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News Articles: Georgia Power

Community Leaders Speak Out On Georgia Power Rate Increase

Community members and activists came together Monday night in Atlanta to speak out against Georgia Power’s proposed rate hike. The increase, set for...

November 13, 2019
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Georgia Power says it needs a rate increase to repair infrastructure damaged by storms and to dispose of coal ash, but many customers oppose any kind of rate hike.

Public Service Commission Continues Hearings On Proposed Georgia Power Rate Hike

This week, Georgia's Public Service Commission will begin a new round of hearings in Atlanta on a proposed rate hike for Georgia Power customers. The...

November 04, 2019
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

Public Service Commission Adds More Solar To Georgia Power's Energy Plan

The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved the latest three-year plan for Georgia Power's energy mix. The Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP, was...

July 16, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a total of $188 million in credits as part of its order to continue construction of Vogtle 3 and 4 at the Augusta plant.

Georgia Power Customers Will Receive $25 Plant Vogtle Bill Credit In July

Georgia Power customers will receive another $25 credit on their July power bill, the utility said in a news release. This is the second of three...

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Spencer McGuire

Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Still Alive

Georgia Power’s expansion of nuclear power at Plant Vogtle is still alive following a unanimous vote by the state’s Public Service Commission.

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

Georgians Will Pay More For Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion

Georgia consumers will have to pay more for power, starting in 2021, now that state regulators have voted to let construction continue on two nuclear...

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington

Plant Vogtle Construction Faces Critical Vote

A vote that could determine the fate of Plant Vogtle must come by Monday.

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Plant Vogtle Secures Two Key Votes In Decision On Construction

Two key players in the construction of Plant Vogtle have decided to continue on with the project. Georgia Power and the Municipal Electric Authority of...

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

Plant Vogtle Construction Will Continue

After a number of meetings and several deadline delays, the construction of the controversial Plant Vogtle will continue. Oglethorpe Power voted yes on...

July 09, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
The statewide utility company has asked for a rate increase in 2020.

Georgia Power Seeking Rate Increase In 2020

Georgia Power has asked for permission to go up on its prices. The Savannah Morning News reports the utility is seeking to increase customer rates by...

July 05, 2019
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By:
  • Associated Press

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Plant Vogtle Update: Further Behind Schedule, Still Billions Over Budget

Georgia Power customers and taxpayers have been helping foot the bill for the expansion project at Plant Vogtle, which is billions of dollars over...

May 17, 2019
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By:
  • Amy Kiley and
  • Virginia Prescott
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh meets Sen. David Perdue on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Georgia Politicians Come to Kavanaugh’s Defense

On this edition of Political Rewind, evangelical leaders and GOP politicians are continuing to voice their support for Supreme Court nominee Brett...

September 21, 2018
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By:
  • Robert Jimison

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Noon News For Wednesday January 17, 2018

Winter Weather Makes Driving Dangerous Delta Cancels Flights PSC Orders Georgia Power Refund

January 17, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
This June 13, 2014, file photo, shows construction on a new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle power plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

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  • Politics

PSC Moves Plant Vogtle Construction Funding Forward, With Conditions

On this edition of Political Rewind, Georgians will continue to pay for an expansion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear power facility, thanks to a ruling by...

December 22, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
This June 13, 2014, file photo, shows construction on a new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle power plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

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  • Politics

Fate Of Plant Vogtle, Cost To Customers, To Be Decided Thursday

On this edition of "Political Rewind," the Public Service Commission is about to make a momentous decision that will hit Georgia Power customers in the...

December 20, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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