DEC Product News
Friday, March 5, 2010
Planning and Zoning Facts
A monster $200 million facility for Saft Battery has just been funded with Federal stimulus dollars. With an existing facility in Valdosta, Saft is likely to build its newest Li-Ion Battery plant just across the line in Jacksonville. To employ over 800 employees, look for this facility to break ground in 2010. Saft is a French company and competes with several US companies. Examine Planning and Zoning Facts this week for more information.
Prospect Facts
Gwinnett Medical Center (gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/) has filed a Request for Letter of Determination (DET2010020) on plans for a new addition for an Inpatient Operation Room at the existing Gwinnett Medical Center – Duluth facility off Howell Ferry Road in Duluth (Gwinnett Co.), GA. The likely project architect is CDH Partners, Inc. (cdhpartners.com/index2.html). See Prospect Facts for all the latest details.
Bid Facts
NTB (NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY –see: www.ntb.com) is planning a new Tire Center off Hwy 20 in Buford (Gwinnett Co.), GA. Project Details include: (1) building, (1) story, approx 7,358 square feet. The project architect is ON Architecture of Atlanta, GA. The civil engineer is Greenberg Farrow Architects of Atlanta, GA. See Bid Facts for complete project details including bid date, bidding general contractors and complete project specifications. Get all the Facts in this week’s Bid Facts.
Business Facts
Simon Transport, LLC has opened its newest office at 1535 Pennsylvania Ave, McDonough, Ga. Simon Transport is a Utah based trucking company. This location currently employs 6 individuals but plans are in place to create a workforce of nearly 70 people. For additional information contact Lyn Simon, President, at 866-838-7900.
Permit Facts
Issued in 25-county metro Atlanta area. Get all of the Facts in this week’s Permit Facts.
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Issued Past Week |
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Final Year-to-Date |
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Single Family: 223
All Others: 117 |
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Single Family: 1,156 (65%)
All Others: 617 [35%) |