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Inside the Data Center Deal

Sunday Solutions — Aug. 9, 2026 Good morning! We’re looking at what happens behind the scenes today when people feel left out of governing processes. Two prime examples rise today: the newly announced data center in Effingham County and the final vote on a contentious zoning ordinance in McIntosh County. In the spirit of a new school year, there are looming changes to Head Start and a new set of state math scores. What else? Water system hacks. Let’s see what’s…

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Data center contract, peanut aid

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 Good morning! Today we’re looking at what needs to happen next to supply OpenAI with the massive amount of energy required for its Effingham County data center. Then we turn to peanuts and how a Georgia nonprofit providing food aid overseas pivoted in the face of funding cuts. Finally, we have an update on a three-year effort to rewrite the zoning for a Gullah Geechee enclave on Sapelo Island. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note…

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Data Center Politics, Woodbine Recall

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 Good Morning! In the news today: Data centers go center stage at state Democratic convention in Savannah; Woodbine residents flay city council over lack of financial accountability; and Buddy Carter gives a hint about his post-congressional future. Finally, we note several things you may have missed. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: POLITICS GA Democrats: The anti-data center party? Except for the party’s candidate for governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, no speaker…

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School Daze, Books, Owls,

Thursday, June 30, 2026 Good morning! 🌴This is Gracie Nelson here to bring you resources to prepare for the upcoming school year as well as fun events happening along the coast. Ready, set? Go! 🐢 Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org CHATHAM COUNTY CAT student pass changes: Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) has announced that it will no longer be offering zero-fare student passes for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who ride CAT to and…

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Oke Honor, United Over Data Centers

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Good morning! We take a look today at a long-awaited international honor bestowed on the Okefenokee over the weekend. Then we examine how opposition to data centers, like the one proposed for Effingham County, can be a unifying force. Finally, we meet a Black woman who always knew she belonged in the environmental movement, even when others doubted it. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT High honor for Okefenokee More than…

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