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Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.
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Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests

Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests Moments before the Georgia Public Service Commission voted on a historic expansion of Georgia Power’s capacity, protesters started chanting. “Nay, nay, nay, the people say nay.” After being escorted from the proceedings, the PSC unanimously voted to pass the stipulation. Georgia Power requested to add 10,000 megawatts of new power resources over the next five years mostly reliant on natural gas. […]

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People visit the Christmas Light installation in downtown Macon, Georgia, on a winter evening.
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Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza returns with 1M lights, music and free shows

Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza returns with 1M lights, music and free shows The Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza kicked off on Nov. 28 with more than 1 million lights synchronized to music arranged and performed by Macon Pops.  Luke Cox volunteered to help set up the lights and manage the event. Cox told 13WMAZ that he has grown up attending the event. “It was just amazing to see the work that […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 22

Homeless encampment under a bridge on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail along the Allegheny River. The encampments are a problem in the area as the trail is popular with walkers, runners and bikers. Unrecognizable people seen in background. This section of the trail is near downtown and PNC Park.
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HUD policy shift threatens Georgia housing programs for unhoused people

HUD policy shift threatens Georgia housing programs for unhoused people Changes in the mission of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) could impact Georgia service providers for unhoused people.  Georgia Public Broadcasting reports that Georgia’s providers have been focusing on a supportive housing model, which prioritizes housing before other services, such as mental health care and employment. However, HUD is shifting to prioritize other services prior to […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 23

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High school friends rally to support Georgia student wounded in Brown shooting

High school friends rally to support Georgia student wounded in Brown shooting A group of high school best friends have banded together to support their friend, who was a victim in the Brown University shooting. The Dec. 13 shooting at the Rhode Island school resulted in the death of two students and injured nine others. The police continue to search for the unidentified killer, according to the New York Times. […]

todayDecember 19, 2025 40 2

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STEM Atlanta adjusts programming, expands work to South Africa

STEM Atlanta adjusts programming, expands work to South Africa An Atlanta-based STEM education nonprofit is adjusting its approach after recent changes in government funding, while continuing to expand its work locally and abroad, according to reporting from WSB-TV. STEM Atlanta, founded by Dr. Maxine Cain, has shifted its focus in response to the loss of funding tied to changes in diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The organization says the change […]

todayDecember 17, 2025 83 2

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Atlanta replaces peach drop with citywide fireworks and drone countdown

Atlanta replaces peach drop with citywide fireworks and drone countdown Although Atlanta will celebrate New Year’s Eve, the annual Atlanta Peach Drop will be replaced with fireworks and a drone display.  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Monday that the city will ring in the New Year with a citywide fireworks display and a drone countdown display that will be visible mostly in Downtown and Midtown. “The Annual Peach Drop has […]

todayDecember 17, 2025 19 1

Close up of unrecognizable man lightning candles on Menorah before Hanukkah meal with his family in dining room.
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Metro Atlanta Jewish community celebrate Hanukkah, react to Sydney attack

Metro Atlanta Jewish community celebrate Hanukkah, react to Sydney attack Metro Atlanta’s Jewish community gathered Sunday to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah in the wake of the mass shooting in Sydney, Australia.  The deadly attack at Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people, the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the country’s history. Authorities have declared the attack an act of terrorism and was carried out by a […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 23 1

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Trump-era wage cut slashes pay for thousands of Georgia migrant farmworkers

Trump-era wage cut slashes pay for thousands of Georgia migrant farmworkers A Trump administration policy change cut wages of thousands of migrant farmworkers in Georgia. The federal government slashed minimum hourly wages from $16.08 to $10.52 for the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The program allows migrant workers to come to the U.S. on a temporary visa to work in positions that farmers cannot fill […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 27 1

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Georgia Senate study committee advances report on social media and AI risks to children

Georgia Senate study committee advances report on social media and AI risks to children Georgia lawmakers aren’t yet back in session, but the debate over how to protect children online is already taking shape at the State Capitol. On Wednesday, a bipartisan Senate study committee advanced a report examining the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on young people. Committee members described the move as both urgent and overdue. […]

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