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Georgia communities push back as data center boom raises water concerns

Georgia communities push back as data center boom raises water concerns As Georgia becomes a popular spot for data centers, local communities are finding ways to limit their expansion. Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond recently introduced legislation to create a task force to study the impacts of data centers on water, energy and health in an effort to fight back against the technology giants. “Just because there's so many […]

todayAugust 13, 2026 3

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Georgia manufacturer helps lead new push to end starvation with emergency food

Georgia manufacturer helps lead new push to end starvation with emergency food A Georgia manufacturer is at the center of the fight to end starvation due to an emergency food it produces from locally sourced peanuts. Mana Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, is one of two manufacturers of ready to use therapeutic food (RUTF), which is a peanut-based nutritional aid.  The State Department announced in July a commitment of $100 million […]

todayAugust 12, 2026 7

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Siemens plans $185M Georgia facility expected to create 1,400 jobs

Siemens plans $185M Georgia facility expected to create 1,400 jobs Jackson County could see more than 1,400 new jobs arise in the next several years thanks to a new manufacturing facility planned in Pendergrass. Siemens, a global technology company that leads in electrification, automation, and industrial software, plans to build the new facility, which will be a $185 million investment, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. “For […]

todayAugust 10, 2026 13

Protesters gathered outside of the Atlanta U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to demand for the release of Rodney Taylor. Credit: We Are CASA via Facebook.
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Lawsuit challenges delays in DACA renewal processing

Lawsuit challenges delays in DACA renewal processing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program recipients have had approval of their renewal applications delayed causing some to lose work permits and their jobs. Immigration rights activist organizations are now suing the federal government for the delays.  Program recipients are those who were brought to the U.S. as children with an undocumented status. They are allowed to live and work under […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 9

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New map tracks nearly 600 warehouses around Savannah area

New map tracks nearly 600 warehouses around Savannah area A group of advocacy organizations collected data regarding warehouses around the greater Savannah area. They recently released a map illustrating nearly 600 existing warehouses. The nonprofits 100 miles, Savannah Riverkeeper and Ogeechee Riverkeeper released the map, which also includes around 100 more warehouses that are either planned or under construction, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Jeff Beauvais, the north coast advocate […]

todayJuly 28, 2026 5

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Georgia ranks fourth for $1,000 monthly car payments, report finds

Georgia ranks fourth for $1,000 monthly car payments, report finds Georgia ranks among the states with the most car payments that are more than $1,000 per month, according to a LendingTree report. The report says that one in 10 Americans with an active car loan pay $1,000 or more per month. In Georgia, that rate goes up to 12%, making it the fourth-highest rate in the nation behind Texas, Alaska […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 5

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Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency

Columbus residents rally against proposed data centers, call for greater transparency Opposition to data center development in Muscogee County continued to build over the weekend as residents gathered in downtown Columbus to protest proposed projects and urge local leaders to halt future approvals. The rally, reported by the Ledger-Enquirer, attracted about 100 people and was part of a nationwide day of action against the rapid expansion of data centers. Organizers […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 11

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AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing

AI-powered scams cost Georgians millions as deepfakes become more convincing Scammers are using artificial intelligence to supercharge old fraud schemes, costing victims millions of dollars in Georgia and across the country, according to federal investigators. The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report shows Americans reported nearly $893 million in losses from AI-enabled scams last year. In Georgia alone, victims filed 71 complaints totaling more than $10.4 million in losses. Florida reported […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 8

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Metro Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Push Back Against Growing Robotaxi Competition

Metro Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Push Back Against Growing Robotaxi Competition For many Atlanta-area rideshare drivers, the rapid expansion of autonomous vehicles is creating new uncertainty about the future of gig work. Some drivers gathered Thursday to voice concerns that driverless taxis are taking away trips they once depended on, leaving them with lower earnings while the costs of operating their own vehicles continue to climb. Richard Feinburg said the impact […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 10