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Public Service Commission to take up plan to add new fossil fuels to energy mix
ATLANTA – Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state. But the state Public Service Commission (PSC) still must sign off on a key component of the Atlanta-based utility’s plan: a proposal to build three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan. The PSC will hold a hearing on the project July 24 and vote on it next month. ...
Beacon opens new locations in Georgia and Texas
Beacon announced that it has opened new locations in Athens, GA and in Midlothian, TX. The new branch in Athens serves the area’s residential and commercial markets including the University of Georgia. “Our complete product catalog, including the TRI-BUILT line, is now available for customers in Athens. We are also pleased to give roofing contractors in the area access to our Beacon PRO+® app to run their businesses more efficiently,” explained Lynn France, Regional Vice President, Southeast.
Georgia agencies hit by Crowdstrike outage; hospitals and local systems react
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services confirmed to me in person that their systems are down. While I was there, they were requesting that residents leave their contact information and come back at another time. On their website and social media, several Georgia state agencies stated...
2, including 65-year-old man, injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people were injured following an overnight shooting in Columbus. Police were called to the 1000 block of Floyd Road, near Buena Vista Road, shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. That’s where authorities found a 65-year-old man shot and a woman injured by glass shards. Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
Enrollment begins for Harris County Schools’ Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — With the school year getting closer every day, the Harris County School District is asking qualified families to apply for the school’s Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program. For the second year in a row, the application process will be done primarily online through www.EZMealApp.com, but there are several ways […]
Southern Regional Tech pins eight Nurse Aide students
THOMASVILLE — Southern Regional Technical College recognized eight graduating Nurse Aide Accelerated students at a pinning ceremony Tuesday at SRTC-Thomasville. The Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate of Credit Program is approved by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation. During their five-week accelerated program, the students completed the classroom training, laboratory practice, and ...
Spotlighting great antique stores in the CSRA
(WJBF) – Antique stores are where you can find treasured, nostalgic items of your past, and the CSRA has wide variety of locations. Over the past few seasons of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team has visited several antique stores, so for this episode we stopped by just some of the locations.
Social Circle City Schools is hiring
Social Circle City Schools has several current job postings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the Social Circle City Schools career website on July 18, 2024. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.
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