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August 26, 2026

Georgia Power Pushes Back Against Data Center “Misinformation”

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As data centers continue to expand across Georgia, Georgia Power is pushing back against what company officials describe as misinformation surrounding the massive facilities and their impact on residential electric customers.

August 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee To Hold First Meeting

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Walker County officials are beginning a formal review of local regulations governing data centers, with the first meeting of the newly formed Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee scheduled for next week.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summer Heat Brings Higher Power Bills — And Renewed Scrutiny of Georgia Power Rates

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With temperatures pushing into the upper 90s and heat index readings topping 100 degrees across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, air conditioners are working overtime — and many households are seeing the consequences when their electric bills arrive.

August 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium, Adopt 2027 Budget

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners is expected to tackle several major issues during its regular meeting on Thursday, August 6, including public hearings on the county’s proposed 2027 fiscal year budget and a proposal to extend the county’s temporary moratorium on new data centers from its current duration to 180 days.

July 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Unveils Customer Protection Pledge As Debate Over Data Centers Continues

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Georgia Power has announced a new Customer Protection Pledge, saying it is designed to keep electricity affordable while meeting the state’s rapidly growing demand for power from new industries, including data centers and manufacturers.

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Approves Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a temporary moratorium on new data center development, giving county officials time to study the issue and determine whether additional local regulations are needed before such facilities are considered.

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia PSC Launches Investigation Into Whether Data Centers Are Shifting Power Costs to Other Customers

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The Georgia Public Service Commission has voted to move forward with an investigation into whether Georgia Power’s largest electricity customers—including data centers—are paying their fair share of fuel costs or shifting those expenses onto residential and small business customers.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Governor Kemp Met with OpenAI Leaders as Georgia Pursues AI Growth

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Governor Brian Kemp recently met privately with executives from OpenAI and Georgia Power as state leaders continue exploring Georgia’s role in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. According to documents obtained through the Georgia Open Records Act, the meeting took place on June 11 at the State Capitol, although neither the Governor’s Office nor OpenAI disclosed what was discussed.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commission to Consider Data Center Moratorium, Budget, Land Development Changes

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant items during its regular meeting Thursday, July 9, including a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers, the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, updates to the county’s land development regulations, and several major spending requests. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex IV in LaFayette.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers To See Small Rate Decrease, But Questions Remain About Future Costs

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Georgia Power customers are seeing a small reduction in their electric bills this month, but consumer advocates and energy experts say larger cost concerns may still be on the horizon.