Georgia Power critic cleared of trade secrets charges
A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled "Georgia Power Trade Secrets" will not be prosecuted.
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A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled "Georgia Power Trade Secrets" will not be prosecuted.
Dr. Alicia Johnson made history during her ceremonial swearing-in this week, becoming the first Black woman and first Democratic woman elected to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
The commission voted along party lines to approve the agreement, replacing earlier estimates that had warned of possible bill increases following an updated staff analysis.
Georgia's only private electric utility will spend more than $16 billion to boost its power capacity by 50%.
Utility leaders say new state-of-the-art turbines at one of Georgia's oldest power plants could lower fuel costs for customers while bringing hundreds of construction jobs - and potentially thousands more statewide.
Since January, the average family in Georgia has been paying 13% more for electricity, and that pain can be felt more during the holidays.
What normally is a quiet race for Georgia PSC has become a high-profile fight between Republicans and Democrats.
A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled "Georgia Power Trade Secrets" will not be prosecuted.
Crews and the National Guard continue clearing debris and repairing damage in hard-hit White and Habersham Counties, as locals reflect on lessons learned and the resilience of their communities.
Kevin Stefanski said he is "beyond thrilled" to be the Falcons' new head coach, calling Atlanta the place he wanted to be and a city that pulled him in from the very start.
Metro Atlanta bus riders will get a firsthand look at major changes coming to the city's transit system as MARTA prepares to launch its NextGen Bus Network this spring.
A high-speed police chase in Fayette County ended in a rollover crash last Friday afternoon, leaving a 17-year-old boy suffering minor injuries. Officials say the teen is now facing multiple felony and traffic charges.