What North Atlanta Should Know Today

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

New scrutiny of license-plate cameras leads today’s briefing. Metro Atlanta faces the nation’s highest eviction-filing rate, Gwinnett families have two school deadlines tonight, and local job seekers can meet multiple employers in Duluth.

1. Flock camera scrutiny reaches the U.S. Senate

Federal lawmakers are examining the privacy and oversight risks surrounding Flock Safety’s nationwide license-plate database, which is widely used by law enforcement in North Atlanta.

The Senate hearing included testimony about a Florida woman jailed for 13 days after camera data linked her vehicle to a fatal crash she did not cause. A Georgia senator said 20 law-enforcement officers in the state have been arrested for misusing the technology.

Flock’s chief executive did not attend the hearing. The company has pledged to reduce its standard data-retention period from 30 days to seven. FOX 5’s report on the Senate hearing outlines the concerns and proposed changes.

2. Metro Atlanta leads the country in eviction filings

Landlords filed approximately 144,000 eviction cases last year across Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Clayton and DeKalb counties.

That equates to 24 filings for every 100 renter households, roughly three times the national rate. About 15% of the filings were concentrated in 100 apartment communities.

A filing does not necessarily end with a tenant being physically removed, but Georgia’s fast and relatively inexpensive court process places households under immediate pressure. The regional eviction analysis draws on court data examined by Princeton University’s Eviction Lab.

3. New index finds widespread pressure on Georgia household budgets

Approximately seven in 10 Georgians live in households where housing, food, health care or child care consumes more income than researchers consider affordable.

Health care creates the most common burden, affecting 48% of Georgia residents compared with 41% nationally. Food costs burden 36%, while housing costs reach the threshold for 32%.

The Family Economic Well-Being Index findings rely primarily on 2023 Census data, so they are a broad affordability measure rather than a snapshot of this week’s bills.

4. Google backs additional nuclear capacity for Georgia Power

Google has agreed to support upgrades at Georgia’s Vogtle and Hatch nuclear plants that could add approximately 96 megawatts to the electric grid.

The agreement is subject to approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Google would receive clean-energy credits through a new tariff while helping finance the additional capacity.

Georgia Power projects approximately $900 million in customer benefits over the operating life of the units, though that estimate depends on regulatory approval and the upgrades being completed. Georgia Power’s agreement with Google comes as data centers increase electricity demand across Georgia.

5. Suwanee provider faces 31 Medicaid-related felony counts

A Suwanee behavioral-health provider has been indicted on 16 counts of Medicaid fraud and 15 counts of making false statements or writings.

State prosecutors allege that Melissa Howard, owner of Behavior Solutions LLC, billed Georgia Medicaid for services that were not provided while she was traveling outside the state. The disputed claims total more than $40,000.

The charges are allegations, and no arraignment date has been announced. FOX 5’s report on the indictment includes the information released by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office.

6. Gwinnett curriculum feedback closes tonight

Gwinnett County families, students and employees have through today to comment on proposed Academic Knowledge and Skills standards for 51 courses.

The review covers selected courses in science, special education, career and technical education, world languages and multilingual learning.

The school board also holds its monthly business meeting tonight at the Instructional Support Center in Suwanee. Executive session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the public meeting at 7. Gwinnett County Public Schools provides access to the curriculum review and meeting stream.

7. Multi-employer job fair takes place in Duluth

Goodwill of North Georgia will hold a multi-employer job fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at its Pleasant Hill Career Center in Duluth.

The participating-employer list, number of openings and pay ranges have not been released. Applicants should bring several résumé copies and confirm the location, schedule and employment terms for individual openings.

North Atlanta Star’s Duluth job-fair guide includes the location and preparation details.

8. Peachtree Corners presents its deer-management plan tonight

Peachtree Corners will present findings from its deer-population study during a public open house tonight.

The discussion will cover the estimated size of the herd, resident survey results and the city’s proposed approach to vehicle collisions, property damage and population control.

The deer-management meeting runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall and will also be streamed online.

9. Norcross considers a 25 mph limit on city streets

Norcross officials are considering reducing the speed limit to 25 mph on all city-owned streets.

The proposal would not affect state and county routes such as Buford Highway, Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Beaver Ruin Road or Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Police would also need state approval before using speed-detection equipment to enforce newly lowered limits.

No final ordinance has been adopted. The Norcross speed-limit discussion is part of a broader city effort to reduce crashes and calm neighborhood traffic.

10. Free-tree deadline extended for Gwinnett homeowners

Homeowners in unincorporated Gwinnett County now have through Friday to apply for a native tree planted professionally at no charge.

Each eligible property can receive one tree, which must be installed in the front yard. Previous recipients may apply again. County staff will assess proposed locations before approved trees are planted in November.

The Front Yard Tree Program is funded through the county’s Tree Bank and is not available inside incorporated cities.