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30 Georgia homes are being acquired via sale or eminent domain to expand power grid — one affected family member says it’s ‘for the data centers’

Georgia's largest power supply company is reclaiming 30 homes that lay in the path of its power line expansion project through sale or eminent domain. The company says the project is not for a data center, but the substation the line is connecting to sits less than five miles from…

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‘My childhood home is being taken’: Eminent domain for data centers targets properties across a thousand miles of grid expansion in Georgia

‘My childhood home is being taken’: Eminent domain for data centers targets properties across a thousand miles of grid expansion in Georgia

Nearly 30 residential properties are located along a 35-mile stretch in Georgia where some residents said they have no choice but to sell their homes.

This Top Utility Stock Is Getting a Big Boost From Massive OpenAI Power Deal

This Top Utility Stock Is Getting a Big Boost From Massive OpenAI Power Deal

Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power landed a massive OpenAI power deal worth billions, backed by federal loans and a 25-year contract.

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Southern Company unit signs 25-year power deal with OpenAI

OpenAI, which is expected to need about 3,200 megawatts (MW) of power for its new facility, has agreed to provide up to 1,000 MW to the Southern Co ⁠subsidiary Georgia ‌Power's systems in times of high demand.

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In Georgia, the Power Bill Comes Due

Anger over surging utility rates already toppled two Republicans on a powerful state commission. It may not stop there.

Indiana Police Misplace More Than $30,000 Seized in Massage Parlor Raids

The raids took place after a detective with the state Protection for Abused and Trafficked Humans Law Enforcement Task Force got four penis massages.

'They Are Literally Taking My Childhood Home': Woman in Desperate Battle to Save Mother's Home From Data Centre Developers

A Georgia family is fighting to save their home from being acquired for a data centre project, highlighting tensions between technological expansion and community preservation.

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Feds give record $27B in loans for utility expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Feds give record $27B in loans for utility expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $27 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply

The Independent UK

Georgia Power critic arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets will not be prosecuted

Georgia Power critic arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets will not be prosecuted

A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled “Georgia Power Trade Secrets” will not be prosecuted

The Independent UK

Georgia leads push to ban datacenters used to power America’s AI boom

Georgia leads push to ban datacenters used to power America’s AI boom

Southern state becoming ground zero in fight against rapid growth of facilities using huge amounts of energy and water

The Guardian - US

Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

Georgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers

The Independent UK

Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races

Democrats win big over GOP incumbents in 2 statewide Georgia utility regulator races

Democrats have won blowout victories in two races for the Georgia Public Service Commission

The Independent UK

Fears over higher rates as Georgia moves to provide more electricity for AI datacenters

Fears over higher rates as Georgia moves to provide more electricity for AI datacenters

State’s Republican-dominated public service commission to decide on power expansion and prices, as Democrats vie for seats at table

The Guardian - US

Georgia runoff to decide Democratic nominee for Public Service Commission

Georgia runoff to decide Democratic nominee for Public Service Commission

Voters in Georgia are choosing a Democratic nominee for the Public Service Commission

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A Georgia election with few voters: Turnout is 'miserably low' in the race for utility regulator

Officials are calling voter turnout “miserably low” in the Democratic runoff for the Georgia Public Service Commission

The Guardian - US

Georgia Republican officials to finally face election after years of legal delays

Members of state’s powerful public service commission must run for re-election after delays left them in office

The Guardian - US

Cameras have appeared outside homes of Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ activists. Why are they there?

Cameras are hidden in unmarked boxes on utility poles in a move residents and advocates call ‘creepy’ and ‘corrosive’

Southern States Thawing After Winter Storm Chaos

Warm weather brings relief after winter storm in the South, with power restoration efforts ongoing. Record-breaking snowfall in some areas, while schools e...

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Georgia’s Young Climate Voters Could Help Push Harris Past Trump

In the face of extreme heat and rising sea levels, the state is welcoming billions of dollars in clean-energy projects.

Nuclear reactor taken offline in Georgia due to 'valve issue'

It’s unclear when it might restart.

The Independent UK

US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is calling for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide

The Guardian - US

Why is US energy demand soaring – putting climate goals at risk?

New industries such as cryptocurrency and cannabis are boosting industry forecasts, straining efforts to cut emissions

Southern Co. (So): Buy or Watch Ahead of Earnings?

Utility major The Southern Company (SO) will release its fourth-quarter results on February 15. The company is expected to report a year-over-year growth in earnings and revenue. Therefore, should investors consider buying the stock ahead of its earnings? Read on to learn my view….

Georgia Approves Rate Increase for Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project

Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approves rate increase to pay for remaining costs at Plant Vogtle nuclear reactors in a costly and contentiou...

The Independent UK

Regulators approve deal to pay for Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors

Regulators have unanimously approved an additional 6% rate increase to pay for remaining costs at Georgia Power Co.’s Plant Vogtle

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