Atlanta housing starts zoom in third quarter

Housing starts in metro Atlanta increased 50.3 percent in the third quarter ended in September compared to the same period a year ago, according to a report by Metrostudy, a real estate research and consulting firm.

In a research note earlier this month, Eugene James, Metrostudy’s Atlanta regional director, said modest improvement in employment, coupled with higher demand, is helping the housing market. Inventory of available new homes overall remains low.

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The CEO told the AJC editorial board that the need to ramp up production is why Georgia is such a critical part of Rivian’s plan to rival Tesla.

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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout

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Georgia stays at No. 4, Georgia Tech falls heading into rivalry week

Georgia stayed at No. 4 in the AP Top 25 this week, while next week's opponent Georgia Tech dropped eight spots to No. 23 after a home loss to Pitt.