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Winter is best time for watching woodpeckers
From downy to pileated, several woodpecker species make Georgia their home in the winter. Learn why cold months are ideal for spotting these birds.
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Analysts warn Georgia Power bills will rise if PSC approves data center buildout
Analysts are warning Georgia Power's residential customers could see monthly bills jump $20 or more if state regulators approve the company's planned data center expansion.
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A tree hugger gives thanks for nature’s goodness
From forests to wetlands, Georgia’s natural beauty and wild places inspire gratitude this Thanksgiving.
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PSC won’t delay key Georgia Power vote after Democrats’ election wins
The Georgia Public Service Commission has rejected a bid to delay a key vote on whether to allow Georgia Power to execute a historic expansion of its generation fleet.
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With some solar power tax breaks expiring, Georgians rush to catch the sun
Georgia solar installers say they’re seeing a surge of customers trying to install rooftop solar systems before federal tax credits go away at the end of the year.
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After Democrats’ wins, groups ask PSC to delay key Georgia Power vote
Environmental groups have asked the PSC to delay a vote on whether to allow Georgia Power to undertake a historic expansion until after newly elected Democrats are seated.
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A songbird gets too close for comfort to some birders
Eastern phoebes have a reputation for having little fear of humans, but sometimes that can be a problem.
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Major environmental cleanup effort underway at UPS crash site
Hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel, oil and other chemicals were involved in the crash and subsequent fire last week.
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Squirrels get ready for winter with new nests
Squirrels across Georgia are busy building leaf nests this month — a seasonal behavior that helps them survive the colder nights.
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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.