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New, Relatively Quick Timeline Laid Out For Next Round Of Supreme Court Water Wars Case

Molly Samuel • Nov 7, 2018

Taking Stock Of Hurricane Michael’s Effects On Rare Wild Animals

Molly Samuel • Nov 5, 2018

A 20‐year‐old, heavily thinned, loblolly pine stand in Early County suffered more than 50 percent wind damage. The stand, or group of trees, was thinned within two years of Hurricane Michael. Any salvage cut will involve removal of leaning and broken trees. This stand will require a salvage clear‐cut and replanting.

In One Week, Georgia’s Timber Damage Estimate More Than Doubles To About $763M

Sascha Cordner • Nov 1, 2018

Amendment 1 On Georgia Ballots Would Fund Conservation

Molly Samuel • Oct 30, 2018

A new map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows about one-third of Georgia is either abnormally dry or in a moderate drought.

Southeast Mostly Drought-Free, But Georgia And Alabama Worsening

Associated Press • Oct 25, 2018

Georgia’s oyster season is now underway. It was originally set to open Oct. 1, but officials extended the closure until Wednesday.

After Summer Heat Delays Open, Georgia’s Oyster Season Now Begins

Sascha Cordner • Oct 25, 2018

In 2002, the University of Georgia closed Lake Herrick on its campus amid concerns about pollution. An extensive renovation project was done to clean up the lake. Now, students and residents can fish and launch kayaks, canoes and paddle boards on the lake. Swimming isn't allowed.

Once-Polluted Lake Gets New Life At University Of Georgia

Associated Press • Oct 22, 2018

Study Starting To Expand Public Access To Chattahoochee River

Molly Samuel • Oct 3, 2018

Oglethorpe Power on Monday said it's only willing to move forward with the construction of the two new reactors at the Vogtle nuclear power plant, shown in 2014, near Waynesboro, if cost caps are implemented. It is unclear how the other utilities that own a stake will respond to the conditions. They've set a deadline of 5 p.m. Tuesday to come to an agreement.

Cost Caps Sought For Georgia Nuclear Project To Move Forward

Associated Press • Sep 25, 2018

Some of the utility companies building two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta need to decide whether they want to move forward with the project after a recent jump in costs.

Big Vote Looms For Owners Of Georgia’s Plant Vogtle

Sam Whitehead • Sep 24, 2018