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When severe storms tore through Middle Georgia on Thursday, Red Cross volunteers jumped into action to help nearly 100 neighbors rebuild their lives. Teams are still assessing damage and expect to reach even more families in the coming days.
Seventy teams of Georgia middle schoolers spent four months inventing real solutions to global problems, from malnutrition to everyday challenges. Their creations now compete for a shot at the national stage through Georgia Tech's K-12 competition.
After months of waiting, Georgia farmers devastated by Hurricane Helene can finally access over $500 million in federal aid to rebuild their farms and livelihoods. Applications opened March 16 for farmers who lost crops, equipment, and infrastructure in the 2024 storm that caused $5.5 billion in agricultural damage.
Georgia is protecting not just coastal marshes, but the land next to them so these natural storm barriers can move inland as sea levels rise. It's a first-of-its-kind plan that could save over 56,000 acres of future marsh habitat.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.
A middle school English teacher in Georgia sprang into action when a seventh grader started choking on his lunch, using skills she learned years ago at a daycare job. The quick response turned a potential tragedy into a story of gratitude and connection.
When a kitten got trapped underground in a Georgia storm drain, firefighter Matt Martens didn't hesitate to climb down and bring the tiny survivor back to safety. It's just another day of service for Hall County's Station 17, proving heroes help everyone, no matter how small.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
Kennedy Peacock earned a scholarship designed for students who've faced major obstacles and came out stronger. Five other Columbia County students also received awards to help fund their futures.
Georgia students just posted record-breaking math scores in multiple grade levels, capping years of steady improvement across the state. The gains show that switching away from Common Core to Georgia-designed standards is paying off for kids.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.
Environmental advocates are challenging Georgia Power's costly plan to build new gas plants, demanding proof they're actually needed. The fight could save Georgia families from paying for unnecessary energy infrastructure.
When Mayahuel Yaoapoqa moved from Micronesia to Georgia without speaking English, she never imagined she'd graduate college at 17 alongside her sister and father. This week, the three celebrate degrees together at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. #
Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.
University of Georgia researchers are solving two problems at once by redesigning road bridges to prevent both wildlife deaths and flooding. Smart engineering could save billions while protecting animals from turtles to deer.
University researchers discovered that Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston don't just experience weather—they actively shape it. After studying over 40,000 storms, scientists found urban areas influence where storms form and how powerful they become. ##
Two Democrats just broke a 26-year Republican hold on Georgia's powerful energy commission, promising lower bills and real transparency for families. It's a historic shift for the overlooked agency that controls what millions pay to power their homes.
Researchers at Boston University have designed a fleet of spacecraft that could actively protect Earth from dangerous solar storms by strengthening our planet's natural magnetic shield. The system could cut storm intensity by more than half, safeguarding satellites, power grids, and communication networks.
Seventeen rural Georgia communities just received $150,000 grants to upgrade public buildings with energy-efficient systems that could slash their utility bills. Many of these small towns are using federal funding for the first time to install LED lighting, modern HVAC systems, and plan for electric vehicle charging stations.
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