rivers

The boardwalk trail at the beginning of the Chatthoochee RiverLands trailhead in Mableton, adjacent to Discovery Park

Environment January 7, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s connection to Georgia rivers flowed through his terms as governor, president

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]January 6, 2025 Jimmy Carter’s legacy includes working to eradicate tropical diseases in Africa, South…

Climate September 19, 2023

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor

by Li Li (李黎), Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As climate change warms rivers, they are losing dissolved oxygen from their water. This…

Georgia State Capitol on mostly sunny day

Georgia May 8, 2023

Turbulence roils waters despite Georgia law to calm tensions between anglers, riverside landowners

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 7, 2023 A dispute over whether a popular stretch of the Flint River…

Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…

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Jimmy Carter’s connection to Georgia rivers flowed through his terms as governor, president

As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath – and so could the plants and animals they harbor

Turbulence roils waters despite Georgia law to calm tensions between anglers, riverside landowners