A highly contagious strain of bird flu that’s lethal to poultry and other birds has infiltrated a commercial chicken facility in far northwest Georgia.
Environmental groups contend the PSC cleared Georgia Power’s expansion without the data to show all of the new power plants are needed, at least for now.
Commissioners Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson took part in their first PSC session Tuesday, giving Democrats a foothold on the powerful regulator for the first time in years.
Data centers use the bulk of the power in Georgia, so they should be paying for the majority of the cost. At the same time, they should investing in clean energy like nuclear.
Decatur recently became Georgia's first "Bird City" and is leading the way with changes big and small to build a safer environment for its winged residents.
Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene said in a speech Wednesday that the company will lower its rates this summer, as it faces customer frustration over high monthly bills.