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‘Moving too fast’: Bryan County residents share concerns over warehouse growth
Residents fighting against warehouse growth in the north end of Bryan County got a small victory Tuesday night. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the rezoning of 259 acres of land from agriculture use to industrial for the development of warehouses. Applicant Northpoint Development Inc. proposed constructing three buildings that back up to the Ogeechee River, a cherished waterway community members want to preserve. The development also borders Bulloch and Effingham counties.
More green energy projects could be on the horizon for Georgia. Here's why
GPB's Peter Biello talks with Katie Southworth of CEBA about a new agreement with Georgia Power. The Hyundai megaplant in Bryan County recently raised eyebrows when it purchased electricity from a solar farm in Texas. Why not buy clean power generated in Georgia? Corporations that want locally sourced energy might be getting some help doing just that. A new agreement between the advocacy organization, the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) and Georgia Power would help bring more homegrown green energy to market. Katie Southworth is the deputy director of market and policy innovation for the southeast at CEBA. She spoke with GPB's Peter Biello.
Low voter turnout in Bryan, Effingham counties as residents decide county chairman races
Both Bryan and Effingham counties saw low voter turnout as residents cast their votes in county chairman races in Tuesday's primary election. According to results from the Effingham County Board of Elections, Damon Rahn received 3,103 votes while Alex Long received 2,890. Because there was no Democratic challenger, Rahn will...
Effingham County commission chair candidate tied to proposed Pembroke development
Residents in Bryan and Effingham County are speaking up after learning Alex Long, who is running for Effingham County Chairman, may be linked to a proposed development in Pembroke. Lawrence Alexander Long is listed as the name of the “organizer” for GSL Cattle Company on multiple documents on the Georgia...
Local parades, ceremonies to honor Memorial Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, May 27. In honor of those who gave their lives in service to our country, several local parades and ceremonies have been scheduled for the weekend. Take a look at the full list. Beaufort A Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday in Beaufort beginning at 10 a.m. […]
Primary 2024: Any problems at the polls? Who's ahead? Follow live updates
Chatham, Bryan and Effingham voters head to the polls today to cast their votes to determine which Democratic and Republican candidates will face each other in November for seats at the federal, state and county levels ― although some contests today will determine the victor. Whomever nabs the most votes between incumbent Republican...
Liberty County chief magistrate judge
Although he was the incumbent, ChiefMagistrate Judge Michael J. McGirt has won his first election to the bench. With all 12 precincts reporting, McGirt beat former Midway councilman Malcolm X. Williams by a better than 2-to-1 margin: McGirt claimed 68% with 3,411 votes, while Williams captured 32% or 1,605 votes.
Liberty County’s contested primary races
During the primary campaign, The Current has talked with and listened to candidates in races where candidates are either going head-to-head in a one-party contest, or where more than one candidate is duking it out to represent their party in the November runoff. Here is what they had to say.
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