Five Star Food Service announced Tuesday the completion of four acquisitions spanning service lines of micro markets, vending, pantry, office coffee, water, and catering. Three of the four acquisitions were tucked in to the company’s existing franchise footprint while the fourth expanded the franchise area across Georgia’s midsection including the entirety of metro Atlanta. The ... (click for more)

It’s time for another helping of food from downtown Cleveland restaurants during the Downtown Dine Around on Thursday, May 2, from 5-8 p.m. Downtown Cleveland boasts locally owned and operated restaurants of variety and quality ranging from fine dining to a quick bite, from new businesses to historic locations. To showcase these dining options Downtown Dine Around offers an opportunity ... (click for more)

County School Supt. Dr. Bryan Johnson said Thursday he is submitting a budget that is $34 million above the projected revenue. Asked where the $34 million would come from, Dr. Johnson said it would be "up to the funding body." If approved by the County School Board, the school board would go to the County Commission requiring a sizable tax increase. Dr. Johnson said he ... (click for more)

Chattanooga Red Wolves SC will build a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium in East Ridge as part of a mixed-use development with living, working and entertaining opportunities. On Thursday, team owner Bob Martino presented renderings and the layout for the area, which will include the first-class professional stadium, housing, retail, restaurants, a hotel and significant greenspaces ... (click for more)

Just how many downtown apartments and condos do we need? Where are the people coming from to live in these expensive places? It takes a roommate to be able to afford even a cheap downtown space and we continue to build more and more expensive housing. Just from driving around downtown and looking at all the buildings my estimate is about 60-70 percent are vacant buildings. ... (click for more)

Every day I get over 100 emails. Add what I find in My Morning Readings and I am a good candidate to be “Mr. Inspiration.” I have tried to figure out a way to pass some of what I believe are “The Wonders of Life” like I now do on weekends with “The Saturday Funnies.” You would have no idea how popular those jokes have become and several readers say they are the best thing I write ... (click for more)