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Georgia’s Growth Demands New Infrastructure Blueprint: State Launches Long-Term Policy Study
With more than one million new residents expected by 2035 and a surge in industrial megaprojects statewide, Georgia finds itself at a pivotal moment for infrastructure planning. The state had rapid expansion in sectors such as advanced...

Georgia Power to update energy forecasts amid uncertain demand
An agreement Georgia Power and state energy regulators reached this week acknowledges that the utility's forecasts for future energy demand are uncertain at best and will need updating during the next several years. However, much of Thursday's...

How poultry operations can set smart sustainability goals
As the poultry industry increasingly focuses on sustainability initiatives, companies are seeking practical approaches to transform ambitious goals into measurable results. Every company faces unique challenges based on their customers, technology...

Traffic only expected to get worse as Beyoncé concerts, other events create busy Atlanta weekend
ATLANTA — Downtown Atlanta is buzzing with excitement as Beyoncé kicks off the first night of her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, part of a four-show stop that runs through Monday, July 14. Fans showed up in full...

Advocates ‘shocked’ by Georgia Power deal they say breaks earlier promise
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia Power and the staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission have reached a deal that would allow coal plants to...

Scorching Heat Sparks Bipartisan Climate Alarm
By Stacy M. Brown, Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent As record-breaking heat waves sweep across the country this summer, a new national poll reveals an overwhelming majority of Americans are linking the punishing temperatures to...

2 Chainz Fronts Fear of God x MLB's "Atlanta Capsule" Ahead of All-Star Week
Summary Fear of God Essentials partnered with MLB for an “Atlanta Capsule,” fronted by 2 Chainz, celebrating the city’s culture and sports heritage. The collection features New Era and Franklin Sports collaborations, honoring Atlanta teams,...

‘Biochar’ Can Naturally Clean the Pollution that Rain Washes Off Georgia’s Roads
Professor Yongsheng Chen (left) and Ph.D. student Ahmed Yunus work with a wastewater reactor system in the lab. (Photo: Candler Hobbs) A charcoal-like material made from leaves and branches that collect on forest floors could be a cheap,...

Georgia farmers urged to apply for disaster relief post-Hurricane Helene
Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced that American farmers affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can apply for up to $16 billion in relief through the Supplemental Disaster...

Georgia DNR proposes first-ever change to 'bird island rule' protecting critical nesting sites
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proposing its first-ever change to a nearly 30-year-old regulation that protects threatened seabirds and shorebirds from human disturbance at critical nesting sites along the coast. Georgia's "bird...

Basisbank to Acquire Liberty Bank – National Bank of Georgia Launches Concentration Review
Basisbank is set to acquire Liberty Bank, and the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has initiated a concentration review procedure. "The National Bank of Georgia is reviewing the compatibility of the potential concentration with the competitive...

The 30 players you need to pay attention to in summer league, from Atlanta to Washington
Kevin Pelton Close Kevin Pelton ESPN Senior Writer Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writer...

Could this historic Georgia site be the newest national…
A bipartisan group of more than a dozen lawmakers are hoping to establish the next new national park in central Georgia. That's the proposal in a bill currently making its way through Congress, led by House Reps. Austin Scott (R-GA) and Sanford D....

Metro Atlanta camps review safety procedures following Camp Mystic flooding
ATLANTA — Following the tragedy at Camp Mystic in Texas, summer camps across metro Atlanta are reviewing their emergency procedures and working to reassure concerned parents. Kim Nelson, Chief Program Officer at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, says the...
Kemp: Rural Georgia gets major economic development win
Since taking office as Georgia’s top official, Gov. Brian Kemp has focused on economic development across the entire state – not just the metro area. In what state and local leaders are calling a major victory for rural Georgia, Kemp announced...

Climate Change Is Making Extreme Rain Events Like Texas' More Common — And More Intense
“These are roughly one-in-1,000-year events, [and] would be extremely rare in the absence of human-caused warming,” said Michael Mann, a University of Pennsylvania climate scientist, to HuffPost. One key factor behind heavier rains is a warmer...

Georgia woman hospitalized after venomous snakebite in Villa Rica Walmart parking lot
Summertime sees millions of people out and about the Atlanta area, but one local woman is recovering from a snake bite she got while shopping at Walmart. VILLA RICA, Ga. - A woman is recovering at a west Georgia hospital after being bitten by a...

Data Centres, Energy Demand and Sustainability: Can Malaysia Strike the Right Balance?
Malaysia’s ambitions to be a digital powerhouse demand urgent consideration of rapidly increasing energy demands. Based on current figures, Malaysia appears to have overcommitted to data centre expansion, especially in Johor, without sufficiently...

Georgia Institute of Technology defends top spot in ASCE Sustainable Solutions Competition
Georgia Institute of Technology The Georgia Institute of Technology 2025 ASCE Sustainable Solutions Competition team. The Georgia Institute of Technology secured its third consecutive first-place title at the 2025 ASCE Sustainable Solutions...

PermaCold builds new $60M facility in Georgia
ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp announces that Ti Cold and Karis Cold is building a new $60 Million facility in Georgia. Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ti Cold and Karis Cold have officially broken ground on a new $60 million cold storage...