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Scorching Atlanta heat poses risks to World Cup workers

This kind of heat isn’t just uncomfortable; it’s dangerous, putting workers at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Georgia launches fund to protect disappearing farmland

Farming can be an unstable business. In an effort to help farmers, Georgia’s legislature created a new program a few years ago meant to protect farms.

Fire spreads in South Georgia amid worsening drought

More than 27,000 acres of wildfires are intensifying across South Georgia, according to the Georgia Forestry Association.

New Georgia map tool offers local climate change insight

Drawdown Georgia created a tool that shows the potential impacts of climate change across the state.

Hurricane Helene relief effort launches for farmers

Many farmers are still rebuilding after Hurricane Helene devastated Georgia in 2024. Soon farmers in the state will be able to apply for federal relief funding.

Georgia Power unveils surprise deal to expand power plants

Georgia Power has asked the Georgia Public Service Commission to certify a slate of energy resources totaling nearly five times the output of the recently-built nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.

Georgia sees face off for Public Service Commission elections

Democrats and Republicans are rallying supporters on each side as they get ready to face off in Georgia's only statewide race this year.

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