AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWater Infrastructure: Gov. Kemp says Georgia has been awarded nearly $500 million in federal grants to harden drinking-water and wastewater systems after Hurricane Helene, with the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority set to dole out first project awards in November. Sewer Upgrades: DeKalb County will consider a $17.9 million loan from the Georgia Environmental Financing Authority for long-running Shoal Creek trunk sewer improvements, including replacing about 13 miles of aging pipes and work under I-20/I-285. Rabies Prevention: USDA is expected to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over Georgia and other states next month to build a barrier against raccoon rabies spread; residents are urged to keep pets vaccinated and avoid sick wildlife. Wildlife & Public Lands: Stephen C. Foster State Park has been renamed Okefenokee State Park, aligning the state park with the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge’s new UNESCO World Heritage status. Outdoor Safety: Georgia DNR is reminding residents to “Be BearWise” as fall feeding ramps up, emphasizing securing trash and food to reduce bear-human conflicts. Local Development: Barrow County approved a 345-acre mixed-use Cypress development with hundreds of homes, apartments, retail, and trails. Tech & Power Politics: Data centers and power bills are emerging as a major Georgia election flashpoint, with candidates debating whether to freeze new facilities or require local approval hurdles.
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