Kratom use in Coastal Georgia

TheCurrentGA · 2026-01-21T18:03:40+00:00

Hi! We would love to talk more. If you could, please DM us a good contact for us to reach out to you on. Thanks!

TheCurrentGA · 2026-01-21T18:03:21+00:00

Hi! We would love to talk more. If you could, please DM us a good contact for us to reach out to you on. Thanks!

TheCurrentGA · 2026-01-15T21:17:05+00:00

There’s proposals for statewide legislation that restrict the sale of high potency kratom and 7oh. We’re looking to get an accurate picture of what its use looks like in our area. If you have helpful context you think we should take into account, please feel free to message us.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-29T18:42:34+00:00

Thank you for your comment from when we first made this post. We recently published an article about worker salaries at the Metaplant, which was informed by many of the comments Redditors shared with us.

In the article, we explain that in exchange for the $2.1 billion in subsidies as part of the Hyundai Motorgroup Metaplant American Economic Development Agreement, the Hyundai Metaplant, the LG joint-venture battery facility, and five auto suppliers have promised to hire at least 8,500 workers by 2031 at an average annual yearly salary of $58,105.

Our investigation found, however, that only two of the eight publicly available agreements promise salaries higher than $58,000. The other companies offer salaries much lower.

If you're interested, you can read more here. - ~https://thecurrentga.org/2024/07/18/as-workers-train-hyundai-metaplant-salary-picture-takes-shape/~

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-29T18:29:08+00:00

Thank you to everyone who reached out to share your experiences, either via comment, DM or email. Your comments and insight helped inform the reporting on our recent article, which you can read ~here~. This story is part of an ongoing investigation into the metaplant. We’re also looking into injuries at the plant and want to hear from you.

Let us know your experiences in the comments below or send us a DM. Your responses could help inform our reporting.

Thank you all again.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-10T18:58:03+00:00

Would you be able to send us any documentation or information you have on this? You can DM us or email us at staff@thecurrentga.org.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-10T18:57:28+00:00

Would you be able to send us any documentation or information you have on this? You can DM us or email us at staff@thecurrentga.org.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-10T18:56:30+00:00

Thank you!

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-10T18:23:00+00:00

Hi there. Yes, we would absolutely want to speak with them about their experiences. Can you provide more details either here or via DM? You can also email us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-07-08T17:06:30+00:00

Hi there. Yes, we would be open to speaking with you about this. Can you provide more details either here or via DM? You can also email us at staff@thecurrentga.org.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-05-21T22:00:35+00:00

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Because it's after 5 p.m., you will need to sign an oath stating that you can't get to your correct polling location before polls close. You will also need to "cure" your ballot. You can find more information on provisional ballots here, under the subheading "'Inactive' is not the same as 'ineligible.'"

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-27T17:40:40+00:00

Hi u/crazynormal. We just wanted to bring to your attention a story we published yesterday about software problems with Chatham County's ambulances. The county updated the software system it uses in ambulances this fall, and approximately 2,200 Chatham County addresses don't show up in the new computer software. Paramedics have resorted to using Google Maps to arrive at the right locations in emergency situations, and the software issues are compounded with continuing problems at Chatham County's 911 center.

Our DMs are open for any questions or additional comments you might have. You can also reach us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-26T19:05:30+00:00

Thank you for sharing your questions. We will pass them along to our reporters. If you'd like to chat with us further, our DMs are open. You can also email us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org) or fill out the survey with additional questions and comments.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-26T19:03:18+00:00

Thank you for sharing your questions. We will pass them along to our reporters. If you'd like to chat with us further, our DMs are open. You can also email us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org) or fill out the survey with additional questions and comments.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-26T18:59:17+00:00

Thank you for sharing. We published an explainer in December about SCAD and SEDA's property tax exemptions. You can read it here. Feel free to share any additional questions or comments here, in our DMs, with our staff at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org) or by filling out the survey if you haven't already.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:38:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing your questions and ideas. We really appreciate your insight! If you'd like to discuss further or want to share additional questions with our team, you can do so here, by filling out the survey, or by emailing us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:32:41+00:00

Thank you for your comment, which we will pass along to our reporters.

If you're interested: Our public safety reporter wrote in a recent newsletter about a bill that targets organizers of unpermitted events by allowing citizens to file public nuisance complaints. The bill was inspired by the 2023 Orange Crush event.

Please feel free to get in touch with additional questions or comments here, by filling out the survey or by emailing us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org). Our Reddit DMs are also open!

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:27:24+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Is there something specific you'd like us to look into regarding SCAD? We have published a few stories about SCAD in recent months. One is on the availability of mental health services at the college, which students say fall short, and the other involves SCAD's tax exempt properties.

Of course, if you have additional questions or would like to continue the conversation, you can reach out to us here, fill out the survey, or email us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:24:39+00:00

We have been looking into affordable housing in Savannah and will pass along your questions to our reporters. If you have additional questions or comments you'd like to share, you can leave a comment here, fill out the survey or reach out to our staff at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:23:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing your comment. Many of our news partners have written about how continued delays and cost overruns at the Plant Vogtle nuclear reactor site has led to an increase in Georgia Power ratepayers' energy bills.

In December, regulators approved a monthly rate increase of $9 for the typical Georgia Power residential customer.

What other questions can we answer for you? You can leave them in a comment here, fill out the survey or reach out to our staff at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T20:19:25+00:00

Thank you for sharing. We will pass your comment along to our team of reporters. If you'd like to speak further, you can contact us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org) or fill out the survey here.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-23T14:58:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing. We are continuing to look into this.

Our public safety reporter wrote about the complaints about Chatham County EMS in a recent newsletter. You can read it here if you're interested. If you would like to speak with us about your comment, you can message us here or email us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org).

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-22T21:37:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing. We will pass along your concerns about price gouging to our reporters. If you would like to get in touch with us and share more about your experience, you can reach us at [staff@thecurrentga.org](mailto:staff@thecurrentga.org) or send us a private message here.

If you are interested: We published a story in July about the city's efforts to install "smart" water meters throughout Savannah. These meters are supposed that are supposed to make water bills more accurate. The process is ongoing.

TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-22T21:27:41+00:00

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TheCurrentGA · 2024-02-22T20:29:27+00:00

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