The Gateway-Beacon

09/02/2026

Amendment opens Haralson property to data center alternatives

Haralson County residents came out in full force Tuesday as the board of commissioners voted to amend an intergovernmental agreement affecting land that could potentially house a data center.

The IGA between the board of commissioners and the Haralson County Development Authority was initially approved in early 2026.

“That’s what the amendment tonight does, to open it to beyond a data center to many other uses — manufacturing, warehousing, etc.,” Ryan Farmer said. “I understand the confusion. I understand the concern. I want to make very clear, we are not approving a data center tonight. We are not denying a data center tonight.”

Editor's Note: The headline in the print version of this story that comes out tomorrow is misleading and was printed in error. The amendment opens up the property to other types of potential developments, in addition to data centers.

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Editor's Note: The headline in the print version of this story is misleading. The amendment opens up the property to other types of potential developments, in addition to data centers.

08/27/2026

In case you missed it in this week's paper: Dogwood Decor opens as downtown revitalization continues

The revitalization of downtown has been an important goal for Tallapoosa government, and small businesses like Dogwood Decor and More are helping advance the process.

The business, which has been open since July 1, held its official ribbon cutting with the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 21.

Story in the comments.

08/20/2026

💰 Powerball Ticket in Tallapoosa Wins $50,000 💰

ATLANTA (Aug. 20, 2026) — A Georgia Lottery player won $50,000 in the Aug. 19 Powerball drawing by matching four of the five white-ball numbers and the Powerball. The ticket was purchased at Citgo Food Mart, 1066 GA Highway 100 South in Tallapoosa.

The winning numbers were white balls 10-21-58-61-64 and red Powerball 17. The next drawing will be Aug. 22 for a jackpot of $68 million.

Update: Prize has not yet been claimed — check your tickets!

07/23/2026

Did your favorite win? Pick up today's Gateway-Beacon to find out!

07/01/2026

UPDATE:

A Villa Rica man accused of threatening his neighbor with a knife was arrested Wednesday after a multi-agency, hours-long standoff.

Authorities said the suspect — Christopher Hackney, 60 — barricaded himself inside his home and refused to exit when police arrived on the scene. Hackney was taken into custody without incident at 1:18 p.m.

Hackney faces one charge of felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass, obstruction of law enforcement and simple assault.

Hackney is being held in the Douglas County Jail, and authorities said investigation remains open and active.

06/23/2026

Cats can birth multiple litters in one year, with the average gestation cycle at around nine weeks. The average litter size is between three and six kittens, though it varies for each individual animal.

A small group of locals are working to form a fostering network for stray and semi-feral cats in Carroll and Haralson counties known as Stray Cat Strut.

06/22/2026

06/20/2026

Sewell Market Co. in Bremen has opened its doors! The grand opening lasts until 6 p.m. today.

📷 Tucker Cole

06/18/2026

A Haralson County Grand Jury on Wednesday indicted Robert “Bobby” Anthony Hill and Christy Maria Nelson on 21 counts in the death of Richard Cash.

06/18/2026

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Georgia until 11 p.m. Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets throughout the week.

For prep tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/tornadoes.