georgia power
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Oconee County
Rural Oconee County Residents Concerned About Frequent Power Outages
Repeated power outages in the town of North High Shoals and nearby communities in western Oconee County have left residents questioning the reliability of their electricity provider and seeking answers about when the outages will be addressed. “Sometimes it is seven, eight times in a month,” said Joy Sizemore, a…
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Sustainability
How Local Debates Over Data Centers Leak into Water Scarcity Concerns
For most people in Georgia, water is a convenience accessible with just a simple twist of the faucet. Few would consider it a scarce commodity unless it was no longer a convenience. Yet water resources fluctuate throughout the year, and deplete fastest during warmer months due to the increased usage…
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Athens-Clarke County
More People in Athens Could Lose Power Before the End of the Week
ATHENS, GA - Fallen branches, power outages, and out of service traffic lights. Crews are still trying to restore power after Monday's storm. We're expecting more high winds tonight, which means crews could be back out again tomorrow.