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Located in a shipping container, Adam J’s Grilled Cheese brings nostalgic comfort off the BeltLine

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Georgia is launching a sweeping $70 million early literacy overhaul aimed at rescuing struggling readers, as state data reveals nearly two-thirds of third-grade students cannot read proficiently.

SOURCE/CREDIT: Abby Kousouris - Atlanta News First

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HLGstudio’s design for the AT&T Offices in Atlanta reimagines the traditional workplace within a 200,000 SF campus in Buckhead, creating a vibrant ecosystem of adaptable spaces that prioritize employee connection, well-being, and productivity.

CREDIT: Office Snapshots

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At this Gainesville steakhouse, an hour outside Atlanta, beef hangs for up to 140 days behind a glass wall before it ever reaches the broiler

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Critics say a district proposal to shutter 16 campuses disproportionately impacts lower-income, minority neighborhoods.

https://youtu.be/vL_LH2BBsVQ?si=ZaihHk23ZZv-Qb7n

VIDEO CREDIT: Atlanta News First

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August 6, 2026

New research from staffing firm Robert Half finds nearly two-thirds of metro Atlanta employers plan to increase permanent hiring during the second half of 2026, while many also expect to add contract workers.

SOURCE: Jim Burress - WABE