AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSevere Weather: As Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain toward Georgia, a Georgia Tech atmospheric scientist warns that even an inch or two can flood metro Atlanta’s paved areas. Data Centers: Alpharetta’s planning panel approved a 60,000-square-foot expansion and dedicated power substation for Royal 400; City Council is set to vote Oct. 26. Coastal Science: A Jekyll Island marsh-restoration trial retained about 12 centimeters of added elevation six years after researchers spread dredged sediment, offering a potential tool to help wetlands keep pace with rising seas. Savannah Manufacturing: Hyundai is training humanoid robots at its Georgia plant, signaling a growing role for automation in the state’s auto industry. Surveillance Technology: A Georgia officer was fired over alleged misuse of Flock Safety’s license-plate reader system to track an ex-girlfriend, renewing questions about safeguards for the widely used technology.
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