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Havencroft in Woodstock Nears Closeout
Less than three years after its first homes debuted in Cherokee County, opportunities to call David Weekley Homes’ luxury community of Havencroft “home” are nearing an end. While several of the 13 remaining homes are move-in ready, a handful will be completed between October and January 2027. Ranging in price from the High-$600,000s to over $1 Millions and in size from 2,994 square feet to 3,532 square feet, the final expertly crafted homes in Havencroft boast professionally curated design packages, high-end finishes, nine-foot ceilings, entertainment-friendly open concepts, an abundance of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a tranquil collection of bedrooms and bathrooms. The community itself holds broad appeal between its access to excellent Cherokee County Schools, including Little River Elementary, Mill Creek Middle and River Ridge High Schools, and its convenience to Downtown Woodstock – just five miles away.
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Dahlonega businesses prepare for Gold Rush crowds
For businesses around the Dahlonega Square, Gold Rush weekend brings a wave of visitors, packed streets and the anticipation of one of the busiest weekends of the year. While the annual festival creates a major increase in activity downtown, how businesses prepare depends on what they sell and how much of their business comes from festival crowds.
Rome News-Tribune
Cave Spring considering 90-day moratorium on commercial property permits
Cave Spring is moving toward a 90-day moratorium on commercial property permits while city officials work to address gaps in the city’s floodplain administration program. The Cave Spring City Council approved the first reading of the proposed moratorium during its Sept. 8 meeting, which clears it for adoption Oct. 13. City Manager Stephen Walker said the proposal would apply to commercial properties citywide, not only properties located in flood zones. “There’s some training and some qualifications that have not been looked after for like the last two, three years,” Walker said. “And our switch to Bureau Veritas has left a large hole in flood administration in the city of Cave Spring.” Bureau Veritas is a third-party firm that provides building inspection and code enforcement services for Cave Spring. Walker said the city also received a report from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division that raised concerns about how Cave Spring was carrying out its responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program. Because much of Cave Spring lies within a flood zone, Walker said city officials want to have the proper qualifications in place before issuing additional commercial permits. “We’re taking the steps we can to make sure that all the qualifications
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Italy-Based Pirelli Expands Rome, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations
Italy-based tire manufacturer Pirelli plans to expand its operations in Rome, Georgia. The $1.2 billion project is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The investment at the company's existing headquarters and manufacturing facility will include the addition of advanced robotics equipment. “The U.S. is one of Pirelli’s most important markets and...
Rome News-Tribune
Family farm study panel to meet at Berry Monday
State lawmakers tasked with coming up with ideas to help family farms will be holding a listening session Monday at Berry College’s Krannert Center. The Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms is co-chaired by state Rep. Robert Dickey, R-Musella, and state Sen. Russ Goodman, R-Cogdell. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper also is a member of the legislative committee created by House Resolution 1416 in March. Their first meeting was in Perry in August and funding was authorized for up to five sessions around the state. The nine-member group is examining the conditions and challenges facing Georgia’s family farms, with a deadline of Nov. 30. After that, they’ll submit a report on their findings. The hope is that they’ll have some policies and investments to suggest that will strengthen existing markets, prepare the next generation of farmers and address the long-term sustainability of the state’s agricultural economy. “(T)he agricultural industry is the leading driver of this state’s economy and the family farm is central to the identity of Georgia and its continued success,” HR 1416 states. In presenting the resolution, Dickey noted that the state’s agriculture industry has an economic impact of about
Cherokee Tribune
Here’s what’s coming to the Woodstock Mill District
The developer building a new shopping center with a Publix Super Market in Woodstock has announced more tenants coming to the site. The Woodstock Mill District is now set to open in spring 2027, according to Connolly, the Atlanta-based developer building the project. Connolly reports that it has been building the development since it closed on the site in September 2025. The 11-acre Woodstock Mill District is located on Towne Lake Parkway between Woodstock Parkway and the Mill Street roundabout in downtown Woodstock. Access to Woodstock Mill District will be from Towne Lake Parkway, Lyndee Lane and Sherwood Drive. Upon completion, the development will feature a 118,000 square-foot shopping center with a Publix Super Market and the adjacent 28,000 square-foot strip center, which is under renovation as part of this district. These renovations are "nearly complete," Connolly representatives said. The strip center was formerly known as Towne Lake Plaza. Current tenants in this existing strip center include The Blue Ghost Arcade, Maxwell’s Cigar Bar and Dive Georgia. Upon completion, the Publix Super Market will be 46,791 square feet. There will be six additional one-and two-story buildings, ranging from 3,500 to 13,750 square feet and featuring end-cap space for patios, Connolly
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Tire manufacturer Pirelli announces $1.2B expansion at Rome facility
ROME, Ga. - Global tire manufacturer Pirelli will invest $1.2 billion to expand its facility in Rome, creating 1,000 new jobs over the coming years, according to an announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp. What we know:. The expansion is expected to grow Pirelli’s presence at its 100 Pirelli Drive plant,...
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Metro Rome Reports Gains in Labor Force, Employment and Jobs in August
-News Release- The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the one-county Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area saw gains in its labor force, employment, and jobs in August. The over-the-month unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.3%, down from 3.9% a year ago. “Georgia’s economy continues to deliver,”...
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Dalton council approves lower-than-proposed property tax increase
DALTON, Ga. — Dalton City Council has approved a smaller property tax increase than city leaders first proposed. Council members unanimously voted Monday to set the 2026 millage rate at 1.551 mills — a 6.67% increase over the rollback rate. The originally proposed rate of 1.661 mills would have increased taxes by 14%.