Hyun Jung Grant was a single mother of 2 boys. She worked nearly every day at an Atlanta massage parlor to support them. March 16, 2021 was another typical work day for Grant, until it drastically changed. Grant’s 22-year-old son, Randy Park, was at home when he received word that there had been a …
Georgia Workers & Industry News
Ex-Mobster Running a Drug Operation out of DeKalb Meat Factory
You have probably seen drug busts happen all the time on the news or in movies, but did you ever expect to see one go down here in DeKalb County? Probably not! According to local authorities, a former member of the Russian Mafia was accused of supplying drugs to dealers in several Atlanta …
Home Depot Founders Form Network for Veterans & First Responders
Home Depot founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank are making a $20 million investment to aid the mental health of veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With this donation, they will create 20 new mental health centers across the U.S. "This is not a …
Families of Workers Killed in Gainesville Plant Accident File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On January 28, 2021, there was a nitrogen leak in Foundation Food Group’s cooling system located in Gainesville, Georgia. Eleven people were hospitalized and 6 were tragically killed. Now, the families of those victims are filing a wrongful death lawsuit. They’re filing against the Messer Group, a …
DeKalb Co. Police Officer Killed Downtown Connector Crash
It’s undeniable that working for law enforcement is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. They are trained to prepare for the worst possible scenarios, but even still, sometimes the unthinkable can happen. One such tragedy happened on January 2, 2021 when a veteran DeKalb County police …
Angry Customer Throws Bricks at Buckhead Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru Window
By now, it’s understandable that many people are frustrated by the COVID-19 precautions, protocols and general disruption of daily life. Many wish to return to the way things were pre-pandemic. However, one local woman was so disgruntled by the pandemic policies at the Buckhead Chick-Fil-A that she …
