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March 4, 2024 Georgia Recorder Georgia Power’s request for more electricity comes under fire Emily Jones reports that Georgia’s energy regulators are considering Georgia Power’s request to generate and buy more electricity to meet what the utility calls a surge…

March 1, 2024 Capitol Beat News Kemp signs midyear budget Dave Williams reports that Gov. Brian Kemp signed a record $37.9 billion fiscal 2024 midyear budget Thursday that includes $5.5 billion in new spending. “This is a very, very good…

Feb. 29, 2024 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Play ball: Columbus OKs $50 million Double-A Braves baseball bet on 1920s Golden Park Tim Chitwood reports that after hours of debate before a packed crowd, the final score was 6-4 as Columbus Council voted…

Feb. 28, 2024 The Current EPD offers plan to aid private wells impacted by Hyundai’s water use Mary Landers reports that Bulloch County residents worried about their private wells in the face of the Hyundai development had a chance to…

Feb. 27, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp, State Leaders Celebrate Hyundai Motor Group’s Historic Impact on Georgia Staff reports that Gov. and First Lady Kemp yesterday joined President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and President and CEO of Hyundai…

Feb. 26, 2024 Albany Herald Southwest Georgia communities awarded Rural Energy grants Staff reports that Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. D-Ga., the ranking Democrat leading the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related…

Feb. 23, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces 66 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Staff reports that Gov. Kemp, on Thursday, announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 66 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.  …

Feb. 22, 2024 Rome News-Tribune Georgia Environmental Protection Division Chastised for Ash Pond Closure Permit John Bailey reports that the latest salvo fired in a fight over the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s approval of leaving tons of coal ash in…

Feb. 21, 2024 The Brunswick News Vehicles keep ports busy at Colonel's Island Hank Rowland reports that higher numbers of vehicles keep rolling on and off the docks each year on Colonel’s Island. The auto port recorded its busiest calendar…

Feb. 20, 2024 Georgia.gov Gov. Kemp Announces Second Round of Funding Increases for CJCC's Victim's Services Grant Staff reports that Gov. Kemp on Monday announced he has directed the Office of Planning and Budget to again increase funding for the…