AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoShrimp Sourcing Scrutiny: A SeaD Consulting genetic test of Savannah restaurants found 13 of 22 claiming “American wild-caught” shrimp were actually sold from outside U.S. waters, though results slightly improved from last year; a Georgia labeling bill passed in May may push authenticity higher. Public Health Through Play: In metro Atlanta, table tennis is being used as physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and stroke recovery, with local chapters tied to the “PingPong Parkinson” model. Walkability Funding Push: Sandy Springs is accelerating sidewalk and path construction, boosting its 2026 TSPLOST sidewalk budget to $16 million and exploring right-of-way coordination and staffing to speed projects. Water + Data Centers: Google announced new water-stewardship commitments tied to data-center expansion, including $17 million for projects in multiple states and leak-detection upgrades in Nebraska. Georgia Agriculture: Georgia pecan growers voted to continue the Georgia Pecan Commission marketing order through 2029, keeping the assessment rate at $0.01 per pound for qualifying acreage. Tech in Medicine: Reuters reports ASCO results on GammaTile, an implanted radiation tile for brain metastases that showed lower regrowth rates than standard care.
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