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Georgia PSC approves rule to allow Georgia Power to charge more for new data centers

January 28, 2025 Community News

The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve a new rule that allows Georgia Power to charge new data centers in a manner that will protect ratepayers from cost shifting.

Measure would provide Catoosa County homestead exemption, require balanced school budget

January 28, 2025 Community News

A Northwest Georgia lawmaker introduced legislation to provide a homestead exemption from Catoosa County ad valorem taxes for senior citizens and require the Catoosa County Board of Education to adopt a balanced budget.

New Jersey bill would bar warehouses within 1,000 feet of historic sites

January 28, 2025 Community News

New Jersey Assemblywoman Carol Murphy has introduced legislation to prevent counties and municipalities from approving warehouse construction within 1,000 feet of historic sites.

Bramnick: No reason for feds to withhold drone information from the public

January 28, 2025 Community News

At a briefing today, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that the drones that caused panic among residents of New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research.

Georgia House Committee to review state agencies to determine compliance aligned with legislative intent

January 28, 2025 Community News

The House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee will continue its government transparency efforts, the Georgia House speaker vowed Tuesday.

February dinner fundraiser to support Smyrna Public Safety Foundation

January 27, 2025 Community News

Tickets are now on sale for a dinner fundraiser that will benefit the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.

Dolezal introduces the ‘Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities’ Act in Georgia to bar men in women’s sports

January 27, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would require athletes to participate on teams that align with their biological sex at birth.

Georgia bill would require public hearings for major road projects

January 24, 2025 Community News

Proposed legislation in Georgia would mandate the Georgia Department of Transportation hold public hearings for local transportation projects with a “significant impact.”

Trump surveying devastation in North Carolina, California

January 24, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump on Friday headed to North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and California amid wildfires that continue to ravage the southern part of the state.

Athens officials planning open houses, online survey for West Broad, Hawthorne overhaul

January 24, 2025 Community News

The Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department and the West Broad/Hawthorne Area Tax Allocation District Advisory Committee will host three open house sessions and an online survey during January and February.