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    "Forsyth County building permits rose from 1,121 single-family units in 2023 to 1,692 in 2024, with total permit value up from $242 M to $440 M over the same period, suggesting continued residential demand.",
    "Retail employment in the county grew 46.7% (8,349 to 12,245) between 2012 and 2023, indicating a broadening local economy.",
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    "The zoning field says 'proposed' while the planning notes say 'approved' \u2014 the record is internally inconsistent on this point.",
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