Meeting of Richmond Hill, Georgia Mayor and CouncilRead more

Blueberry SubdivisionRead more

Event date: August 6, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Council Chambers in City Hall40 Richard Davis DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

Water Main RepairRead more

Beginning June 9, 2026 at 10 amRead more

Issued June 3, 2026Read more

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Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 250 Dog LaneRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 9964 Ford AvenueRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

Important Update on the Fire Protection Fee and Public Safety FundingRead more

Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: 250 Dog LaneRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

New location – Richmond Hill Police DepartmentRead more

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Impacting Cherry Laurel Way and Dublin DriveRead more

Event date: June 8, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 40 Richard R. Davis DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

The Current GA’s Jabari Gibbs has won the top Government Reporting prize in the South’s most prestigious journalism competition for his in-depth and unflinching work examining how rivalries between Glynn County’s Board of Commissioners and the area District Attorney has affected criminal justice and the residents of…Read more

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson campaigns in South Georgia as he launches an $87 million advertising blitz against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Rogers said the LCDA would have to pass “what’s called an additional bonds test,” which would require the authority to show the bond market that  it has a backup funding source in case of emergency. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

Dorceta Taylor, a pioneering environmental sociologist at Yale, has released the SAGE Encyclopedia of Environmental Justice, a landmark three-volume resource documenting the global history and struggles of communities of color in the environmental movement. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism…Read more

In various Georgia communities, residents and political leaders from opposing parties are forming unexpected alliances to address concerns regarding potential data center developments and their impacts on natural resources. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…Read more

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp criticized proposals for a statewide moratorium on data center construction, arguing that such pauses are irresponsible despite expressing concerns over the potential risks of artificial intelligence. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal…Read more

A data center industry advocacy group launched a digital marketing campaign to improve public perception of electricity-intensive facilities amidst growing statewide opposition and failed legislative attempts to regulate them. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…Read more

OpenAI has signed a deal with Effingham County for a $20 billion data center. But details about environmental impact, site design and water use remain opaque. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Several sites, including the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a Thai Buddhist temple, and South Korean tidal flats, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List during a committee meeting in Busan on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth…Read more

Effingham County residents had questions during a heated meeting regarding the lack of transparency surrounding a proposed $20 billion OpenAI data center project. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

President Donald Trump expanded his Ratepayer Protection Pledge on Thursday to include nearly 200 additional stakeholders, including several Republican governors and tech companies, in an effort to ensure data center operators cover their own infrastructure and energy costs. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization…Read more

“It’s a done deal. It was the right fit for everyone,” a senior OpenAI official said about the planned Georgia data center. Nearly 1000 people disagree. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Camden still wants a mixed-use development and marina in St. Marys but named a real estate company to take on the search. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Local leaders in Ware and Charlton counties oppose World Heritage Site status for the Okefenokee, leaning into America First values. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

OpenAI is developing a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, which is scheduled to open in phases starting in 2028 and includes provisions for community benefits and potential property tax reductions. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for…Read more

Georgia officials have proposed new regulations for private recreational docks in Coastal Georgia that would allow walkways to be up to six feet wide and cover more than a tenth of an acre of marshland. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

The Trump administration changed the federal interpretation of the Endangered Species Act regarding habitat protection, prompting legal challenges from environmental organizations in Georgia. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

The National Park Service has added the Susie King Taylor Museum Hinesville and the Susie King Taylor Freedom Park in Midway to its National Historic Network. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

In Brunswick, Georgia, a summer basketball league keeps teens active, fed and watched over on a weekend night. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Savannah State University baseball player Johan Sandoval has been released from federal immigration custody after being granted a $20,000 bond, which was covered through community donations. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Nonprofit Color My Outdoors led a kayaking trip through Georgia’s Ebenezer Creek to commemorate the historical significance of the area and honor those who perished during the Ebenezer Massacre. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…Read more

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta chief economic advisor David Altig shared his outlook at Savannah State University regarding persistent economic challenges involving the labor market, inflation, and impact of artificial intelligence on businesses The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for…Read more

Former Hinesville Housing Authority executive director Melanie S. Thompson and unlicensed contractor Toriono L. Byrd have been indicted in federal court for allegedly defrauding the authority of $2.5 million through a series of fraudulent contracts and kickbacks. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing…Read more

Over 200 Riceboro residents attended a meeting to discuss the Liberty County Development Authority’s proposed Laurel View wastewater treatment plant, which would use a membrane bioreactor to send treated water to the nearby North Newport River. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth…Read more

EPA Region 4 Administrator Kevin McOmber visited three of Brunswick and Glynn County’s four Superfund sites to assess the progress of the hazardous waste cleanup and to discuss the potential for redevelopment of the sites. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

Georgia’s school districts are tightening their belts after years of spending rapidly increasing revenues, with many dipping into savings accounts to avoid spending cuts as enrollment falls and property tax growth flattens. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah…Read more

The Brunswick Judicial Circuit has outsourced juvenile prosecution to contract attorneys with little public accountability, raising questions about the counties’ oversight of outside attorneys, the mounting costs to taxpayers, and whether children are receiving fair treatment in local courts. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news…Read more

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners has extended the lease for the St. Simons Boating and Fishing Club to manage St. Simons Marina, reducing its rent to $42 per month despite ongoing contract violations and delays in repairs. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization…Read more

The McIntosh County Commission has advanced a proposed zoning ordinance that would limit house size on Sapelo Island to 1,550 square feet under roof with an additional 400-square-foot porch, and will go to the McIntosh County Zoning Board for a public hearing and recommendation on August 4,…Read more

The Georgia Election Board adopted two rules to increase confidence in the state’s election system, one of which could face a constitutional challenge, and a third rule was delayed until 2028. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and…Read more