Approval has been given for work to continue on two nuclear reactors at a Georgia power plant. Was it right to throw more money at the project? A roundup of editorials Friday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. Reactor fallout in Georgia

From The Post and Courier: Georgians could be stuck with a big bill as the technology to be used in the reactors is the same as that used in the ones that have failed in South Carolina.

2. The nuclear showdown in Georgia

From The New York Times: Will the price of natural gas sink the Vogtle plant?

3. Two PSC commissioners explain their votes to continue construction on new Vogtle reactors

From The Augusta Chronicle: It comes down to less expensive, reliable power.

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