AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoForeclosure Fight in Brickell: JDS Development’s Michael Stern is splitting his South Florida plans—Terra is moving ahead on a rezoned Miami Beach condo tower after unanimous Design Review Board approval, while in Brickell Cottonwood Management has sued to foreclose on the stalled Mercedes-Benz project, setting up a fresh legal showdown. Trucking Demand Watch: FTR says April preliminary net orders for Class 8 trucks fell 34% month over month, though they’re still up 199% year over year. Gas Prices, Georgia Style: Week ending May 9 shows regular gas lows like $3.59 in McDuffie County and $3.69 in Bacon County, with volatility tied to global oil uncertainty. Primary Election Countdown: Georgia’s May 19 primary is next after early voting ends, with open primaries and multiple ballot options. Data Center Backlash: A DeKalb County commissioner-developer email suggests a drafted deal for a Bouldercrest Road data center, while broader U.S. efforts to slow or pause projects keep rising. Consumer Protection: AG Chris Carr warns businesses to pass gas-tax suspension savings and flags price-gouging and wildfire-related scams. Amazon Speed Push: Amazon Now is rolling out 30-minute delivery in more cities, raising the bar for last-mile logistics.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.