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Real Estate & Development in ...
Sagard Real Estate bought Belmont Place, a 326‑unit Marietta apartment community, and plans targeted unit and amenity upgrades under new ownership. The deal was facilitated by CBRE.
Highline Warren will convert a vacant McDonough warehouse into a 1.1M sq ft distribution hub, promising roughly 160 jobs and a $170M investment by late 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Frisco man was sentenced to 20 years after prosecutors say he transported and sexually abused a minor at an Atlanta furry convention. Lifetime supervised release was also ordered.
A person was found dead inside a burning mobile home in Spalding County early Tuesday; the coroner says the investigation is ongoing.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
GDOT has launched a $10M study and public survey to explore passenger rail between Atlanta and Savannah. The early work will narrow routes, stations and environmental next steps.
Body‑cam footage shows a teenager attempting to switch stolen cars and a high‑speed chase that sent vehicles scattering through Newnan’s busy retail corridor.
A proposed Woodstock ordinance would ban motorized devices from sidewalks, expand a downtown no‑ride zone and set age and speed limits to reduce conflicts on busy Main Street.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sudden storms flooded low-lying roads in Nashville and other Southern metros, stranding vehicles and snarling morning commutes.
FICO’s new survey finds 74% of prospective buyers feel blocked by prices and rates; policy and new scoring tools may widen access for some local buyers.
Shots fired from nearby woods struck a woman on a Jonesboro patio; she’s in stable condition and police have not located any suspects. Detectives continue to investigate.
Atlanta police say a 51-year-old turned himself in and has been charged in the 1999 killing of Bridgett Lockhart; detectives continue to seek tips.
A man was shot near the Peachtree Hills shopping center Monday night; witnesses heard two shots and police say the victim was alert and breathing.
A Henry County jury cleared former Stockbridge Elementary special‑education teacher Linda Sturdivant of 13 simple‑battery counts. The verdict closes the criminal case but leaves questions about next steps.
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