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New Georgia news sites draw scrutiny over partisan funding

Two new Georgia news websites, Peach State Post and Courier Georgia, have emerged as partisan platforms utilizing a mix of ...
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Savannah City Council halts large data center plans to review city resources

Savannah's city council unanimously issued a 155-day moratorium on large-load data centers and warehouse conversions to ...
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New Georgia State clinic to help families retain property, fight heirs’ loss

Georgia State University College of Law will launch a new law clinic in 2027 to provide free legal services to families ...
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Georgia ACA rates on track for 20% or more increase for 2027 coverage

Health insurance premiums for Georgia's 900,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees are projected to rise by 20% or more for 2027 ...
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Jackson visits Coast, Data Center Questions

Good morning! It’s been a few days, but we’re still missing Dolly Parton today. Anyone who gives away 330 million books to help kids read earns a place of honor. (Her cover of Collective Soul’s “Shine ...
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It’s about character, Rick Jackson says

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Savannah on Aug. 29, 2026. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current GA/CatchLight/Report for America Our FREE ...
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OpenAI data center sparks intense debate at Effingham County meeting

Effingham County commissioners met with concerned residents on Saturday to discuss the proposed $20 billion OpenAI data ...
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Warnock calls for data center moratorium in Georgia

Senator Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on data center construction in Georgia on Friday, citing the lack of ...
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Effingham promises homeowner tax breaks from part of OpenAI windfall, but there’s millions left

This week, three Effingham County agencies promised lower taxes for homeowners due to part of a windfall from OpenAI. Next ...