The Current: In-Depth Journalism for Coastal Georgia
Nov 6, 2024 · Researchers at the University of Georgia say monarch butterflies are dying during their annual fall migration south to Mexico. Breakdown outlines each candidate’s positions. An inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing watchdog journalism for Savannah, Brunswick and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
Three measures on Georgia's ballot, what they mean - The Current
Oct 11, 2024 · Georgia residents can vote for or against three state measures related to taxation on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election next month. If passed, Georgia Amendment 1 would allow local governments to offer a statewide homestead exemption to ad valorem taxes, or taxes based on the assessed value of a piece of property.
FAQ: What to know about voter registration in Georgia
Aug 2, 2022 · The process requires a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID. Registrants must meet the following conditions: Be a citizen. Be a legal resident of the county in which they are registering. Be at least 17-and-a-half years old at registration and 18 at time of voting. Not be serving a sentence for a felony. Not been found mentally ...
Hurricane Milton: Updates - The Current
Oct 6, 2024 · Updates for Hurricane Milton will be posted here as county emergency managers post information. As of 6 p.m. Monday, Major Hurricane Milton is currently classified as a Category 5 hurricane and is undergoing rapid intensification, with peak winds reaching 180 mph and the pressure dropping to 905 millibars. According to the National Hurricane ...
As Arbery trial starts, Glynn County seeks accountability
Oct 14, 2021 · A six-month investigation of Glynn County police, court and government documents show a persistent lack of accountability among local law enforcement and district attorney's office that stretches back a decade.
Arbery’s three killers officially start life sentences in state prison
Aug 23, 2022 · Courts. Arbery’s three killers officially start life sentences in state prison. For the first time since their arrests in May 2020, the 3 men convicted of murder, hate crimes leave Glynn County. by Jake Shore jake.shore@thecurrentga.org August 23rd, 2022 Why you can trust The Current. Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael, Willam "Roddie" Bryan ...
New Georgia data: There are more of us, we’re getting older
Jul 5, 2022 · The state’s median age rose from 37.3 in 2020 to 37.5 in 2021. The fastest growing age group in Georgia was the 65 and older population, she added. That population increased by 3.2% over the one-year period from 2020 to 2021. Cities like Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah mirror the state trend, Wilder said. Each city’s median age ticked up ...
Q&A: How title lending works - The Current
Dec 8, 2022 · A title loan allows people to use their vehicle’s title as collateral for a short-term loan, which typically comes with a high interest rate. In a title loan, the borrower and lender sign an agreement under which the lender places a lien on the title of the borrower’s vehicle. If the borrower does not pay back the amount of the loan, along ...
Researchers ask to expand study of Brunswick pollutants' effects …
Jan 18, 2024 · Researchers ask to expand study of Brunswick pollutants’ effects on residents. Analyses show higher than average levels of contaminants and point to risk factors including age, race and employment history. by Mary Landers mary.landers@thecurrentga.org January 18th, 2024 Why you can trust The Current. The exposure study involves testing blood ...
What does Georgia’s new voting law SB 202 do? - The Current
Mar 26, 2021 · Georgia has a new slate of voting laws after Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 202, a 98-page omnibus bill, on Thursday. This story also appeared in Georgia Public Broadcasting. The “Election Integrity Act of 2021” was passed out of the legislature on a party-line vote and makes a number of controversial changes to how elections are run in the ...