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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 This newsletter was updated on April 7, 2026, at 6:10 p.m. to correct one of the options facing Gov. Brian Kemp as he decides the fate of legislation passed by the state legislature. The original text read that the governor can sign such legislation into law, veto it, or not act on it at all, “effectively killing” it. That is incorrect. If the governor chooses neither to sign a measure or veto it within 40 days after…
Sunday Solutions — April 5, 2026 Good morning! It’s Easter, and we’re going to respect your family time with just a few offerings today. Here are a few things we had to share, including a cute turtle. PROFILE: COMMUNITY Box turtle roundup! A group of volunteers, including veterinarians and animal welfare advocates, spent Friday and part of Saturday working to rescue box turtles from a wooded area on Tybee Island. The area will become a passive nature preserve and required remediation…
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Good morning! If you’re looking for a spot to discover brightly colored eggs along the coast, you can choose from parks to a Civil War fort for your hunting ground this weekend. And if you want to forage for new plants or a used book, there are spots for you, too, along with community-building opportunities and more. Happy hunting! Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org Correction: April 2, 12:22 p.m.: The…
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good morning! It’s April Fool’s Day, but we’re playing it straight here as usual with a roundup from the legislature, a calculator that breaks down your Georgia Power bill, and an update on a legal case about a local wetland. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org GOVERNING: NEWS Still on lawmakers’ plates In a race to Thursday’s finish, Georgia lawmakers on Tuesday were still wrangling proposals on issues including election reform, tax cuts,…
Correction: Updated at 2:33 p.m. March 31, to reflect 8 candidates for the Democratic primary for Congressional District 1 attended the forum. Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Good morning! In the news today: State lawmakers wrap it up, 1st Congressional District candidates introduce themselves, and finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: GOVERNING Literacy, paper ballots, police video The Georgia General Assembly is scheduled to conclude its annual 40-day…
Georgia looks likely to expand student phone bans to all high schools. A bill on the governor’s desk would leave some potentially expensive phone storage decisions to local school boards.
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