Ty Tagami/Capitol Beat News Service, Author at The Current

New research from University of Georgia scientists has found evidence that the Okefenokee Swamp is linked to the Upper Floridian Aquifer, suggesting that mining in the area could harm the swamp’s ecosystem.

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UGA researchers find more evidence that mining would harm Okefenokee

National economic headwinds blow through Georgia, though job outlook steady for now

Georgia public schools to receive overdose reversal kits

Appeals court reinstates Georgia’s ban on food and drinks at polling sites

Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts

Shipments slow at Savannah port, but annual traffic shows growth

New budget bans THC from hemp, with implications for Georgia business, consumers

Agency seeks more power to enforce campaign finance law

Advocates: State economy suffers from lack of financial aid for low-income students

Flights trimmed at Atlanta, other major airports as government shutdown drags on

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