Mary Landers

1 week ago | georgiarecorder.com | Mary Landers |Jill Nolin

by Mary Landers, Georgia Recorder April 16, 2025 The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments about a controversial zoning decision that threatens to change the character of an historic Gullah Geechee enclave in McIntosh County.

2 weeks ago | thecurrentga.org | Mary Landers |Mary Landers ReporterReporter

Savannah has long controlled the area’s water supply, treating massive quantities of drinking water and selling what the city didn’t need to neighbors in Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties. But as development intensifies the area’s thirst, one of the city’s long-time water customers – Effingham County – is poised to become a bigger player in water treatment and delivery.

2 weeks ago | gpb.org | Mary Landers

Frustrated with soaring electric bills and unresponsive state officials, consumer energy expert Patty Durand earlier this week announced a new nonprofit she's formed to address utility costs and regulation in Georgia. Called Georgia Utility Watch, it aims to protect Georgia consumers through "utility oversight, reform advocacy, and public education.""We're an organization dedicated to protecting Georgia consumers with fair rates, transparent practices and accountable leadership," Durand said.

2 weeks ago | thecurrentga.org | Mary Landers

Frustrated with soaring electric bills and unresponsive state officials, consumer energy expert Patty Durand earlier this week announced a new nonprofit she’s formed to address utility costs and regulation in Georgia. Called Georgia Utility Watch, it aims to protect Georgia consumers through “utility oversight, reform advocacy, and public education.”“We’re an organization dedicated to protecting Georgia consumers with fair rates, transparent practices and accountable leadership,” Durand said.

3 weeks ago | thecurrentga.org | Ty Tagami |Mary Landers

ATLANTA – Legislation that would regulate an alternative method for disposal of the dead is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp. The Georgia House of Representatives on Monday adopted Senate Bill 241 by a vote of 157-4. The Senate had already approved the bill in a near unanimous vote in early March. SB 241 was brought to the legislature by Sen.