PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

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PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

December 1, 2025 38 2

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State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins

State officials urge Georgians to get ready as Winter Preparedness week begins Winter Weather Preparedness week is set for December 1 through 5, and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) have informational sessions planned throughout the week to inform Georgians how to protect their families and homes. “As we saw earlier this year, the impacts of winter weather can be felt across the entire state of Georgia,” […]

November 26, 2025 46 2

Compilation photo of Star Black, Shawn Harris and Jeff Criswell, who are all candidates for the 14th Congressional District

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Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene for GA District 14? Here are the potential candidates. Although it’s been less than a week since U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation, candidates are already lining up to take her place. Greene announced her resignation in a video post on X, citing recent conflicts with President Donald Trump and frustrations with politics in Washington. She will be stepping down Jan. 5, […]

November 25, 2025 150 7

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‘I couldn’t separate them’: GA adoption story underscores need for support

‘I couldn’t separate them’: GA adoption story underscores need for support A Georgia man decided to adopt two brothers in 2022. He first adopted the little brother, Brody. After inviting the older brother, Christian, to Christmas, Sean Lee knew the boys needed each other. "When I saw the kids together on Christmas morning, I made sure Christian had a lot of presents as well," Lee said. "The boys were just […]

November 25, 2025 54 5

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Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care

Georgia Senate Committee offers recommendations to support youth aging out of foster care The Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care held its final meeting on Friday and presented recommendations to improve how children transition out of the foster care system into adulthood. Around 700 young people age out of Georgia’s foster care system every year, and they lose access to resources, […]

November 25, 2025 41 3

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GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump

GA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after break with Donald Trump The once-fierce supporter of President Donald Trump announced her impending resignation after a brutal split. Less than a week after Trump denounced her, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on X Friday evening that she will be resigning from her post as the representative of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Greene said her last day in office will be […]

November 24, 2025 47 2

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter poses for his Congressional photo

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Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up

Atlanta under pressure: Federal immigration enforcement called to ramp up U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to request an increased presence in Atlanta. Carter cited the state’s ranking in the number of undocumented immigrants as a reason for increased enforcement. The Migration Policy Institute released a report in October that found Georgia to be the […]

November 24, 2025 46 4

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Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care?

Hemp vs. marijuana. What’s the difference, and why do we care? Although they look exactly the same, hemp and marijuana are two different plants. Lacey White with Frogtown Hemp said they test their plants regularly to ensure they are not going over the limit of THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. “With a hemp plant, you're looking at the genetics of the seed,” she said. “You're wanting a high CBD content and a […]

November 21, 2025 41 3

hemp CBD products on display at The Georgia Hemp Company

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‘It would really be detrimental’: GA hemp businesses worry about new federal THC cap

‘It would really be detrimental’: GA hemp businesses worry about new federal THC cap Frogtown Hemp is an old, family farm in Dahlonega, Georgia, that dates back to 1896. Due to the recent funding bill that passed through Congress, it might all be in jeopardy. The legislation that ended the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits hemp products to 0.4 milligrams of THC per package. A typical hemp […]

November 20, 2025 75 2

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