Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is at a crossroads. Will it survive?
What happens when a community’s quest for survival clashes with the fate of one of the world's most unique ecosystems? In rural Georgia, the Okefenokee Swamp is at the center of a tense debate. Proposed mining along Trail Ridge, the natural barrier of the wetlands, promises jobs in one of the state’s poorest counties. But, this potential boost to the region could threaten to disrupt the delicate ecological balance the swamp provides. The AJC's Drew Kann speaks to Charlton County residents and officials about the struggle to improve quality of life, preserve the swamp and bring much-needed economic growth. Credits: AJC | Drew Kann / AJC | Getty Images | RogerTodd, Wild_Land Firefighter/YouTube
Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?
Are the data center jobs, investment and technology worth the added strain on power grids, water supplies and local communities? Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Let Me Put U On: How swimming became my mental reset
For AJC reporter DeAsia Paige, swimming is more than exercise. Credits: Keith Lovely Jr./AJC | Natrice Miller/AJC | DeAsia Paige/AJC
Should cities tell you where their surveillance cameras are?
Atlanta has more surveillance cameras per person than any U.S. city, but officials won't reveal where they are. Should they? Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Police keep misusing license plate readers. Flock Safety is using AI to catch it.
Flock Safety says its AI-powered Audit Assistance Tool can help police departments identify unusual searches. Credits: AJC|Flock Safety|WSB|NYU School of Law