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

Event date: July 13, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PMLocation: 40 Richard R. Davis DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read more

Update regarding 1 Caesarstone DriveRead more

Event date: May 21, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Council Chambers in City Hall40 Richard Davis DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324Read 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

Johan Sandoval, a Dominican baseball player, was detained by ICE due to administrative errors between Bryant & Stratton College and Savannah State University, resulting in an invalid student visa. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…Read more

Georgia regulators are investigating how large power users like data centers pay for fuel to ensure other Georgia Power customers aren’t paying extra costs driven by the growth of the energy-hungry industry. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah…Read more

In a press release issued Tuesday, the Liberty County Development Authority announced it has reached an agreement with the environmental nonprofit Ogeechee Riverkeeper “to establish a comprehensive baseline water quality monitoring program for the Laurel View and North Newport Rivers in Liberty County.” The agreement comes amid…Read more

The McIntosh County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to table consideration of new zoning for the Hogg Hummock neighborhood of Sapelo Island, which would have capped house size at 1,800 square feet and 35 feet tall, after nearly a dozen residents spoke against it and the…Read more

Georgia’s ballot QR code crisis has been temporarily resolved by a late change to an elections bill, which allows the state to continue using QR codes to tally votes until 2028 and mandates additional post-election audits, while also establishing a special committee to select the state’s next…Read more

Hunters are at high risk of contracting Lyme disease, and a new vaccine candidate is being developed by Pfizer and Valneva to protect against it, although vaccine hesitancy remains a concern. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and…Read more

Georgians are likely to see higher electric bills this summer due to increased energy use and higher utility rates, but there are steps people can take to reduce their energy consumption and save money. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism…Read more

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has proposed tightening red drum bag and slot limits to combat overfishing, which has sparked debate among anglers and conservationists. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

An otherwise routine annual budget approval turned into a debate over whether Liberty County spends enough on youth programs.  The Liberty County Board of Commissioners voted 6 to 1 to pass a proposed $71 million budget at its Thursday, June 18 meeting. That’s an increase of $5.6…Read more

At a joint rally in Savannah, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms declared their “United for Georgia” campaign, emphasizing the need for public support to win in November against their Republican opponents. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth…Read more

South Carolinians can continue to purchase hemp products infused with THC at various retailers, as legislators failed to pass a bill that would have limited sales to adults over 21 and set rules on what products could be sold and by whom. The Current is an inclusive…Read more

Atlanta is well-prepared to handle an Ebola outbreak, having successfully treated two health care workers in 2014, and fans attending the World Cup match between Congo and Uzbekistan should be more concerned about domestic diseases than Ebola. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing…Read more

Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines until Jan. 1, 2028, and mandates hand recounts of the top two statewide races on the ballot when the results are within a…Read more

A United Way study found that a family of four in Georgia needed more than $77,000 in 2024 to cover the essentials, while about 44% of Georgia households struggle to afford basic necessities like gas and electricity. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing…Read more

More than half of Georgia teachers are using AI to prepare for class, with 95% using it for instructional planning and preparation at least a few times a year, and 90% of those who use AI reporting a positive impact on their classrooms. The Current is an…Read more

The Georgia Composite Medical Board’s new guidance on a state law could lead to reduced healthcare access in rural areas, as it disincentivizes physicians from supervising clinics run by advanced practice registered nurses without compensation. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

As Georgia’s blueberry season reaches full swing, Linda Smith, the owner of Heritage Hill Farm in Ludowici, is realizing her normal advice to customers is no longer valid. At her all-you-can-pick fields, Smith would encourage visitors to explore the six acres she has under cultivation until they…Read more

Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 Democratic co-sponsors plan to introduce legislation this week to cap consumers’ potential out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare, highlighting voters’ frustration about healthcare costs ahead of the November election. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for…Read more

Ogeechee Riverkeeper’s yearlong testing would track various factors across all four seasons, while Water Environment Consultants’ salinity testing would take “probably 30 to 60 days,” according to project engineer Chris Stovall of Thomas & Hutton. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

The National Science Foundation reversed its decision to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative after receiving objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists, and will instead redeploy the removed equipment and convene an expert panel to determine the future of the network. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan…Read more

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday to delay changes to the state’s QR code-based vote counting system until 2028, while also limiting hand recounts to eight statewide races with a half percentage point margin of victory. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog…Read more

Georgia has created a new program to help farmers protect their land from development by selling development rights to outside organizations, while still being able to farm the land. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s…Read more

The FDA has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol, for over-the-counter consumer use in the US since 1999, which has been used in Europe and Asia for decades and has the ability to filter both UVA and UVB rays, lasting for four to eight hours. The…Read more

Georgia Democrats have opposed a Republican-backed bill that would require a hand recount of ballots in the upcoming midterm elections, citing the potential for confusion and error. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.Read more

Juneteenth was celebrated throughout Coastal Georgia, including Tybee Island, McIntosh County, Glynn County, and Ebenezer Creek with music, dancing, food, and activities to recognize freedom, heritage, and unity. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities….Read more