AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeKalb Data Center Moratorium: DeKalb County extended its temporary pause on new data center applications to September, aiming to study utility, water, and noise impacts before new rules are drafted. Public Safety in Heat: Atlanta’s July 4th weekend safety plan puts extreme heat and World Cup traffic at the top, while Georgia is flagged among the states with the highest rates of kids left in hot cars. BioLab Fire Follow-Up: A Georgia Tech study found 26 chemical species in the BioLab smoke plume, including higher-than-expected bromine, expanding what residents may have been exposed to. Insect Vaccine Breakthrough: Athens biotech Dalan Animal Health reported the world’s first licensed insect vaccine, using a method that bypasses antibodies—now moving toward protection for shrimp and honeybees. Community Science for Pollinators: Foothills Land Conservancy’s Bumble Bee Atlas survey returns July 11, building local data to track at-risk bumblebee species. STEM & SkillsUSA Wins: DeKalb students keep learning through summer programs, and a Washington County Career & Tech Ed student earns a SkillsUSA national Skill Point certificate in automotive refinishing. Georgia Tech Research: UGA researchers say marigolds could become a new plant-based protein source, with functional benefits for food products.
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