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Alliance Residential Company Opens The Clara by Broadstone Near Atlanta
Alliance Residential Company, one of the largest multifamily developers in the nation, has opened The Clara by Broadstone, a 280-unit apartment community in Norcross, Georgia. Located at 5420 Buford Highway, The Clara is centrally located to offer access to a variety of major employment hubs in Gwinnett County and beyond, including Peachtree Corners and Atlanta Tech Park, The Perimeter and the thriving Buckhead and downtown Atlanta areas. The community also provides convenient access to the commuting corridors of Buford Highway and Chamblee Tucker Road. “There are so many advantages to Gwinnett,” said Noah Randall, Managing Director at Alliance Residential. “It continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia, has a strong and diverse economic base and places an ongoing focus on innovation.”
Sandy Springs GIS receives recognition
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs announced July 17 it received the Special Achievement in Geographic Information System Award at the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego. A geographic information system captures, stores and displays data related to positions on the Earth’s surface. The data assists with decision-making,...
Cherokee County OKs $2.7M Sale of Property Next to Aquatic Center
Cherokee County officials have agreed to sell property in Holly Springs to a local construction company for over $2.7 million, and proceeds from the sale are planned to go toward parks projects. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a $2,714,250 agreement with Woodstock-based Carmichael Development, LLC for the sale of a 20.66-acre parcel on Wellstar Way. The property is located between the Cherokee County...
Georgians continue to struggle at the pumps
(The Center Square) — Portia Effinger has seen firsthand the difficult choices some Georgians have to make when faced with high gas prices. "It is very difficult, and it's mind-boggling," Effinger said as she filled up her car at a Chevron Station on N. Peachtree Road off Interstate 285 in Dunwoody last week. "I work in public service, and so it's very heart-wrenching when you hear someone say they have to choose between putting gas in their car, paying their car payment versus putting food...
Missing in Georgia: 10-year-old boy not seen in several weeks
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a young boy not seen in several weeks. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Ezekiel Reed, 10, was last seen June 1 in Augusta. The RCSO shared information about the boy's disappearance Monday...
$5.5 Million Earmarked for Upgrades to Middle Georgia Airports to Fuel Economic Growth
Flight paths for economic advancement in Middle Georgia are set to broaden, as the Georgia Department of Transportation has earmarked $5.5 million for upgrades to the region's airports. This cash injection, as outlined by the Georgia General Assembly, aims to elevate the operational and safety facets of airports including Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Thomaston-Upson County Airport, and Perry-Houston County Airport.
Roswell police say 2 people shot in car that arrived with victims at precinct
ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell police officers at the precinct at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, which is near Johnson Ferry Road, were alerted to a shooting that had occurred at another location shortly before midnight July 21. Roswell police say that a silver Lexus sedan pulled into their parking lot and...
List | Participating Dairy Queen locations ahead of Miracle Treat Day
MACON, Ga. — Nothing satisfies more on a hot day than a nice, cold serving of ice cream. It’s a chilling and refreshing way to beat the heat during the sweltering summer heat. But on Thursday, Dairy Queens across Central Georgia are helping kids beat cancer as part...
America’s best cruiser: Georgia, South Carolina Highway Patrol face off in competition
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Both the Georgia and South Carolina Highway Patrol are taking part in an annual contest to determine America’s best-looking cruiser. The contest is sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers to rally support for the organization. Each state will submit a photo of their patrol cruiser for consideration. The 13 […]
National bail fund returns to Georgia after judge says limits were arbitrary
ATLANTA (AP) — The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that aids thousands of low-income people behind bars, said Monday it is reopening its Atlanta branch after a judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law that restricts organizations from helping people pay bail. Last month, the Bail Project said it would no longer be able to […]
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