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Bill to make Georgia Power charge data centers for their energy costs advances
A bill that would force Georgia Power to charge data centers the cost of for infrastructure it builds to serve them was passed by a Georgia General Assembly committee Tuesday.
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As decision on mine near the Okefenokee looms, new swamp protection bills emerge
A pair of bills that would prevent the state from allowing more mining near the Okefenokee Swamp has been introduced at the Georgia General Assembly.
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Southern Co. full-year profits rise with Georgia Power customer bills
Southern Company had a dip in fourth quarter earnings due to impact from Hurricane Helene, but saw its full-year profits grow.
1,600-pound great white shark discovered off coasts of Georgia and Florida
A research group tracks a great white shark off the coasts of Georgia and Florida. (Footage: AJC | Ocearch | WRAL News | WSB-TV Sources: USA Today | Ocearch)
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Trump administration denies Kemp’s bid to extend Hurricane Helene aid deadline
The denial follows efforts by other Georgia leaders to press the Trump administration to extend the aid application window.
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‘Forever chemicals’ abound. Scientists are searching for them in Georgians’ blood
Emory’s study comes as Georgia cities grapple with PFAS in their drinking water, along with new federal regulations that will soon require them to remove nearly all of them.