AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOkefenokee Protection: Georgia DNR approved the first purchase of about 2,900 acres near the Okefenokee Swamp, creating the Alachua Trail WMA and moving the state toward a larger plan to protect roughly 4,000 acres and retire mineral rights. Heat & Power Costs: WABE/Grist reports many Georgians are still seeing higher summer electric bills as AC use strains the grid, even after Georgia Power’s fuel-rate cut. Data Centers vs. Communities: A new report highlights backlash to data centers nationwide, including a Georgia lawsuit over Project Sail tied to wetlands review and transmission-line impacts. Wildlife & Habitat: University of Georgia researchers say marigolds could be a usable plant-based protein source, turning “flowers thrown away” into potential food. Public Safety: Crews recovered a body of a missing man at Arrowhead Mountain Lake in Georgia after a search tied to a Lamoille River incident. Energy & Industry: Hanwha Qcells says it’s expanding U.S. solar manufacturing after a Georgia plant milestone, as demand grows from big tech data-center power needs. Shark Tracking: OCEARCH’s tagged great white “Contender” is back in tracking signals off North Carolina, continuing migration monitoring.
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