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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. ...
Cue 'Let It Burn': Usher opens Georgia's first Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant
If you looked up in the sky around Exit 82 on !-20 Thursday, (you're welcome, distracted Conyers motorists!) — that drone show was courtesy of Georgia superstar Usher, owner of the state's first Dave's Hot Chicken franchise. “Once I tried Dave’s Hot Chicken and spoke with the founders of...
‘Hands Across the Border’ initiative targets drunk driving this holiday weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Georgia’s “Hands Across the Border” initiative, aimed at reducing drunk driving, is now in full swing across the Peach State. As you prepare to travel for the extended weekend, it’s wise to take extra precautions when driving in and around the Fountain City. Expect to see an increased law enforcement presence throughout Muscogee County.
Shooting on Wilder Dr. leaves woman injured
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Saturday night, the Savannah Police Department (SPD) was on the scene of a shooting in the 200 block of Wilder Dr. following a ShotSpotter notification. SPD says one adult female victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Memorial Health for treatment. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call […]
Man tased, arrested following standoff with Hinesville police
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A standoff Saturday in Hinesville has left one man tased and then arrested. Officers from the Hinesville Police Department responded to a call of a man with a handgun threatening to shoot people at the intersection of Demere and Elm Streets Saturday afternoon shortly after 3:30 pm.
Countdown to Kickoff: 2024 college football season preview
ATLANTA — WJCL 22 is getting you ready for the upcoming college football season live from Atlanta to Statesboro and Savannah. Sports Director Amy Zimmer and the team have you covered before kickoff of the Aflac Kickoff Game and preview the Top 15 ACC v. SEC showdown between No.1 Georgia and No. 14 Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Furman Set For Sunday Showdown At Georgia Southern
Greenville, S.C. – The Furman women's soccer team looks to find it footing when the Paladins travel to Statesboro, Ga., for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday versus the Georgia Southern Eagles at Bo Pitts Field. Sunday's match will be streamed live on ESPN+. Links for the live stream...
Volleyball drops five-set bout to Georgia Southern
AUBURN, Ala. (August 31, 2024) – The University of North Alabama volleyball team concluded its weekend at the War Eagle Invitational early Saturday morning with a five-set loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles inside Neville Arena at Auburn. The Lions (0-3) started strong against the Eagles (2-1), opening with...
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