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August 17, 2026

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.

June 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Energy Department Offers Record Loan To Southern Company Subsidiaries

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The U.S. Energy Department has offered a record $26.54 billion loan package to subsidiaries of Southern Company to strengthen and expand the electric grid in Georgia and Alabama.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers Seeing Higher Electric Bills In 2026

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Georgia Power customers across northwest Georgia continue adjusting to higher power bills in 2026 as rate increases and infrastructure costs impact monthly residential expenses.

January 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Power CEO Says Rate Cuts Could Start June 2026

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Georgia Power customers may see some relief on their monthly electric bills later this year. The company’s president and CEO, Kim Greene, said this week that Georgia Power plans to file upcoming changes that would lower rates starting in June 2026.