Gwinnett County approved an ordinance requiring annual licenses, safety inspections and 24/7 local agents for short‑term rentals in unincorporated areas. The board adopted the measure April 14 and the county has issued an RFP to run the licensing program.

A long-idle crane at The Midtowne has neighbors demanding proof the site is secure after storms sent the arm spinning and streetwork stalled.

American Landmark bought two Sun Belt apartment communities totaling about 600 units — including Tramore Village in Austell — as it deploys capital from a new fund.

Google has announced a new data center in LaGrange, pledging infrastructure work and funds for a local energy‑efficiency program as officials weigh impacts. The site marks another major data‑center move into southwest Georgia.

Porsche has leased roughly 806,000 sq ft at River Park south of Atlanta to support dealer operations, one of Q1’s largest industrial deals in the region.

Vida Companies has started construction on Verona, a 280‑unit Fairburn community with amenities and neighborhood retail. First units are expected in early fall 2027.

Two insurers have asked an Atlanta federal judge to declare they don’t have to cover claims from the Sapelo Island gangway collapse, putting a $35M layer of protection at risk for families. The move adds a new legal hurdle as state litigation continues.

Blue Ops will convert a former Regal Boats plant in Valdosta into a 155,000‑sq‑ft USV factory, promising more than 200 jobs and about $30M in investment.

A new Haynes Manor estate at 380 W. Wesley Road is asking $11 million. The 14,000‑sq‑ft modern home pairs high-end finishes with geothermal systems and a resort pool.

Connolly says Parkside on Dresden's main building is fully leased ahead of Woodley Plaza's April 25 dedication; one freestanding restaurant pad remains available.

Northside Hospital Forsyth filed state paperwork to add floors and expand its emergency department at the Cumming campus. Local reporting says the plan would add short‑stay beds and reconfigure support space.

Flexential plans a new Norcross data center at 2755 Northwoods Parkway, adding 4.5 MW of capacity and expanding its Atlanta footprint for AI workloads.

COFE Properties bought a seven‑building small‑bay portfolio in northeast Atlanta and plans targeted upgrades to modernize tenant spaces and capture rent upside.