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Georgia Power's Massive Expansion Plan Sparks Controversy Amid Data Center Boom and Energy Policy Debates

Georgia Power's Massive Expansion Plan Sparks Controversy Amid Data Center Boom and Energy Policy Debates

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 Georgia listeners are watching several major stories this week, from energy policy and public health to jobs, elections, and unseasonably warm weather.

According to Capitol Beat News, the Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved Georgia Power’s massive expansion plan tied to the state’s booming data center industry, including new gas-fired generation that critics warn could raise customer bills and slow the transition to renewables.16 Georgia Trend Daily reports that regulators are weighing this as one of the largest utility power requests in U.S. history, underscoring how data centers are reshaping the state’s energy landscape.1

In government and politics, WABE reports that a Georgia Senate special committee has been questioning Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her prosecution of Donald Trump, keeping election-related tensions at the forefront in Atlanta.19 The Georgia Senate Press Office notes that lawmakers have also adopted recommendations from a bipartisan study committee on the impact of social media and artificial intelligence on children, signaling likely 2026 legislation to regulate platforms and protect minors’ privacy.10 Meanwhile, 270toWin highlights a special election runoff for State Senate District 35 in metro Atlanta after Democrat Jason Esteves resigned to run for governor, a race that will slightly reshape the chamber ahead of the 2026 session.6 The Georgia Department of Community Affairs says state officials are still managing delays from the recent federal government shutdown on housing assistance payments, emphasizing how federal gridlock ripples down to Georgia renters and landlords.9

On the economic front, Georgia Trend Daily reports the state’s November tax revenues rose about 0.9 percent year over year to nearly 2.4 billion dollars, suggesting steady, if slower, growth.1 The same outlet notes new job announcements, including a Brazilian manufacturer, Grupo Vialume, investing 4.4 million dollars and creating 150 jobs in Colquitt-Miller County, and BioTouch committing 12.5 million dollars and 480 jobs in Columbus, continuing Governor Brian Kemp’s push to expand advanced manufacturing and logistics.1

In community news, Georgia Trend Daily says the state will place naloxone overdose-reversal kits in all 2,300 public schools by spring, a major public-safety and education initiative responding to rising opioid risks.1 The outlet also reports that the Georgia Lottery has now generated more than 30 billion dollars for education since its inception, supporting HOPE scholarships and pre-K programs statewide.1

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service in Peachtree City notes in its weekly briefing that Georgia faces a warm, dry stretch with Christmas Day forecast about 10 to 15 degrees above normal and no severe storms expected, though the dryness raises some fire-weather concerns.21 The Cobb County Courier, citing the Weather Service, adds that only scattered, non-severe showers are expected in north and central Georgia in the near term.8

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for the start of the 2026 legislative session and potential bills on AI and social media, continuing fights over Medicaid and health funding as reported by The Current Georgia,3 and ongoing debates around Georgia Power’s expansion and customer protections.16

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