Home Chef's 1,000 New Jobs, Uber Scheduled Rides, 'Stranger Things' Season 2: Business News

Patch has community sites across Georgia. Here are some of our top business posts from the past week.

Home Chef Creating More Than 1,000 DeKalb Jobs

Home Chef, a meal kit delivery service, is creating a new, $3.35-million facility in DeKalb County, creating more than 1,200 jobs by 2020.

“Home Chef is among the many innovative companies using Georgia’s high-performing transportation infrastructure to grow their distribution network,” said Gov. Nathan Deal. >>> Read more.

Georgia-Filmed 'Stranger Things' Renewed For Second Season

"Stranger Things," the breakout horror-nostalgia hit for Netflix, looks ready to head back to Georgia for a second season. The show has been renewed for a nine-episode Season Two, Netflix announced via a YouTube video on Wednesday.

The Duffer Brothers will return as writers and will again executive produce with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen.
And it appears that Georgia will once again be the stand-in for Indiana in the early 1980s. >>> Read more.

Uber Soon Launching Scheduled Rides in Atlanta

Uber's Scheduled Rides service will soon be rolling out in Atlanta. The company announced that the service, which has been up and running in Seattle since June, will be rolling out into other cities, including Atlanta. No specific time period was announced. >>> Read more.

Variety Wholesalers Bringing Over 300 Jobs to Metro Atlanta

Buckhead Toy and Gift Store Closing After 64 Years

Georgia DOT Opens Small Business Help Center

Diners Apparently Head to Hooters for the Music, Too

• Alpharetta Approves Location For New Parking Deck
• Charles Hardy, Founder Of Hardy Automotive Group, Dies
• Truman Tavern & Bar Opens Thursday in Decatur
• Salon Red in Decatur is Closing

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton to Open in Buckhead
• Hudson FC Opening in Old Pub 71 Spot
• New BBQ Joint Opening in NW Atlanta Next Month
• Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel Has New Owner

• Resurgens Bank Hosting 2016 Best Decatur Business Contest
• Company Gets $500 Refund After Failing To Pay Taxes On Time
• Private Bank of Buckhead Sold to Birmingham Company