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Environmental groups pushing to delay Georgia Power gas turbines project
ATLANTA – Georgia Power should delay building three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan to allow time to consider potentially less expensive alternatives, an independent energy consultant said Wednesday. The Atlanta-based utility received bids late last week in an all-source procurement request for proposals (RFP) to expand its electrical generating capacity to meet Georgia’s rapidly increasing needs for power. Taking the time to evaluate those bids could help Georgia Power reduce its reliance on natural gas, Albert Lin testified during a hearing held...
Waiting for an organ transplant? How quickly you get one may depend on your race
At least three people including a Georgia man, have filed a federal lawsuit against multiple hospitals claiming a race-based formula violated his civil rights and caused him serious damage.
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.’s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart...
Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients
Georgia native Dr. Aisvarya Panakam says she was eager to return home to finish her medical training after spending about a decade away from her home state. But then came the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned federal abortion protections, upending the nation’s health care landscape and her own plans. A month after […]
Two Georgia Lottery Players Won Almost $230,000 in Fantasy 5
Two lucky Georgia lottery players scored $229,438 each in the July 20 Fantasy 5 drawing. One ticket was purchased at Conyers Food Mart, the other online. 🎉 Why It Matters: These wins show that whether you play at a store or online, your chances are real. The Georgia Lottery continues to generate excitement and winnings for its players.
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