AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPrivacy & Policing: Georgia’s “DeFlock” backlash is growing as reports mount of law enforcement misusing Flock Safety camera access; this week, three Bibb County sheriff’s deputies were arrested for allegedly using the system to monitor people they knew, leading to resignations and stalking charges. Community Science: The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is getting a Georgia boost with a Martin County “Pollinator Count Party” on Aug. 21, where residents spend 15 minutes watching one blooming plant to track pollinator visits—part of a University of Georgia-backed effort as insect populations decline. Local Stormwater Funding: Spalding County approved a stormwater utility enterprise fund for unincorporated areas and Orchard Hill, setting runoff-based fees to meet EPA/EPD rainwater runoff requirements and protect water quality. Schools & Clean Air: DeKalb County is set to roll out dozens of electric school buses, funded by EPA grants, aiming to cut emissions and noise for students and neighborhoods. Climate Signals: NOAA data shows July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous U.S., adding to the heat-wave trend that’s intensifying extremes.
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