AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Infrastructure Relief: Georgia is set to distribute nearly $500 million in EPA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, with about $360 million for drinking water systems and $125 million for wastewater, aimed at flood resilience and vulnerability reduction. Wildlife & Public Health: USDA plans to air-drop millions of rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast in October, including a Georgia project distributing about 648,000 doses to help stop raccoon rabies spread. Local Land Use & Energy: Columbia County leaders say talks with Google are moving toward a strategic partnership for an 8-million-square-foot data center at White Oak Technology Park, while residents weigh potential jobs and property-tax relief against added water and power demands. Community Environment Basics: A Georgia wildlife expert guide breaks down how to identify yard “offenders” by matching hole shape, tracks, and timing to likely animals before choosing control steps. Climate Outlook: El Niño strengthening could bring heavier rainfall and flooding risk this winter, with Atlanta named among cities likely to see bigger winter weather changes. Deer Season: Georgia DNR opens archery deer season Sept. 12 through Jan. 10, with Bartow County described as stable to increasing and food availability a key factor.
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