June 27, 2025 Capitol Beat News PSC hears Georgia Power rate freeze plan Dave Williams reports that executives representing Georgia Power and the state’s energy regulating agency Thursday defended the utility’s plan to freeze rates against accusations that the temporary pause won’t stop customer bills from increasing. Georgia Power and the state Public Service Commission’s Public Interest Advocacy (PIA) Staff…
une 26, 2025 The Brunswick News New rail capacity at Brunswick port to come online this month Staff reports that the first phase of a new rail facility at the Port of Brunswick is slated to begin operations by the end of the month. The expansion of the port’s railroad shipping infrastructure will double rail capacity from five to 10…
June 25, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces $26.5M for Local Transportation Projects Staff reports, Gov. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors on Tuesday announced the approval of a record $26.5 million in Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) loans and grants that will help fund 13 transportation infrastructure projects across the state. This round of…
June 24, 2025 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Georgia Power merges hydrogen, natural gas for cleaner energy. Why it matters Kala Hunter reports, the energy research community is cheering after Georgia Power completed the largest ever test of blending hydrogen and natural gas to create energy at Plant McDonough last week. The utility giant Georgia Power, which serves 2.7 million customers, collaborated with…
As Atlanta laces up for the Peachtree Road Race on July 4 – with its 60,000 runners, 150,000 spectators and billing as the world’s largest 10K – it’s also worth looking around Georgia at other races gaining ground. Each has its own personality and brings attention, fun and a positive economic impact to its community. Rabun Ramble. Photo credit: Charlie…
June 23, 2025 WABE Conservation land deal stops Okefenokee mining plan Marisa Mecke reports, after six years, the controversial plan to mine next to Georgia’s beloved Okefenokee Swamp has been halted. The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit organization specializing in the acquisition of at-risk lands for environmental conservation, has purchased the land adjacent to the Okefenokee Swamp from Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals,…
June 19, 2025 Capitol Beat News Georgia unemployment rate declines slightly Dave Williams reports that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 3.5%, seven-tenths below the national jobless rate, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. “After holding steady at 3.6% for nearly a year – and recent job growth – we’re proving once again that Georgia’s business-friendly environment…
June 19, 2025 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Latest Workforce Housing Grant Awards Staff reports that Gov. Kemp announced on Wednesday the latest round of grant awards for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling $6.5 million in infrastructure development and supporting 198 housing units across three communities. In line with prior awards, these recipients demonstrated strong collaboration and partnership with local…
June 18, 2025 Macon Telegraph, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Election Day in Georgia: See results for Public Service Commission primary races Margaret Walker reports that incumbent Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols convincingly won his primary election Tuesday night, setting himself up to run against Democrat Alicia Johnson for another term. The Republican energy service regulator who presides over District 2 defeated Lee…
June 17, 2025 WSB Radio Georgia joins new nationwide effort to fight against human trafficking Bill Caiaccio reports that Georgia has joined other states around the nation in a new effort to fight against human trafficking. The Georgia Businesses Against Trafficking Initiative focuses on raising awareness through training and collaboration with businesses statewide. June 17, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!…
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