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Lithonia, GA · Business
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Canning is Becoming a Forgotten Skill
The smell of fresh vegetables, the clatter of jars and the heat of a boiling pot fill community canneries during summer harvest. For younger people, the process behind those jars of preserved food is often unfamiliar. At the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus, 86 of 90 surveyed students said...
georgiatrend.com
Gainsville | Hall County: A Front Porch For All
Gainesville-Hall County is on a roll. In the past several years, it’s experienced rapid growth in almost every sector, established an international reputation as a place to do business, and garnered numerous accolades for its civic and economic achievements. Stakeholders are leveraging that momentum to make the community even more welcoming and inclusive, and if developments in 2026 are any indication, it’s just getting started.
Atlanta News First
Gwinnett County Belk set to close after 25 years
familyvacationsus.com
This Georgia Flea Market Is So Massive You Need A Game Plan To Tackle All 75,000 Square Feet
A quick trip to Lakewood 400 Antiques Market can turn into an all-day treasure hunt before you know it. With 75,000 square feet of indoor shopping, outdoor vendors, and rows of booths packed with antiques, decor, art, jewelry, and odd little surprises, this Georgia favorite is the kind of place where a plan really helps.
decorhint.com
This Middle-Of-Nowhere Georgia Farm Store Sells Fresh Cheese, Butter, And Grass-Fed Goods
A farmer waved at me before I even parked. That should have been my first clue this place ran on its own rules. No cash register beeping, no fluorescent lights, just a small wooden building surrounded by pasture and the smell of hay. Inside, a cooler held wheels of cheese made that same morning and butter so yellow it looked almost fake.
hoodline.com
Atlanta Restaurateur Billy Streck Files Chapter 11, Cites Nearly $2.8M in Debt
661 Auburn Ave. NE — Former Pizzeria And Reported Project Site. Billy Streck, a name behind some of Atlanta's most talked-about restaurant openings over the past two decades, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, claiming nearly $2.8 million in debt. The filing comes after a string of lawsuits accused Streck and his restaurant entities of defaulting on loan payments, unraveling what had been a long run of building and investing in the city's dining scene.
Georgia Jobs Desk
Atlanta transportation jobs: CDL-A dedicated, team, flatbed and part-time local driving roles
Atlanta’s transportation openings split between long-haul CDL-A work and a local part-time delivery role. Koch Trucking and Contrans Flatbed USA focus on dedicated routes, while Smokey Point Distributing is matching CDL-A team drivers for flatbed freight. Artur Express offers a company driver role with no-touch freight and weekly or bi-weekly home time. Penske Logistics is the only part-time listing here, for a Local Class B delivery driver who works home daily on evening dispatches.
atlantaagentmagazine.com
Toll Brothers to develop Cloverhill master-planned community in Cumming
Toll Brothers has begun site work on a new master-planned community in Cumming called Cloverhill at Cumming City Center. The development, which will offer a mix of townhomes and single-family residences, is located at 519 Canton Road and is within walking distance of Cumming City Center. Sales are expected to begin in spring 2027.
connectcre.com
JV Pays $220M for Alpharetta Hotel
Crescent Real Estate offloaded The Hotel at Avalon, a 330-Key Hotel in Alpharetta. Commercial Search reports that Endeavor Real Estate Group and Cox acquired The Hotel at Avalon for $220 million. Crescent has owned the since September 2020. The hotel debuted in 2018. The Hotel at Avalon features guest rooms...
outdoorsportswire.com
Keter Opens New North American Headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia
The new facility serves as the executive office for Keter's North American operations and features a world-class showroom designed to showcase the company's growing portfolio of products. The facility will serve as an innovation hub, providing a dynamic space for collaboration, customer engagement, and the introduction of new products. Alpharetta,...
The Georgia Sun
Roswell raises property taxes nearly 19% after months of pushback
ROSWELL — Roswell homeowners will see a higher city property tax bill this year after the City Council voted Monday night to set the 2026 millage rate at 5.9 mills — a nearly 19% increase over last year’s combined rate of 4.949 mills. The vote was 4...
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Atlanta Market Opens Registration for Winter 2027, Celebrating 70 Years
Registration is now open for the Winter 2027 edition of Atlanta Market, set for Jan. 12–17 at AmericasMart Atlanta. The upcoming event will mark a major milestone for the wholesale gift and home market as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. First held in January 1957, Atlanta Market has grown...
fox5atlanta.com
Belk closing Norcross store in 2027 after 25 years
NORCROSS, Ga. - A longtime Gwinnett County department store is shutting its doors as Belk announced plans to permanently close its Norcross location. In a statement, the company confirmed the Belk location in Norcross on Peachtree Parkway NW will close on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, following a 25-year run serving the local community.
autobodynews.com
Shop Stack Breakdown: Mundy's Collision Center in Lawrenceville, Ga.
What collision repair technology could you not live without?. Dustin Davis, general manager of Mundy’s Collision Center in Lawrenceville, Ga., started in the industry sweeping floors at a body shop in high school and worked his way up through wet sanding, buffing, and paint. After combination work in South Georgia and five years at a Chevrolet dealership, he moved to Atlanta, took an estimator role at an OEM-certified shop, and moved into management. Jason Mundy founded Mundy's Collision Center, and Davis joined as general manager in 2020.