With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, some new hiring numbers are giving us some insight into the economic impact from such a major sporting event. According to data from OysterLink, a hospitality and restaurant jobs platform, industry hiring in Atlanta was up 55% over its January–April average. From hotels, to restaurants, to delivery drivers and event operators, employers across the industry are looking to beef up their staffs ahead of a whirlwind summer that will have hospitality RISING…
Questions linger over Atlanta City Hall investigation
An ongoing investigation into former Atlanta Municipal Clerk Foris Webb III is hitting roadblocks, as city employees are delaying or rejecting interviews by the inspector general. Webb received more than $900,000 in consulting fees from the city for his “work” on a referendum meant to block the city’s law enforcement training center, dubbed “Cop City.” That referendum got held up in court, never wound up doing anything, and the center was built, but Webb continued to cash a $35,000 check each month. Another murky situation at Atlanta City Hall has public trust SINKING…
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