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Family-Run Since 1968, Old South Bar-B-Q In Smyrna, Georgia, Still Feels Unchanged

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing the same good thing for decades. Old South Bar-B-Q in Smyrna, Georgia, has been serving pit-smoked pork and Brunswick stew from a tiny cottage since 1968. The same family still runs it, and regulars say it barely looks different than it...

Smyrna, GA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Skip The Chains And Bite Into Georgia’s Best Italian Beef Sandwich At This No-Frills Deli

Georgia has a lot of surprises tucked into its neighborhoods, and Skip’s Chicago Dogs in Avondale Estates might just be the most delicious one you haven’t found yet. This little spot is doing something that most restaurants in the South wouldn’t dare attempt, and it’s pulling it off beautifully.

Georgia · 6d

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 1d

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Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Day

McCray's Tavern in Lawrenceville is having a Thanksgiving buffet starting at 3 pm with reservations only. Frankie's Steakhouse in Duluth is currently taking reservations for Thanksgiving day. Versailles at Chateau Elan is holding its annual Thanksgiving buffet where tickets can be purchased to join in on the holiday feast. Bellfire...

Lawrenceville, GA · 3d

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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 · 1h

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Everyone Shops At Big Grocery Chains, But This Georgia Farmers Market Offers Incredible Deals On Fresh Produce

One produce market here sprawls across roughly 150 acres and earned the nickname World’s Largest Roadside Fruit and Vegetable Stand. That’s not a stand. That’s a small town made of peaches. The gates stay open around the clock for delivery trucks. Most vendors sell from 8 AM...

Georgia · 2d

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Wood-Fired Steaks With a Beautiful Char Come Out of This Old Tannery Steakhouse in Small-Town Georgia

Steaks get kissed by real wood fire inside a building that once tanned leather. I can’t stop thinking about that combination. The old brick walls now hold chandeliers, lofty dining rooms, and windows looking over a small-town main street. The grill out back adds a smoky char that guests keep bringing up long after dessert.

Buford, GA · 20h

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Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation

Local No. 7 restaurant owner Luis Finley reflected on the establishment's long-standing role in supporting Tucker's community development and city incorporation ahead of the city's tenth anniversary celebration. The post Local No. 7: The backdrop for Tucker’s incorporation appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 2d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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How an Atlanta chicken salad chain went from niche to mainstream

An Atlanta-based chicken salad chain is taking its niche concept nationwide.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: More redevelopment happening in downtown Lawrenceville

A longtime eatery on the Lawrenceville Square is moving? A bakery/coffee shop may be going in the Lawrenceville Train Depot? There’s a lot happening in the heart of Lawrenceville. After the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit concluded last week, Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington gave the Daily Post a tease of some redevelopment that is happening in the city’s downtown and depot districts. One bit of redevelopment is actually a relocation. Blue Rooster Bake Shop and Eatery is planning to move off the Lawrenceville Square and head a couple of blocks up North Clayton Street to a new location in the Depot District. Blue Rooster has been on the square, directly across from the north entrance to the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, for years, but that will change in the not too distant future. The bakery is currently renovating an old business space at the corner of North Clayton and Born Streets with plans to move into that location once the renovations are finished. “They’ve torn all of the stuff off the sides of the building,” Warbington said. “It looks like a shed now but they’re actually going to be upgrading that. That will be our first food concept down there

Lawrenceville, GA · 2d

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The Charming Georgia Pub Where Every Bite Feels Like A Trip To Dublin

There’s a pub in Milton, Georgia that has absolutely no business being this good, and yet here it is, being exactly that good. The Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub is the kind of place that makes you reconsider every life decision that kept you from visiting sooner. You pull...

Milton, GA · 2d

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Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/04/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/04/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location WINNWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY — 🟡 82 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 100 WHITLOCK AVE MARIETTA, GA 30064 • (770) 428-6200 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 4 locations MONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 3326 S COBB DR SE SMYRNA, GA 30080 • (678) 738-5437CANOE — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 4199 PACES FERRY RD SE ATLANTA, GA 30339 • (770) 432-2663SOCIAL KITCHEN — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 3100 INTERSTATE NORTH CIR SE STE 190 ATLANTA, GA 30339 • (678) 910-5600STERLING ESTATES OF EAST COBB - FOOD — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 4220 LOWER ROSWELL RD MARIETTA, GA 30068 • (678) 946-4454 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/04/2026–11/04/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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This Enchanting Georgia Cafe Tucked Inside A Botanical Garden Is A Dreamy Day Trip

Some restaurants make you forget you’re in a city, and Longleaf in Atlanta, Georgia does exactly that, sitting right inside one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the entire South. If you’ve ever wanted to eat a really good meal while surrounded by flowers, sculptures, and the kind...

Atlanta, GA · 5d

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127-year-old house to be converted to a deli and small plates restaurant on Duluth’s Town Green

For years, the historic Knox house sat vacant on Duluth’s Town Green. Come December, the 127-year-old building will reopen as a deli-by-day, small plates restaurant by night. The post 127-year-old house to be converted to a deli and small plates restaurant on Duluth’s Town Green appeared first on Atlanta Magazine .

Duluth, GA · 3d

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Forget Flying To Germany, Visit Georgia's Largest Beer Garden Near Atlanta For Craft Brews And Bavarian Charm

When knee-deep in deadlines at work, what fan of a certain malt beverage doesn't pine to be in a German beer garden, sipping a frothy dunkel or robust bockbier in a joyous, sylvan atmosphere? If you're in between passports or need a getaway stat, you can enjoy a Bavarian experience closer to home in the United States — which has long borrowed al fresco style points from Europe — at Georgia's Tucker Brewing Company. Toast a hefty Maß, a one-liter vessel of liquid gold, with friends in the state's largest beer garden. It may not boast frescoed stucco walls or views of countryside shops, but Tucker Brewing Company's vibrant patio, vast beer selection, and crave-worthy bites make it worth a stop. "Great food, great atmosphere and the service is second to none," raves one Yelper.

Atlanta, GA · 4d

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Bellfire and Old Nick’s Bring Two Distinct Dining Concepts to Downtown Lawrenceville

Executive Chef Dominic Simpson debuts a deeply personal wood-fired Mediterranean-Southern restaurant alongside a courtyard cocktail lounge inspired by Lawrenceville history. Now open in the heart of historic downtown Lawrenceville, The Lawrence Hotel is welcoming guests and locals to experience its two signature dining concepts, Bellfire and Old Nick’s. The...

Lawrenceville, 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 · 17h

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Georgia’s Magical German Christmas Market Returns This November With Festive Treats And Holiday Charm

A 112-foot Ferris wheel spins above wooden holiday huts, and some of those huts came all the way from Germany. That alone made me stop scrolling. I like when a holiday event commits this hard to the details. The market packs roughly 100 booths with handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and German...

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

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This Little Georgia Restaurant Serves Authentic Lao Street Food That’s Worth Going Out Of Your Way For

A Georgia strip-mall restaurant earned a spot in the MICHELIN Guide by serving Lao jerky, crispy rice salad, and sticky rice you eat with your hands. That alone got my attention. The owners call their food exclusively, proudly Lao. Some ingredients come from a network of local grandmas who help...

Duluth, GA · 2d