May 19, 2026

B2B Stories

Cybersecurity for smaller CSRA businesses and organizations

A center nestled within the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center (GCITC) offers support to organizations vital to Georgia’s economy, health and public safety, but are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The Cyber Resiliency Center (CRC) works with small- to medium-sized manufacturing companies, local governments, municipalities, public school districts, and rural and community hospitals. Those segments have seen an increase in cyber-attacks ranging from ransomware to data breaches and operational disruptions. Not all are adequately equipped to guard against intrusions. John McLain, Project Four Lead with Georgia-AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing), told

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Consumer Stories

Successful Grand Opening

The Patels know how to throw a party… complete with donuts, coffee, and chances to win a lot of swag. Lines started well before 8 A.M., Friday. Sam, Peter, and A.J Patel opened their 16th local location in a fast-growing area of Harlem. The address is 755 Point Bluff Parkway, next to Piedmont Prompt Care and near a strip center featuring Jersey Mike’s. The first 100 guests closest to the front door received 100 days of free coffee.  A D.J kept the morning vibe going, while children played cornhole, got

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Consumer Stories

Simon Says: Better Job News

Two weeks ago, I reported a decline in employment for the metro area. Fortunately, this week I can report that other components of the local labor market improved or stayed the same in February.  The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.5% for the third consecutive month. The labor force, those in work and those looking for work, increased by 2,400 in February, and by almost 8,000 over the last year. Average weekly hours worked increased to 34.3. In January, I reported average weekly earnings increased to a record high,

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