Georgia NOW News for Thursday August 13, 2026

Georgia communities are pushing back against the state’s growing data center industry, citing concerns over water use, energy demand and impacts on local resources. Also in this episode: A new UGA poll finds Georgia voters across party lines agree healthcare is too expensive, with more than three in five saying healthcare is unaffordable. More than 1,200 people were arrested in Georgia during a recent ICE operation, with officials saying 720 had been charged with or convicted of crimes in the U.S. A Milton High School student won a top national award for high school musical theater. A new small business workshop in Macon is helping entrepreneurs learn practical ways to use AI to improve efficiency and grow their businesses. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #GeorgiaHealthcare #HealthcareCosts #DataCenters #GeorgiaDataCenters #Immigration #ICE #GeorgiaEducation #HighSchoolTheater #JimmyAwards #SmallBusiness #AI #GeorgiaBusiness #MaconGA #AtlantaNews #GeorgiaToday