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1. WATCH: Floor Cleaner Causes Small Fire at Mall of Georgia (georgiarecord.com) — Shoppers at the Mall of Georgia in Buford were briefly evacuated after a floor-cleaning machine accidentally sparked a small fire in a janitorial closet, but sprinklers put it out before firefighters arrived. Gwinnett County crews confirmed the blaze was accidental and turned the scene back over to mall management. Officials haven't yet said whether smoke damage or operating hours were affected.
2. Georgia getting new food packaging manufacturing plant, adding 140 jobs (savannahnow.com) — A new Cirkla food-packaging plant is coming to Gainesville, just about 19 miles northeast of Buford, bringing an estimated 140 jobs and more than $5 million in investment. The facility will use advanced molded-fiber technology to support sustainable packaging and aims to start on-site production in early 2027. Local leaders say the project highlights the strength of the area's manufacturing corridor.
3. New Construction For A Coffee Shop To Be Considered In Alpharetta (patch.com) — Buford coffee fans may be interested that 7 Brew, which already has a Buford location, is seeking design approval for a new drive-thru shop in Alpharetta. The city's Design Review Board will consider building materials, colors, and other details at a public hearing Friday morning at Alpharetta City Hall. The chain offers a wide range of coffee drinks and other beverages.
4. Three Bulldogs named to 2026 Bednarik Award Watch List (sicemdawgs.com) — Buford gets a shout-out as hometown safety KJ Bolden joins two Georgia teammates on the 2026 Bednarik Award watch list for top defensive players in college football. The junior starter is coming off a strong season and now shares preseason honors with linebacker Raylen Wilson and cornerback Ellis Robinson IV. Georgia opens its season September 5 against Tennessee State in Athens.
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