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The Current provides necessary, in-depth, watchdog journalism on issues affecting Savannah and Coastal Georgia.

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Ryan Amick, a former IRS employee, chose to retire early due to budget cuts and efficiency measures by the Trump administration. His story is one of frustration and concern for the future of federal workers, especially his fellow veterans. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/09/coa…

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Attention weather nerds. A nationwide volunteer program wants to recruit you to be part of it network of weather observers. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/08/nat…

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Just because you can’t see them when you pull onto the roadway, doesn’t mean you’re safe. Drones operated by Bryan County Sheriff’s Office are watching and looking for traffic violations. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/02/sur…

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Georgia’s bald eagles are having an average nesting year – and that’s good news, according to the scientists who study them. This story also appeared in WABE. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/08/geo…

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Chatham County is taking its opposition to the overhaul of the local transit authority’s board of directors to the state Supreme Court, a signal that it intends to prolong its fight to maintain its sway over the board and the authority’s operations. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/12/cha…

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Roughly 130 residents packed the corner of Essex and Second avenues in Savannah on Friday morning as city officials unveiled “Annie Bell Graham Street,” an honorary designation celebrating the woman many called the “Mother of Tremont Park.” thecurrentga.org/2025/07/11/str…

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Federal inspectors reveal serious violations at Folkston ICE Processing Center, including medical neglect and unsanitary conditions. Despite these findings, ICE awards GEO Group a new $47 million contract, further expanding the facility. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/14/ice…

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Jon Ossoff came to Savannah over the weekend to deliver “a report from our nation’s capital.” And the news, he said, isn’t good. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/14/no-…

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Emergency managers in southeast Georgia are facing this hurricane season with a pared-down staff at the Jacksonville National Weather Service office. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/15/ret…

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The 8½-foot statue, officially called “The Georgia Volunteer,” has returned to its historical place at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue, six months after a drunken driver slammed into the monument, toppling the statue. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/15/spa…

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp prepares for federal funding cuts under Trump's new tax-and-spending bill. The state faces potential Medicaid and education funding reductions, with contingency plans being developed. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/14/geo…

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Clean-energy advocate Peter Hubbard appeared on his way to capturing the Democratic nomination for a seat on Georgia’s energy-regulating Public Service Commission (PSC) Tuesday night. This story also appeared in Capitol Beat News Service. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/15/hub…

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In this week’s Cast Net, we’re letting you know about some of the things happening in the community, including local meetings, back-to-school resources, and opportunities to find a new furry friend this weekend. thecurrentga.org/today-from-the…

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An Atlanta-based environmental advocate is criticizing the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) decision to pause state reviews of new data center proposals. This story also appeared in Capitol Beat News Service. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/18/sta…

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After 81 years entombed in the Baltic Sea, remains of WWII navigator 2Lt. Milton Leonard Hymes, Jr. have been identified. His B-24 Liberator's wreckage was discovered in 2019 by recreational divers. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/19/the…

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Georgia will not join the 24 states and Washington, D.C., that are suing the Trump administration to release $6 billion in promised federal education grants, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said. This story comes from Georgia Public Broadcasting. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/19/car…

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In today’s Cast Net, find information on a World War II veteran, a community opioid survey and all things back-to-school! thecurrentga.org/today-from-the…

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Summer is in full swing, and millions of people are under heat advisories as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern U.S. in July 2025. This story also appeared in The Conversation. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/22/how…

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Nursing students in Georgia can now directly transfer from technical colleges to four-year universities, thanks to a new agreement. This story also appeared in Capitol Beat News Service. thecurrentga.org/2025/07/25/geo…

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In this week’s Coastal Navigator, see a list of public meetings and agendas to help you follow the work of officials you’ve elected. thecurrentga.org/today-from-the…