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Georgia gets nearly $500 Million in federal water infrastructure grants

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 […]

todaySeptember 14, 2026 10

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Georgia workers face rising heat risks as federal protections stall

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 […]

todaySeptember 14, 2026 10

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Georgia election officials ask Supreme Court to delay new mail ballot rules

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 […]

todaySeptember 11, 2026 11

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Georgia Tech’s Trash Lab turns plastic waste into reusable materials

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 […]

todaySeptember 11, 2026 9

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Georgia measles outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare grows to eight cases

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 […]

todaySeptember 10, 2026 9

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Georgia veterans urged to use 988 mental health resources amid suicide concerns

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 […]

todaySeptember 10, 2026 8

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Effingham County residents sue over OpenAI data center zoning, secret deal

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 […]

todaySeptember 8, 2026 5

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Canada’s new tariffs could drive up costs for Georgia businesses and families

Canada’s new tariffs could drive up costs for Georgia businesses and families Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs with more tariffs of its own worth $28 billion and that went into effect Tuesday. The tariffs range from 15 per cent to 50 per cent on imports from the U.S. The tariffs could have a significant impact on Georgia businesses and consumers. Chris Clark, the president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber […]

todaySeptember 8, 2026 6

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Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments

Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Thursday a new record for project investments in fiscal year 2026 with around $35.2 billion. The Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and new company locations across the state, which are expected to bring more than 25,000 new private-sector jobs over the next several years. “Georgia […]

todaySeptember 7, 2026 5