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 correct or clarify the story or item and replace it with correction information within the article and 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, will be tracked below, with the newest ones at the top.

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.

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.