AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers & Power Fight: A Georgia family says an AI-driven power-transmission project could force them off generational land via eminent domain, as Georgia Power plans a line largely aimed at data centers. Water & Local Rules: Flint Riverkeeper maps dozens of Georgia data centers across the Flint watershed and notes counties are adding moratoriums and zoning limits. Native Lands Push: A report says hyperscale data centers are increasingly proposed near Native American tribal lands, with federal policy accelerating the trend. Public Safety Tech Scrutiny (Flock): DeKalb fired and arrested a deputy accused of misusing Flock license plate reader data; other Georgia cases show similar allegations, while communities elsewhere challenge oversight and privacy. Healthcare Tech & Access: At ASCO, Georgia Retina’s Ella Leung highlights Medicaid vs Medicare payment gaps for vitreoretinal surgeries, raising access concerns. Medical Trial Update: UroToday discusses ENLIGHTED trial progress using VTP for low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer. Food Safety: CDC links a cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexico supplier used by Taco Bell in five states, including Georgia’s region. Road Safety Study: New research finds speeding wastes fuel and money while saving little time. STEM Outreach: UGA study finds humor and SpongeBob-style science videos can boost curiosity and learning.
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