Georgia boasts three exceptional businesses that made it to Yelp’s annual Top 100 Local Businesses list. Leading the charge is Apna Garage in Decatur, ranked No. 1 in its category. Customers consistently praise owner Jatin “Jay” Desai for his friendly, punctual, fast, and honest service.
Further south in Valdosta, Empanadas & More, owned by Alberto Sanchez, also ranked No. 3 in its category. The family-run business takes pride in their food and service, with customers raving about the delicious empanadas offered there. Many members credit the gym with changing their lives for the better.
FitWit, another Decatur-based business owned by Josh Guerrieri, ranked No. 3 in its category. Reviews of FitWit highlight the community atmosphere and individualized care provided by the trainers. Geographic diversity is also important, with only one business per state being allowed to be included in each category on Yelp’s list.
Yelp selects the top 10 local businesses in 10 different categories each year based on reviews from their users. These categories span a variety of industries, from automotive to fitness to food. To be considered a local business by Yelp, the establishment must be independently owned and operated. This year’s list showcases a mix of longstanding neighborhood favorites and newer businesses that have found success by catering to niche markets or the evolving needs of their communities
