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.
Posted inGoverning
Fulton County DA Fani Willis defends 2020 election case in fiery testimony before Senate panel
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified before a GOP-led state Senate committee to defend her decision to pursue a criminal case against President Donald Trump and 18 allies in an election fraud case, which was ultimately dismissed.
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Facts with receipts: How The Current finds documents and how you can, too
A free, open and democratic society requires open records — a public right to inspect government plans, e-mails, budgets, invoices and other records. “Sunshine” laws guarantee that right and The Current GA’s reporting uses the documents that cities, counties and the state don’t publish, and publishes them.
Posted inCourts
Glynn County and DA budget standoff continues with no end in sight
The nearly two-year dispute between Brunswick-area District Attorney Keith Higgins and Glynn County over a million-dollar budget remains unresolved, while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate an alleged improper use of funds at the DA’s office by a former office manager.
Posted inBusiness
DNA testing shows Golden Isles restaurants serve American shrimp
The Southern Shrimp Alliance conducted a genetic analysis of 44 randomly selected restaurants in the Golden Isles area and found that 43 of the 44 dishes sampled were wild-caught American shrimp, confirming that shrimp served in the area is likely to be wild-caught American shrimp.
Posted inEnvironment
Port Wentworth panel advises against data centers
The Port Wentworth planning commission unanimously rejected a proposal to define data centers in the city’s zoning ordinance, after citizens raised concerns about water and electricity usage, noise, and air pollution.
Posted inHealth
Georgia War Veterans Home gets new leader amid care quality concerns
The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville has appointed a new director, Jessica Searcy, after the previous director stepped down due to concerns about the quality of care given to the elderly and infirm residents at the facility.
Posted inCourts
Meg Heap sworn in to continue as region’s top federal prosecutor
Margaret Heap has been approved by federal judges in the Southern District of Georgia to continue serving as the district’s U.S. Attorney, bypassing the Senate confirmation process and avoiding a potential constitutional issue.
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National economic headwinds blow through Georgia, though job outlook steady for now
The University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth predicts a 49% chance of recession in Georgia due to national economic headwinds, with job growth expected to remain subpar and housing costs expected to remain out of reach.
Posted inPublic Safety
Police investigate chemical attack near Forsyth Park
An aggravated assault near W. Walburg and Whitaker streets just off Forsyth Park left an adult female with chemical burns on her skin Wednesday night, according to the Savannah Police Department. The police responded to the attack around 8:15 p.m., according to a police incident report. An eye witness told The Current she heard the […]