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Georgia, national home insurance rates on the rise. Here’s why.
Home insurance rates in Georgia grew in the past year at a rate slightly higher than the national average, report says.
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Who doesn’t like the beach at St. Simons? Nesting sea turtles
St. Simons Island is home to only 1 of the 1,700-plus loggerhead nests laid along Georgia’s coast so far this year. A pending lighting ordinance update may boost activity.
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Rural roadsides and ditches can be wildflower havens
Often overlooked spaces, roadsides and ditches can harbor a surprising variety of flora and play important ecological roles.
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Georgia Power can keep some financial details hidden from public, PSC rules
Georgia Power will be able to keep certain cost and power generation information shielded from public view, after state energy regulators denied a challenge to the practice.
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PSC OKs energy plan for Georgia Power, locking in reliance on fossil fuels
Fossil fuels will continue to supply much of Georgia Power’s electricity after state regulators approved a long-range energy plan driven mostly by the needs of data centers.
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DeKalb trash-to-gas contract fight has financial, environmental consequences
DeKalb has missed out on millions of dollars in revenue it would have collected from selling converted landfill gas. Meanwhile, methane gas is instead being flared.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ passage dims outlook for Georgia’s clean energy sectors
Georgia has been one of the top states for solar and electric vehicle manufacturing investment. Some warn that's at risk after passage of the "one big, beautiful bill."
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Sustainable clothing brand Reformation opens Alpharetta location
Los Angeles-based sustainable fashion brand Reformation opened its second metro Atlanta location at Avalon in Alpharetta on Thursday.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors
If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies
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PSC votes to keep Georgia Power rates steady, but relief may not last long
State regulators voted Tuesday to keep Georgia Power’s current base electricity rates through 2028, heading off — for now — the possibility of more rate hikes for customers.