Researchers have stressed that bird flu still poses a minimal risk to the general public, though that may change as the virus continues to circulate and potentially mutate. But the many empty shelves in stores and higher prices on the eggs that people can find have raised concerns among consumers about the safety of the egg supply.

Bird flu has become an issue in Georgia as well as many other areas of the country. Now that is taking a toll on breakfast tables. In a letter from Waffle House's headquarters in Norcross on Monday, the diner chain has implemented a 50-cent surcharge per egg to all menus.

Now, it’s taking a toll on the restaurant industry, causing casual dining chain Waffle House to add an egg surcharge to all egg-based menu items starting on Monday, Feb. 3. The breakfast food chain added the 50-cent increase at over 2,