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Data Centers & Water/Power Politics: Sen. Raphael Warnock urged a statewide Georgia moratorium on data centers, arguing projects should only proceed with guarantees on utility rates, pollution, and transparency—after regulators approved Georgia Power’s massive power contract for an OpenAI site. Virginia Water Quality: A Virginia-focused op-ed highlights HRSD’s SWIFT approach to replenish the Potomac aquifer while cutting nutrient pollution and slowing saltwater intrusion and land subsidence. Wildlife & Habitat: A Virginia farmer’s decades-long fight helped protect land and build a wildlife corridor—an example of conservation that outlasts development pressure. Outdoor Access & Fees: Virginia DWR raised hunting, fishing, and boating fees effective Oct. 1, with some nonresident licenses jumping up to $630. Heat & Health: A regional heat update warns of hotter, muggy conditions and rising heat-illness risk for students and athletes ahead of Labor Day. Coastal Cleanup: Miami-Dade plans major International Coastal Cleanup events Sept. 19, mobilizing volunteers to protect beaches and marine ecosystems. Local Funding: Gov. Spanberger recommended $80,000 in ARC funding for Smyth County for comprehensive site planning tied to a 213-acre opportunity.

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