Savannah region watches proposed Effingham OpenAI data center
A proposed OpenAI data center near Savannah would bring major power demand, tax incentives and infrastructure questions, while key reviews remain ahead.
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Cleveland EMS garage repairs open for contractor proposals
White County is seeking a licensed contractor to repair termite damage and loose truss bracing at its Cleveland EMS garage. Proposals are due July 31.
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Augusta Property Owners Face Aug. 13 Deadline to Appeal 2026 Assessments
Augusta-Richmond County property owners with 2026 assessment notices dated June 29 have until Aug. 13 to appeal, review exemptions or correct property information.
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Columbus defends data-center overlay in 400-page zoning lawsuit
Columbus filed a 400-page response defending its technology overlay. The city says it creates rules for future applications, not approval for a data center.
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Valdosta data center plans remain under wraps as residents seek answers
A 719-acre Lowndes County rezoning near Valdosta allows light-manufacturing use, but no formal data center application had been filed by July 20, 2026.
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Macon residents can weigh in on possible Atlanta-Savannah rail route
Macon residents can respond by August 6, 2026, to a Georgia DOT study of possible Atlanta-Savannah passenger rail service that could include Macon.
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Smyrna property-tax proposal advertises a 1.77% increase
Smyrna’s proposed 8.990-mill rate matches its longstanding rate but exceeds the rollback rate, which could raise the city portion of some property-tax bills.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 28, 2026
11:55 PM · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 84°F (Partly Cloudy) · Feels like 91°F · Humidity 70% · Wind 11 mph
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Stonecrest mayor faces possible censure as council seeks outside review
Stonecrest’s council is weighing possible censure of Mayor Jazzmin Cobble after a June 25 confrontation and is seeking outside help to review the incident.
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Athens Transit survey closes July 31 for rider feedback
Athens-Clarke County Transit riders have through July 31 to share voluntary feedback that may help inform future routes, schedules and service.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 27, 2026
11:55 PM · Monday, July 27, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 81°F (Clear) · Feels like 86°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 8 mph
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Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Fulton election-worker data tied to Union City
A federal judge rejected a Justice Department subpoena for personal data on Fulton County 2020 election workers, a ruling tied to the county’s Union City elections hub.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 26, 2026
11:27 PM · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 81°F (Clear) · Feels like 86°F · Humidity 84% · Wind 7 mph
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 25, 2026
11:16 PM · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 73°F (Clear) · Feels like 75°F · Humidity 94% · Wind 6 mph
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Fulton County declines to extend Atlanta’s TADs—redevelopment, school funding
Fulton County adopted a July 15 resolution declining to join Atlanta’s proposed 30-year TAD extension, citing taxpayer burden and legal risk, and set safeguards.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 24, 2026
11:57 PM · Friday, July 24, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 75°F (Clear) · Feels like 77°F · Humidity 94% · Wind 0 mph
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FAA warns thunderstorms could slow flights today—how U.S. travelers can check official airport status (July 23, 2026)
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 23 report flags Atlanta, Charlotte, south Florida and Denver. Learn what to check before you go.
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DC BZA hearing July 22: fast-food special exception at 3831 Georgia Ave NW
DC Office of Zoning held a virtual BZA hearing July 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Application 21462 at 3831 Georgia Ave NW—here’s how testimony works.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 23, 2026
11:57 PM · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 81°F (Cloudy) · Feels like 85°F · Humidity 79% · Wind 5 mph
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White County Planning Commission Agenda: 472 Helton Conditional Use, Variances
Cleveland GA residents: White County Planning Commission meets July 7 with four variance requests and a conditional-use recommendation for 472 Helton Rd attraction.
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Atlanta, GA Weather Snapshot – July 22, 2026
10:57 PM · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Atlanta, GA: 77°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Feels like 79°F · Humidity 94% · Wind 6 mph
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Atlanta BZA July 9, 2026 docket: Ellsworth height/yard, McDonough parking
Atlanta’s BZA agenda for July 9, 2026 highlights multi-family height/yard requests on Ellsworth Industrial Blvd and parking relief at 668 McDonough Blvd SE.