Almost 90% of Georgia faces drought conditions rated “severe” — the third level on the five-level drought intensity scale — or worse by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Heading into late April, bird nesting moves into high gear. With it comes a revving up of one of the most remarkable events of spring — the daily “dawn chorus.”
The slightly less active hurricane season scientists predict is partly due to the El Niño climate pattern they expect to develop. Drought relief may also be less likely.
Tybee Island's beach in Georgia won't be renourished next year after the federal government cut funding and directed the remaining dollars to New Jersey.
The Georgia Public Service Commission signed off on the Customer Identified Resource program, which lets companies contract directly with renewable energy developers.