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Sunday Solutions — Sept. 20, 2026 Good morning! It’s finally looking like fall out there, so that means the midterm election will be here soon. Today’s stories are reminders that our elected officials also carry influence in more ways than voting for legislation. They appoint and hire others who make decisions on your behalf, and that’s worth considering as you do your homework before you choose your candidates. After all, that ballot is your voice and your vote speaks volumes. Read…
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 Good morning! We’re changing up our weekly listings! Cast Net hit its first birthday, and we’ve added a comprehensive calendar of events and more from Coastal Georgia. Starting today, we’ll bring suggestions in a different form: Staff picks. This way, you get to see what’s going on from various perspectives and get to know us a little better. Here we go! Let us know how we’re doing or send a suggestion to staff@thecurrentga.org EXPERIENCE CULTURE From social…
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 Good morning! Our regular Coast Watcher is out chasing critters this week, so we’re filling in. There’s plenty of news, and there’s a lot to learn. Grab a light and let’s see what’s there. Questions, tips or concerns? Send us a note at staff@thecurrentga.org. NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Assess the land-swap effects Cumberland Island National Seashore last week released an environmental assessment of its controversial plan to exchange federally owned land on the island for privately owned parcels. Details…
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 Good morning! To those of you our readers who marked Rosh Hashanah over the weekend: Shanah tovah! In the news today: Chatham’s elections supervisor resigns, midterm elections campaigning ramps up, and more AI and data center ferment. Finally, we note some things for your radar. Questions, comments, or story ideas? You can reach me at craig.thecurrent@gmail.com. NEWS: POLITICS Chatham elections supervisor resigns The director of the Chatham County Elections Board has resigned, just six months after assuming…
Sunday Solutions — Sept. 13, 2026 Good morning! We’re back and heading into the fall news and election seasons. Today, we’re rolling with looks at what can happen with public comment periods on topics of interest, tax incentives and job goals, data center development and a side of the housing shortage that lives in the shadows. Buckle up. NEWS: ENVIRONMENT Disregarding public comment While they look like mere ribbons of planking across a marsh, recreational docks cast shade that affects the…
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