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Construction site in Lowndes County with cranes against a sunset, symbolizing a surge in building permits and strained resources.

Lowndes County building permits surge, straining construction

Lowndes County's building permits surged by 35% for residential projects and 20% for commercial developments in Q1 2024, pushing the county's inspection department to a 7-day average wait time.

Mason Clarke·April 12, 2026