Georgia NOW News for Thursday September 3, 2026

In this episode of Georgia NOW News: Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns announces members of the new Georgia Literacy Task Force. Federal inspections show improvements at Georgia ICE detention facilities, while advocates continue to raise concerns about conditions and transparency. A UGA study finds people are less likely to miss work for medical reasons in states with legal medical marijuana. Savannah approves a 155-day moratorium on large-load data centers as communities across Georgia evaluate their impact. Georgia Power agrees to new protections for residential and small-business customers from costs associated with large-load customers. 🎧 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. #GeorgiaNOWNews #GeorgiaNews #GeorgiaPolitics #Education #Literacy #ICE #Immigration #MedicalMarijuana #UGA #DataCenters #GeorgiaPower #Savannah