North Carolina’s First Buc-ee’s Is Bringing a $50 Million Interchange Overhaul With It
A $50 million interchange overhaul in Mebane is underway to accommodate North Carolina’s first Buc-ee’s travel center, expected to open in 2028. The project…
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A New Mobile Bay Bridge Would Ease Traffic. Who Pays for It?
A new bridge over Mobile Bay is planned to reduce traffic congestion, funded partly by tolls that have drawn bipartisan opposition from local residents…
Jones Bridge Road Widening Delayed Until Spring 2027
The Jones Bridge Road widening project in Johns Creek has been delayed until spring 2027. Utility relocations and final construction work are pushing the…
Lawrenceville Development Update 2026: New Hotel, More Homes and Downtown Street Work
A new hotel now welcomes guests downtown, a 63-home neighborhood is planned, and infrastructure projects will reshape Lawrenceville through 2027. Northside Hospital Gwinnett expands…
A $400 Million South Carolina Factory Expansion Will Create 105 Jobs
Okonite will build a new factory in Orangeburg, South Carolina, investing $400 million and adding 105 jobs. The facility will produce high-voltage electrical cables…
Who Fixes North Atlanta’s Potholes? It Depends on Who Owns the Road
Pothole repairs in North Atlanta depend on whether the road is managed by the state, county, city, or a private group. Knowing who owns…
The Next Sun Belt Highway May Carry Power, Water and Data Alongside Cars
The federal government proposes using highway corridors to carry utilities like power and broadband, aiming to support the Sun Belt’s fast growth and infrastructure…
What Suburban Budgets Reveal About North Atlanta’s Next Phase of Growth
North Atlanta suburbs are managing growth by investing in public safety, infrastructure, and parks while keeping tax rates stable. Careful budgeting and reserves are…
Forsyth County’s Low Sales Tax Model May Not Last Forever as Growth Pressures Build
Forsyth County has kept sales taxes at 7% to fund infrastructure amid rapid growth. New transportation demands may lead to a higher sales tax…
What $22 Billion Built in Midtown Atlanta Since 2000
It doesn’t take long in Midtown for the pattern to come into focus. The density, the walkability, the steady flow of people — all…
Peachtree Corners Development Update 2026: Town Center Momentum, Curiosity Lab Expansion, and the Next Wave of Road Projects
Peachtree Corners moves ahead with key road widening, Town Center enhancements, and innovation hub growth in 2026. Public and private investments shape the city’s…