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Sunday Solutions — March 15, 2026 Good morning! It’s Sunshine Week, where groups across the country shine a light on the importance of public records and open government. We’re going to take the occasion to cheer great examples as we go. And, we’ve got news, of course. Let’s light it up! NEWS: PUBLIC SAFETY Senate OKs barriers to get police body cam video On Friday, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 482 to create high hurdles to obtain police body cam…
Thursday, March 12, 2026 Good morning! I hope you’re adjusting better to losing an hour than I am. I don’t feel fully awake until I’ve had coffee. This week’s notes should give you a jolt if you’re in the same boat as I am. Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org CHATHAM COUNTY One Woman, Two Museums: Starting at noon on March 28 at the Garden City Library at 104 Sunshine Road, Dr. Deborah Johnson-Simon, Founder…
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Good morning! We have a look today at an effort to rewrite regulations to protect right whales. We then turn to newly available relief money for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. Finally, with utility costs rising, there’s a crowded field of candidates vying to be the elected officials who regulate utility rates. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Full speed ahead on deregulation Right whales are having a pretty good calving…
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Good morning! In the news today: The field is set for this year’s elections; Okefenokee legislation fails for the sixth consecutive year; and gas prices in Coastal Georgia soar. Finally, we note some things you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: ELECTIONS Field is set Candidate qualifying for this year’s elections has ended, and the field is now set in what is expected to be a tumultuous year…
Bryan County will update residents on new drinking water infrastructure as the fast-growing county moves toward increased use of water from the Savannah River.
Sunday Solutions — March 8, 2026 Good morning! ⏰ Did you spring forward? We may have lost an hour but we’ve gained a lot of news in the past few days from the legislature and candidates qualifying for the May primary election. There’s also uplifting news about Coastal Georgia’s best water source and something that might cut our most dangerous cravings. Dive in. NEWS: ELECTIONS Time to do your homework As of 12:01 p.m. Friday, the races are set. Candidates for…
Friday, March 6, 2026 Hello, and happy Friday! I’m Justin Taylor, the Visual Journalist at The Current. Thank you for checking out another installment of Coastal Lens. Going strong for the second month in a row! In this month’s newsletter, we’re stepping onto the red carpet at a prom in Richmond Hill that celebrates teens and adults with special needs, spending time with a group of young Asian Americans working to keep the tradition of lion dancing alive and taking a…
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