Cynthia Blake

Reporter · Alpharetta, GA

Cynthia holds an MBA from Georgia State University and has over 7 years of experience covering business news for local papers like the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Her expertise lies in local entrepreneurship and economic development, focusing on how businesses adapt in a changing market.

7 stories from Cynthia Blake in Savannah

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Fruition Hat Company Plans to Expand to Brick & Mortar

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Two childhood friends from Detroit are turning their passion for hats into an Atlanta-born brand with a whole lot of personality! Fruition is making its mark at Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square, with a new shop at Terminal South and a spot at The...

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Shooting that hospitalized 14-year-old boy in Gainesville wasn't random attack, investigators say

Local News Shooting that hospitalized 14-year-old boy in Gainesville wasn't random attack, investigators say By Dan Raby Dan Raby Senior Digital Producer, CBS News Atlanta Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than...

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Some packaged salads recalled for undeclared allergens

(Gray News) - Packaged salads produced by Taylor Farms have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen.According to the Food and Drug Administration, Taylor Farms is recalling its H-E-B Backyard BBQ Chop Salad because it may contain undeclared soy and tree nuts, specifically almonds.“People who...

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How to spot fake crystals and avoid costly mistakes

SEDONA, Ariz. (Aging Untold) — The crystal and gemstone industry is booming, fueled in part by social media, but experts warn buyers to be cautious of fake products flooding the market. Jamie Inglett, who owns a crystal shop in Sedona, said consumers can find fake crystals in stores and at gem...

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Person killed in Downtown Atlanta; police investigating

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a death that happened overnight in Downtown Atlanta.Investigators set up crime tape under a bridge early Wednesday at Memorial Drive and Forsyth Street.Police have not released any details about their investigation.This is a developing...

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Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.

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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

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Dust cloud over Chamblee after building implosion, affecting nearby homes and businesses.

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Dust lingers days after Chamblee implosion of former revenue building

As the dust settled days after the controlled implosion of the former Georgia Department of Revenue building, the residents and workers nearby were left grappling with a gritty aftermath that felt far from controlled. Eyewitness accounts painted a picture of a community caught off guard, with dust...

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