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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Good morning! Today we’re taking a look at new rules that would allow bigger private docks in Coastal Georgia; rolled back protections for endangered species like the state marine mammal, the north Atlantic right whale; and an update on a database that charts the growth of warehouses in the Savannah area. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Dock rules Georgia officials have proposed new regulations for private recreational docks in Coastal…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Good morning! In the news today: voter roll controversy; Chatham County schools under investigation by U.S. Department of Education; and Bulloch County moves to bar data centers. Finally, we note some things you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: VOTING ‘Prone to error’ In conjunction with President Donald Trump’s speech on election security last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a report saying that 2,549 noncitizens…
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Good morning! We have updates today on three ongoing issues: wastewater treatment in Liberty County, zoning on Sapelo Island, and cleanup at Brunswick’s Superfund sites. Let’s catch you up. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: DEVELOPMENT Laurel River Over 200 Riceboro residents attended a meeting to discuss the Liberty County Development Authority’s proposed Laurel View wastewater treatment plant, which would use a membrane bioreactor to send treated water to the nearby North…
Sunday Solutions — July 12, 2026 Good morning! It’s still blazing hot, and so is the accountability beat here at The Current. Today’s lineup may remind you again that local public officials’ actions on your behalf deserve your attention even when an election isn’t looming. And, don’t miss today’s last item if you’re looking to renew your faith in neighbors. Scroll on! NEWS: GOVERNING Rent: $42 per month It’s official: The Glynn County Commission has renewed a lease for the St.…
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Good morning! We have an update this morning on the long-running zoning battle in a Gullah-Geechee enclave on Sapelo Island. Then we see what’s up with two iconic Coastal Georgia species: Eastern diamondback terrapins and bald eagles. Finally, we share news of the state’s purchase of land near the Okefenokee. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: COMMUNITY Sapelo zoning stalls The McIntosh County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to…
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