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
Around 60 people gathered Thursday to hear more information about what happens next for the contaminated Hercules-Pinova site and for the people nearby who carry the toxic chemicals from there in their bodies. Most left unhappy. The update meeting on Thursday at the Glynn Brunswick Library was presented by Hercules, one of the companies responsible […] The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Geor...| 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
The Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates investor-owned utilities and affects nearly every Georgian, is up for election in November, with two Republican incumbents running against two Democrats. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Thousands of protesters gathered in Savannah to demonstrate against the Trump administration, waving American flags and rejecting the GOP's attempts to demonize them as anti-American. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.| The Current
Glynn County launched a website redesign on Aug. 20 with the intention of making information easier for residents to access. As a result, website visitors can no longer easily access information about flooding, road design, police equipment procurement, contracts, or other decisions that took place from 2019 through the end of 2022. Links to documents […] The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Geo...| The Current
Hayes asked Boston whether an RFP would be cost-effective, “because my thing is this: We’re jumping into quite a bit right now. We know financially where we stand. Would it be better to look at this now, or wait until after we get our millage rate set and things in place so we could look at what’s going to benefit the city?” 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
The Eaddy family has been fighting for 14 years to clear their brother Tyberius' name after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a convenience store worker and stealing liquor, with no DNA evidence linking him to the crime scenes and inconsistent mental health evaluations.| The Current
At a candidate forum in Midway, sponsored by the Liberty County Branch of the NAACP, candidates discussed issues such as lack of transparency from City Hall, poor cell service, the need for new businesses, and the need for a professional grant writer to bring in money for the city.| The Current
Georgia voters have until October 6th to register or update their voter registration for the November 4th election, which will include candidates for two seats on the state's Public Service Commission, as well as municipal elections in some cities and towns.| The Current
ICE awarded The GEO Group a $47 million contract to expand Folkston immigrant detention center, despite reports of violations of federal standards and a 2024 death of an Indian national due to inadequate medical care.| The Current
Thirteen people have died in ICE detention facilities so far this year, prompting concern from Georgia senators who accuse the agency of failing to meet its guidelines for reporting fatalities and of unsafe conditions in the facilities.| The Current
The demographic crisis in rural Georgia has been exacerbated by the widening divide between the greater Atlanta area and the rest of the state, with the number of counties reporting more deaths than births increasing from less than 20 to nearly 100 in less than 20 years.| The Current
New report reveals that most tax dollars for Georgia's Medicaid work requirement program went to administrative costs, not healthcare.| The Current
- Sept. 4, 2024 - Good morning! With the unofficial end of summer behind us, we're looking this morning at those hefty, hot weather electric bills, and| The Current
The closure of International Paper's Savannah and Liberty plants will reduce pressure on the Floridan aquifer, but could increase water costs for remaining customers in Savannah.| The Current
Effingham County is set to become a bigger player in supplying the area's water, with a $501 million water infrastructure package approved by the state legislature that includes a new surface water treatment plant, only the second in Coastal Georgia.| The Current
State, regional water officials hear water concerns from farmers, residents at meeting in Bulloch County.| 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
Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in Georgia, prompting local officials to prepare for future storms by building up local resources and shifting storm prep advice based on the disasters they've experienced.| The Current
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to change its recommendations around certain childhood immunizations, including the MMRV vaccine, despite the CDC's data showing that the vaccines are safe and effective.| The Current
OSHA has investigated 12 workplace injuries at the Hyundai site near Savannah since January 2023, including one involving the Korean company's US affiliate.| The Current
In a recent article with The Current, Clinical Professor Harry Heiman sheds light on the troubling absence of meetings from the Georgia's Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission| School of Public Health
Reversal came after receiving a letter from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, clarifying the state’s 2022 law banning so-called divisive concepts in the classroom, exempts AP, international baccalaureate and dual enrollment classes.| The Current
A petition filed in probate court met the signature threshold to force a county-wide vote on Hogg Hummock zoning, but the county is suing to prevent a referendum.| The Current
