-made preserves. That alone made me stop scrolling. A biscuit with a crunchy crust and a healthy twist sounds like a rule being broken in the best way. The kitchen also smokes its own Italian sausage, turkey, and chicken. Skillet dishes...

Georgia · 11d

USA TODAY

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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 · 3d

Macon Telegraph

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Peanut butter on a hot dog? Even Mayor Miller is getting involved

Well, Macon, I’ve apparently started a controversy. And of all the things I could have possibly become known for in this wonderful city, I never imagined it would involve a hot dog, a jar of peanut butter and the Mayor of Macon! But here we are, and apparently my taste in hot dog toppings has become a matter of public discussion. Who knew that something so delicious could cause so much commotion? It all started during a recent episode of my Let’s Eat podcast about Macon Burger Week. One of my fellow Burger Squad members mentioned that cream cheese was an incredibly underrated topping for hamburgers. As we talked about unusual toppings, he suggested cream cheese might even be delicious on a hot dog. That’s when I casually mentioned that my absolute favorite hot dog topping is peanut butter. You would have thought I’d suggested putting motor oil on pancakes! The reactions were priceless, and apparently there are people walking among us who believe peanut butter belongs exclusively on sandwiches, crackers and celery sticks. To those people, I have just one thing to say. You’re missing out! I was recently on The Creek 100.9 on the morning show with Charles

Macon, GA · 2d

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We Found 10 Georgia Buffets Where Your Money Goes Further At Mealtime

One Georgia buffet lines up more than 70 different dishes at the same time. Seventy. I would need a map and a nap just to get through the first row. Another spot in the state serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays, and you can pick it with or without bones. A third runs its buffet out of a restored 1885 Victorian house.

Macon, GA · 2d

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10 Flashy Georgia Steakhouses That Look Impressive But Leave Some Diners Disappointed

One Georgia steakhouse serves its aged filets inside a restored power plant sitting right on the river. Another plays upbeat music under glitzy lighting while you cut into a dry-aged tomahawk. I love that kind of drama on a dinner night. The flashy details go even further. Some rooms show...

Atlanta, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 11/07/2026

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 11/07/2026. The following 1 establishment was inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location PARKSIDE AT THE GROVE — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-07-2026 • 2260 Oak Rd SW Snellville GA 30078 Source: Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments. Data reflects food service inspections conducted on 11/07/2026.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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The Humble Georgia BBQ Joint Where The Brisket Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places in this world that don’t advertise themselves loudly, and yet somehow everyone who matters already knows about them. Wood’s Chapel BBQ in Atlanta, Georgia is exactly that kind of place, sitting quietly on Georgia Avenue in the Summerhill neighborhood like it has nothing to prove, because honestly, it doesn’t.

Atlanta, GA · 5d

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This Cozy Georgia Italian Restaurant Earned Michelin Recognition For Its Remarkable Pasta

Black spaghetti tossed with red Georgia shrimp might be the most delicious color clash in the South. It’s a signature dish at a small neighborhood spot where the pasta gets handmade with real care and a little attitude. The Michelin Guide noticed, and it kept noticing. This restaurant earned...

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Drive To This Incredible Italian Restaurant In Georgia That Has Perfected Every Single Dish

Somewhere on Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta, there’s a small building quietly proving that perfection doesn’t need a fancy storefront to back it up. Nino’s Italian Restaurant has spent years perfecting its menu, and once you taste it, you’ll understand why people are willing to drive across the city just for dinner.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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The Unassuming Restaurant In Georgia Where You Order A Lobster Roll Hundreds Of Miles From Maine

A lobster roll featuring Maine lobster has helped make this Atlanta seafood spot stand out. The restaurant sits in Georgia, roughly a thousand miles from the nearest Maine lobster boat. That alone makes me grin. The oyster list gets printed daily, based on what is seasonal and available. You mark...

Atlanta, GA · 3d

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Is Mamie’s Kitchen Biscuits In Lithonia Worth The Morning Line?

Some mornings, the line of cars wrapped around a small building on Evans Mill Road tells you everything you need to know. Mamie’s Kitchen Biscuits in Lithonia has been feeding early risers Southern breakfast for years, and people still wait patiently for it. I wanted to find out if...

Lithonia, GA · 3d

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The best Georgia pizza shop is a delicious local pizzeria in Atlanta & it’s one of the top 50 pizzerias in the U.S.

Atlanta is a city that’s known for its delicious and distinct flavors. Everyone knows if you want good soul food, chicken wings, brunch or craft cocktails Atlanta is the place to be. But when you think pizza… Atlanta might not be the first city that comes to your mind. It’s time to change that.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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3 Atlanta restaurants land on OpenTable’s 2026 ‘Top 100 Restaurants’ list

OpenTable just released their list of the top 100 best restaurants in the U.S. for 2026, and we aren’t surprised at all that several Atlanta restaurants made the cut! From yummy steakhouses to succulent sushi spots, keep scrolling to see which ATL restaurants are among the best in the country.

Atlanta, GA · 4d

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This Korean Fried Chicken Spot In East Atlanta Village Serves Wings You’ll Crave All Week

Ramones lyrics translated into Korean hang on the walls of this underground restaurant. That alone tells you the kitchen does not play by ordinary rules. The fried chicken arrives as twice-fried boneless thighs. One version gets a sweet soy garlic glaze, and another comes slicked in gochujang with tofu ranch on the side.

Atlanta, GA · 6d

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Conyers restaurant receives failing health score of 67

According to a recent health report, Spectacular Hibachi, 2040 Eastside Drive SE, Suite 101, Conyers; received a failing health inspection score of 67. According to the Nov. 6 inspection report, the restaurant had the following violations: — A designated PIC (person in charge) was not onsite. According to the report, this was a second repeat and a third repeat will result in permit inspection on next routine inspection. — Due to multiple violations, there was no active managerial control. — At the beginning of the inspection, a food employee called the PIC on his phone, pushed the trash can to the side and wiped his hands on his pants. The food employee then went to the reach-in-cooler and touched foods without washing his hands. The same food employee put on gloves, touched a raw fish fillet, discarded his gloves, put on fresh gloves and then placed fries in the fryer basket. Food employee then grabbed two more raw fish fillets and place them in the fryer basket. Food employee then removed his gloves, put on fresh gloves and grabbed two to-go plates and plated cooked rice on another to go plate. — While on the phone, the new PIC was

Conyers, GA · 2d

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Rock Dawg Tavern Takes Over Old Timbers Spot in Smyrna With 13 TVs, Live Bands

The building that once housed Timbers on Concord Road SE in Smyrna is under renovation, taking shape as Rock Dawg Tavern. Owner Terry Tucker is overseeing a complete remodel and new branding at 730 Concord Road SE, aiming to turn the familiar watering hole into a sports-and-home-cooking spot with a fresh identity.

Smyrna, GA · 3d