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Paddlers enjoy the Suwanee Canal at the Okefenokee. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good morning! Today we’re keeping you updated on the South Georgia wildfires as well as how to help those affected by them. We also have a reminder about when it’s OK to water your lawn and a story about a possible comeback for solar energy on farms. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org COMMUNITY: NEWS Stay up to date on wildfires The Current GA continues to post updates from the Highway 82 wildfire…
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good Morning! In the news today: Fighting the Highway 82 wildfire; President Trump’s choice for Coastal Georgia’s congressional seat faces withering questions from GOP rivals; and one Democratic congressional candidate tells rivals Coastal Georgia isn’t California. Finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: PUBLIC SAFETY ‘Nothing but charred pine forests’ As of this writing on Monday evening, the progress of efforts to extinguish the…
Sunday Solutions — April 26, 2026 Hey there! I’m Sarah, social media editor at The Current GA, popping in for a quick takeover this weekend. This week has been a heavy one, with wildfires continuing to burn through Southeast Georgia. We’ve got updates for you there and more on what can be done for those looking to help. Next week, early voting starts for the May 19 election. Are you ready to vote? (Pssst! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered if…
Thursday, April 23, 2026 Good morning! Have you ever wondered, why isn’t there a Trader Joe’s near me? Well, this weekend, we’ve got an answer at our free community forum all about housing in the local area. Got more free time? Check out Earth Day celebrations through the weekend, run in a Turtle Trot or enjoy a free screening of documentary highlighting local Civil Rights history. Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org CHATHAM COUNTY “Why…
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good morning! It’s Earth Day today with events later this week in Savannah and Brunswick to help you celebrate. They’re listed below. But first we have a wrap-up of the right whale calving season, an explanation of the smoke that’s blanketed Coastal Georgia, a decision on a challenge to a PSC candidate’s residency, and a new program that promises more clean energy for Georgia. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org FEATURE: ENVIRONMENT Whale…
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! Good morning! In the news today: An alarming drop in health insurance coverage among Georgians, a former PSC commissioner trying to win back his seat wins a residency challenge; and Buddy Carter and Mike Collins turn on each other. Finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: HEALTH CARE ACCESS Half a million: ‘A larger number . . . than anticipated’ More than…
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