"Peachless in Georgia: Locals adapt as the Peach State faces fruit shortage"

Georgia is experiencing its worst peach crop in nearly 70 years due to a February heat wave followed by two late-spring frosts, resulting in the loss of over 90% of this year's crop. The triple-whammy has inflated peach prices and forced the state to rely on California peaches. The shortage has had a significant impact on employment, the state economy, and local traditions. Farmers and agricultural groups are concerned about the long-term effects of climate change on peach cultivation in Georgia.