# coastal georgia (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover coastal georgia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Georgia revises protected species list, adding 100+ for first time in 20 years](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/27/georgia-revises-protected-species-list-adding-100-for-first-time-in-20-years/) _2026-08-27 · Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ Georgia is set to expand its list of protected plants and animals by more than 100 species during its first major update in two decades, following a review by the Board of Natural Resources. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [With drug prices rising, Georgia lawmakers examine role of industry players](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/27/with-drug-prices-rising-georgia-lawmakers-examine-role-of-industry-players/) _2026-08-27 · Ariel Hart/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ A Georgia House study committee met in Macon to examine the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on independent pharmacies and discuss the contentious 340B hospital drug discount program. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Georgia’s 2021 political maps face new scrutiny after appeals court decision](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/27/georgias-2021-political-maps-face-new-scrutiny-after-appeals-court-decision/) _2026-08-27 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent a lawsuit regarding Georgia's political maps back to a lower court, ordering a reconsideration of a previous ruling that found the state's districts were racially discriminatory. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Key lawmaker explores legislation to curb Flock camera misuse](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/27/key-lawmaker-explores-legislation-to-curb-flock-camera-misuse/) _2026-08-27 · Ty Tagami/Capitol Beat News Service · The Current_ State Senator John Albers joined a new task force on Tuesday to investigate whether new laws are necessary to prevent police from misusing license plate reader data following several recent arrests in Georgia. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Meta settlement would require new teen safeguards and could deliver up to $135 million to Georgia](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/27/meta-settlement-would-require-new-teen-safeguards-and-could-deliver-up-to-135-million-to-georgia/) _2026-08-27 · Ty Tagami/Capitol Beat News Service · The Current_ Meta agreed to a settlement involving billions of dollars in payments and new restrictions on teen social media usage to resolve a federal lawsuit brought by dozens of U.S. jurisdictions, including Georgia. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power’s 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/25/psc-deadline-arrives-for-georgia-powers-3-2-gigawatt-openai-data-center-contract/) _2026-08-25 · Mary Landers · The Current_ Georgia Power is expected to finalize a deal with OpenAI on Wednesday to supply electricity for a 3.2 gigawatt hyperscale data center in Effingham County, following a regulatory review process involving the Georgia Public Service Commission staff. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s… ## [Advocates scrutinize plans for Plant McIntosh expansion](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/25/advocates-scrutinize-plans-for-plant-mcintosh-expansion/) _2026-08-25 · Mary Landers · The Current_ Critics raised concerns about inconvenient timing and an incomplete application during a public hearing regarding Georgia Power's proposal to expand Plant McIntosh to support local data center growth. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Effingham agency pays tens of thousands to plug OpenAI project](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/24/effingham-agency-pays-tens-of-thousands-to-plug-openai-project/) _2026-08-24 · By Maggie Lee · The Current_ Effingham County's industrial development authority hired an Alabama PR firm to manage public pushback regarding OpenAI's planned massive data center in Rincon. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Both candidates for Georgia governor emphasize character in weekend events](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/24/both-candidates-for-georgia-governor-emphasize-character-in-weekend-events/) _2026-08-24 · Sarah Kallis/GPB News · The Current_ Georgia's gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson focused on their personal backgrounds and ethics during campaign events ahead of the November election. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/24/after-years-of-federal-oversight-georgias-disability-care-system-faces-a-new-test/) _2026-08-24 · Ellie Fivas/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ The U.S. Department of Justice signaled it will no longer enforce a landmark court ruling regarding Georgia's disability care system, sparking concerns from advocates about reduced federal oversight despite state officials claiming continued commitment to the settlement. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and… ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oou3yzIJVcJz) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Georgia school district accused of illegally delaying enrollment of foster children](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/24/georgia-school-district-accused-of-illegally-delaying-enrollment-of-foster-children/) _2026-08-24 · Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services accused the Muscogee County School District of violating law by misinterpreting a bill designed to expedite school enrollment for foster children. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [How Georgia farms’ fame (and favor) outpace their place in the economy](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/22/how-georgia-farms-fame-and-favor-outpace-their-place-in-the-economy/) _2026-08-22 · Maggie Lee · The Current_ Some of Georgia’s elected leaders repeat that agriculture is the Peach State’s No. 1 industry. But that’s not what the numbers say. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [A Census report claims 400 noncitizens voted in 2020. Georgia’s secretary of state wants details](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/22/a-census-report-claims-400-noncitizens-voted-in-2020-georgias-secretary-of-state-wants-details/) _2026-08-22 · Chase McGee/ GPB · The Current_ Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger questioned a U.S. Census Bureau report alleging that 400 noncitizens voted in the 2020 election, while experts noted the findings would not change the election's outcome. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Pridemore to resign from Georgia Public Service Commission](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/pridemore-to-resign-from-georgia-public-service-commission/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist and Rahul Bali/WABE · The Current_ Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore announced her resignation effective Sept. 4, leaving her seat open for Governor Brian Kemp to fill until the winner of the upcoming November election is sworn in. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid drops 20% in Georgia, 13% nationally](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/enrollment-in-snap-grocery-aid-drops-20-in-georgia-13-nationally/) _2026-08-21 · Geoff Mulvihill and Mikella Schuettler/The Associated Press · The Current_ Enrollment in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by more than 20% in Georgia and 13% over a 12-month period due to stricter work requirements and administrative challenges following the implementation of President Trump's legislative changes. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal… ## [Georgia lieutenant governor candidates say their race carries weight](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/georgia-lieutenant-governor-candidates-say-their-race-carries-weight/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Kallis/GPB News · The Current_ Georgia state senators Josh McLaurin and Greg Dolezal are campaigning for the lieutenant governor position ahead of their November 3 election. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/21/rick-jackson-says-he-will-cancel-newly-extended-state-contract-if-elected-georgias-next-governor/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson pledged to terminate his companies' state contracts upon winning the election, despite recent findings that a subsidiary had secured a contract extension through mid-next year. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Fort Stewart Army unit offers 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/fort-stewart-army-unit-offers-4-bonus-days-off-to-play-grand-theft-auto-for-soldiers-who-reenlist/) _2026-08-20 · Russ Bynum/The Associated Press · The Current_ An Army engineering battalion at Fort Stewart offered soldiers a special four-day pass coinciding with the release of Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive to reenlist. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Georgia falls below herd immunity threshold as vaccine exemptions climb](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/georgia-falls-below-herd-immunity-threshold-as-vaccine-exemptions-climb/) _2026-08-20 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ New CDC data shows that kindergarten immunization rates are falling while vaccine exemptions are rising nationally and in Georgia, despite efforts from health experts to combat misinformation. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Would Gov. Brian Kemp really shut down his Pathways Medicaid program?](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/20/would-gov-brian-kemp-really-shut-down-his-pathways-medicaid-program/) _2026-08-20 · Ariel Hart/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ The administration of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suggested ending the Pathways to Coverage Medicaid program due to sustainability concerns following new federal requirements, sparking alarm among patient advocates. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities. ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C2nXzOYJo33I) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Prepare to lose use of your smartphone in a disaster](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/prepare-to-lose-use-of-your-smartphone-in-a-disaster/) _2026-08-18 · Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, University of North Dakota · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/under-new-legislation-restaurants-prep-to-post-origin-country-for-shrimp/) _2026-08-18 · Gracie Nelson · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/a-new-plan-to-preserve-georgias-marshes-give-them-space-to-migrate/) _2026-08-18 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/18/how-this-georgia-factory-is-surviving-americas-solar-policy-whiplash/) _2026-08-18 · Emily Jones/WABE, Grist · The Current_ 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’](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/on-the-road-keisha-lance-bottoms-southeast-georgia-health-care-tour/) _2026-08-17 · Justin Taylor · The Current_ 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?](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/democratic-primary-turnout-has-soared-in-georgia-and-other-states-can-it-carry-over-to-november/) _2026-08-17 · By Joey Cappelletti, Leah Askarinam, Josh Boak/The Associated Press · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/17/georgia-supreme-court-to-stop-hearing-most-murder-cases-by-2028/) _2026-08-17 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/16/raffensperger-launches-bipartisan-election-integrity-task-force-ahead-of-georgias-midterms/) _2026-08-17 · Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder · The Current_ 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](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/15/grocery-cart-divide-how-rural-urban-america-sort-themselves/) _2026-08-15 · David Schultz/The Daily Yonder · The Current_ 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. ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X3idbmsHLLEU) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Hospital prepayment requirements add new wrinkles to patients’ financial responsibility](https://thecurrentga.org/2026/08/15/hospital-prepayment-requirements-add-new-wrinkles-to-patients-financial-responsibility/) _2026-08-15 · Julie Appleby/KFF Health News · The Current_ 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.