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Sunday Solutions — Dec. 21, 2025 Good morning! We welcome Winter at 10:03 a.m. today, when the sun takes a moment and decides to head back north. Next time we see you, the day will be longer and the sun a little higher in the sky. Until then, we’ve left you some reading as we prepare for our Yuletide holidays. Note: Our newsletter schedule will change for the holidays, starting Christmas Eve. We’ll move to Sunday and Wednesday for the following…
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2025 Good morning! We’ve made it y’all! This is the last Thursday newsletter of the year, and The Current wishes all of our amazing subscribers the happiest of holidays. Whether you’re bracing yourself for a kooky family feast, or pouring a hot cup of cocoa before getting into a gifted book, remember there is one more weekend to spend some time with the community before everything shuts down. Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion…
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 Good morning! First up today is a spirited data center discussion in Port Wentworth. Then we take a look into the origin of the shrimp at your favorite Coastal Georgia restaurant. Finally, we recap the goings on at the PSC, where two lame duck commissioners will cast their final votes later this week on a last-minute plan to increase Georgia Power’s electricity generation. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Data center…
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 Good morning! In the news this week, sudden personnel turnover at a war veterans home in Milledgeville, an overdue acknowledgement of Camden County heroes, and a former Savannah D.A. receives continued employment. Finally, some news you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: HEALTH CARE Veterans home leadership change The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville has a new director, after her predecessor suddenly stepped down amid growing concern…
The Bryan County Commission won’t fund any more work toward a proposed local airport, after a public vote last week cheered by residents in the audience. The airport idea has been both unpopular and financially questionable.
Sunday Solutions — Dec. 14, 2025 Good morning! The winter cold’s on the way today, so here’s some reading for your indoor time over the next couple of days. Be sure to protect your plants, keep your pets warm and check on neighbors who may need an extra hand. We’ve got everything else covered. Dig in. NEWS: PUBLIC HEALTH Who’s paying attention? If you’re office sounds like ours, the early winter snorts, sneezes and coughs are upon us. We’re not alone.…
