The unlined "legacy" coal ash landfills at Georgia Power's Plant Arkwright being consolidated into a single lined landfill on the bank of the Ocmulgee River in September of 2023. In addition to the liner, the new impoundment will collect any coal ash leachate for 30 years.

Unlined "legacy" coal ash landfills at Georgia Power's Plant Arkwright are seen being consolidated into a single lined landfill on the bank of the Ocmulgee River in September of 2023. In addition to the liner, the new impoundment will collect any coal ash leachate for 30 years.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a roll back of some rules around the management of the toxic material left after burning coal to generate electricity, so called coal ash.

Union members from across the Southeast gathered in Atlanta this week for a rally.

Officials in Savannah have announced a new resource center for people experiencing homelessness in the city's downtown.

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