Buc-ee’s Eyes Second North Carolina Location Along I-95 in Rocky Mount
Buc-ee’s aims to open a new travel center in Rocky Mount near I-95 and N.C. Highway 4, with a neighborhood meeting set for October…
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Forsyth Seeks Employers’ Input on Next Five-Year Career-Training Plan
Forsyth County Schools is hosting a summit to update its workforce strategy, aiming to prepare students for local job demands through stronger partnerships and…
Toll lanes move forward on northern I-285, with first opening planned for 2034
The State Transportation Board selected a consortium to develop toll express lanes on northern I-285, with construction starting in 2028 and lanes opening in…
Roswell Approves $1.54 Million to Replace Playgrounds at Four Parks
Roswell city council approved $1.54 million to replace playgrounds at four parks, updating aging equipment with accessible, adaptive play options. Construction is planned to…
Tesla’s Roadster Can Leave the Ground. Can It Handle GA 400?
Tesla’s new Roadster can briefly leave the ground, inspiring thoughts about avoiding GA 400 traffic. The flying version won’t be on local roads soon,…
Who Decides What You Can Put on a Georgia License Plate?
Georgia drivers seeking personalized license plates have their requests reviewed at county and state levels, with opportunities to appeal denials. Most approved plates reflect…
Delta Community opens Roswell branch on West Crossville Road
Delta Community Credit Union celebrated the opening of a new Roswell branch on West Crossville Road, offering expanded banking options and specialists for local…
More homes are for sale in Forsyth County, and buyers are taking their time
Forsyth County's housing market shows more listings and longer selling times. Median prices have dipped slightly but homes remain expensive purchases.
Atlanta gas prices ease, but a fill-up still costs nearly $14 more than last year
North Atlanta gas prices dropped from September's peak but remain well above last year’s average. Higher fuel and grocery costs continue to impact local…
Sun Belt States Are Adding Jobs, but Finding One Is Getting Harder
Several Sun Belt states have added jobs over the past year, yet hiring rates have declined. Employers keep current workers but hire less often,…
Florida Faces Long Recovery After Hurricane Isaias as Thousands Remain Without Power and Emergency Aid Opens
Days after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida's Gulf Coast, power restoration is progressing while emergency food distribution and support services expand across affected counties.
Gwinnett Seeks Water-System Workers in Buford as County Hiring Spans Trades and Office Jobs
Gwinnett County is hiring for 34 positions including trades and management roles. Buford has three openings in water system work, while Lawrenceville offers diverse…