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Qcells to furlough staff, cut temp workers amid supply chain woes
The solar giant said it will furlough about 1,000 workers at two Georgia plants and lay off about 300 workers employed through staffing agencies.
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Norfolk Southern got safer after Ohio crash. Unions warn of merger risk.
Some union leaders say they’re concerned about the safety implications of the proposed consolidation of Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.
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What Georgia Democrats PSC wins will and won’t mean for your power bills
Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission flipped from Republicans to Democrats. Here's what it could mean for your Georgia Power bills.
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Metro Atlanta’s water smells, tastes weird again. Blame fall and Lake Lanier.
It’s safe to drink, but a seasonal change in Lake Lanier each fall means most of the metro’s water tastes like dirt and mold.
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In upset, Democrats win in PSC races that could affect Georgia Power bills
Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard won statewide elections, defeating Republican incumbents, for seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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How two obscure races became a referendum on Georgia Power bills
Georgia Power customers have seen bills rise. Now they get to vote for two members on the state regulatory commission for the first time since 2020.
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November has its own offerings of joy and beauty
After Sunday, when we set our clocks back an hour, darkness will set in an hour earlier each evening. Even so, there is beauty, magic and much to enjoy in November.
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Solar in the South keeps growing, and Georgia is a leader, report shows
“We’re beginning to see some states make some really big bets on solar,” said Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
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Data centers give a jolt to Georgia Power parent company’s profits
Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Dunes dustup hangs over Georgia-Florida weekend’s ‘Frat Beach’ party
A construction project at "Frat Beach," the annual St. Simons Island party before the Georgia-Florida college football game, is causing logistical and environmental concerns.