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Prepare to lose use of your smartphone in a disaster

Recent natural disasters have highlighted the critical need for disaster resilience through redundant communication methods beyond reliance on smartphones. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Under new legislation, restaurants prep to post origin country for shrimp

Georgia's House Bill 117 requires restaurants to disclose the country of origin for shrimp to increase transparency and support local shrimpers against foreign competition. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate

Coastal communities in Georgia are implementing living shorelines and pursuing large-scale conservation plans to protect migrating salt marshes from rising sea levels caused by climate change. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash

As the Trump administration implements new tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon, QCells is expanding its Cartersville, Georgia, facility to house the entire solar cell production process under one roof by late October. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms’ ‘Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour’

Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…

Democratic primary turnout has soared in Georgia and other states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic voters showed recordbreaking turnout in several midterm primary elections, fueling optimism ahead of November's congressional contests despite potential challenges from redistricting. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Georgia Supreme Court to stop hearing most murder cases by 2028

Starting in July 2027, the Georgia Supreme Court will stop routinely hearing murder case appeals, transferring that responsibility to the Georgia Court of Appeals to help manage its workload. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Raffensperger launches bipartisan election integrity task force ahead of Georgia’s midterms

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a bipartisan task force composed of former officials and election experts to bolster voter confidence ahead of the midterm elections. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Grocery cart divide: How rural, urban America sort themselves

An analysis of consumer behavior and demographics reveals that the rural-urban political divide in America is deeply rooted in lifestyle choices, retail patterns, and education levels. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

Hospital prepayment requirements add new wrinkles to patients’ financial responsibility

Hospitals across the United States are increasingly demanding large upfront payments from patients due to rising deductibles and complex insurance coverage, a trend that can create significant financial barriers to accessing care. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.