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Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.
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Georgia scientists face renewed research cuts after Supreme Court ruling
The Trump administration has cut more than 100 NIH and NSC research grants totaling $60 million at Georgia universities and colleges. More are expected after court ruling.
Aerospace is a top Georgia industry. A new group plans to keep it that way.
Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce and other firms are forming the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance.
Home Depot gets U.S. OK for GMS deal, extends offer as Canada weighs tie-up
Georgia-based Home Depot cleared a key U.S. hurdle in its $5.5B acquisition of Tucker-based GMS and extended its offer, as Canada reviews the deal.
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Data centers need a lot more juice. Georgia consumers fear being squeezed.
Data centers, utilities and regulators in Georgia have pledged that facilities will pay their fair share of the infrastructure costs they incur. Not everyone is so sure.
Dragon Con’s lifetime membership program cost: $250 in 1993, now $4,500
Dragon Con has an Eternal membership program that started in 1993 for $250 and is now $4,500. About 15 people a year buy into it. But is it worth it?
Georgia HS football rankings: McEachern earns highest ranking since 2019
McEachern debuts in the Class 6A rankings at No. 6 after defeating then-No. 6 North Cobb. Find out who else moved into and out of the Georgia high school football rankings.