SUMMARY: Since October 7, 2024, Augusta’s debris contractor, Ceres, has collected nearly 2.4 million cubic yards of vegetative debris and is nearing the end of the initial pass. Upcoming final pass details will identify zones for debris removal, starting next week with specific voting precincts. Residents should place debris in the right-of-way without mixing it with household waste, as mixed piles will not be collected. Smaller piles should be consolidated into larger ones, and items like stumps and root balls will be collected separately. For additional guidance, residents can visit augostaga.gov or contact Augusta 311.

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SUMMARY: A U-Haul study reveals that South Carolina is growing faster than any other state, with significant population increases and net gains in one-way movers. The state’s appeal includes its southern charm, history, beaches, mountains, and a 7% lower cost of living. Greenville, a major draw, sees 28 new residents daily, with expectations of 250,000 more in 20 years. Demand for housing has led to rising prices. People are attracted by job opportunities in tech and manufacturing, with companies like Boeing and BMW contributing. Economic development in Spartanburg and Anderson counties has also spurred job growth and investments.

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SUMMARY: Georgia state senator Colton Moore, a Republican from Trenton, was arrested Thursday after attempting to enter the House chamber, which he was banned from previously. During a confrontation with House employees outside the chamber, he fell after a shoving match and was detained by state patrol for willful obstruction of law enforcement. Moore had criticized House Speaker Jon Burns as a “tyrant” and claimed he had a constitutional obligation to attend the governor’s State of the State speech. Moore’s arrest adds to tensions among lawmakers as the 2025 legislative session begins, following past incidents involving protests in the Capitol.

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