AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Safety: A suspected harmful algae bloom has triggered a swimming safety alert for an isolated cove in Lake Lanier near Cumming, with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper urging people and pets to avoid discolored or foul-smelling water and to report sightings. Public Health & Environment: An independent investigation is underway into a major Chattahoochee River fish kill, with officials and advocates pointing to sewage tunnel overflows after heavy rain following a long drought that likely drove oxygen levels down. Energy Efficiency: GEFA says UGA will use an energy savings performance contract to fund efficiency upgrades at five Athens campus facilities, targeting $1.2 million in first-year guaranteed savings and $32.6 million over the contract. Wildlife Management: Georgia DNR explains that Canada geese become temporarily flightless during late-June to early-July molting, so hazing may be less effective and residents should be tolerant until they regrow feathers. Local Governance: Athens-Clarke County commissioners approved the site and preliminary plan for a new $225 million judicial center downtown at 120 W. Dougherty St., choosing it for access and transit connections. Climate & Heat: Fulton County issued heat and humidity guidance for 2026 World Cup events, noting elevated illness risk for Atlanta matches and changes to what water fans can bring.
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