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Gordon County Sales Tax Collections Increase as Gas Tax Revenue Reaches State Limit

Gordon County’s latest sales tax collections showed year-over-year growth, although long-term revenue gains are beginning to flatten as local motor fuel tax collections reach the maximum allowed under state law. During the latest Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials reviewed September sales tax figures showing that Local Option...

Gordon County, GA · 2d
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Rome Adult Store Owner Comes Out on Top in the End Following Merch Pullout

The legal dispute surrounding The Love Library took an unusual turn Tuesday when store owner Charles Craton purchased back merchandise that had been seized from the Shorter Avenue adult retail store and later auctioned on the steps of the Floyd County Courthouse. The merchandise was originally removed from The Love...

Rome, GA · 4d
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Forget The Supermarket And Visit This Georgia Farm Market For Fresh Produce And Country-Style Treats

Fried pies get made from scratch every single day at this market, in flavors like muscadine, blackberry, and cherry. That alone would earn a detour. But the apple list runs past 20 varieties. A family has been growing fruit around here since the 1920s. I like how that history shows...

Ellijay, GA · 2d
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Georgia's largest battery storage facility unveiled

Across 40 acres in Cherokee County, banks of Tesla batteries store something Georgians depend on every day: electricity for when they need it most.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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CenterPoint Buys Second Cartersville Warehouse This Year

CenterPoint Properties has acquired a second Class A industrial facility in Cartersville this year. The national investment firm purchased the 526,400-square-foot Bartow Commerce Center III at 981 Old Grassdale Road, off Busch Drive. The cross-dock warehouse was built in 2023. CenterPoint’s East Region Senior Vice President of Investments, Roy Rosenbaum,...

Cartersville, GA · 2d

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Pirelli Plans $1.2B Expansion of Rome, Georgia, Tire Plant

Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced on Sept. 22 that Pirelli will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a multiyear, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp previously met with Pirelli’s executives while leading an economic mission to Italy in 2024, laying the groundwork for this announcement, state officials said in a press release.

Rome, GA · 2d

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Microsoft Eyes 349-Acre Floyd County Site for Massive Data Center Campus

Microsoft has filed plans for a sprawling data center campus on 349 acres just outside Rome in Floyd County, Georgia, with three buildings that could total nearly 1.7 million square feet once complete. The project, dubbed ATL80, is projected to employ 150 people and operate around the clock, five days a week, once it comes online.

Floyd County, GA · 3d

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Floyd County water treatment plant facing staffing shortages

Floyd County officials are working to fill three vacant positions at the county’s water treatment plant, where a shortage of qualified operators has forced some employees to work double shifts to keep operations running around the clock. Assistant Utilities Administrator Steven Foy said the county has struggled to attract applicants for its vacant chief operator position, prompting officials to consider whether the starting salary is competitive with other water systems across Georgia. “They’re even more rare at that higher level,” Foy said. “And, you know, in demand even more so, because that’s your chief operator in terms of record with the EPD.” The position requires a Level 1 water operator license and carries responsibility for overseeing plant operations and regulatory reporting to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Foy said the county may need to reconsider its advertised salary to attract qualified applicants. The position pays between $25.33 and $29.13 per hour, while the two vacant water plant operator positions have an advertised range of $21.89 to $25.17 per hour. Foy said the county has received several applications for the lower-level positions but has yet to identify a qualified applicant for chief operator. In the meantime, retired chief operator Dave Davis

Floyd County, GA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Peachtree Corners Approves 50 Townhomes Beside Technology Park Lake

A former office property beside Technology Park Lake is set for a residential future after the Peachtree Corners City Council approved a 50-townhome development on Guthridge Court. The council voted 6-0 Tuesday, Nov. 3, to rezone the 7.6-acre property at 555 Guthridge Court from light industrial to townhouse residential. The...

Peachtree Corners, GA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Extension Experts Tell House Beautiful to Skip Nitrogen on Warm-Season Lawns This Late in Fall but Keep Feeding Cool-Season Grass

Experts say skip nitrogen on Bermuda and other warm-season lawns this late in fall, but keep feeding bluegrass and fescue, with extension timing by state.

Iowa · 1d

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Traton Homes Now Selling Larkspur Townhomes in Hall County

Traton Homes, a family-owned Georgia home builder celebrating 55 years, announces that sales are underway at Larkspur, a new townhome community in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Located on Main Street within walking distance of historic downtown Flowery Branch, the community combines small-town charm, modern townhome living and convenient access to Lake Lanier. Homes are priced from $369,900.

Flowery Branch, GA · 2d

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Forsyth County to consider retail code changes, moratorium

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission will discuss revisions to portions of the Unified Development Code relating to retail businesses and a potential moratorium at a Nov. 5 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 110 E. Main St. in Cumming. To view an agenda...

Forsyth County, GA · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Rockdale voters approve FLOST for property tax relief

CONYERS — Rockdale County voters have approved a new 1% sales tax intended to reduce county and city property taxes, according to unofficial election results. The Floating Local Option Sales Tax, or FLOST, received about 64% of the vote in Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results Wednesday showed 21,084 voters supporting the measure and 11,942 voting against it. Rockdale voters approve a 1% FLOST for property tax relief The vote authorizes Rockdale County to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for five years, with the revenue required to be used exclusively to reduce property taxes imposed by Rockdale County and the city of Conyers. The new tax will raise the combined sales tax rate in Rockdale County from 7% to 8%. County officials estimated ahead of the election that FLOST could generate approximately $26 million countywide in 2027. Under an agreement between Rockdale County and Conyers, approximately 81.5%, or about $21 million, would go to the county, while roughly 18.4%, or $4.8 million, would go to the city. Unlike a SPLOST, which funds designated capital projects, FLOST revenue must fund property tax relief. During a September town hall on the proposal, officials estimated the revenue could reduce the county’s current

Rockdale County, GA · 3d

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Roswell Jewelry Fixture Unveils $5M Makeover After 50-Plus Years in Business

Brown & Company Jewelers unveiled the renovated interior of its Roswell flagship on Thursday, marking more than 50 years in business with a redesigned 6,150-square-foot retail space at 674 Holcomb Bridge Road. The overhaul includes a new 1,140-square-foot bridal salon and a service counter where customers can watch the store's jewelers and watchmakers at work through a glass wall.

Roswell, GA · 2d

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Alpharetta promotes retail month with tote bag giveaway

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau is promoting Retail Month throughout November, supplying tote bags to shoppers who spend $150 or more at qualifying locations. The event will take place across four retail districts: downtown, Windward, Avalon and North Point. Shoppers can bring receipts from Alpharetta...

Alpharetta, GA · 2d

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Chrissy Pulliam named new secretary of Buford Business Alliance

BUFORD, Ga. — Chrissy Pulliam, a longtime American Family Insurance agent and active member of the Buford business community, has taken on a new leadership role as secretary of the Buford Business Alliance, bringing a commitment to strengthening relationships, supporting local businesses and encouraging community involvement. A Georgia native...

Buford, GA · 2d