Georgia NOW News for Tuesday August 18, 2026

Four more mosquito traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for West Nile virus, while Fulton County reported a second positive test near Old National Park. Health officials are urging Georgians to take precautions against mosquito bites. Also, in this episode: One of Atlanta’s iconic skyscrapers is undergoing another round of renovations, with a restaurant, marketplace and cafe planned for 2027. The building’s owners are also considering adding an observation deck. Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his “Legacy Corridors” economic policy, which would invest in small businesses in historically Black business districts across Georgia. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms’ campaign for governor says her plan focuses on expanding access to loans, grants and other resources for minority-owned businesses. Shadowbox Studios and an affiliated real estate company are suing DeKalb County over its data center moratorium. The companies argue the moratorium is illegal and say it has reduced the value of their property by $200 million. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #AtlantaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #WestNileVirus #BankOfAmericaPlaza #DataCenters #DeKalbCounty #GeorgiaGovernor #SmallBusinesses