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October 23, 2026

Georgia Power Unveils New Battery Storage Facility At Former Plant Hammond

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Georgia Power has unveiled a new battery energy storage facility at the former Plant Hammond site in Floyd County, marking a new chapter for the property that once housed a major coal-fired power plant.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Says Google Agreement Could Provide $900 Million In Customer Benefits

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A new agreement between Georgia Power and Google could eventually provide an estimated $900 million in benefits to Georgia Power customers while increasing the amount of electricity generated by two of the state’s nuclear power plants.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Nearing Completion Of Major Battery Storage Project In Floyd County

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A major Georgia Power energy project in Northwest Georgia is nearing completion, with the company preparing to place a 57.5-megawatt battery storage facility in Floyd County into service later this year.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.