Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million travelers over Labor Day travel period It’s Labor Day weekend and the world’s busiest airport for passengers is expecting a surge of travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects around 2.3 million travelers to pass through Atlanta from Sep. 2 through Sep. 9. If that happens, officials say that would be a 1% increase from last year’s holiday travel. Friday, Sep. 4 is expected to be […]

September 4, 2026 8

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National poll finds 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes

National poll finds 75% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes A new national poll found that 75% of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, which is a stark change from last year. The Heatmap Pro poll surveyed more than 2,000 voters and found the change happened across age, gender, income, party and geography. In Georgia, the backlash of data centers remains a central issue. Amy […]

September 4, 2026 4

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Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in

Georgia proposes major expansion of protected species list, public can weigh in The public has a chance to weigh in on proposed changes to Georgia’s protected species list. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced that the public comment period opened Aug. 28 and will last until Sept. 20. The proposed revisions will mark the first major change to the state’s conservation catalog in 20 years. The total number of […]

September 2, 2026 7

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Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center

Georgia Power clears deal to supply massive OpenAI data center Georgia’s regulatory review process cleared Georgia Power’s agreement to supply electricity to OpenAI’s massive data center in Effingham County as residents voiced concerns about the negative impacts of the facility. Georgia Public Service Commission staff reviewed the agreement, which calls for Georgia Power to supply 3,200 megawatts of electricity to Project Camellia that will be delivered in phases through 2032. […]

August 31, 2026 10

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Georgia lawmakers consider new oversight for Flock cameras

Georgia lawmaker calls for balanced oversight of license plate readers State Sen. John Albers is pushing for a measured approach to regulating automated license plate readers after recent cases involving alleged misuse of Flock Safety data. Albers, who chairs the Senate Public Safety Committee, is working with state police chiefs and sheriffs' associations to establish a task force focused on the technology, GPB reports. The group will examine privacy violations […]

August 28, 2026 10

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Savannah police investigate severed Flock Cameras in Sweetwater Station

Savannah police investigate severed Flock cameras in Sweetwater Station as residents push for reinstallation Authorities in Savannah are probing an act of property destruction after two Flock Safety license plate readers were severed and knocked down at the entrance of the Sweetwater Station subdivision. Officers were dispatched to Clubhouse Drive following reports from Gregory Quinn, the community's homeowners association director. According to police records, the surveillance hardware appeared to have […]

August 28, 2026 11

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Atlanta bar honors Dolly Parton with charity tribute

Atlanta bar, 'Jolene Jolene', raises money for Dolly Parton 'Imagination Library' Jolene Jolene in Atlanta's Kirkwood neighborhood became a gathering place Wednesday night for fans remembering Dolly Parton and raising money for her children's literacy program. The bar hosted “Dolly Hour,” a four-hour tribute benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Guests celebrated the singer through themed drinks and outfits while supporting the literacy organization. One of the night's featured drinks was […]

August 27, 2026 9

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Flock Safety arrests raise privacy concerns in Georgia

Georgia surveillance debate grows after alleged Flock Safety misuse The arrests of four former Savannah Police Department employees accused of improperly accessing Flock Safety license plate reader data are renewing debate over how Georgia oversees law enforcement surveillance technology. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged three former officers with violating their oaths of office and misusing the system. A former civilian specialist faces two counts of misuse. The allegations were […]

August 27, 2026 11

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Atlanta culinary incubator helps chefs turn cultural traditions into businesses

Atlanta culinary incubator helps chefs turn cultural traditions into businesses In Atlanta’s Lindbergh neighborhood, a culinary incubator is giving chefs from immigrant, refugee and minority communities a lower-risk way to develop their food businesses while introducing diners to cuisines from around the world. Located on Piedmont Road, Chow A La Carte operates as a rotating test kitchen. Instead of taking on the full expense of opening a restaurant, participating chefs […]

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