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3+ hour, 4+ min ago (301+ words) For aspiring entrepreneurs, buying an existing business or franchise can be a faster, less risky path to success than starting from scratch, according to Melinda Emerson, America's leading small business expert and CEO of Quintessence Group. Emerson discusses the trends influencing the franchise and small business markets. In the U.S., there are over 4,000 franchise concepts, of which only one-third are food-related. She points out that the remaining franchises cover a diverse range of industries, highlighting strong growth potential in specific sectors. Moreover, she identifies five booming sectors for franchises: She also mentions the "silver tsunami" in the small business world. She notes that roughly 40% of small businesses in the U.S. are expected to change hands in the next five years, as retiring owners or those unwilling to adapt to new technologies look to sell. Many of these businesses generate under $1 million in…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (415+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " For a city that only incorporated itself in 2016, the metro Atlanta city of South Fulton has seen a lot of political turmoil. On Tuesday, South Fulton voters elected its third mayor in eight years, with Carmelitha Gumbs replacing incumbent Khalid "Kobi" Kamau, who placed a distant third in the city's general election last month. Gumbs won with 8,007 votes. Mark Baker, who was also running to become mayor, got 5,394 votes. Gumbs is currently a South Fulton city councilwoman, having been on the council since the city's incorporation. Her background in the healthcare industry has focused on senior care and preventive services, and community wellness programs. Gumbs said, "It's wonderful to be the first female mayor of the city of South Fulton but it's a lot deeper than that. You can call me whatever you want. All…...

4+ hour, 34+ min ago (325+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The Atlanta Board of Education will hold a vote Wednesday that could impact more than a dozen schools. The board will consider a plan that could impact 16 schools. "It's the center of everything," Sherry B. Williams, a former candidate for Atlanta City Council, said of Continental Colony. Williams is worried property values around the elementary school could plummet if the school closes. According to the plan, improvements will be made to nearby elementary schools, but Continental Colony would effectively shutter by spring 2027. "So many children fall through the cracks when they have to wind up going to a different school," Ginny Albert said. "It doesn't ever appear to be that when a school is failing, they fix the school. Why do you have to close it? Fix it, there are kids going there!" Williams and Albert…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago (939+ words) Dec. 2 "Today is Giving Tuesday. Looking to support a cause that matters to you?GAgives can help you find a nonprofit to match. This week we have a Holiday Fun Guide to help you plan your calendar for December, and updates on McAuley Station in Sweet Auburn " a development that will add nearly 100 affordable apartments for adults 55 and older. Plus, there's more from Georgia Public Broadcasting on the long-term environmental impacts of data centers in Metro Atlanta. "And, take a moment to help shape the future of Rough Draft. Share your feedback in our annual reader survey below. And now for a few headlines: " Polls are open today until 7 p.m. (8 p.m. for City of Atlanta) for runoff elections in Sandy Springs (Mayor, City Council), East Point (Mayor), South Fulton (Mayor, City Council), Roswell (Mayor), Stonecrest (City Council), and Atlanta (City Council, Board…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago (207+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Longtime Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul gets to keep his job for another four years, thanks to voters in one of metro Atlanta's largest cities. On Tuesday, Paul - who has been in office since 2013 and is only the city's second mayor - defeated Dontaye Carter in the city's municipal runoff election. Paul garnered 10,298 votes and Carter got 4,568 votes. This is the second time Carter has run for Sandy Springs, having first come up short in 2021. Carter is a small business owner and a communications and public relations professional. Frank Roberts was elected as the district 4 representative on the Sandy Springs City Council. For decades, many Sandy Springs residents residents pushed to incorporate as their own city rather than remain under Fulton County government for services, zoning and taxation. Community leaders such as Eva Galambos organized and…...

7+ hour, 4+ min ago (31+ words) The South Forsyth girls basketball team pulled away late from Lassiter, while the War Eagles failed to keep pace with a hot-shooting Trojans team in the boys non-region matchup....

7+ hour, 29+ min ago (166+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The results are pouring in for runoff elections in Atlanta and across Fulton County. On Tuesday, voters cast ballots for the Atlanta City Council and the school board for Atlanta Public Schools. There were two races for the city council: There were three Atlanta Public Schools board of education races: In South Fulton, Carmalitha Gumbs beat Mark Baker to become the city's third mayor in eight years. Gumbs has 8,007 votes to Baker's 5,394. For Sandy Springs mayor, incumbent Rusty Paul defeated challenger Dontaye Carter. Paul got 10,298 votes and Carter garnered 9,470 with 97.83% of precincts reporting. In Roswell, Mary Robichaux beat incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson. Robichaux 9,470 votes, or 53% of the vote, to Wilson's 8,343. In East Point, Keisha Chapman beat Joshua B. Butler, IV for the mayor's office. Chapman received 1,952 votes to Butler's 1,095. As of midnight Wednesday, the results are…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago (23+ words) East Forsyth notched its sixth double-digit win of the season, including its fifth in a row, in a rout of Habersham Central....

8+ hour, 50+ min ago (178+ words) Your generosity will allow them to continue providing residents of Peoplestown and surrounding areas with multigenerational support and programs that strengthen the entire family. The post Serving Atlanta's Southside With Love & Compassion appeared first on Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. For 58 years, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta has worked alongside Emmaus House to challenge the world to love like Jesus'worshiping joyfully, serving compassionately, and growing spiritually. As a place-based mission of the Diocese, Emmaus House works to improve the economic and social well-being of Southside families, helping them overcome poverty, racism, and other barriers to opportunity. This work is only possible, however, thanks to supporters like you. As we close out the year, we invite you to celebrate this important mission by helping Emmaus House reach their $80,000 year-end fundraising goal. Your generosity will allow them to continue providing residents of Peoplestown…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago (136+ words) Five undetermined races for the Atlanta City Council and the Atlanta Board of Education were decided during the Dec. 2 runoff election. The positions include two Atlanta City Council races and three Atlanta Board of Education seats that weren't decided on Nov. 4. There was light turnout for today's in-person voting after a week of [] The post Election results for City of Atlanta municipal runoff appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta. Five undetermined races for the Atlanta City Council and the Atlanta Board of Education were decided during the Dec. 2 runoff election. The positions include two Atlanta City Council races and three Atlanta Board of Education seats that weren't decided on Nov. 4. There was light turnout for today's in-person voting after a week of early voting....