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Georgia Power is drilling holes more than a mile underground. Here’s why
At a trio of spots in rural Georgia, including Bartow County, the state’s largest utility is boring holes thousands of feet into the Earth’s crust. The purpose isn’t to suck up water or to hunt for rare minerals. Instead, Georgia Power is testing to see if the rocks as much as 2 miles down might be a suitable place to store carbon dioxide produced by its oil- and gas-fired power plants, instead of allowing the heat-trapping gas to escape into the atmosphere. ...
WABE’s Week In Review: More election rule changes could disrupt Georgia this November, Harris hits the state
–Chamian Cruz reports the City of Atlanta’s former chief financial officer was sentenced this week to three years in federal prison for embezzling money and falsifying tax records. –Stephannie Stokes has more on the federal government awarding more than $30 million to Georgia organizations to address homelessness among veterans.
Voice of the Voter | Recovery advocate says 'there's always hope'
COMMERCE, Ga. — As the race for the White House enters the home stretch, there's more competition for attention than ever. Political rallies and advertisements and pundits can feel ubiquitous. Despite all the noise, it's the voters whose opinions matter the most. And in Georgia, their choice in November...
"Organized conspiracy": Experts warn Trump allies on Georgia election board are "sowing chaos"
Allies of former President Donald Trump on the Georgia state election board are stirring up chaos by passing new mandates ahead of the November election in a bid to dissuade voters and overwhelm local election officials, election experts warn. The Georgia elections board passed a handful of rule changes this...
Female Ga. inmates learn construction skills, help build houses
ATHENS, Ga. — The construction crew was waiting quietly when Jonathan Sims arrived, lumber and tools in tow. Within minutes, the work site stirred to life. Hammers pounded. Saws buzzed. And banter flowed like an open tap – a bit of sarcasm, a few boasts, a whole lot of encouraging shoutouts.
Douglasville GA Increases Property Taxes by 17% as Douglas County KS Adjusts Mill Levy Amid Rising Property Values
Residents in Douglasville, GA, and Douglas County, KS, are facing changes in property taxes—one seeing an increase, the other a reduction offset by rising property values. In Douglasville, the city council passed a property tax increase of almost 17 percent during Thursday night's meeting, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Homeowners with properties assessed at $350,000 will bear an additional $175 annually, roughly translating to an approximate $15 monthly increase. This decision, attributed to the increased costs of Douglas County's fire service, will have a direct financial impact on residents.
Robinson Honored For Volunteer Service
MCDONOUGH — Henry County District 2 Commissioner Neat Robinson was recently recognized by the Stockbridge Police Department Citizens Advisory Council for her many years of volunteerism on behalf of the City of Stockbridge. Stockbridge’s Police Advisory Council Chair Dr. Thomas Smith said the committee is made up of all...
Two Gwinnett County Public Schools receive national recognition for counseling programs
Two public schools in Gwinnett County have received national recognition for their respective counseling programs for a fifth year in a row. Parkview High School and Ferguson Elementary School were awarded the Recognized American School Counselor Association Model Program designation. The ASCA awards the designation, known as RAMP, to schools...
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