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Waymo's School Bus Situation Just Got Way Worse
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (333+ words) Published Jan 25, 2026 8:15 AM EST If Waymo thought regulators would get off its back for its robotaxis blowing past stopped school buses, it thought wrong. On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board announced it opened an investigation into the self-driving company…...
International Tourism Stays Strong in Georgia - For Now
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (412+ words) International visitation to Georgia continued to grow in calendar year 2024, outpacing the nation, though the numbers carried potential portents of a future downturn." In proportion to its 174.2 million domestic visitors, Georgia's 1.3 million international tourists was minuscule." But U.S. government data consistently…...
LANG REALTY CELEBRATES 33 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 2026 WITH THE BOCA RATON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (695+ words) Founded in 1992, Lang Realty has grown into one of the region's most respected real estate brokerages, known for its client-focused approach, market expertise, and deep roots in the Boca Raton community. Celebrating this anniversary with the Boca Raton Chamber underscores…...
Hargett Hunter Acquires Atlanta-Based Big Table Restaurants | What Now Atlanta
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (105+ words) Raleigh-based investment group Hargett Hunter has purchased Atlanta restaurant group Big Table Restaurants, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Sean and Becky Yeremyan launched Big Table Restaurants in 2010. The team will still be involved in the restaurant group. Hargett Hunter,…...
Condos, townhomes announced near downtown Decatur for 2026
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (353+ words) A trend toward denser housing options in east Decatur is set to continue in 2026." Following more than four years of off-and-on construction, national homebuilder Toll Brothers plans to deliver the final building at the 136-unit New Talley Station project this…...
Fulton County Commission passes $1.041 billion budget, maintains current tax rate
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (931+ words) ONGOING COVERAGE Winter Storm Fern >> Before the Jan. 21 approval of Fulton County's 2026 operating budget, it looked like homeowners and commercial property owners could expect a hike to the property tax rate this fall. The Fulton County Commission passed this year's…...
Weather, labor shortages among concerns for Middle Georgia economy in 2026
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (385+ words) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) " Economic experts shared their outlook for 2026 during an Economic Outlook luncheon in Macon, mentioning weather, government action and labor shortages as key factors that could impact Middle Georgia's economy. The director of economic analysis at Middle Georgia…...
‘It’s Time for Action’ on Region’s Economic Mobility Challenges - ARC
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (487+ words) The report from Harvard University's Opportunity Insights lab is stark: Metro Atlanta ranks dead last " 50 out of 50 " when it comes to upward economic mobility. Put simply, someone who grows up in a low-income household in metro Atlanta has a harder…...
Midtown Atlanta Boutique Hotel Secures Major Refinancing
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (438+ words) JLL has arranged refinancing for Epicurean Atlanta, a boutique hotel in Midtown, on behalf of Selig Enterprises. According to JLL Managing Director Jeff Bucaro, the financing supports the hotel's continued delivery of a best-in-class guest experience. Epicurean Atlanta is a…...
Judy Oberg named 2026 president of Maine Association of Realtors
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (218+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " Judy Oberg has begun her term as 2026 president of the Maine Association of Realtors. Oberg, a Realtor since 1997, works with Oberg Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Bridgton, a family business founded in 1934. As president, Oberg also serves…...