Georgia environmental news

Georgia-Pacific Announces Closure of Emporia Plywood Mill

News Summary Georgia-Pacific has declared the permanent closure of its plywood mill in Emporia, impacting around 550 employees. The decision…

1 month ago

Georgia Power Begins Construction on New Battery Storage Systems

News Summary Georgia Power has commenced construction on several Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across four Georgia counties, aimed at…

1 month ago

Yamaha Donates G3 Boats to Georgia DNR to Enhance Safety

News Summary Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has donated three G3 boats with 25-horsepower outboards to the Georgia Department of…

1 month ago

Georgia Chamber of Commerce Hosts Future of Energy Event

News Summary The Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Future of Energy and Sustainability event showcased Georgia's commitment to clean tech and…

1 month ago

10 Million Birds Migrating Over Georgia This Week

News Summary Georgia's skies are bustling with an estimated 10 million migrating birds making their seasonal journey north. As bird…

1 month ago

Energy Secretary Visits Rinnai Amid Policy Changes

News Summary U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Rinnai American Corporation following the Trump administration's reversal of restrictions on gas…

1 month ago

Georgia Implements Annual Burn Ban Amid Rising Wildfires

News Summary Georgia has introduced an annual burn ban from May 1 to September 30 for 54 counties to combat…

2 months ago

Water Contamination Discovered in Gasoline at YUG Food Mart

News Summary Recent reports uncovered significant water contamination in gasoline sold at YUG Food Mart on Pio Nono Avenue, with…

2 months ago

Georgia Achieves 99.9% Real ID Compliance Ahead of Deadline

News Summary Georgia has reached an impressive 99.9% compliance rate for Real ID identification cards as the May 7, 2025…

2 months ago

Summer Burn Ban Returns in Georgia: What You Need to Know

News Summary As Georgia's summer approaches, the annual summer burn ban is back, affecting 54 counties including Coweta County. Effective…

2 months ago