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Georgia ranks 35th in energy affordability report | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-08 14:17:00

(The Center Square) – Georgia’s dependence on natural gas for electricity earned low marks on an energy affordability report.

The American Legislative Exchange Council’s Energy Affordability 2025 report ranks Georgia 35th out of the 50 states. The average cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour is 12 cents, according to the report, which looked at 2023 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

“Although Georgia does not have a renewable portfolio standard nor is the state participating in a cap-and-trade scheme, Georgia ranks near the bottom in terms of energy affordability in large part due to an over-reliance on one fuel for electrical generation,” the report said. “With almost half of the state’s electricity generated using natural gas, ratepayers are on the hook for higher bills when the cost of natural gas rises.”

Georgia generates 47% of its energy from natural gas, followed by nuclear at 27%.

The report points to Plant Vogtle, a nuclear reactor in Waynesboro, as a reason for the higher energy costs. The project was often delayed and ended with a price tag of $7.5 billion, according to previous reports.

“While prices could have been lower if Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear generators had come online on schedule, the project slowed, and costs rose,” the report said.

Georgia is also susceptible to hurricanes, which lead to numerous power outages during the reporting period, the report’s authors said.

Wyoming has the lowest energy costs, followed by North Dakota, Idaho, Utah and Nebraska. Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire make up the bottom five, according to the report.

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How to stay prepared for disasters with Columbia County alert system Hyper-Reach

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www.wjbf.com – Isabella Moody – 2025-07-10 13:13:00

SUMMARY: Columbia County EMA urges residents to sign up for the Hyper-Reach alert system to stay informed about severe weather, emergencies, and local incidents like gas leaks or utility work. Hyper-Reach sends targeted notifications from EMA, the Sheriff’s Department, National Weather Service, and others, which users can customize by alert type or location. With hurricane season underway, these alerts offer advance warning to help people prepare or evacuate if needed. Even those outside the county can register using a Columbia County address to receive updates. Officials emphasize that early information reduces disaster impact and helps with daily planning, like commuting. Sign-up is available on the county’s website.

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Savannah Council to weigh horse carriage heat limits

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www.wsav.com – Genevieve Lund – 2025-07-10 05:44:00

SUMMARY: The Savannah City Council is debating new rules to lower the maximum temperature for operating horse-drawn carriages to improve animal welfare. Currently, carriages run until a 110-degree heat index or 95-degree actual temperature. Proposed changes include lowering limits by 10 degrees and using more accurate heat measurements, such as a wet bulb calculator and monitoring horses’ internal temperatures. Supporters cite science-backed animal safety, while carriage operators warn lower limits could threaten their business, especially during warmer months. The industry brings in about \$300,000 annually. The council meeting will decide on new temperature thresholds ranging from 85 to 92 degrees.

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Dunwoody Police body cam shows Fourth parade mishap | FOX 5 News

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-07-10 05:05:48

SUMMARY: During Dunwoody’s Fourth of July parade, a truck hauling a trailer with adults and children suddenly lurched forward after the driver and passenger swapped places while the vehicle was moving. The passenger accidentally hit the accelerator, causing the truck to surge ahead and knock down a 22-year-old woman walking beside it. The trailer disconnected, injuring several children and adults onboard, including one child with a broken orbital socket and another requiring multiple stitches. Both drivers, 23-year-old Finn Drummond and 22-year-old Ruby Liversidge, face reckless driving charges; Liversidge also faces a serious injury charge. The incident was caught on police body cam footage.

Two people have been charged following a crash that injured eight people, including several children, during Dunwoody’s Fourth of July parade.

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