AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife & Invasives: Georgia DNR says more than 20 invasive Argentine black-and-white tegus have been found in the wild across Toombs and Tattnall counties, with the reptiles threatening ground-nesting birds and other native species by eating eggs and young. Public Health & Environment: UGA researchers report wild snakes across Georgia, Florida and South Carolina are carrying multiple infections, including salmonella and a deadly fungal disease that disproportionately hits pygmy rattlesnakes. Coastal Fishing: Georgia’s Coastal Resources Division launched GeorgiaRedSnapper.com to guide anglers through mandatory reporting for the Red Snapper Project season (July 1–Aug. 31). Local Development Watch: Jefferson’s planning commission will hear the 158-acre “Project Orchid” industrial proposal, with residents raising concerns about water use and sensitive habitats. Energy Costs: After Trump EPA canceled certain home-efficiency grants, some Southern homeowners face higher utility bills and fewer upgrades to make homes safer and cheaper to live in. Aviation Safety: Federal investigators and the NTSB are probing a fatal Robinson R66 helicopter crash near Dawsonville that killed two and left one survivor.
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