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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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Politics

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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Community

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 21

Doctor, hands and tablet with patient for consultation, medical advice or procedure at clinic. Closeup, healthcare employee and client with technology for health appointment or checklist at hospital
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Health

Georgia ACA enrollment drops as subsidy uncertainty drives premium shock

Georgia ACA enrollment drops as subsidy uncertainty drives premium shock Uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act subsidies expiring has caused people in Georgia to make definitive decisions about their health insurance.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia’s Affordable Care Act enrollment is down by more than 190,000 policyholders. Open enrollment ended Dec. 15 for those who want their policy to start on Jan. 1, 2026. However, Georgians have until Jan. […]

todayDecember 22, 2025 35

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Community

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

Wooden bridge and wooden walking trail leading up to the hill on the background of blue sky and white clouds, Spring in Georgia USA.
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Politics

Trump administration targets National Park Service gift shops over DEI rules

Trump administration targets National Park Service gift shops over DEI rules The Trump administration is expanding its fight against diversity, equity and inclusion to the National Park Service this week. The Department of the Interior sent out a memo last month ordering gift shops, bookstores and concession stands to remove any item they deemed objectionable by Dec. 19, according to WSB-TV. Park concessioners and cooperating organizations must remove any materials […]

todayDecember 18, 2025 14 2

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones talking with an unidentified man and woman.
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Georgia GOP files ethics complaint over secretive anti–Burt Jones ad campaign

Georgia GOP files ethics complaint over secretive anti–Burt Jones ad campaign The Georgia Republican Party filed an ethics complaint against Georgians for Integrity, Inc., a mysterious group that has launched an advertising campaign against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Jones is running for governor in 2026, and his campaign has demanded TV stations to pull the 30-second ad from their airwaves, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The 30-second ad that the […]

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Atlanta, GA, USA March 1 Prospective students and their parents take a college tour of the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta
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Education

Georgia joins conservative-led effort to reshape college accreditation

Georgia joins conservative-led effort to reshape college accreditation Georgia has joined five other states in forming the Commission for Public Higher Education, an aspiring accreditation agency that serves as a conservative alternative to the so-called “woke” legacy agencies. Two Georgia universities, Georgia Southern and Columbus State, have volunteered to go through the new accreditation process, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Accreditation serves as a gatekeeper to federal funds.  These moves […]

todayDecember 18, 2025 42 4

Jaha Howard, newly elected Georgia state senator, talks with two unidentified females while dressed in scrubs.
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Jaha Howard narrowly wins Georgia Senate District 35 runoff

Jaha Howard narrowly wins Georgia Senate District 35 runoff Dr. Jaha Howard won the Georgia state Senate election for District 35 with just over 200 votes.  Howard has experience in education, health care and local government, serving four years on the Cobb County Board of Education. He received 51% of the vote in the race against fellow Democrat Roger Bruce. The runoff election was required after no candidate received a […]

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