AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBuc-ee’s Expansion & Legal Pressure: The Texas travel-stop giant keeps growing—opening its first Arkansas location in Benton—while also facing fresh questions about how far its trademark push goes, including lawsuits targeting similarly named or themed convenience brands. Moe’s Closures: A Moe’s Southwest Grill franchisee filed for Chapter 11 and plans to close 14 Florida locations, with two more closures listed in Georgia. Georgia Gas Watch: AAA reports Georgia regular gas averages $3.79 a gallon, up 3 cents week over week, driven by Middle East oil uncertainty. Historic Preservation Grants: Six Georgia communities won federal historic preservation subgrants totaling $125,000+ for surveys and building repairs, including work in Albany-Dougherty, Lexington, Thomasville, Tybee Island, Trenton-Dade, and Walker County. Flock Surveillance Debate: A Georgia-linked researcher says a Chicago suburb’s license-plate reader network gives access to 400+ Illinois agencies, adding fuel to privacy concerns around Flock-style systems. Atlanta Trails & Buckhead: Atlanta closed on 30 acres of Buckhead forest around Lucinda Bunnen’s estate, with public trails expected to open next year.
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