Tue., November 19, 2013 10:09am
Big Tobacco 15 Years Later: Where the Money's Gone
Fifteen years ago this month, tobacco companies agreed to pay states billions of dollars in the largest civil litigation settlement in US history. Georgia has received about $2 billion from the settlement. So, where did that $2 billion in tobacco settlement money go?
Wed., May 29, 2013 5:02am
Evans County Fishing Area Reopens
The Evans County Public Fishing Area at Bidd Sands Lake is scheduled to reopen June 1. Officials say a dam at the fishing site was being compromised by tree growth and erosion, and was repaired through tree and stump removal, slope rebuilding and other structural improvements.
Fri., April 5, 2013 8:00am
Hospitals See Partnerships As Future
The CEO of a struggling South Georgia hospital says it must partner with a larger institution or shut the doors. Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton this week announced an agreement with the larger Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. C-E-O Martha Tatum says the partnership will keep the rural facility under local control while finding savings in Savannah-based personnel.
Tue., January 24, 2012 12:42pm
Proposed Closures Target Rural Schools
Eighteen Georgia technical college campuses may face closure. Officials with the state Technical College System say, the satellite operations cost too much and serve too few students. A list of shutterings proposed this week includes campuses where full-time enrollment has fallen below 200 students.
Sat., September 3, 2011 4:01am
Riverkeeper: Fish Still Dying In Ogeechee
Environmental advocates say recent tests of the Ogeechee River, where thousands of fish died in May, still show high levels of contaminants. Ogeechee Riverkeeper Dianna Wedincamp said fish are still dying.
Wed., June 8, 2011 1:46pm
As Customers Flee, Latino Grocers Worry
Georgia's new immigration law is affecting businesses beyond those in agriculture and other industries that rely on immigrant labor. Shops catering to Hispanics say, their customer base is drying up, leaving them worried about their future. One such store owner says, she might close up shop -- leaving her town with one more shuttered small business.
Fri., May 27, 2011 12:51pm
Fish Warning Remains On Ogeechee River
State environmental officials don't want people to fish in the Ogeechee River until they can find out what killed thousands of fish. A massive fish kill late last week stunk up the meandering Southeast Georgia waterway. The state Environmental Protection Division blamed a bacteria not known to harm humans.
Fri., August 20, 2010 10:22am
'Lazy Little' US301 Towns Boomed Before I-95
This special feature is Georgia's contribution to NPR's series taking a look at Interstate 95. In it, we look back to more prosperous times along US 301, built to be the shortest route to Florida, before the Interstate came. Can the state continue to support its welcome center?
Fri., November 27, 2009 1:31am
Freezing Temperatures Move In Overnight
The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings and watches — plus