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@Thecurrentga

An inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing watchdog journalism for Savannah, Brunswick and Coastal Georgia’s communities.

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thecurrentga.org > 08/31/2026 > new-georgia-news-sites-draw-scrutiny-over-partisan-funding

New Georgia news sites draw scrutiny over partisan funding

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1208+ words) ATLANTA — In late July, a new website popped online carrying local news stories from Georgia. There was an article about a disgraced former Atlanta City Council member, another about President Donald Trump’s visit to Cobb County and one about Georgia…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/31/2026 > georgia-aca-rates-on-track-for-20-or-more-increase-for-2027-coverage

Georgia ACA rates on track for 20% or more increase for 2027 coverage

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (444+ words) The Affordable Care Act health insurance program that covers 900,000 Georgians is on track to see price hikes of as much as 20% or more when open enrollment begins this fall for 2027 coverage. That’s according to state data obtained by the Georgia…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/29/2026 > its-about-character-rick-jackson-says

It's about character, Rick Jackson says

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (699+ words) In times past, an early Saturday afternoon in late August in Coastal Georgia wouldn’t be an occasion for a political rally. That would wait until after Labor Day. Browse 2026 Elections: Candidate lists, news Stories on projects, policy, legislation But early…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/28/2026 > georgia-cattlemen-push-back-on-trumps-plan-to-import-beef-in-bid-to-lower-prices

Georgia cattlemen push back on Trump???s plan to import beef in bid to lower prices

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (162+ words) President Donald Trump's plan to import 300,000 tons of lean beef trimmings has sparked opposition from Georgia cattle producers and become a central issue in the state's gubernatorial race between Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson....

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thecurrentga.org > 08/25/2026 > psc-deadline-arrives-for-georgia-powers-3-2-gigawatt-openai-data-center-contract

PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power's 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (527+ words) Georgia Power and OpenAI are expected to close a deal on Wednesday that will see the monopoly utility provide electricity for a 3.2 gigawatt hyperscale data center planned for Effingham County. Browse Data Centers & Coastal Georgia Stories on projects, policy, legislation…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/22/2026 > a-census-report-claims-400-noncitizens-voted-in-2020-georgias-secretary-of-state-wants-details

A Census report claims 400 noncitizens voted in 2020. Georgia's secretary of state wants details

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (351+ words) The U.S. Census Bureau is alleging that four hundred noncitizens voted in Georgia’s 2020 election. But Georgia’s secretary of state is questioning those findings. President Donald Trump praised the Census Bureau’s report, saying in a Truth Social post “I WON THE ELECTION....

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thecurrentga.org > 08/21/2026 > pridemore-to-resign-from-georgia-public-service-commission

Pridemore to resign from Georgia Public Service Commission

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (308+ words) Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is resigning four months from the end of her term. In an email to Governor Brian Kemp, she said her last day will be Sept. 4. “It has been an honor to serve Georgia in…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/21/2026 > georgia-lieutenant-governor-candidates-say-their-race-carries-weight

Georgia lieutenant governor candidates say their race carries weight - The Current

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (211+ words) All eyes are on the governor and U.S. Senate races in Georgia. But candidates running for statewide constitutional offices like lieutenant governor are working to engage voters as well. Browse 2026 Elections: Candidate lists, news Stories on projects, policy, legislation Democratic lieutenant…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/21/2026 > rick-jackson-says-he-will-cancel-newly-extended-state-contract-if-elected-georgias-next-governor

Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia???s next governor

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (527+ words) Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson says he will terminate his companies’ contracts with the state if he is elected in November, but he did not rule out extending contracts before the election and then pulling out if he wins. Browse…...

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thecurrentga.org > 08/20/2026 > would-gov-brian-kemp-really-shut-down-his-pathways-medicaid-program

Would Gov. Brian Kemp really shut down his Pathways Medicaid program?

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (774+ words) The administration of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suggested ending the Pathways to Coverage Medicaid program due to sustainability concerns following new federal requirements, sparking alarm among patient advocates....