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The Montgomery Advertiser

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Lumber mill in Alabama to close indefinitely, lay off over 100 workers

A lumber mill in Alabama recently announced that it's shuttering its operations, resulting in layoffs affecting over 100 workers. West Fraser Huguley OSB Lumber Mill is in Lanett, Alabama, near the Alabama-Georgia state line. The mill produces engineered wood products such as plywood and particleboard, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and more. In a WARN notice filed on Oct. 29, the company announced the closure of the plant in January of next year. The WARN Act , a federal law enacted in 1988, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide advance written notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. The law generally requires a 60-day notice to help workers prepare for the loss of employment. 'Housing affordability' leads to cutbacks The company has chosen to curtail production at its Lanett facility as well as in Leola, Arkansas, due to "continued weakness in demand for wood products used in new home construction and repair and renovation applications" as well as "higher energy-related input costs" than previous years. The company said it expects the two closures to reduce its capacity "by 500 million square feet (3/8-inch) and SYP capacity by 225 million board feet, both on an

Lanett, AL · 3d

USA TODAY

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Publix opening new stores in these states in November. See where

Publix is set to open several new stores in November, bringing its iconic green logo to more communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-headquartered grocer is opening two new stores in the second half of November: one in Mableton, Georgia, and another in Florence, South Carolina. The upcoming locations follow three openings at the beginning of the month in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Publix has roughly 1,440 supermarkets in the Southeast, with locations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia as of June 27, 2026, according to the company's second-quarter financial results . That's up from 1,411 locations a year ago. Publix reported $31.9 billion in sales for the six months ending June 27, 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago. Here is what to know about the grocery store chain's upcoming openings. Where is Publix opening new stores? The following stores are set to open on Nov. 18. 5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, Georgia 3435 W Palmetto St., Florence, South Carolina Publix’s upcoming stores come shortly after the grocery chain opened three locations this week: 1500 Placida Road Suite C, Englewood, Florida 105 Lake Country Blvd., Eatonton, Georgia 6460 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel, North Carolina Fernando

Florence, SC · 8d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Homeowners Association at troubled metro Atlanta condos set security on unauthorized residents

The City of South Fulton was asked to review security activity at a long-troubled community after notices were posted regarding evictions.

South Fulton, GA · 4d

Marietta Daily Journal

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A homebuilding legend looks back on five decades in Cobb County

EAST COBB — When John Wieland first visited Cobb County in the 1970s, there was little more than farmland crisscrossed by two-lane country roads. The now-renowned homebuilder spoke during a Thursday Cobb Chamber meeting at the Indian Hills County Club, where he reflected on his career building numerous subdivisions in east Cobb and beyond. A half-century after he first came to the county, Wieland said he’s enjoyed success thanks to his commitment to quality and the strength of the county’s leaders and community. “We found out about Cobb County and it was absolutely fantastic,” Wieland said. A career constructing a community Wieland said he got into homebuilding for the same reason most other people do — “you’re unemployed.” He moved to Georgia from New York City in the late 1960s armed with an MBA from Harvard University and an entrepreneurial spirit. He first went into business with a business school friend in Carrollton, but his partner soon pushed him out. Wieland then moved to south Atlanta, where he had professional connections, and founded his own homebuilding business, John Wieland Homes, in 1970. His first encounter with Cobb County came a few years later when a mortgage lender he frequently worked

Cobb County, GA · 2d

The City Menus

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Dollar Tree Planning New Location in Former Douglasville Walgreens

Dollar Tree is preparing to move into the former Walgreens building at 3851 Chapel Hill Road in Douglasville. Construction plans call for a $500,000 renovation of the approximately 10,424-square-foot space, including new flooring, updated walls and ceilings, checkout counters, shelving, and improvements to the building’s exterior. According to construction documents, work is scheduled to begin […] The post Dollar Tree Planning New Location in Former Douglasville Walgreens appeared first on The City Menus .

Douglasville, GA · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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Cave Spring removes fire service fee, faces $123K revenue loss

Just months after raising its fire protection fee, Cave Spring has reversed course, eliminating the charge following a Georgia Supreme Court ruling. The Cave Spring City Council approved removing the $18 fee Tuesday after consulting with the city’s attorney about an October ruling that found a similar fire protection charge in Chatham County to be an illegal tax. The decision leaves city officials searching for ways to replace approximately $123,000 in annual revenue. “We are going to lose that revenue as of now,” City Manager Stephen Walker said. “So we are in talks about how we bring that back.” The fee was a flat charge added to municipal utility bills to help fund the city’s fire protection and emergency response services. In August, the council raised the charge by $1 to $18 from $17 per billing cycle, as part of broader utility rate adjustments intended to address rising operational, equipment and infrastructure costs. Customers outside the city limits were not subject to the fee. The decision to eliminate the charge follows an Oct. 14 Georgia Supreme Court ruling in Chatham County v. Smith, which determined that Chatham County’s fire protection service fee functioned as an illegal property tax. The court

Cave Spring, GA · 21h

hoodline.com

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New Housing Firm Grabs 31 Affordable Complexes, Nearly 4,000 Units in 10 States

A newly formed affordable housing company launched Friday with a portfolio grab spanning 31 properties and nearly 4,000 apartment units across 10 states in the Southeast and Midwest. The company, called Perennial Housing Group, says almost all of those properties carry long-term federal rental assistance contracts that keep rents affordable for low-income tenants.

Alpharetta, GA · 20h

domorealty.com

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1354 Rupert Rd, Decatur, GA 30030

Everyone wants Decatur. The sidewalks. The Square. The charm. But then that property tax bill shows up and makes even a grown man cry. I’ve got something better. Come sit here instead. A front porch wrapped in native honeysuckle and wisteria, red and purple blooms spilling over the rail....

Decatur, GA · 2d

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 · 6d

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World Market Opens in Cumming Today, Bringing Global Foods, Home Furnishings and Gifts

Cumming shoppers have a new destination for international foods, furniture and home décor beginning Friday, Nov. 13, as World Market opens its fifth Atlanta-area store. The 14,727-square-foot store is at 2265 Market Place Boulevard, next to Ulta in Cumming Town Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 a.m., followed by a weekend of product tastings and giveaways.

Cumming, GA · 2d

northatlantastar.com

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Home Inspectors Serving Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Lawrenceville

A general home inspection is a visual assessment of accessible systems and components, not a warranty, engineering study or guarantee that every concealed problem will be found. Buyers should understand that scope before comparing inspection companies or adding specialized tests. These five businesses serve Duluth, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Lawrenceville and...

Duluth, GA · 2d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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World Market expands, L.L. Bean pops up and other retail news

A roundup of recent retail news in metro Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

forsythco.com

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Forsyth County Receives Highest Bond Ratings From All Major Rating Agencies

One of the nation’s major credit agencies has reaffirmed Forsyth County’s perfect bond rating recently with a Aaa rating from Moody’s. This follows a AAA rating from Fitch in March 2026 and Standard & Poor (S&P) in March 2025. With these top-tier ratings from all three U.S....

Forsyth, GA · 2d

kiss104fm.com

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U.S. Postal Service hiring for Rural Carrier Associate position

ALPHARETTA, GA — The U.S. Postal Service announced they are accepting applications for a Rural Carrier Associate position. The Rural Carrier Associate position delivers mail and packages on a full-time schedule that may include holidays and weekends. It pays $21.89 per hour, bi-weekly, and offers health benefits. Applications are...

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

CBS News Atlanta

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Warehouses bought to become ICE detention centers up for sale

Immigration and Customs Enforcement wanted to transform two Georgia warehouses into facilities that would have held thousands of detainees. They're now selling them off less than a year later.

Oakwood, GA · 2d

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 · 5d

oconeecountyobservations.org

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Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board Changes Plans For Water Treatment Plant Under Construction Due To Lower Demand

The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir Management Board has scaled back plans for the 16 million gallons per day (mgd) water treatment plant it has under construction on the reservoir in Walton County because of the anticipated low need for water from the plant. The plans had called for installation of...

Walton County, GA · 4d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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AROUND TOWN: Georgia's new agriculture commissioner is a Snellville resident

The Blue Wave that washed through statewide offices and made history last week included a Gwinnett County connection. Georgia’s new Agriculture Commissioner, Katherine Juhan-Arnold, is a Snellville resident who founded Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen. She defeated Republican incumbent Agiculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in last week’s elections and will be the first Black woman to hold the office. “The campaign may be over, but our work is just beginning,” Juhan-Arnold said after her victory. “We’re going to protect our farmers, strengthen our communities, stand up for consumers, protect our animals, steady our resources and build an Agriculture Department that works for every Georgian.” Baby Katie’s Pharm and Kitchen was set up to operate as a nonprofit farm to help low income families have access to fresh fruit and vegetables. It also works with families through education to help them grow their own food. Juhan-Arnold ran on a “Grow Georgia” platform of supporting market access for Georgia farmers, investing in infrastructure such as broadband for farms, protecting farmland, addressing the rising cost to run a farm in Georgia, supporting farm-to-school programs and regional food hubs, expanding international markets for Georgia-grown products and ensuring Georgia’s poultry and livestock supplies remain healthy so

Snellville, GA · 4d

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 · 6d

WSB Radio

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Company renting homes in metro Atlanta accused of charging hidden fees

Progress Residential, the nation's largest property manager of single-family rental homes, is accused of advertising misleading rental prices, charging hidden fees and improperly deducting money from tenants' security deposits.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 4d