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Report: Federal energy policies could cost Georgia jobs, raise bills A new analysis found that Georgia families could lose thousands of jobs while they pay hundreds more a year for energy due to federal energy policies enacted since January 2025. The nonpartisan think tank Energy Innovation released the report that says Georgia’s economy could lose up to 11,000 jobs and $2.4 billion in GDP by 2030. Robbie Orvis is the […]
Georgia Power, Google agree to fund nuclear reactor upgrades Georgia Power recently announced an agreement with Google, in which the giant technology company agreed to help pay for upgrades to Georgia’s nuclear reactors, according to WABE. The utility company wants to upgrade four of the state’s older nuclear reactors so that they produce more energy. Although the Georgia Public Service Commission approved upgrades to Plant Vogtle last year, specifics about […]
EPA moves to eliminate power plant carbon standards, drawing concern in Georgia The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rescinding every remaining federal carbon standard for the power sector after finalizing its repeal of most greenhouse gas limits on power plants. The agency says the move will save the industry more than $300 billion, but environmental advocates and public health groups have sued, calling the repeal dangerous and illegal. Adrien Webber […]
Environmental groups challenge Georgia PSC approval of new Georgia Power gas plants Environmental groups are urging state utility regulators to reconsider a recent decision they say could raise electric bills and lock Georgia into costly fossil fuel infrastructure for decades. The Sierra Club, the Southern Environmental Law Center and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy have filed a motion asking the Georgia Public Service Commission to reopen a case approving […]
Ron Roberts is a Georgia-born radio veteran and host of The Ron Show, Atlanta's only progressive audio platform airing weekdays on AmericaOne Radio. With an extensive background as an FM radio program director and broadcaster skilled in audio editing, voice acting, and commercials, Ron brings nearly three decades of radio experience to his show. The show covers Atlanta, metro Atlanta, Georgia, and national politics from a unique perspective—he's a self-described "run-of-the-mill Georgia-born gay progressive cat-dad realtor & talk show host". Ron frequently welcomes guests ranging from local activists to prominent national figures, including Marianne Williamson, Rep. Nikema Williams, actor Michael Kelly, and Sen. Shea Roberts.
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