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Critics blast Georgia Power plan to burn wood for fuel as critics warn of costs, pollution
The Georgia Public Service Commission is set to vote Sept. 17 on Georgia Power’s proposal to burn wood pellets and other organic materials to generate energy and has raised environmental concerns and high costs being passed on to customers. State regulators heard testimony Thursday from Georgia Power officials about the utility company’s application to add […]
Three on News 3: New Georgia Presidential polling, shooting trial coverage continues, more public outcry towards animal control at city council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
Fox’s Lawrence Jones Praises Trump for Dropping Grudge Against Brian Kemp Over 2020 Election: ‘That’s How Grown Men Handle Things’
Lawrence Jones praised Donald Trump for abandoning his years-long grudge against Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday. The post Fox’s Lawrence Jones Praises Trump for Dropping Grudge Against Brian Kemp Over 2020 Election: ‘That’s How Grown Men Handle Things’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Rural jobs, investment dominate Georgia economic growth
ATLANTA – Georgia’s economic development efforts are continuing to feature a rural focus. The state Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team Thursday reported more than $20.3 billion in investment in Georgia during the last fiscal year, with 429 facility expansions and new locations creating 26,900 new private-sector jobs. More than 18,300 of those jobs representing $12.5 billion in investment came outside the 10-county Atlanta region, accounting for 83% of...
Georgia Power teeing up four battery storage projects
ATLANTA – Georgia Power will build battery energy storage systems (BESS) at four sites across the state, adding 500 megawatts of electrical generating capacity to help meet a growing demand for power primarily by large industrial customers. Battery storage is among a variety of power generation sources state energy regulators approved last April as part of a huge increase in generating capacity for the Atlanta-based utility. The plan also includes other forms of renewable energy as well as fossil fuels. ...
Four Charged for PTC Burglary, Golf Cart Theft
Four individuals, including two juveniles, were charged by Peachtree City Police Department after allegedly stealing multiple golf carts and burglarizing a local business Aug. 17-18. At about 1 a.m. on Aug. 18, Jyquan Green, 28, Thomas Mayfield Jr., 18, and two juveniles (15 and 16) were observed on security footage...
Fulton County Marks A Major Milestone In Demolishing Dilapidated Hotels As Part Of The "Renew The District" Initiative
Fulton County Marks A Major Milestone In Demolishing Dilapidated Hotels As Part Of The "Renew The District" Initiative. Fulton County is taking a bold step toward revitalizing Fulton Industrial Boulevard by celebrating a significant milestone in the Renew the District initiative: the demolition of the long-abandoned Executive and Super Inn hotels. The press event, scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11 a.m. at 305 Fulton Industrial Circle, Southwest in Atlanta, Georgia, 30336, marks a pivotal moment in the County's ongoing efforts to enhance community safety and stimulate economic growth in the Fulton Industrial Boulevard corridor.
Druid Hills home sets new record-breaking price for neighborhood at $9 million
Dorsey Alston Realtors agent Harvin Greene has shattered her previous record with the sale of a Druid Hills home for $9 million. The sale of 822 Oakdale Road sets a new milestone for the highest-priced sale ever recorded in Druid Hills and DeKalb County. Initially offered for $8.6 million, this historic property drew multiple offers […] The post Druid Hills home sets new record-breaking price for neighborhood at $9 million appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Six Million Gallons of Wastewater Dumped into Lake Allatoona
The Cobb County Water System is investigating a 6 million gallon waste water spill into Lake Allatoona. According to the county, the dump occurred on Aug. 22. The effluent was treated at the Northwest Water Reclamation Facility but did not meet the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s standards. The spill will not impact drinking water supplies, did not require cleanup or remediation and has not led to any reported impacts to the lake. “Plant operations staff is investigating the cause of the excursion and making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with the discharge permit,” a Thursday press release from the county reads.
Couple suing Emory University Hospital over death of unborn child
Crystal Bealing and Joshua McCreary filed the lawsuit in Fulton County court on Aug. 22, accusing Emory Healthcare staff failed to provide medical treatment to Bealing, who at the time was 38 weeks pregnant.
Pastor draws attention to early voting site problems
An Atlanta pastor is calling on the Fulton County elections board to correct what is being called an oversight. The pastor says, and even Fulton County admits, there are no early voting sites in the city's poorest zip code, 30314. Fox 5's Aungelique Proctor has the story.
Kennesaw Teen Accused of Falsifying Sales
Juliana Patarroyo, 17, of Kennesaw, is accused of falsifying sales and giving away $2,446 worth of store merchandise to friends and acquaintances between July 6 and July 17 while employed by JD Sports, inside Town Center mall, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Patarroyo is charged with theft by taking – greater than $1,500. She was arrested on Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to jail records. Patarroyo was released on $5,000 bond.
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