Paddlers enjoy the Suwanee Canal at the Okefenokee. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Good morning! Preliminary agreements between the National Park Service and private land owners would allow 15,000 square foot homes to be built on Cumberland Island. In McIntosh County, officials proposed zoning for Sapelo’s Hogg Hummock after emerging from a questionably legal closed-door meeting. And with runoff elections in full swing, voters are weighing rising power bills and data center concerns against party loyalty as they decide on Georgia’s next utility regulators. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me…
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Good morning! In the news today: A flurry of campaigning in Coastal Georgia ahead of primary runoff, public safety in Savannah and Chatham County, and Buddy Carter hints at his political future. Finally, some things you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: POLITICS Last-minute campaigning With early voting for next week’s primary runoffs already underway, there’s a flurry of last-minute campaigning in Coastal Georgia. Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick…
Sunday Solutions — June 7, 2026 Good morning! I’m Sarah, social media editor at The Current, popping in for another Sunday Solutions with you all. We’ve got stories building on months and even years of reporting along the coast. Don’t worry if you need to catch up, we’ve got links to articles to provide context. So grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite pick-me-up), a snack, and get ready to dig in. Before you head into this week’s read, I’d love…
Thursday, June 4, 2026 Good morning! We’re halfway through the year, and the kids are on summer break. Don’t worry, The Current is here to help. This week, we’ve got the deets on activities to keep them occupied. Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org CHATHAM COUNTY North Beach cleanup: Fight Dirty Tybee is coordinating a cleanup of North Beach from 10 a.m. to noon on June 7. Participants will receive a free admission pass to…
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Good morning! We travel today to Liberty County, where officials and residents are trying to decide which of its rivers can best handle a new pulse of wastewater. Further south, the Okefenokee looks very close to joining a prestigious list of some 1,200 World Heritage Sites. Coastwide, we’re focused on Georgia Power bills and the PSC elections that will shape those bills in the future. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT…
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Good morning! In the news today: A scramble for votes in the 1st Congressional District runoff; local state lawmakers accuse governor, GOP U.S. Senate candidate of corruption; and some things you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com.. NEWS: ELECTIONS Overcoming election fatigue Joyce Griggs and Amanda Hollowell, the two Democrats vying for Coastal Georgia’s seat in the U.S. Congress, are scrambling to get their supporters back to the polls…
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