Master Wall Expands Manufacturing and Headquarters Operations in Columbus
Master Wall Inc. announced a new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Columbus, adding a locally identified industrial and business-development project.
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Justice Department announces coordinated fraud crackdown across seven Southeastern states
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced coordinated fraud enforcement actions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina on July 30, 2026.
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Savannah tentatively sets 2026 millage rate for 3% tax increase
Savannah tentatively set a 2026 millage rate that would raise city property taxes by 3%. Two public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 13.
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Macon officials break ground on arena targeted for late 2028
Macon-Bibb County officials have started construction on a new arena targeted to open in late 2028, with officials linking the project to civic events and development.
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Mableton adopts 4.5-mill rate for public safety district
Mableton City Council voted 6-1 to dedicate a 4.5-mill rate to public safety as the city plans a possible independent division.
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Johns Creek City Council Set to Meet Aug. 10
Johns Creek City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 10 at City Hall, giving residents a formal opportunity to follow city business and speak.
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Atlanta Council Approves Tax-District Reinvestment Framework
The Atlanta City Council approved a plan covering six tax allocation districts, but school and county approvals are still required before long-term borrowing can begin.
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Riverdale Continues Comprehensive-Plan Update Required by Georgia Planning Officials
Riverdale’s Community Development Department says the city is updating its Comprehensive Plan as required by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. A July 8, 2026 agenda provides an official record path, but the available material does not show whether the meeting took formal action.
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Stonecrest approves new CID for industrial corridor tied to Lithonia
Stonecrest City Council approved the Stonecrest/Lithonia Industrial Park Community Improvement District on July 15, while county records flag sewer-capacity work for a reviewed Lithonia development site.
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UDOT’s 2026 highway program includes the Layton corridor
UDOT’s $2.8 billion 2026 construction program includes a 2.5-mile West Davis Highway extension and other work serving the Layton area.
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Robins Air Force Base seeks about 600 civilian workers
Robins Air Force Base and the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex are pursuing a hiring surge involving about 600 civilian positions.
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Douglasville zoning proposal and county hearings set next steps for land-use decisions
Douglasville’s proposed zoning classification remains under review, while Douglas County has scheduled August and September hearings for applications in the next zoning cycle.
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Bainbridge Launches 17-Street Resurfacing Program Covering More Than 97,000 Square Yards
The City of Bainbridge announced a milling and resurfacing program for 17 city streets, with work required to begin within 30 days of written notice and scheduled for completion by Sept. 30, 2026.
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Dublin’s Growth Review Moves Into Zoning Workshop
Dublin’s year-long Smart Growth Matters review is examining residential approvals, zoning, infrastructure and public services during a temporary development moratorium.
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Google files for second LaGrange data-center building valued at $1 billion
KDC has filed a Georgia regional-impact application for a proposed 470,000-square-foot data-center building at Google’s LaGrange campus.
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Dunwoody Says 2026 Property-Tax Rate Will Stay Flat
Dunwoody says its 2026 municipal property-tax rate will remain flat. A City Council meeting on Aug. 10 is the next public checkpoint.
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Augusta weighs first data-center rules as moratorium deadline arrives
Augusta officials presented proposed data-center rules as a temporary moratorium neared its July 21 expiration and a broader zoning rewrite continued.
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Columbus council to review Flock camera audit Aug. 10
Columbus City Council is expected to review an audit of Flock license-plate readers and their connection to federal immigration enforcement on Aug. 10.
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Justice Department says Southeast fraud cases involve more than $350 million in intended losses
The Justice Department announced 17 federal-state fraud cases across seven Southeastern states involving alleged schemes tied to SNAP, SBA loans, housing benefits and taxes.
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Ellijay water-main rupture triggers boil-water advisory for Progress Road area
A July 26 water-main rupture caused low pressure or disrupted service in part of Ellijay, prompting a boil-water advisory for eight named locations in the Yukon service-delivery area.
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Brunswick approves fiscal 2026-27 budget as police technology work continues
The Brunswick City Commission approved the proposed fiscal 2026-27 budget while municipal technology and police infrastructure projects remain underway.
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Tyrone says Microsoft data-center project has not reached permitting stage
The Town of Tyrone says the Microsoft data-center project approved in March 2024 had no site plan or permit applications as of May 2026.