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Georgia’s first baby box installed at Henry County fire station Georgia’s first baby box has been installed at the Henry County Fire Rescue Station No. 6 in Ellenwood, according to GPB News. A state law passed this year that allows places like hospitals and police and fire stations to install baby boxes for the anonymous surrender of infants. Henry County Fire Chief Pat Wilson told GPB News that he has […]
Georgia’s EV industry expands despite fewer incentives for electric vehicle buyers Federal policy has reduced incentives to purchase electric vehicles, and the Georgia General Assembly has remained stagnant on policy that could encourage purchases by consumers. However, the EV industry in the state has continued to expand, according to WABE. Gov. Brian Kemp has been welcoming clean-energy manufacturers in the state, and the state has provided tax breaks and a […]
Georgia gets nearly $500 Million in federal water infrastructure grants Georgia has been awarded nearly $500 million in water infrastructure grants from the federal government. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the grants to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding can also be used to respond to water-related emergencies. “As communities across […]
Georgia workers face rising heat risks as federal protections stall Georgia workers are enduring extreme heat as it becomes one of the most urgent workplace safety issues in the county. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known by its acronym OSHA, is the federal agency that oversees workplace safety. The agency proposed a rule that would require employers to provide water, rest breaks and cooling for workers, but a […]
Georgia election officials ask Supreme Court to delay new mail ballot rules Georgia election officials joined together in a filing Wednesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent the new Postal Service ballot rules from taking effect for the November election. Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger along with 15 other current and former Georgia election officials said it is too late to change how mail ballots are handled before the […]
Georgia Tech’s Trash Lab turns plastic waste into reusable materials Georgia Tech recently opened its Trash Lab, a makerspace dedicated to reusing plastic and reducing waste in landfills. Although recycling plastic food containers and water bottles is the goal, not all of it gets recycled. Michael Best, the executive director of Georgia Tech's Institute for People and Technology, said the issue is what happens to the plastic containers once they […]
Georgia measles outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare grows to eight cases Georgia health officials have confirmed additional measles cases connected to the outbreak of the virus associated with a metro Atlanta daycare facility. The Fulton County Department of Health announced Friday that state officials confirmed three additional cases, which brings the total number up to eight. Although details remain limited, officials say the children involved were either unvaccinated or […]
Georgia veterans urged to use 988 mental health resources amid suicide concerns Veterans in Georgia can receive mental health help by dialing 988, but many do not know about the resource, according to GPB News. The Veterans’ Administration data shows that more than half of veterans who died by suicide in 2023 did not receive treatment for a mental illness and were not diagnosed in the last years of their […]
Effingham County residents sue over OpenAI data center zoning, secret deal After Effingham County Commissioners confronted residents for the first time over the OpenAI data center deal, three residents filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Effingham County. The complaint challenges how the county zoned the 1,400-acre property planned for the data center without public process, according to GPB News. Attorney Greg Gilluly, who is representing the residents, told […]
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