AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShellfish Safety Update: Georgia is extending its annual wild oyster harvest closure because ocean water is still unusually warm, with officials saying the shutdown will continue until conditions are safe for wild oysters; the change mainly affects wild harvesters, while oyster farming can continue under tighter controls. Public Health & Wildlife: Georgia residents are being warned about upcoming oral rabies vaccine bait drops, part of the Dalton project, with guidance to leave baits alone and avoid handling if found. Energy Grants: GEFA awarded $566,000 in Georgia Energy Grant funding to five groups for workforce development and energy-efficiency and resiliency projects, including home retrofits and local contractor training. Air Quality Rules: Georgia’s statewide summer outdoor burn ban ends Oct. 1, but some local restrictions remain in place in places like Adairsville and Cartersville. Data Centers & Land: DeKalb County is suing a company tied to a 2021 land swap, alleging promised park improvements and green-space funding were not delivered. Local Environment Watch: A GPB review reports nearly 4,000 plaintiffs in BioLab fire injury lawsuits, keeping the toxic plume fallout in focus.
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