Jada Phillips ferries an order to a table at the Waffle House on Peachtree Road in Brookhaven on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Waffle House rarely talks. A union push has it speaking out.

The iconic chain says it is spending an additional $200 million per year on compensation and benefits for its workers as a union touts organizing.

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Politics

Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson — seen here at a news conference in Atlanta last week — said Tuesday that his administration would seek to broaden Medicaid coverage while preserving work requirements for some recipients. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Rick Jackson proposes ‘intelligent Medicaid expansion’ in Georgia

The GOP nominee for governor said he would pursue a federal waiver to use Medicaid funding to help some Georgians stay on their private or employer-sponsored insurance plans.

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NFL

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Arts and Entertainment

10 Georgia county and state fairs to check out this fall

From thrilling rides, fair food, animals and petting zoos to pageants, there’s something for everyone.

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Food and Dining

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