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Jackson Progress-Argus

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Local seed company marks major milestone this month

Local agricultural supply business, Adams-Briscoe Seed Company, celebrated its 80th anniversary and three generations of Adams family ownership on Nov. 6. The company’s story began in 1946, when Rufus Adams and Everett Briscoe bought a seed business in Jackson from the Carmichael brothers. With backgrounds in agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they built a business grounded in knowledge, experience and a commitment to helping customers find the right products for their farms, homes and land. The family business expanded in 1953 when Rufus Adams encouraged his brother, J.B. Adams, to open a second location in Forsyth. J.B. and his wife, Emmie, operated the store together until his death in 1967. Emmie continued running the store until 2003. That same year, ownership of the Jackson business passed to Rufus’ nephew, Jimmy Adams. He and his son Greg Adams continue to lead the company today. The business thanks everyone who has been a part of their journey. “We’re proud of our roots, grateful for the generations of customers who have trusted us and ready for whatever grows next,” said Jimmy Adams.

Jackson, GA · 1d

Henry Herald

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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 1d

NewsChannel 5 WTVF

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Proposed 470 mile natural gas pipeline stretches through ten counties in Tenn.

Kinder Morgan's Southern Natural Gas Company is proposing a $7.6 billion pipeline to be built through Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.

Tennessee · 18h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Macon Buyers Gain More Options as List Prices Fall

Macon buyers found more listings, lower asking prices, and extra time to decide as the market shifted clearly in their favor.

Macon, GA · 2d

thebuzzevnews.com

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Blue Bird to Invest $300 Million in New Fort Valley Manufacturing Facility

Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced a Blue Bird expansion in Fort Valley. The company plans to invest an estimated $300 million in a new school bus manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create 375 jobs over the next three years. Blue Bird currently employs more than 1,900 people...

Fort Valley, GA · 2d

maconchamber.com

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Affordable Housing Fund to Celebrate Completion of Five New Homes

“Villa Esta is more than building houses,” says MBCAHF Executive Director Natalie Bouyett. “It’s about opportunities for families to create their homes and encourage growth and investment in Macon-Bibb County.”. Each of the five new homes features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with floor plans ranging from...

Bibb County, GA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Chipotle Plans Four New Metro Atlanta Spots, 30 Jobs Up For Grabs

Chipotle is bringing four new restaurants to metro Atlanta before the end of the year, each one built with a drive-thru Chipotlane for digital pickup orders, and the burrito chain says it's hiring around 30 positions to staff them up. Chipotle announced Tuesday that it would open the four locations...

Atlanta, GA · 10h

The Financial Wire

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Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1

North Dakota homeowners can apply online for a property tax credit of up to $1,600 between Jan. 1 and April 1, and four other states have their own spring cutoffs for older homeowners. Georgia’s Forsyth County runs to April 1, Knox County in Tennessee to April 5, Concord in New Hampshire to April 15 and... The post Homeowners in North Dakota, Georgia, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Delaware face spring property tax deadlines, starting with a $1,600 credit due April 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Georgia · 1d

appenmedia.com

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Forsyth County pauses new grocery stores for 30 days

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — New grocery stores in Forsyth County are on hold for at least 30 days after commissioners voted Nov. 5 to stop accepting sketch plats, business license applications and rezoning requests for the businesses. The pause gives the county time to consider tighter rules for grocery...

Forsyth County, GA · 19h

Gwinnett Daily Post

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'We were all farmers' —Thomas Ewing, 96, remembers Snellville’s rural roots

Of the rolling fields and orchards of Thomas Ewing’s boyhood, memories remain. “I can go down the road and name you the farmers, from the church on down the road, and right up the road, the ones that was farming during that time,” Ewing says. “We were all farmers.” It was 1930. The previous year the stock market had crashed, and Americans were losing faith in their banks, in their president, in the possibilities of their country. In the midst of the tumult Ewing was born in a four-room farmhouse his grandfather built on Webb Gin House Road. Briefly, the family moved to Atlanta to try a different life. They were driven back by the worsening depression, and remained on the family farm another two and a half decades. Ewing himself would not stay even that long. He enlisted, and at 20 he left Gwinnett. Never again would he pick cotton, or plow a field. By the time he returned home to Snellville, 46 years later, everything had changed. A country crossroad had grown to a metro suburb. Ewing had traveled the world, and become director of his division. But for the son of a farmer raised in his father’s

Snellville, GA · 2d

Monroe Local News

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Barrow County Government is hiring

Barrow County Government has several open job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Barrow County career website on Nov. 8, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.

Barrow County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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New Stone Mountain Memorial Association CEO named ahead of current leader’s retirement

Christopher Sanders was appointed as the next CEO of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, replacing retiring Bill Stephens.

Stone Mountain, GA · 1d

appenmedia.com

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Best of North Atlanta celebrates 19 years of recognizing local businesses

For nearly two decades, Best of North Atlanta has recognized the companies, organizations and people who make North Atlanta a good place to live, work and do business. Now in its 19th year, the readers’ choice contest has become an annual tradition. It gives residents a chance to honor their favorites and thank the people who make a difference in their everyday lives.

Alpharetta, GA · 2d

northatlantastar.com

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Gwinnett police hiring event fast-tracks $55,923 trainee jobs

Gwinnett County will hold a two-day police recruiting event Nov. 13 and 14 that allows candidates to complete the first phase of a normally lengthy hiring process in one visit. Officer trainees start at $55,923 a year and receive full pay while attending the police academy. The event runs from...

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d

shoppingcenterbusiness.com

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 4d

northatlantastar.com

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FICEP Celebrates New U.S. Headquarters in South Forsyth

Italian machinery maker FICEP celebrated the grand opening of its U.S. headquarters in south Forsyth County on Nov. 4, bringing a steel-fabrication technology business to Ecopark Drive. The headquarters is at 5525 Ecopark Drive, with an Alpharetta mailing address. Forsyth County News reported the ribbon-cutting Wednesday. FICEP makes automated equipment...

Forsyth County, GA · 4d

visionmonday.com

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America's Best Opens Flagship Store in Georgia Designed for ‘One Connected Experience’

ALPHARETTA, Ga.—America’s Best, a retail brand of National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), announced the opening of a flagship store in Georgia that the company described “as the clearest expression yet of our commitment to redefining the optical experience.” The Alpharetta store has been designed to put the customer experience first and make finding, trying on and purchasing eyeglasses feel less transactional and more personal, the company advised. Rather than designing the experience around what customers buy, America's Best considered what customers need to make the best, most informed decision. The result is a store that brings clinical care, eyewear, technology, education and personalized service into one connected journey, the announcement said.

Alpharetta, GA · 5d

northatlantastar.com

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North Atlanta Today: Suwanee Approves a City Tax Break With 92% Support

Suwanee homeowners will receive a new city property-tax break in 2027 after voters approved a $15,000 homestead exemption with nearly 92% support. Saturday, November 7, 2026. Reporting cutoff: 12:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Election, school and weather information was checked at that time. Suwanee voters approve a $15,000 homestead exemption.

Suwanee, GA · 3d

whatnow.com

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Beyond the Courtyard: A Castlestone Estate Steps from Downtown Alpharetta

Built by Castlestone Luxury Homes, this gated estate is located within walking distance of downtown Alpharetta and Wills Park. With nearly 10,000 square feet, the residence offers expansive interiors, extensive recreational amenities, and a private courtyard centered around a pool and spa. A four-car garage, with potential capacity for six vehicles, and a separate living suite add to the property’s versatility.

Alpharetta, GA · 4d

hoodline.com

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America's Best Debuts Flagship Store Near Avalon in Alpharetta This Week

America's Best has opened a flagship store near Avalon in Alpharetta, bringing clinical care and eyewear shopping together at one location. The company says the store’s design connects those parts of a customer visit; the location’s address and service details provide practical context for shoppers. According to a...

Alpharetta, GA · 5d