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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 6

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Environmental groups threaten lawsuit over Flint River pollution from airport

Environmental groups threaten lawsuit over Flint River pollution from airport Environmental groups sent leaders of the City of Atlanta and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport a notice last week of their intent to file a lawsuit against the entities for ongoing illegal pollution of the Flint River. Flint Riverkeeper and the Southern Environmental Law Center sent the notice to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Airport General Manager Ricky Smith saying […]

todayAugust 5, 2026 12

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Trees Atlanta camp helps children build lifelong connections to nature

Trees Atlanta camp helps children build lifelong connections to nature A lesson about fallen leaves is changing how some Atlanta children think about the environment. Seven-year-old Isaac Fulton said he recently learned that leaving leaves on the ground in the fall can provide shelter for wildlife during the winter, a lesson he picked up while attending Trees Atlanta’s Junior TreeKeeper Camp. The summer program introduces children to Atlanta’s urban forest […]

todayJuly 14, 2026 7

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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 11

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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 16

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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 […]

todayJune 4, 2026 16

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 16

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 10

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Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands

Georgia energy leaders discuss data centers and future power demands The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its first “State of Energy” event at the Coca-Cola headquarters in downtown Atlanta. Key speakers at the event included leaders from Kia Georgia, Georgia Power and the Chamber, and more attended the event from the energy sector to discuss how Georgia will fuel its future. One of the most pressing topics discussed was the […]

todayMay 29, 2026 16