AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: A new report says data centers have already pushed electricity prices up for customers by about $23 billion through 2028, raising the question of who pays for substations and transmission upgrades. Local Governance & Community Impact: In Whitfield County, residents protested a potential data center, citing water use, environmental harm, and existing PFAS contamination concerns. Energy/Tech Policy: A separate investigation highlights how federal policy is accelerating data center development on or near Native American tribal lands, with dozens of proposed projects mapped and advocates warning about water and power strain. Food Safety: Ola-Ola Pounded Yam is recalled in multiple states, including Georgia, after an undeclared milk allergen was found. Consumer Fraud: A Decatur woman faces up to 75 years after prosecutors allege a $300,000 fraud scheme using retail return-policy loopholes tied to TJ Maxx and similar chains. Workforce/Training: Georgia Southern researchers say an evidence-based physical training program reduced injuries for police academy cadets while improving fitness. Sports (Georgia tie-in): Metro Atlanta native Jordan Walker won the MLB Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.
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