
Norcross searches for more volunteers to serve on city boards and commissions
Norcross invites community members, new and old, to help shape the city’s future by applying to serve on one of three boards and commissions. There are five volunteer positions available across the Norcross Parks, Green Spaces & Trails Commission, Tree Preservation Board, and Historic Preservation C

Sandy Springs-Dunwoody nonprofit celebrates weekly volunteer’s 100th birthday
Community Assistance Center leadership threw one of the nonprofit’s weekly volunteers a surprise party for her 100th birthday on June 28 at its food pantry on Roswell Road. CAC CEO and President Francis K. Horton III said it was important to celebrate a remarkable member of the community and the non

Pennymac profit drops in Q2 as rates bite, layoffs follow
PennyMac Financial Services on Wednesday reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $22 million, down 84% from a year earlier and sharply lower than its first-quarter net income of $82.3 million, as higher interest rates reduced mortgage production volume and weighed on profitability. The company’s

Hawks Lorie Logan and Beth Hammack run the Fed for now
Today the Federal Reserve decided not to hike rates, but the hawks have moved their chess pieces: three Fed members wanted to hike rates at this meeting, which means September is in play for the first rate hike after the cut cycle ended. However, the long end of the bond market has already done the

Fed Maintains Rates for the Fifth Consecutive Meeting
In his second Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting as chairman, Kevin Warsh announced that the FOMC voted to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.5% – 3.75%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting that has left rates unchanged. During a press conference following the committee meeting, Warsh

Homes.com helps drive CoStar to first profitable residential quarter
CoStar Group reported an 18% year-over-year revenue increase for the second quarter ended June 30 — reaching $925 million compared to $781 million in the same period last year. Leaders said growth was driven by major technological expansions, increased platform engagement and significant operational

Second Century Ventures Announces Eight Companies for 2026 REACH Commercial Program
Second Century Ventures has announced eight companies for the 2026 REACH Commercial Scale-Up program—the eight cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate, according to a release. The companies selected for the 2026 REACH Commercial program represent a diverse range of solutio

Tucker opens applications for inaugural youth council
Applications are currently open for the City of Tucker’s inaugural Tucker Youth Council. The group of high school students will help the city create projects and community activities and assist in the municipal decision-making process. “The creation of a youth council has been a dream of mine for a

Tucker celebrates 10th anniversary with historical scavenger hunt
Tucker officials are sponsoring a scavenger hunt, encouraging residents to discover and learn about the city’s history in honor of the city’s 10th anniversary. The hunt brings Tucker residents to 10 locations across the city. If participants take photos at every location and bring them to city hall,









