Sunday Solutions — Oct. 25, 2026
Good morning! It’s a beautiful weekend and there’s so much to do! There’s a lot here, too! We’ve got more candidate info for you as you prep for the polls, updates from stories around the state and more. Grab your morning brew, catch up on your reading here, and then check our comprehensive calendar of things to do along the coast. Get outside and enjoy!
NEWS: ELECTIONS
Last week of early vote arrives
As of Saturday evening, 1.6 million voters had cast a General Election ballot in Georgia — a 22.6% turnout from more than 7.5 million active voters. Along the coast, county turnouts have averaged more than 20%, except for Chatham which showed 18.21%. Even with that it was the strongest voter total outside metro Atlanta, placing 9th in the state. Glynn County holds high turnout percentage ranking among coastal counties at 26.2%. So, all of this means shorter lines on election day, and that’s the only analysis we’re making here. With races too close to call and candidates working every corner of the state, it’s a race to Nov. 3.
We’re cheering for all of you who’ve already voted, and we want to help you out if you’re still doing your homework (We cheer that, too.). We’ve got what you want: a breakdown of candidates for almost every state race, what those confusing ballot measures really mean, and early voting locations with a map. Want more stories around the elections? Here you go.
Partial data on Flock cost, hundreds of cameras
At least 512 Flock cameras from 18 law enforcement agencies track drivers through Coastal Georgia, according to a two-month investigation by The Current GA‘s Adithi Vimalanathan.
In Savannah alone, the cost of monitoring has come to more than $1 million — and at least six employees have been fired for misusing the surveillance network that tracks license plates. Check Savannah’s line-by-line equipment and renewal costs in a city purchase order report, or skip straight to the story.
NEWS: IMMIGRATION
Another death, more scrutiny
Saturday brought word that another detainee has died at the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Folkston. The announcement of the death sparked a call for an investigation into conditions there by the state’s US senators, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. All this comes amid a hunger strike by many detainees. Read more about the growing concerns for those who are awaiting hearings for immigration status from The Current‘s Jabari Gibbs and Craig Nelson.
Another note: A judge on Wednesday blocked US Homeland Security from executing election-related field operations in nine states, including Georgia. The move came after voting rights advocates said armed agents were going to homes to question residents about their voter status. Read the story here.
NEWS: JOBS
Jobs and more
The week brought two announcements to the area that add up to hundreds of new jobs: Hyundai has added a second shift to the Ellabell Metaplant, and Mitsubishi Power Americas said it would expand its Chatham County plant to add 220 new jobs. Mitsubishi makes gas turbines and electrical generation equipment, an industry that grows along with power demand from data centers and other industries. Hyundai expanded its wastewater permit in order to grow its production capacity to 200,000 cars annually.
NEWS: FAMILY
☕ Your second cup: What will we do for kids?
Parenting remains the greatest challenge for most, and all those insecurities new (and older) parents feel are now getting even more solutions. The web knows what you need. So, is quieting a baby as easy as hitting the “add to cart” button? Or is it another product push from an overzealous, eavesdropping algorithm? The 19th* looks at how the internet preys on vulnerable parents and grandparents who want to “get it right.” Read about how the online economy designed to play to parental insecurities — like they need any more.
Secretary of State files complaint against Georgia House candidate David Dillie over dual voting claims
Investigators found Hitchens’ challenger allegedly voted in Nevada’s primary while traveling in June.
By Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder
Warnock, Ossoff call for investigation at South Georgia ICE facility as hunger strike said to continue
Calls for probe comes after another detainee death at Folkston detention center
By Jabari Gibbs and Craig Nelson
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in Georgia, 8 other states
The injunction prevents armed agents from questioning residents about voter status until Election Day concludes.
By Jonathan Shorman/Georgia Recorder
Job-based health plans get more expensive, with little relief in sight
Contributions for family insurance increased by an average of 9%; inflation hits 2.7%
By Julie Appleby/KFF Health News
512 Flock cameras boost Coastal Georgia’s growing surveillance network
Area agencies have patchwork of policies governing usage, sharing, and processes for search.
By Adithi Vimalanathan
Hyundai expands wastewater permit to increase vehicle production
Plant adds shift to support work to produce 200,000 vehicles
By Jillian Magtoto/GPB News
Proposed amendment aims to shield more Georgia farms from development
Proposal increases maximum eligibility for current tax relief program from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.
By Alander Rocha/Georgia Recorder
Ballot amendment would pave way for dedicated funding to upgrade Georgia’s 911 system
Lawmakers must pass enabling legislation next year to decide how emergency call money will be allocated.
By Maya Homan/Georgia Recorder
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