AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2026--
Surveying And Mapping, LLC (“SAM” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired Donaldson, Garrett & Associates, Inc. (“DG&A”), a Georgia-based land surveying firm serving commercial, utilities, and local government clients.
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DG&A brings an experienced team of land surveying professionals, established operations in Georgia and North Carolina, and a strong base of long-standing client relationships across the Southeast region. The acquisition expands SAM’s labor resources and client reach in Georgia while strengthening the Company’s ability to support growing infrastructure and development activity across the region.
The acquisition is especially strategic for SAM’s utilities team. DG&A adds experienced, utility-focused survey resources in Georgia, increasing SAM’s execution capacity in a market with expanding utility infrastructure demand. With DG&A’s local knowledge, field capabilities, and established reputation, SAM is better positioned to pursue and deliver utility-related work in the state.
In addition to expanding resource capacity, the combination creates opportunities to deepen client relationships and broaden service offerings. DG&A has maintained long-tenured relationships with clients, creating opportunities for SAM to offer a broader suite of geospatial and infrastructure solutions to those organizations.
DG&A’s proximity and history with SAM’s existing Georgia operations support efficient coordination, resource sharing, and alignment, helping create a smooth integration while preserving continuity for employees and clients. SAM believes this strategic fit will support long-term operational effectiveness and strengthen its ability to serve clients throughout the region.
“DG&A brings exactly the kind of local strength, technical experience, and client partnership that aligns with SAM’s strategic growth priorities,” said Chris Solomon, RPLS, President and CEO of SAM. “This acquisition expands our surveying capacity in Georgia and North Carolina, strengthens our position in the utilities market, and creates new opportunities to deliver broader solutions to clients through SAM’s platform.”
“This partnership creates exciting opportunities for our employees and our clients,” said Jim Garrett, RPLS, President of DG&A. “SAM’s scale, technical resources, employee culture and expanded service capabilities make them a strong fit for our business and the relationships we’ve built over many years.”
SAM continues to pursue a disciplined strategic growth strategy, both organically and through acquisition, focused on expanding technical capabilities, strengthening client solutions, and growing its national footprint.
ABOUT SAM COMPANIES
For more than three decades, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) has delivered geospatial data and services that empower utility, transportation, and infrastructure clients to plan, build, and maintain critical assets nationwide. Established in 1994, SAM combines advanced technology, deep expertise, and a client-focused approach to turn complex spatial data into actionable intelligence. Our commitment drives practical, accurate, and high-fidelity solutions that support informed decisions across infrastructure and capital programs.
SAM has acquired Donaldson, Garrett & Associates, Inc. (DG&A), a Georgia-based land surveying firm serving commercial, utilities, and local government clients
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham Hotspur took a small and potentially crucial step towards retaining its Premier League status after drawing at home with Leeds United 1-1 on Monday.
Spurs, just above the drop zone, moved two points clear of relegation rival West Ham.
Tottenham went ahead in the 50th minute with a lovely strike by Mathys Tels.
However, Tels’ foul on Ethan Ampadu with 15 minutes left led to a Leeds penalty that Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted with aplomb.
Spurs takes on Chelsea away and Everton at home in their last two games, while West Ham is away at Newcastle before facing Leeds at home on the final day of the season.
One of the two will join the already relegated Burnley and Wolves in next season’s Championship.
Spurs came into the game on a high after two consecutive victories but though they dominated the first half in terms of possession and shots on goal they didn’t break the deadlock until five minutes into the second half.
Pedro Porro’s corner kick was cleared to an unmarked Tels, who coolly struck into the far corner of the net from 20 meters out. It was the center forward’s first goal since Jan. 7.
Tels, however, turned villain 24 minutes later when his high foot was adjudged to have made contact with Ethan Ampadu’s head inside the box.
The referee pointed to the spot and Calvert-Lewin, who was denied a first-half penalty after a video review, confidently dispatched the spot kick.
Both sides suffered through an edgy last few moments and a remarkable 15 minutes of added time but there were no more goals and Spurs, for whom goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was outstanding. They will content themselves that their destiny remains in their hands.
“We played a good game but there was big pressure," Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi said. “We didn’t play calmly. We wanted to win immediately without passes. When you are fighting for relegation you can’t play every game calmly.
“Leeds played a good game and we hope they play like that against West Ham in the next game.”
Spurs have taken eight out of a possible 12 points since De Zerbi’s debut defeat at Sunderland on April 12.
“We deserve to stay up," he said. “We will fight until the end. . . . Even if we had won today it wouldn’t have been finished yet.”
Hull will play Southampton or Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final after second half goals from Mo Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt gave it a 2-0 win over Millwall in London.
Belloumi’s 64th-minute strike with his left foot broke the deadlock in the second game of the two-leg affair and Gelhardt made sure with a low shot that squirmed past the Millwall goalkeeper.
The win means Hull have one match to secure a place in the Premier League for the first time since it was relegated in 2017.
Southampton and Middlesbrough drew the first leg 0-0 on Saturday and will play their return tie on Tuesday.
The playoff final is set for Wembley on May 23.
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Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores their side's first goal of the game from a penalty during the English Premier League soccer match between Totteham Hotspur and Leeds United in London, Monday, May 11, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United in London, Monday May 11, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel, right, shoots towards goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United in London, Monday May 11, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Leeds United's Joe Rodon, left, and Tottenham's Richarlison battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Totteham Hotspur and Leeds United in London, Monday, May 11, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel, right, celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United in London, Monday May 11, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
