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In 2006, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh heard one of the cases in the water wars involving Georgia, Florida and Alabama. That case was in the D.C. District Court.

US Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Has Heard A ‘Water Wars’ Case Involving Ga.

Molly Samuel • Jul 11, 2018

The Apalachicola River’s oyster fishery has suffered in recent years. Florida said it’s because not enough water flows out of Georgia. Georgia has said the problems are due to Florida’s own mismanagement following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Supreme Court Sends Florida-Georgia Water Case Back For More Review

Molly Samuel • Jun 27, 2018

Last year, the Atlanta City Council set a goal to convert the city to 100 percent clean energy by 2035. A new timeline under consideration would make it 2050.

Atlanta City Council To Consider Extending Clean Energy Plan Timeline

Emma Hurt • Jun 26, 2018

Ruth and Larry Menter turned to Solarize Atlanta to bring down the cost of their residential solar project. Its 20 panels and high-capacity battery mean they can actually sell energy back to their electric utility company.

Solarize Atlanta Crowdsourcing To Bring Down Solar Costs

Jim Burress • Jun 15, 2018

The Army Corps of Engineers sees Lake Lanier as more than just a major water supply for metro Atlanta. It’s also a tool for controlling floodwater.

Army Corps Plans Water Releases For Lake Lanier

Sam Whitehead • May 31, 2018

The city has spent about $2 billion so far, addressing issues with its sewers.

Atlanta Is Making Progress Fixing Its Sewers, But It’s Not Done

Molly Samuel • May 30, 2018

Hurricane Season Begins, While Georgians Are Still Recovering From Last Year

Molly Samuel • May 24, 2018

Georgia Group Lays Out Climate Change Questions

Molly Samuel • May 24, 2018

Higher Sea Levels Threaten Georgia’s Parks

Molly Samuel • May 22, 2018

Jim Bearden, who is installing habitats for bluebirds across Cobb County, said the birds’ habitats are shrinking, and they don't have the space they once did to build their nests and raise their young.

One-Man Conservationist Looks To Save Cobb’s Bluebirds

Associated Press, Marietta Daily Journal • May 21, 2018