AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing & Local Government: Greater Birmingham Humane Society sued the City of Birmingham and developers over a proposed 300-megawatt Nebius AI data center near its Oxmoor Valley animal campus, asking a court to determine whether approvals followed the rules. Public Safety & Consumer Protection: Alabama AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from accessing legitimate phone numbers, after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to robocalls and texts. Utilities & Growth: Guntersville Water Board acquired the Asbury Water System, lifting Asbury’s meter moratorium and adding about 1,375 customers, with billing shifting to Guntersville in August. Economic Development & Tourism: Cullman’s Alabama Strawberry Festival was named Alabama’s Best Music Festival in Alabama Magazine’s 2026 Best of Bama Awards, with officials citing strong out-of-state attendance. Business Expansion: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken opened in Auburn July 16, taking over the former Tiger Theater near campus. Community & Health: Alabama Coroner’s Association president says Alabama coroners face chronic underfunding and staffing gaps, calling for statewide changes to support death investigations and prevention work. Sports & Local Economy: Dothan opened a $6.4 million pickleball complex aimed at drawing regional tournaments and visitors. Housing Data Watch: Multiple counties posted HUD-assisted housing rankings for 2025, including Madison County (top-10 for project-based Section 8) and Etowah County (top-10 for total HUD assisted units).
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