The Floridan aquifer in Savannah rose approximately 2 feet after International Paper shut down production at its nearby mill, which is permitted to withdraw 12.2 million gallons of water a day from the aquifer. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Georgia Republicans are worried about low voter turnout for the upcoming election, as less than 1% of registered voters in Coastal Georgia counties have cast early ballots, with the potential for a "blood-in-the-water" effect ahead of next year's mid-term elections if Republican incumbents lose their races. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Georgia's Republican governor and GOP-led legislature have an additional $2 billion in funds to spend or save in the upcoming election year, despite federal spending cuts and concerns over funding gaps in social safety net and other services. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Early voting in Georgia ends on Oct. 31st, with absentee ballots due by Nov. 4th, and drop boxes available during business hours of early voting. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
International Paper's closure of its Riceboro and Savannah paper mills will free up 22 million gallons of Floridan aquifer water a day, and local water councils discussed what that means at a recent meeting.| The Current
Environmentalists are suing to stop the flow of 1,4-dioxane from a nearby factory into Asheboro's drinking water supply.| North Carolina Health News
Training First Responders: Whitfield County Fire Chief Paul Patterson, center, flanked by other fire department personnel. Photo credit: Kevin Garrett. Each year, ACCG, a nonprofit organization of the state’s county governments, presents the County Excellence Awards to leaders who develop creative and outstanding solutions to community challenges. This year’s winners have demonstrated ingenuity and a commitment to making a meaningful...| Georgia Trend Magazine
