Emily Jones

1 week ago | thecurrentga.org | Emily Jones |Mary Landers

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Georgia’s largest electric utility is preparing to meet what it says is a huge spike in new electricity demand. Georgia Power says it expects it will need to provide 8,200 more megawatts by 2031 – about four times the energy made by its brand-new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.

2 weeks ago | thecurrentga.org | Emily Jones |Mary Landers

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. An expansive former row-crop farm in Lee County, in southwest Georgia, is now home to a flock of sheep with a job to do: eat grass. “My rule of thumb is if I can walk out here among the panels and still see my boots, then that’s effective grazing management,” said site manager Tyler Huber on a recent visit to the farm.

2 weeks ago | thecurrentga.org | Emily Jones |Mary Landers

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. In a surprise move, Georgia’s largest electric company is asking to temporarily freeze rates, though customer bills could still go up next year. The proposal could bring welcome relief for Georgia Power customers who have experienced multiple bill increases, but some advocates said it also raises serious concerns.

2 months ago | thecurrentga.org | Emily Jones |Katie Myers |Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco |Izzy Ross |Mary Landers

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist,BPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina,WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station, WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region, and Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan.

Feb 27, 2025 | thecurrentga.org | Emily Jones |Mary Landers

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization Georgia voters can elect commissioners for two seats on the state’s powerful Public Service Commission this year, after years of delays and canceled elections. The PSC oversees utilities like electricity, gas and telecommunications companies. That includes regulating Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric provider.