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Cherokee Seeks Residents’ Input on Data Centers as Application Pause Continues
Cherokee County continues its moratorium on data center applications while hosting an open house to gather resident input on new rules and community impact.
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Sandy Springs Advances City Springs Expansion With Hotel, Homes and Shops
Sandy Springs is moving forward on a City Springs expansion that will bring a boutique hotel, housing, and shops to its downtown. The development…
Georgia Social Media Law for Minors Cleared to Move Forward
Georgia’s new social media law for children under 16 can now be enforced after a federal appeals court lifted the injunction. The law requires…
Sandy Springs Residents Can Weigh In on Property Taxes Tuesday
Sandy Springs will host three public hearings for residents to discuss a proposed property tax rate increase required to fund the fiscal 2027 budget.…
Au and Thorne discuss lawsuit reform, jail spending and political compromise in Johns Creek
Johns Creek leaders Au and Thorne talked about bipartisan cooperation on lawsuit reform and jail spending, emphasizing negotiation and constituent services. They discussed government…
Anti-Sharia Bills Surge Across U.S. as States Debate Religious Law
A record number of anti-Sharia bills are being introduced across the United States as states debate religious freedom and legal protections. Critics warn of…
Sugar Hill Could Remove Its Two License-Plate Readers Monday
Sugar Hill’s City Council will decide Monday whether to discontinue the city’s two license-plate readers, addressing a debate that has been postponed twice. The…
North Atlanta Early Voting Starts Oct. 13. Registration Closes Monday.
Early voting in North Atlanta begins October 13 and runs through October 30. Voters must register by October 5 and can vote at various…
Fulton Opens North Fulton School Closure Review; First Forum Is Oct. 7
Fulton County Schools starts reviewing North Fulton school capacities and attendance zones amid declining enrollment. No closures have been recommended. Community forums start in…
Supreme Court Lets Expanded Citizenship Checks Move Forward as Georgia Details Its Voter Review Process
The Supreme Court allowed Georgia to continue using an expanded federal citizenship verification system during ongoing legal challenges. The state has conducted several voter…
Gwinnett’s New Blight Tax Could Make Neglected Properties Much More Expensive to Hold
Gwinnett County’s new tax targets blighted properties by increasing the county tax rate sevenfold until issues are fixed. The program aims to revitalize aging…
What North Atlanta Should Know Today
A regional housing plan targets 367,000 new homes by 2035 across Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties. Local hiring events, transportation updates and changes to…