Corrections, clarifications

We want to get our facts right at every turn, and we know The Current’s credibility with you depends on trust. We also know that errors are inevitable in any human endeavor, and we pledge to correct or clarify our work promptly and transparently.

If you see information that warrants correction or clarification, please contact us at staff@thecurrentga.org. In the subject line, alert us by typing “correction,” tell us where you see the error, and include your name and a voice number where you can be reached.

What’s next: When we have published an error of fact, we will 1) correct or clarify the story or item and 2) replace it with correction information within the article and 3) include an editor’s note about the change on the same web page. Errors of fact or clarifications will be noted at the top of the story; any changes that do not affect the facts of the story will be noted at the end, such as a typographical error in a name or place. If a story is updated with new information, we’ll note that at the top of the story with the time and date of the change.

All corrections noted after Nov. 1, 2023, are tracked below, with the newest ones at the top.

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Correction: Dec. 17, 2025, 11:30 p.m.: Commissioner Patrick Donovan was misidentified in an earlier version of the article Port Wentworth panel advises against data centers

Correction: Dec. 3, 2025, 11:11 a.m.: Chris Stacy is Riceboro mayor (not Midway mayor).

Correction: Oct. 27, 2025, 5:10 p.m.: Commissioner Tricia Pridemore’s first name was misspelled in an earlier version of the article “FAQ: Georgia Public Service Commission election.”

Correction: Oct. 15, 2025, 11:50 a.m.: The article Honey bees helped this coastal advocate; she’s returning the favor was corrected to reflect that Sade Shofidiya knew Mayor Van Johnson before meeting with him at a conference in Accra, Ghana; and that Shofidiya maintained bee hives at the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association apiary but did not learn beekeeping there.

Correction: Sept. 24, 2025, 3:15 p.m.: An earlier version of the article “Glynn slow to shut off brighter turtle-confusing lights near Buc-ee’s” misstated the first name of the Georgia DNR Commissioner. He is Walter Rabon.

Correction, Sept. 21, 2025, 7:22 a.m.: Corrects street name as Airport Road, not Airline Drive, in 2nd paragraph.

Correction, Sept. 19, 2025, 10:41 a.m.: Fixes typo to clarify more than 175 bank accounts cited in prosecution’s Speedy Trial request.

Correction: Sept. 18, 2025, 9:37 a.m. : Fixes typo to show sewer system long-term debt is $25,000 per month.

Correction, 9 a.m., Sept. 16, 2025: A newsletter item has been corrected to reflect that Stacey Abrams was Georgia House minority leader.

Correction, Aug. 29, 10:34 a.m.: St. Marys is the home of the U.S. nuclear submarine force at Kings Bay, about 12 miles from the land in question.

Correction, Aug. 27, 2025 7:45 p.m. Correction: The article How Hyundai’s water demand stacks up was updated to indicate the water International Paper buys from the city of Savannah is treated surface water from the Savannah River. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the source of the treated water.

Update, 11 a.m., Aug. 7, 2025: This story has been updated to say that individuals or companies will likely take on the cost of constructing assets such as hangars or terminal buildings, according to airport authority member Trip Addison., Aug. 29

Correction, 8:25 a.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025: Correction: Jeff Ricketson is director of the Liberty County Planning Commission, not the Liberty County Development Authority.

Correction, 8:45 a.m., May 5, 2025: This newsletter file was updated to reflect that Chatham County has 8 municipalities, in addition to unincorporated areas. We’d left one out. Here’s the list if you’re curious: Savannah, Pooler, Bloomingdale, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Tybee Island, Vernonburg, Thunderbolt.

April 4, 2025, 5:53 p.m. The article Nonprofit forms to keep eye on Georgia utilities was updated to correct the former location within state government of the Consumers’ Utility Counsel.

March 11, 2025, 10 p.m. Correction The article Panel gives go-ahead for Coast Guard Beach changes was updated to correct the first name of committee member Valerie Hepburn.

March 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m. Correction: This was updated to reflect that Savannah Rep. Carl Gilliard was fined $17,000 last year for failing to file campaign documents.

Jan. 29, 2025, 8:50 p.m. Clarification: The article Pause in federal grants puts some environmental programs in limbo was modified to distinguish Nicole Lee’s personal statements from those made on behalf of her business and the programs that contract with it.

Updated 7:35 a.m.: minor edits for clarity (What does it really cost to live in Liberty County?)

Jan. 19, 11:40 a.m.: Correction: State Sen. René Kemp, not former State Sen. Brian Kemp, cosponsored the Kemp-Deloach-Williams (KDW) Tax Relief Act.

Dec. 18, 2024, 11:20 a.m.: Correction: The article Research: Coastal Georgia is losing tree canopy was corrected to reflect that Tony Giarrusso works for the Center for Spatial Planning Analytics and Visualization and received a $96,000 Coastal Incentive Grant.

Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m.: Correction: Distinguishes between the Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Georgia Maternal and Infant Health Advisory Commission.

Nov. 12, 12:52 p.m. Correction: The newsletter has been updated to reflect the correct nickname for Camden County sheriff-elect James Chaney.

Oct 25, 12:58 p.m.: CORRECTS flood-impacted area from Flemington to Fleming

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From Oct. 19-20, “7 dead, 8 injured after Sapelo dock collapse:” Corrections and clarifications often come when stories depend on memories of people who’ve been through a traumatic experience. We’re verifying and updating a few things for the record as we learn more.

Updates: This story was updated at 8:06 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, to show official confirmation of seven fatalities.

• Correction: 9:18 p.m. Oct. 19, 2024: This article was updated to correct a quote from Carolyn Rader that had been misattributed.
• The story was updated and corrected at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, to reflect new information: Members of the performing group on ramp at the time of the collapse were part of the Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters.
• Correction 6:01 p.m., Sun. Oct 20: The Taylors are from Buford in north Georgia, not Buford, South Carolina.

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Oct. 18, 2024, 4:23 p.m.: Correction: Hurricane Debby flooding seriously impacted Fleming in unincorporated Liberty County, not the City of Flemington.

Oct. 13, 2024, 11:07 p.m: Correction: Eason retired from LCSO in December 2021.

Sept. 26, 2024, 11:37 a.m.: Clarification: The article Trump’s Savannah visit: Long lines, ardent fans, few policy wonks was updated to reflect the location and length of the line of participants.

Sept. 5, 2024, 7:20 p.m. Correction: The article Investors warn Chemours against future mining near Okefenokee conflated the investment status of two groups regarding their ownership of Chemours stock.

Aug. 28, 2024, 9:30 a.m. Correction: Current Conversations was held Aug. 22, 2024 at College of Coastal Georgia. The college was misidentified in the Aug. 28, 2024 Coast Watch newsletter.

Aug. 23, 2024, 9:23 a.m. Clarification: The headline on the article “Glynn commission hears case for housing for working men, expresses doubts for neighborhood” was updated to clarify that the meeting was an informational meeting and a vote has not occurred on the project.

August 15, 2024, 8:56 a.m.: Correction: Richmond Hill’s mayor is Russ Carpenter.

August 1, 2024, 10:57 a.m.: Clarification:  The article “Georgia voter cancellation portal requires second round of security fixes” was updated to clarify the day on which one flaw was fixed on the Secretary of State’s site.

UPDATE 1:56 p.m.: CORRECTS agency name to Liberty County Fire Services; ADDS comments from State Rep. Al Williams

July 23, 2024, 3:58 p.m.: Clarification: The article “State House candidate’s fundraising letter strikes out” was updated to clarify how Georgia’s two main political parties qualify candidates for local and state races.

July 22, 2024, 9:12 p.m.: Correction, updates: The story “As workers train, Hyundai Metaplant salary picture takes shape” has been updated to correct the model and cost of the vehicle that will be built at the Hyundai Metaplant. The story has also been updated to include new, additional comment from Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America about wage bands and salary increases, as well as to clarify the relationship between HMGMA and its affiliated suppliers.

July 17, 2024, 10:54 a.m.: Correction: The article “Liberty County Commission takes control of funds from speed-camera violations” was corrected to reflect the Liberty County Commission’s final vote was 5-2.

July 9, 2024, 7:45 p.m.: Correction: The article “Completion of Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion delayed until second quarter” was corrected to reflect the correct outage period for Vogtle 3 of Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, 2024.

June 26, 2024, 2 p.m.: Corrections: The June 26, 2024 Coast Watch newsletter was corrected to indicate the Bulloch County Commission postponed the votes it had scheduled for a special called meeting June 25, 2024.

June 12, 2024, 12:30 p.m.: Correction: The story “Georgia to rehab Ossabaw mansion” was updated to reflect a corrected number of bathrooms in the Torrey West house as well as the official name of the Ossabaw Island Project and a list of its alumni.

June 5, 2024, 5:38 p.m.: Correction: This story and headline for “Liberty County sheriff: Bowman to face Eason” was updated to correct that the election will not go to a June runoff. The candidates will meet on the November ballot.

May 23, 2024, 5 p.m.: Correction: The article “Most of Coastal Georgia skipped May primary election” was corrected to reflect the correct number of non-voters in Coastal Georgia.

May 23, 2024, 12:30 p.m.: Correction: The May 22 edition of the Coast Watch newsletter was corrected to reflect the correct email address for Nick Macias, assistant director for operations at UGA Marine Institute, who can be reached at Nicholas.Macias@uga.edu.

April 29, 9:27 a.m. Correction: SEDA is funding RISE’s first year; SEDA is in talks with Georgia Southern for the childcare study.

April 19, 2024, 4:10 p.m. Clarification: The April 17, 2024 Coast Watch newsletter was updated to clarify that RYAM manufactures cellulose fibers used in items ranging from cigarette filters to diapers. It doesn’t manufacture those finished products.

April 7, 2024, 9:44 a.m.; April 8, 2024, 5:37 p.m.: Corrections: The story “Hinesville adds more special conditions to mobile home park deal” was updated to reflect that Ashley Smith is not a military spouse. And, updated to clarify that George Griggs is an Army veteran but did not serve in Vietnam.

April 7, 2024, 4:17 p.m.: Correction: A previous version of “Federal prosecutors probe Camden County jail beating” improperly named one of the deputies involved in the jail incident. The officer’s name is Ryan Biegel.

April 2, 2024, 8:34 a.m.: Correction: The Soundings newsletter for April 2, 2024, was updated at 8:43 a.m. April 2, 2024, to reflect the correct last name of district attorney candidate Jenny Parker, and to change the time of the voter forum to a 6:30 p.m. start.

March 19, 2024, 2:57 p.m.: Clarification: The article “Private fire hydrants pose public danger in Hinesville” originally stated fire hydrant 1143 was “in the woods next to the Maybank Condominiums.” The president of the homeowner’s association, Latisha Darville, said the hydrant is not owned by the HOA.

March 13, 2024, 2 p.m.: The article “Want clean electricity? Elected officials get to decide,” originally misidentified which U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a federal decision. It was corrected at 2 p.m. March 13, 2024.

Feb. 2, 2024, 6:25 p.m.: Correction: In the article “State House committee approves coastal marshland ownership bill,” saltmarsh owners are expected to be able to profit from their land through establishing mitigation banks. A previous version of this article misstated the expected source of profit.

Feb. 15, 2024, 11:25 a.m. Correction: The Coast Watch newsletter published Feb. 14, 2024 cited an incorrect the date for EPD’s virtual public hearing for Twin Pines’ draft mining permits. It will be held at 6 p.m. on March 5.

Dec. 18, 2023, 12:45 p.m. Correction: In the article “Water plans for Hyundai trouble Bulloch residents,” no elected officials accepted an invitation to speak ahead of the public comments, but at least two elected officials attended the meeting: Bulloch County Commissioners Timmy Rushing and Toby Conner, the latter speaking during the public comment period without indicating his position. A previous version incorrectly indicated no elected officials attended.

Nov. 29, 2023, 4 p.m.: Correction: In the article “Rebuilding Coastal Ga. oyster reefs could help fight climate change,” Yamaha’s sustainability program manager is Josh Grier. A previous version of this article misspelled his last name.

Nov. 3, 2023: Editor’s note: In the article, “Savannah candidates’ records: From speeding to bounced checks,” two traffic charges, two financial accusations and one misdemeanor alcohol offense were misreported as belonging to former Alderman Tony Thomas. At least three of those belonged to another Tony Thomas who also worked at the city of Savannah when Alderman Thomas did. The Current sought comment from former Alderman Thomas prior to the article publishing to clear up any confusion, but he did not return messages. This story incorrectly characterized candidate Jason Combs’ job history. It has been corrected.