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Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Insurance Politics: Georgia’s insurance and fire safety commissioner race is heating up ahead of the May 19 Democratic primary, with candidates facing questions on tort reform, the state’s home-insurance safety net, rate requests, and how they’ll regulate insurers’ growing AI use. Data Centers vs. Drought: As parts of Georgia stay in drought response, residents are pushing back on AI data centers—especially after reports of massive water use—raising demands for transparency on water, power, and environmental impacts. State Procurement Overhaul: Georgia is moving to tighten construction procurement rules, including price indexation to reduce project delays and suspensions when material costs swing. Forests Enforcement: Georgia plans to introduce “forest guards” in state forests to provide physical protection for assigned areas and crack down on illegal logging. Wildlife Watch: Loggerhead sea turtle nesting has started on St. Catherines and Cumberland, with early signs of a potentially unusual season. Local Jobs: HK USA is expanding in Columbus with a $13M investment and 35 new jobs.
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