AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDrought and Water: The Army Corps has restricted releases from Lake Lanier for months as unusually dry conditions persist, affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River. Georgia farmers are also reporting lower harvests from drought, erratic weather and disease; peanut acreage fell sharply from last year. Energy and Data Centers: Georgia’s newly elected leaders face pressure to curb data center growth over concerns about water use, electricity demand and utility bills. Democrats also won control of the Public Service Commission, opening the door to closer scrutiny of utility plans. Land and Wildlife: McIntosh Reserve in Carroll County added 327 acres along the Chattahoochee, expanding public access and protecting habitat for rare species, including state-protected shiners and bald eagles. Coastal Resilience: Federal funding has been approved to replace about 1.3 million cubic yards of sand along Tybee Island’s five-mile beach.
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