AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRodent Health & Safety: Georgia lawmakers are pressing the IRS to let Chamblee campus employees work remotely while the agency addresses a reported rat and cockroach infestation, citing videos/photos, worker illnesses, and resignations. Water Quality Alert: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is warning swimmers after a suspected harmful algae bloom in a Lake Lanier cove; officials urge people and pets to avoid discolored or scummy water. Toxic Release Update: A new study on the 2024 BioLab fire in Conyers says the plume’s dominant compound was bromine (not chlorine) and found elevated toxic chemicals far beyond early warnings. Energy & Air Policy: EPA says it won’t set nationwide standards for data centers, leaving decisions to states and communities—while a separate report warns the grid faces growing strain from data center power demand, including in Georgia. Clean Water Enforcement: A Georgia wastewater operator has been indicted for alleged Clean Water Act violations tied to discharges exceeding permit limits at a Fort Gaines facility. Wildlife & Habitat: Georgia’s DNR is addressing Canada geese molting guidance for June and July, as residents see more birds on the move. Local Conservation: Athens-Clarke County Animal Services is expanding its Couch Crashers short-term foster program to reduce shelter stress and improve adoption odds.
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