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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has documented at least four adult Argentine black and white tegus in the state and 20 sightings in the stretch of forest, farmland and streams from the South Georgia town of Lyons to Reidsville. Tegus would pose a threat to native wildlife, including gopher tortoises, a candidate for Endangered Species Act listing.

Large Lizard From South America Has Georgia On Its Mind

Associated Press • Mar 18, 2019

Atlanta Students Join International Climate Protests

Molly Samuel • Mar 15, 2019

Atlanta Adopts Plan To Get Off Fossil Fuels And Nuclear By 2035

Molly Samuel • Mar 4, 2019

DeKalb County homeowner Ranee Bassett says there have been so many sewage spills in her yard, she can't sleep when it rains at night, out of worry that there will be an overflow.

With Millions Of Gallons Of Sewage Spilled, DeKalb Behind Schedule On Fixes

Molly Samuel • Feb 28, 2019

A storm chaser in Florida films from underneath a hotel canopy during Hurricane Michael. The October storm caused more than $2.5 billion in losses in Georgia's agriculture sector, according to the University of Georgia. U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue of Georgia introduced a bill that would bring billions of dollars in relief to farmers in the state and also to people affected by other natural disasters around the country.

Bill In Congress Would Bring Relief To Ga. Farmers Hit By Hurricane Michael

Molly Samuel • Feb 27, 2019

Local firefighters haven't been able to put out the fire at the Fulton County landfill, and the state is now stepping in to help. On “All Things Considered,” Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Ben Brasch spoke with WABE's Molly Samuel about the underground fire.

Fulton County Landfill Continues To Burn After 5 Months

Molly Samuel • Feb 25, 2019

Four cone-shaped machines designed to mix oxygen into river water and inject it back into the Savannah River stand on the shore of the waterway. The Army Corps of Engineers is testing the machines to see if they boost the river's oxygen levels enough to help fish breathe. A court settlement requires that the agency show the machines work before it can proceed with deepening the shipping channel linking the Port of Savannah to the Atlantic Ocean.

Future Of Ga. Port Expansion Hinges On Oxygen Injectors To Help Fish Breathe

Associated Press • Feb 25, 2019

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Georgia Will Help Address South Fulton Landfill Fire That’s Burned For Five Months

Molly Samuel • Feb 21, 2019

7 Right Whale Calves Spotted In Florida’s Atlantic Waters

Associated Press • Feb 18, 2019

Opponents say the intention of the Georgia Senate bill is to undercut the voice of Dalton voters when it comes to any debt needed to cover Plant Vogtle costs. Supporters say the bill is about helping the utility company stay competitive and respond quickly in times of economic trouble, not because of Plant Vogtle.

Sides Disagree Over Bill To Remove Vote Requirement For Dalton Utilities, Link To Vogtle

Emma Hurt • Feb 15, 2019