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Anthem To Bring 1,800 Jobs to Atlanta With New IT Hub: Officials

Gov. Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed announced Wednesday that the parent firm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia will bring about 1,800 information technology jobs to Midtown Atlanta by creating a health care IT hub. >>> Read more.

Shaquille O’Neal New Owner of Iconic Krispy Kreme Location in Atlanta

Shaquille O’Neal is the new owner of one of downtown Atlanta's most recognizable doughnut shops in a deal with Krispy Kreme that also makes the basketball Hall-of-Famer the brand's "global spokesperson." >>> Read more.

Georgia Amazon Facility Ships First Order

More than 500 new Amazon employees got to work in Georgia on Thursday, receiving and shipping the first orders from a fulfillment center in Braselton. >>> Read more.

Google Express Now Available in Georgia

Cumming Doctor Sentenced For $1.1 Million in Healthcare Fraud

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Restaurant To Open Inside Whole Foods: Report

Hi-Rez Studios To Expand Alpharetta Headquarters

'Paint and Party' at Peachtree Corners' New Business, Masterpiece Mixers

New Bojangles Restaurant To Open Doors in December: Report

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• Massive Dacula Development Gets Final Approval
• New Restaurant Brings Passion to Pizza: Report
• Local Dairy Queen Back in Business After Nearly Three Years: Report
• County Softens Rule that Restricts Peddling Around New Braves Ballpark: Report

• McDonald's Near Mall of Georgia Fails Inspection
• Bartow Company Named 2016 Business Partner of the Year
• Wells Fargo Employee Uses ATM To Pilfer Money From Customers: Reports
• Netherworld May Be Leaving Norcross

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• Poor Recordkeeping Leads to $90K Penalty for Veterinarian: Federal Prosecutors
• Serial Robber Targeting Waffle Houses in Metro Atlanta
• 'Murder Kroger' Shuts Doors for Final Time, Customers Hold Candlelight Vigil

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