AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: Environment groups sued after the Trump administration changed how “harm” is interpreted under the federal Endangered Species Act, a shift that could let projects proceed without considering impacts to protected habitat—raising new stakes for Georgia’s wildlife and conservation planning. Data Center Costs Under Scrutiny: Georgia regulators are launching an investigation into how large power users like data centers pay for fuel and grid upgrades, aiming to ensure other Georgia Power customers aren’t stuck with the bill as demand surges. Wildfire Smoke Research for Atlanta: NASA is preparing new Earth science flights, including a mission to study wildfire-generated storm clouds and air quality in Atlanta using aircraft-mounted instruments. Local Land-Use Planning: DeKalb County kicked off public input for its 2055 Unified Plan Update, shaping long-term housing, sustainability, and growth for unincorporated areas. Public Health & Wildlife: Chatham County warned residents after a rabid bat was found near Highway 80 and Pooler Parkway, urging people to avoid contact and keep pets vaccinated.
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