AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIRONMAN 70.3 Traffic Crunch (Chattanooga): Chattanooga’s Department of Public Works is warning of major road closures and cyclist/pedestrian impacts this weekend as IRONMAN 70.3 returns Sunday, May 17—setup closures start Wednesday, with shuttle service and race-day traffic stops along key downtown routes. Virginia Beach Budget Watch: Virginia Beach City Council approved the 2027 budget near $2.9B without changing the real estate tax rate, but residents are still bracing for higher home assessments and higher bills. Tourism Grants Boost: The Virginia Tourism Corporation handed out fresh money for travel marketing—Northern Shenandoah Valley projects got $93,815, and Danville’s Visit SoSi is receiving a $30,000 grant to pull more visitors from North Carolina. Public Health Alert: VDH says measles is spreading in Buckingham County, with 12 cases reported so far. Defense & Tech: The U.S. Air Force awarded Aevex an $18.5M contract for autonomous one-way attack drones. Local Notes: Salem received $25,000 in tourism grants, and Virginia Beach is preparing for the return of the Patriotic Festival to the Oceanfront in 2027.
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