Capitol Corner

In December, Georgia Power proposed an expansion that would create an additional 10,000 megawatts of energy generation to the grid of Georgia. This initiative was proposed because Georgia Power estimated that 80% of future demand will come from data centers. To accomplish Georgia Power’s goal, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved building five new methane […]

Energy insecurity is becoming a serious issue for many families in Athens, Georgia. It affects how people live day to day, how they spend their money, and even their health. While most people depend on energy (like electricity and heating), not everyone can afford it. In Athens, this challenge is growing faster than in many […]

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (more commonly known as PFAS) are in our drinking water, our soil, and our rivers. Georgia is no stranger to PFAS. For nearly a century, just about every manufacturing process imaginable has used these chemicals. So why should Georgians care now? Six public water systems in Georgia alone were found to have levels […]

Imagine traveling from Atlanta to Savannah in only 75 minutes or commuting from Atlanta to Athens in under 30. Imagine never having to drive on state routes 316 or 78 between Atlanta and Athens or I-16 heading to Savannah. To many Georgians, these proposals sound like science fiction. However, by investing in high-speed passenger railways, […]

Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean is from June 1 to Nov. 30. While most hurricanes are downgraded to tropical storms before they make landfall in Georgia, the wrath of these storms is felt through severe thunderstorms, flooding, property damage and power outages. On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene entered Georgia as a category two […]

A new challenge is arising in areas of Georgia with dense urban growth. As compact growth becomes the norm, so do problems with urban stormwater runoff. Studies have found that flooding could become 7.9% more “flashy” by the end of the century—but this is in large part if we continue with high carbon emissions. The […]

With the rise of mobile connectivity, much of our daily lives now reside on the digital cloud. While the cloud may seem invisible to the average user, the thousands of data centers and physical servers that power it across the U.S. are not. These facilities process, manage and store millions of terabytes daily. Across Atlanta, […]