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CAT Fight, Angler Ire, Rally Points

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Good Morning! In the news today: A top-of-the-ticket rally in Savannah, Chatham County officials quash Port Wentworth transit request, and a report card from Savannah officials. Finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS:POLITICS ‘Mutually beneficial’ For their first joint rally of the general election campaign, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial Keisha Lance Bottoms came to Savannah over the weekend. And one thing’s…

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Fall Campaigns Crank Up, SCAD Pay

Sunday Solutions — June 28, 2026 Good morning! We’re moving along toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, and we’re ready for it! In our usual quest to give you plenty to discuss at the holiday picnic, we have an All-American cobbler of politics, voting, civil rights, cannabis, blueberries and junk drawers. Let’s dig in. NEWS: POLITICS The road to November Democratic candidates U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms opened their ‘United for Georgia’ tour Saturday in Savannah. They brought a made-for-social-media…

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Pride Weekend, Fireworks

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Good morning! This is Gracie Nelson, one of the summer fellows here at The Current. As a Savannah resident originally from Northeast Florida, I’m excited to delve deeper into our community here on the coast. This week, we’ll provide resources to help you get through this sweltering and stormy week⛈️. We also have activities that will keep both kids and adults entertained during the weekend🏄‍♀️🫧. Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org…

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Liberty’s rivers, vanishing farmland

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Good morning! We start today in Liberty County, where officials have responded to the concerns of river enthusiasts. Across the state, farmers are getting assistance from a new program that seeks to protect their land from development. And speaking of protection, there will soon be a new type of sunscreen available in the US for the first time. Questions, tips or concerns? Send me a note at mary.landers@thecurrentga.org NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Liberty seeks more data on its rivers…

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Statehouse Standoff, Ballots & Taxes

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Good Morning! In the news today: special session standoff, Coastal Georgia Republicans ponder the post-runoff path, and Congressman Carter talks about the Iran deal. Finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: ELECTIONS Hand recounts The Georgia legislature’s special session entered its fourth day on Monday, having kicked its main task — redrawing congressional and legislative boundaries — down the road. That followed protests by Democrats…

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