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Data center accused of muddying Georgia county’s drinking water
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) (NewsNation) — As massive data center projects continue to expand across the United States, one development in Georgia is drawing scrutiny over allegations it has contaminated a town’s drinking water. The issue caught the attention of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.,…...
Summer burn ban in effect for 54 Georgia counties until September 30
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In Georgia, starting today May 1st, residents of 54 Georgia counties will be placed under an Summer Open Burn Ban. The ban will go until September 30th. This is in addition to the Outdoor Burn Ban issued for 91 Georgia counties…...
What is the lowest point in Georgia? It sits at sea level
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (150+ words) World Population Review's study of the flattest states in the U.S. put Georgia somewhere in the middle. How easy is it to find the lowest point? Here's what we know: According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the lowest point in Georgia is…...
Georgia's forestry industry is in crisis. One solution could be in your medicine cabinet.
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (501+ words) Published 11:19 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Editor’s note: This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia is one of the leading states for forestry, ranking first in annual harvest volume and the…...
Data center, PFAS bills were a bust, but Georgia environmentalists cheer boost for conservation
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (1158+ words) The 2026 legislative session in Georgia started with a wide range of proposals aimed at curbing the recent surge in data center proposals and responding to other environmental or energy concerns. And while most of those bills failed to overcome the…...
Georgia to spend $33.2 million to fund 14 conservation projects
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (374+ words) The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced it would be funding more than a dozen conservation and outdoor recreation projects this year. The 14 projects will receive $33.2 million from the state, with award grant recipients matching the funds for an additional…...
PSC must consider families, climate legacy before approving Ga. Power proposal
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (604+ words) On Dec. 10, I attended the Georgia Public Service Commission hearing on the latest Georgia Power request. Even before the hearing began, those of us preparing to speak sensed something was wrong. In the cafeteria, there was a sudden rush of…...
Would Okefenokee mining affect a key aquifer? Likely yes, new study finds.
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1019+ words) Many scientists feared a now-scuttled plan to mine next to the Okefenokee Swamp would alter the water levels of the refuge. The mining company itself disputed those claims, arguing the water it planned to pump from the underlying aquifer would…...
Georgia deserve clean energy, a prescription for affordability and health
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) In Georgia, we are suffering from high power bills while data centers are moving into our state, creating a massive expansion of energy needs. Georgia Power customers’ bills are on average $500 more per year than just two years ago after…...
A new vision for Georgia’s energy future means putting people and planet first
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (488+ words) Skyrocketing power bills are placing a heavy burden on working families nationwide. Nowhere is this more evident than for Georgia Power customers, who pay amongst the highest utility costs in the U.S., according to Move.org. And while this can be…...