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Atlanta Farm Plants Seeds of Self-Sufficiency

Atlanta Farm Plants Seeds of Self-Sufficiency A College Park nonprofit is showing that a garden can do more than produce vegetables. At Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, agriculture is being used to improve food access, support veterans, train future farmers and bring communities together. Founded nearly two decades ago, the five-acre farm teaches sustainable growing practices that participants can replicate at home. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, the nonprofit emphasizes […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 9

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Conservationists warn beloved Okefenokee Swamp needs stronger support

Conservationists warn beloved Okefenokee Swamp needs stronger support The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge remains one of the South’s largest and most ecologically significant wilderness areas, but conservation advocates warn its long-term future depends on stronger public and financial support. Covering roughly 400,000 acres in southeast Georgia, the vast swamp is largely untouched by development. With no roads cutting through its interior, it provides habitat for wildlife including alligators, black bears […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 3

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Proposed Southeast Gas Pipelines Face Growing Opposition Ahead of Federal Decision

Proposed Southeast Gas Pipelines Face Growing Opposition Ahead of Federal Decision A pair of proposed natural gas pipelines stretching nearly 500 miles across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi is drawing renewed criticism as federal regulators prepare to decide whether the projects can move forward. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed its final environmental impact statement and is expected to issue a decision before the end of the month. If […]

todayJuly 2, 2026 5

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State moves forward with conservation plan for former mining tract near the Okefenokee

State moves forward with conservation plan for former mining tract near the Okefenokee A long-running effort to preserve land surrounding the Okefenokee Swamp reached a new milestone this week after the Georgia Department of Natural Resources approved its first purchase of property once proposed for mineral extraction. According to WABE, the state will acquire nearly 2,900 acres from The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit that purchased almost 8,000 acres adjacent to […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 12

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Emory leads $15 million study on Superfund sites and Coastal Georgia health

Emory leads $15 million study on Superfund sites and Coastal Georgia health Emory University will lead a research project to explore the link between Superfund sites and the health of Glynn County residents. Superfund sites refer to industrial areas that the federal government has designated as highly contaminated and requiring monitoring and ongoing cleanup. The five-year, $15 million study is funded through the National Institutes of Environmental Health and was […]

todayJune 15, 2026 9

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Third jet fuel spill this year reported near Atlanta airport and Flint River

Third jet fuel spill this year reported near Atlanta airport and Flint River A third reported jet fuel spill happened over Memorial Day weekend at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport making it the third fuel spill this year, according to Flint Riverkeeper. The spill is the 11th reported in the past decade, but the exact volume of fuel released has not been disclosed. Flint Riverkeeper’s staff documented indicators of fuel […]

todayJune 8, 2026 14

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Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks

Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks The Environmental Protection Agency announced in May that Georgia would receive more than $25 million in grants to address PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The announcement came shortly after the agency weakened federal drinking water protections for the toxic compounds. Documentation shows that Georgia has had evidence of PFAS contamination for nearly two decades. Maria Doa, senior director […]

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Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the organization's "State of Energy" event on May 28, 2026. Credit: Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Georgia Chamber launches initiative to prepare communities for data centers

Georgia Chamber launches initiative to prepare communities for data centers During the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s first “State of Energy” event, the organization announced a new initiative: the “Data Center-Ready” designation. The initiative will launch this summer, and the goal is to assist communities that want data centers in assessing whether they have the proper infrastructure and workforce, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting.  Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark […]

todayJune 2, 2026 11

The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.
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Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice

Georgia PSC approves power bill cut, but savings may be hard to notice The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a deal that will reduce power bills for millions of Georgians, but skeptics warn it’s a small victory. The commission was considering the cost of fuel and the cost of cleaning up from Hurricane Helene. The deal lowered the cost of fuel to offset the hurricane costs.  The monthly bill […]

todayJune 1, 2026 7