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Environment

Suwannee River named 10th most endangered over pollution, water use

A new report from American Rivers ranks the Suwannee River as the 10th most endangered river in the country, citing nitrate pollution and heavy groundwater withdrawals. The Suwannee remains one of the Southeast’s few largely undammed rivers, beginning in the Okefenokee Swamp and flowing south into Florida. Peter Raabe, the Southeast regional director for American Rivers, said problems originating upstream are affecting the entire watershed. "It is not being able […]

todayApril 20, 2026 9

Two volunteers arranging various food donations in cardboard boxes for distribution in a local charity food bank
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Community

South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink

South Georgia food banks strained as demand rises and supplies shrink Georgia counties below the gnat line face higher levels of food insecurity than the national average, and food banks that serve the area have seen an increase in demand and a decrease in supply streams. Frank Sheppard, president of Feeding the Valley food bank in West Georgia, told GPB News that most food pantries in his service area have […]

todayApril 16, 2026 9

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Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support

Georgia community solar expansion stalls despite bipartisan support Republican lawmakers sponsored bills in 2025 that would make it easier for communities to generate solar energy. Despite having the entire 2026 legislative session to pass it, the bills never made it to a vote in their chambers. The Georgia Homegrown Solar Act of 2025 was introduced in both chambers of the Georgia legislature by Republican lawmakers. Both bills received support from […]

todayApril 16, 2026 3

Smoke fills the air as the fire in Folkston, Georgia, burns at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Credit: Carmen Palermo post to Facebook.
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Weather

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia

Drought, heat and wind raise fire danger across Georgia Dry weather persists in Georgia landing most of the state in high fire danger conditions. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning Monday morning in portions of North Georgia due to low relative humidities and gusty winds. The warning lasted until 8 p.m. Monday. The dry weather will be accompanied with persistent warm temperatures this week. The high temperature […]

todayApril 14, 2026 10

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Health

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps

Georgia nonprofit trains young leaders to tackle health equity gaps A Georgia-based nonprofit is helping young adults step into leadership roles as health advocates within their own communities. While traditional public health programs emphasize research and data, they don’t always prepare students for the realities of policymaking or grassroots advocacy. That’s where organizations like BLKHLTH aim to fill the gap. Johnathan Carey, a Master of Public Health student at the […]

todayApril 13, 2026 5

This is the warehouse in Social Circle that was planned to be converted into an ICE detention facility. Credit: CBS News Atlanta
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Politics

DHS pauses ICE detention plans, halting proposed Georgia facilities for now

DHS pauses ICE detention plans, halting proposed Georgia facilities for now The Department of Homeland Security has placed a hold on establishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers across the country. That includes two locations in Georgia: Social Circle and Oakwood. Social Circle City Manager Eric Taylor said he was supposed to meet with DHS officials on Wednesday to discuss plans to open a massive detention center on the […]

todayApril 3, 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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Lawmakers rally for Gwinnett barber facing deportation after ICE detention

Lawmakers rally for Gwinnett barber facing deportation after ICE detention Georgia lawmakers, advocates and family members of Rodney Taylor gathered Thursday morning to protest his detention and demand his immediate release. The group gathered outside of the Atlanta U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office to hand-deliver a new letter signed by state lawmakers and a petition with more than 7,500 signatures to stop Taylor’s deportation, according to a news release. […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 13

Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Environmental groups petition court over Georgia PSC power expansion approval

Environmental groups petition court over Georgia PSC power expansion approval Environmental and faith groups are not giving up their fight with the Georgia Public Service Commission over the approved expansion of Georgia Power’s capacity. The Southern Environmental Law Center and the Sierra Club filed a petition Wednesday in the Fulton County Superior Court, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The groups argue that the PSC violated state law because Georgia Power […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 15

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ICE agents deployed to Atlanta airport as TSA shortages cause delays

ICE agents deployed to Atlanta airport as TSA shortages cause delays Federal immigration agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday in hopes to reduce long lines amid the partial government shutdown. More than 3,000 Transportation Security Administration officers did not report for work nationwide causing major delays at security checkpoints over the weekend. Some wait times at the Atlanta airport reached up to six hours on Saturday. U.S. […]

todayMarch 24, 2026 16