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eorgia Power’s rate case calls for 12% increases in electricity rates over the next two years, but the nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle and reimbursement for fuel costs could add to the burden on ratepayers. The Georgia Public Service Commission is expected to vote on the 2022 rate case by Dec. 20

How a Powerful Company Convinced Georgia to Let It Bury Toxic Waste in Groundwater

Documents reveal Georgia Power went to great lengths to advocate for risky waste storage. After a ProPublica investigation exposed this practice, the EPA is trying to block the move.
Max Blau, ProPublica
January 27, 2023
Neighbors in opposition to a proposed business center on Hartley Bridge Road leave Monday's P&Z meeting when the developer asked for an extension to allow time to meet with neighborhood representatives about the project.

P&Z members support Otis Redding center, hear YKK expansion plans, postpone hearing on Hartley Bridge development amid opposition

Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning to consider Otis Redding Center for the Arts next month after Design Review Board staff balked at contemporary design in historic downtown
Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
August 23, 2022
Violations at the Rocky Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant last year cost the Macon Water Authority $3,500 in EPA fines.

Excess sewage sludge levels prompt EPA fine for Macon Water Authority

Liz Fabian, Civic Journalism Senior Fellow
September 3, 2021
The Chinese tallow tree, with its brilliant fall color and popcorn-like clusters of fruit, is beautiful but this is one of invasive species taking over Amerson River Park.

Halloween volunteers needed to kill invaders at Amerson River Park

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
October 28, 2020
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Health urges everyone to report violations of COVID-19 guidelines to curtail the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Report businesses for COVID-19 violations, urges Macon-Bibb Board of Health  

Liz Fabian, Civic Reporting Senior Fellow
June 16, 2020
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