15 Companies Added or Moved More Than 1,300 Jobs Into Alpharetta in a Year
Fifteen companies expanded or relocated to Alpharetta in the past year, creating over 1,300 jobs and investing more than $73 million in the area.…
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Suwanee Factory Promised 300 Jobs. The Hiring Is Now Taking Shape
Socomec’s new plant in Suwanee marks a significant manufacturing investment with current job openings in engineering, accounting, and safety. The company plans to create…
North Atlanta Pay Raises Are Cooling as Wage Growth Slips Below U.S. Pace
North Atlanta private-sector wage increases have slowed to 2.6%, trailing the national rate of 3.1%. Despite this, job growth and investments continue in key…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
Forsyth County proposes a $239.4 million budget for 2027 while Roswell revisits a housing rezoning request. Duluth holds a property tax hearing and construction…
Is Socialism Coming to North Atlanta? The Answer Is More Complicated
Socialist ideas are gaining traction nationally but will shape North Atlanta mostly through public housing, transit, and corporate regulation rather than full government ownership.…
Fulton Renews Transportation Tax, Keeping $300 Million North Fulton Plan in Place
Fulton’s transportation tax renewal passed narrowly in unofficial returns. Four North Fulton cities have a projected $300.4 million for roads, sidewalks and trails.
An Unnamed Avalon Restaurant Is Listed for Sale
An operating Avalon restaurant in Alpharetta is on the market with a $325,000 asking price. The profitable business includes indoor and covered patio seating…
As HOA Foreclosures Rise, Georgia Is Changing the Rules for North Atlanta Homeowners
Georgia is changing the rules for homeowner association foreclosures affecting North Atlanta. New laws improve oversight, raise foreclosure thresholds, and clarify dues and fees.…
Downtown Roswell Now Offers Two Free Hours of Parking—With One Important Catch
Downtown Roswell now allows two free hours of daytime parking in city lots near Canton Street, requiring drivers to register their vehicles to avoid…
Japanese Sushi and Steakhouse Planned for Former On The Border in Alpharetta
A new Japanese sushi and steakhouse called Sapporo is coming to Alpharetta's former On The Border restaurant near North Point Mall. The project is…
MERGE Brings Upscale Caribbean Dining to Duluth’s Gwinnett Place District
MERGE Caribbean Cuisine has launched in Duluth's Gwinnett Place District, presenting Caribbean dishes in an elegant setting. The restaurant features a cocktail lounge and…
Prelude at Medley Begins Preleasing Ahead of Johns Creek Grand Opening
Preleasing is underway for Prelude, the first apartments at Medley in Johns Creek. The development combines residential units with shops and restaurants designed as…