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News Articles: Atlanta

The state Public Service Commission held firm Tuesday on a 5,000-customer cap on Georgia Power’s rooftop solar program.

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State energy regulators approve Georgia Power rate hike

The state Public Service Commission approved a $1.8 billion rate increase requested by Georgia Power on Tuesday that embraced most of an agreement between the agency’s staff and the company presented last week.

December 21, 2022
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  • Dave Williams
In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia.

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GPB morning headlines for December 21, 2022

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and 24 other republican governors sent a letter to the White House on Monday asking for an end to the federal COVID-19 public health emergency. 

The brother of a deceased Georgia state representative won a special election Tuesday to replace him. 

December 21, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio

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Georgia Today: Brutal cold on the way, health care with no insurance, judge unexpectedly dies

On the Tuesday Dec. 20 edition of Georgia Today: Brutal cold is on the way, Georgia clinics for workers without insurance, and a Georgia Court of Appeals judge has passed away.

 

 

December 20, 2022
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  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell

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Georgia braces for near-record low temperatures

Extremely cold temperatures are expected to spill across Georgia later this week. In some areas, highs may struggle to get out of the 20s and low 30s. So what does that mean for those looking to travel this holiday season, both inside Georgia and through Georgia? For insight, we turn to Dave Hennen, senior executive producer of CNN weather and meteorologist.

December 20, 2022
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  • Peter Biello
Hannah Solar, LLC, a leader in sustainable energy, will soon be in Rome.

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GPB evening headlines for December 20, 2022

State energy regulators have approved a 12% rate hike over three-years for Georgia Power customers.

Governor Brian Kemp is joining other Republican governors in calling for an end to the Covid-19 public health emergency.

Georgia is set to receive $28 million from a national settlement with Wal-Mart over opioid dispensing allegations.

 

December 20, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
 Yang Yang, a 25-year-old male giant panda at Zoo Atlanta entered his dayroom habitat on December 20, 2022, to find two identical boxes painted with team logos, and made his pick.

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Zoo Atlanta giant panda picks 2022 Peach Bowl winner

A giant panda at Zoo Atlanta has predicted the winner of the 2022 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

December 20, 2022
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  • Allexa Ceballos
John Powell, former Glynn County Police chief, speaking to onlookers after being sworn-in on January 26, 2018. Credit: Glynn County, Screenshot

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As trial approaches, indicted former Glynn County police chief’s history shows controversies

Glynn County hired John Powell in 2018 to take over a force mired in problems. But Powell’s tenure ended with the force in a steeper tailspin and he faces trial early next year in Glynn on charges Powell knew about and ignored misconduct within a narcotics unit under his command, and in one instance, allegedly assisted in covering up illegal actions.

December 20, 2022
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  • Jake Shore
 Dominic Box Dominic Box speaking with conservative radio host John Fredericks at a news conference with Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue and former Alaska governor and U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, May 20, 2022 Credit: Craig Nelson/The Current GA

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Savannah man charged for stoking violence at Capitol on Jan. 6

Savannah political activist Dominic Box is facing four federal criminal charges of trespassing, violence and disorderly conduct at the U.S. Capitol for his alleged role in the mob that sought to overturn the 2020 election in which President Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.

December 20, 2022
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  • Margaret Coker
Stacey Schiff

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Political Rewind: Pulitizer Prize winner Stacy Schiff joins us to talk her book 'The Revolutionary'

Tuesday on Political Rewind: In the aftermath of the Jan. 6th committee's unprecedented decision to refer former President Trump to criminal charges, we take a step back to look at the origins of our democracy. Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff joins us to discuss Samuel Adams' vision for our country.

December 20, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
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Georgia Power Co.'s Plant Bowen releases steam as it generates electricity from burning coal on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Euharlee, Ga. The electric utility and regulatory staff agreed to a deal on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 to raise rates by $1.8 billion over three years starting in January.

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State regulators approve $1.8B Georgia Power rate increase

The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a $1.8 billion Georgia Power Co. rate increase Tuesday, raising rates by 12% over three years. The move came after four commissioners tweaked a settlement between the utility and commission staff to give the company more of what it wanted.

December 20, 2022
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  • Associated Press

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GPB morning headlines for December 20, 2022

A cold front is expected to move into Georgia late this week.

An Albany coat drive has kicked off just in time for some of the coldest weather South Georgia has seen in many years.

A charitable care clinic in Macon is celebrating two decades with some new community investments. 

December 20, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio
The exchange rates and logos of Bitcoin (BTH), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) and Monero (XMR) are seen on the display of a cryptocurrency ATM of blockchain payment service provider Bity at the House of Satoshi bitcoin and blockchain shop in Zurich, Switzerland June 25, 2021. Photo by Arnd Wiegmann/REUTERS

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GPB evening headlines for December 19, 2022

Rome commissioners will consider the city’s first-ever cryptocurrency mining operation tonight.

A charitable care clinic in Macon is celebrating two decades with some new community investments.

Georgia’s first Jewish Congressman, known for standing up for racial and environmental justice, died on Friday.

December 19, 2022
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  • GPB News Radio

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Atlanta mayor, police under pressure after four teens die by gun violence

Fatal shootings near Atlantic Station Nov. 26 and at an Atlanta apartment complex Dec. 17 killed four teens and injured others. Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta Police Department are calling the trend "unacceptable" after public outrage and a student protest.

December 19, 2022
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  • GPB News Staff
Georgia state Sen. Jen Jordan poses for a portrait at the capitol on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Atlanta. Campaign finance results show incumbent Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has been outraised by Jordan in the two months that ended June 30. That's one of the campaign finance results for Georgia's statewide races reported Friday, July 8, 2022.

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Political Rewind: Georgia Democrats reflect on 2022 midterms; Jan. 6th Committee's final meeting

Monday on Political Rewind: While Democrats secured Georgia's seat in the U.S. Senate, they lost important seats in the state legislature. A special panel of state Democrats weighs in on lessons learned.

Plus, the January 6th Committee could recommend criminal charges in its final meeting today.

 

December 19, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Chase McGee ,
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Smiling man gets his eyes checked by optometrist

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U.S. representatives: Federal government should ensure timely cataract surgeries for older Georgians

The federal government should ensure Medicare Advantage insurers Humana and Aetna cover cataract surgeries for older Georgians without delays or denials, Georgia’s Democratic congressional representatives said this week.  

December 19, 2022
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  • Rebecca Grapevine
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