AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarigold Protein Breakthrough: UGA researchers report proteins extracted from discarded marigold flowers can stay functional under heat, pointing to a potential sustainable food ingredient. Data Center Pressure in Marietta: After hours of protests, Marietta leaders tabled a Powers Ferry data center rezoning request and approved a temporary moratorium through Dec. 31. Cybersecurity Watch in Savannah: Georgia Eye Institute says it found “unusual activity” on June 11 and is still investigating, after isolating impacted systems. Extreme Heat Response: Savannah extended cooling center and pool hours July 9 amid a heat warning, with heat index values topping 113–116. West Nile in Metro Atlanta: Mosquito traps in the Grant Park area tested positive, adding to early-season concerns for mosquito-borne illness. Food Safety Alert: A cyclospora outbreak tied to “explosive diarrhea” has surged nationally, with Georgia cases reported in June. Wildlife Rescue: Cherokee deputies helped rescue a young Cooper’s hawk with a broken wing after a car strike. Beluga Rescue: Georgia Aquarium is preparing to receive two beluga whales from a shuttered Canadian zoo under NOAA-authorized emergency rescue.
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